Ranking tables
Litigation: General Commercial | USA
California
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Senior Statespeople
- Ronald Olson Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP22 Years Ranked
- John KekerKeker, Van Nest & Peters LLP
- Joseph CotchettCotchett, Pitre & McCarthy
Star Individuals
Band 1
- Ekwan E. Rhow Bird, Marella, Rhow, Lincenberg, Drooks & Nessim, LLP9 Years Ranked
- Jennifer L. Keller Keller/Anderle LLP9 Years Ranked
- John B Quinn Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP22 Years Ranked
- Mark Holscher Kirkland & Ellis LLP21 Years Ranked
- Moez Kaba Hueston Hennigan LLP6 Years Ranked
- Scott Edelman Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP21 Years Ranked
- Elizabeth J CabraserLieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP
Band 2
- Arturo J González Morrison Foerster16 Years Ranked
- Elizabeth Deeley Latham & Watkins LLP5 Years Ranked
- Kalpana Srinivasan Susman Godfrey LLP5 Years Ranked
- Michael McNamara Jenner & Block LLP13 Years Ranked
- Michael Rhodes Cooley LLP12 Years Ranked
- Patricia Glaser Glaser, Weil, Fink, Howard, Jordan & Shapiro, LLP21 Years Ranked
- Robert A Sacks Sullivan & Cromwell LLP21 Years Ranked
- William C Price Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP16 Years Ranked
- Robert Van NestKeker, Van Nest & Peters LLP
Band 3
- Bryan Merryman White & Case LLP14 Years Ranked
- Christopher Chorba Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP10 Years Ranked
- David R Singh Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP3 Years Ranked
- Jason D Russell Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates4 Years Ranked
- John Spiegel Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP21 Years Ranked
- Luis Li Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati6 Years Ranked
- Marc Seltzer Susman Godfrey LLP7 Years Ranked
- Mark McKane Kirkland & Ellis LLP7 Years Ranked
- Michael Mallow Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP13 Years Ranked
- Tiffany Cheung Morrison Foerster4 Years Ranked
- William W Oxley Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP13 Years Ranked
Band 4
- Amanda Bonn Susman Godfrey LLP4 Years Ranked
- Angela C Agrusa DLA Piper LLP (US)2 Years Ranked
- Bambo Obaro Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP2 Years Ranked
- Benedict Y Hur Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP1 Years Ranked
- Bethany Kristovich Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP1 Years Ranked
- Bobbie Wilson Perkins Coie LLP2 Years Ranked
- Christopher Tayback Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP3 Years Ranked
- Daniel B. Levin Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP6 Years Ranked
- Diane M Doolittle Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP3 Years Ranked
- Douglas Dixon Hueston Hennigan LLP2 Years Ranked
- Emily Johnson Henn Covington & Burling LLP1 Years Ranked
- Eric M George Ellis George LLP4 Years Ranked
- Ilissa Samplin Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP3 Years Ranked
- Kay Anderle Keller/Anderle LLP3 Years Ranked
- Kirk D Dillman McKool Smith5 Years Ranked
- Lance A Etcheverry Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates3 Years Ranked
- Mark T. Drooks Bird, Marella, Rhow, Lincenberg, Drooks & Nessim, LLP6 Years Ranked
- Matt Powers O'Melveny & Myers LLP4 Years Ranked
- Matthew Kline O'Melveny & Myers LLP6 Years Ranked
- Michael H Steinberg Sullivan & Cromwell LLP13 Years Ranked
- Neal Marder Akin2 Years Ranked
- Robert J Herrington Greenberg Traurig, LLP2 Years Ranked
- Sierra Elizabeth Kirkland & Ellis LLP2 Years Ranked
- Whitty Somvichian Cooley LLP3 Years Ranked
- Douglas R YoungFarella Braun + Martel LLP
- Louis R. MillerMiller Barondess LLP
All Lawyers profiles
Senior Statespeople
S Ronald OlsonMunger, Tolles & Olson LLP | Litigation: General Commercial2024 | Senior Statespeople | 22 Years RankedRonald Olson possesses a wealth of experience in commercial disputes and is regularly engaged to represent high-profile names in the technology and media sectors.- John KekerKeker, Van Nest & Peters LLP | Litigation: General Commercial2024 | Senior Statespeople
- Joseph CotchettCotchett, Pitre & McCarthy | Litigation: General Commercial2024 | Senior Statespeople
Star Individuals
- Bart H WilliamsProskauer Rose LLP | Litigation: General Commercial2024 | Star Individuals | 17 Years RankedBart Williams' wide-ranging trial practice sees him regularly taking on significant mandates for high-profile clients. He has notable experience in product liability and antitrust disputes.
- Brad BrianMunger, Tolles & Olson LLP | Litigation: General Commercial2024 | Star Individuals | 22 Years RankedBrad Brian is a respected litigator who is regularly called to handle the most high-stakes commercial disputes, with clients benefiting from his outstanding pedigree in bet-the-company litigation and his impressive trial skills.
- Daniel PetrocelliO'Melveny & Myers LLP | Litigation: General Commercial2024 | Star Individuals | 21 Years RankedDaniel Petrocelli wins praise from all corners of the market for his wealth of expertise in big-ticket litigation. He is regularly called upon by household-name clients, with particular experience acting for clients from the media and entertainment sector.
- John C HuestonHueston Hennigan LLP | Litigation: General Commercial2024 | Star Individuals | 17 Years RankedJohn Hueston is consistently recognized as one of the top trial attorneys in the country, with clients regularly turning to him for their most sophisticated commercial disputes in issues ranging across environmental claims, intellectual property disputes and labor and employment law.
Band 1
1 Ekwan E. RhowBird, Marella, Rhow, Lincenberg, Drooks & Nessim, LLP | Litigation: General Commercial2024 | Band 1 | 9 Years Ranked"He has an unusual ability to combine certain traits which a lawyer only usually has one of. He is somebody who not only is a brilliant strategist, he is brilliant as a trial lawyer; he is wonderful with clients, and even with opposing counsel."1 Jennifer L. KellerKeller/Anderle LLP | Litigation: General Commercial2024 | Band 1 | 9 Years RankedJennifer Keller is a highly respected trial lawyer. Her practice spans a range of significant commercial disputes in tax, patent and contract law.1 John B QuinnQuinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP | Litigation: General Commercial2024 | Band 1 | 22 Years RankedJohn Quinn is widely acclaimed as one of the leading trial lawyers in the nation, offering proven skills in high-stakes commercial disputes for an array of blue-chip companies.1 Mark HolscherKirkland & Ellis LLP | Litigation: General Commercial2024 | Band 1 | 21 Years RankedMark Holscher offers considerable experience in a range of commercial disputes, including breach of contract and intellectual property matters, as well as additional expertise in securities litigation.1 Moez KabaHueston Hennigan LLP | Litigation: General Commercial2024 | Band 1 | 6 Years RankedMoez Kaba is highly regarded for his commercial litigation practice. His experience spans negligence, intellectual property and contractual disputes.1 Scott EdelmanGibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Litigation: General Commercial2024 | Band 1 | 21 Years Ranked"Scott is a great trial lawyer and a smart and strategic litigator. He is able to balance zealous advocacy for his clients with a likeability that is effective in front of judges and juries."- Elizabeth J CabraserLieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP | Litigation: General Commercial2024 | Band 1
Band 2
2 Arturo J GonzálezMorrison Foerster | Litigation: General Commercial2024 | Band 2 | 16 Years RankedArturo González is a well-regarded litigator practicing across the spectrum of commercial mandates, including contractual disputes and trade secrets matters. He attracts particular praise for his skills in court.2 Elizabeth DeeleyLatham & Watkins LLP | Litigation: General Commercial2024 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedElizabeth Deeley maintains a wide-ranging practice, spanning antitrust, fraud and securities litigation. She regularly counsels major clients in the tech sector. She is global vice chair of Latham's complex commercial litigation practice.2 Kalpana SrinivasanSusman Godfrey LLP | Litigation: General Commercial2024 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedKalpana Srinivasan acts for clients in an array of commercial disputes, and is particularly well versed in patent and trade secrets cases.2 Michael McNamaraJenner & Block LLP | Litigation: General Commercial2024 | Band 2 | 13 Years RankedMichael McNamara focuses his practice on the representation of leading law firms in cases concerning allegations of malpractice, fraud and professional negligence.2 Michael RhodesCooley LLP | Litigation: General Commercial2024 | Band 2 | 12 Years RankedMichael Rhodes assists clients in the tech sector with a range of contentious matters, including particular expertise in acting for businesses facing privacy and data security litigation.2 Patricia GlaserGlaser, Weil, Fink, Howard, Jordan & Shapiro, LLP | Litigation: General Commercial2024 | Band 2 | 21 Years RankedPatricia Glaser is routinely engaged by clients on a variety of complex mandates, including notable skills in media and entertainment disputes. She chairs the litigation department at Glaser, Weil, Fink, Howard, Avchen & Shapiro.2 Robert A SacksSullivan & Cromwell LLP | Litigation: General Commercial2024 | Band 2 | 21 Years Ranked"He has the ability to quickly sum up and analyze a problem and get to the core of what it's about. A lot of lawyers get lost in the weeds and he's good at figuring out what a case is about and what's needed to resolve it."2 William C PriceQuinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP | Litigation: General Commercial2024 | Band 2 | 16 Years RankedWilliam Price is adept at handling a range of commercial litigation, including contractual disputes and intellectual property claims.- Robert Van NestKeker, Van Nest & Peters LLP | Litigation: General Commercial2024 | Band 2
Band 3
3 Bryan MerrymanWhite & Case LLP | Litigation: General Commercial2024 | Band 3 | 14 Years RankedBryan Merryman maintains a varied practice in commercial litigation, with experience in disputes covering antitrust, securities and product liability.3 Christopher ChorbaGibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Litigation: General Commercial2024 | Band 3 | 10 Years RankedChristopher Chorba is noted for his handling of a variety of disputes, including significant class actions. His clients include major tech companies.3 David R SinghWeil, Gotshal & Manges LLP | Litigation: General Commercial2024 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedDavid Singh is highly reputed for his abilities in defending corporate clients facing class action litigation. He offers experience defending mass claims involving employment law, product liability and consumer protection, as well as acting on a wide array of broader commercial disputes.3 Jason D RussellSkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Litigation: General Commercial2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedJason Russell is an experienced litigator who acts for an array of significant corporate clients on commercial litigation matters and class actions, including particular expertise in the sports sector.3 John SpiegelMunger, Tolles & Olson LLP | Litigation: General Commercial2024 | Band 3 | 21 Years RankedJohn Spiegel attracts universal praise for his expertise in sophisticated securities litigation, which is supplemented by a diverse practice in broader commercial litigation.3 Luis LiWilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | Litigation: General Commercial2024 | Band 3 | 6 Years RankedLuis Li has a mixed practice which sees him advise on both commercial disputes and defending business and individuals in white-collar criminal enforcement and investigations.3 Marc SeltzerSusman Godfrey LLP | Litigation: General Commercial2024 | Band 3 | 7 Years RankedMarc Seltzer combines great experience in antitrust litigation with additional expertise in securities matters, and is well versed at handling large class actions.3 Mark McKaneKirkland & Ellis LLP | Litigation: General Commercial2024 | Band 3 | 7 Years RankedMark McKane has a vibrant commercial disputes practice and is held in particularly high esteem for his abilities in bankruptcy disputes.3 Michael MallowShook, Hardy & Bacon LLP | Litigation: General Commercial2024 | Band 3 | 13 Years RankedMichael Mallow is regularly engaged to defend corporations against significant class actions concerning consumer protection and product liability issues. He is the managing partner of Shook, Hardy & Bacon's Los Angeles office.3 Tiffany CheungMorrison Foerster | Litigation: General Commercial2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked"She is really just an absolute pleasure to work with, super smart and appears very well in court. She takes control and command of the situation and writes well."3 William W OxleyOrrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP | Litigation: General Commercial2024 | Band 3 | 13 Years RankedWilliam Oxley comes highly recommended for his expertise representing clients in commercial disputes, including significant product liability matters. He offers recent experience acting for clients in the chemical and pharmaceutical sectors.
Band 4
4 Amanda BonnSusman Godfrey LLP | Litigation: General Commercial2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedAmanda Bonn has significant experience in litigation claims both for and against businesses in areas such as intellectual property, securities and labor and employment.4 Angela C AgrusaDLA Piper LLP (US) | Litigation: General Commercial2024 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedCochair of DLA Piper's business and commercial litigation practice, Angela Agrusa is noted for her considerable expertise representing food and beverage manufacturers alongside experience acting for clients in the tech sector.4 Bambo ObaroWeil, Gotshal & Manges LLP | Litigation: General Commercial2024 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedBambo Obaro has a broad base of expertise in commercial litigation and arbitration encompassing contract, intellectual property, antitrust and product liability related disputes. He has experience representing clients at trial and appellate levels.4 Benedict Y HurWillkie Farr & Gallagher LLP | Litigation: General Commercial2024 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedBenedict Y Hur leads Wilkie Farr & Gallagher's San Francisco office. He regularly handles high profile commercial and privacy disputes for clients in the technology sector.4 Bethany KristovichMunger, Tolles & Olson LLP | Litigation: General Commercial2024 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedBethany Kristovich has represented an array of significant clients in product liability and mass tort litigation. She also has an active practice defending law firms in malpractice suits.4 Bobbie WilsonPerkins Coie LLP | Litigation: General Commercial2024 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedBobbie Wilson leads the San Francisco litigation practice at Perkins Coie and is a go-to litigator for household names in the technology sector. She is particularly experienced in handling intellectual property cases as well as class actions alleging breaches of privacy, consumer protection and advertising laws.4 Christopher TaybackQuinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP | Litigation: General Commercial2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedManaging partner of Quinn Emanuel's Los Angeles office, Christopher Tayback is hugely experienced handling a range of commercial litigation, particularly those arising from bankruptcies.4 Daniel B. LevinMunger, Tolles & Olson LLP | Litigation: General Commercial2024 | Band 4 | 6 Years RankedDaniel Levin has a broad litigation practice which sees him regularly represent major companies in mass torts, class actions and environmental litigation. He also has notable experience in defending False Claims Act accusations.4 Diane M DoolittleQuinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP | Litigation: General Commercial2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedDiane Doolittle is an experienced litigator with significant expertise in handling breach of contract, antitrust and fraud claims, as part of a broad commercial litigation practice.4 Douglas DixonHueston Hennigan LLP | Litigation: General Commercial2024 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedDouglas Dixon is an experienced trial lawyer with a strong track record across state and federal courts. He has particular strength handling intellectual property and antitrust related disputes, as part of a broad commercial litigation practice.4 Emily Johnson HennCovington & Burling LLP | Litigation: General Commercial2024 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedEmily Johnson Henn specializes in defending class actions across a broad range of sectors. She regularly acts for clients in the life sciences and consumer products spaces.4 Eric M GeorgeEllis George LLP | Litigation: General Commercial2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedEric George is frequently engaged by clients to handle commercial disputes, where his well-attested pedigree at trial comes to the fore. He also handles appellate arguments before state and federal courts of appeal. He is partner at Ellis George Cipollone O'Brien Annaguey.4 Ilissa SamplinGibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Litigation: General Commercial2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedIlissa Samplin's practice focuses on commercial litigation arising from the technology, media and entertainment industries. She is particularly adept handling intellectual property disputes.4 Kay AnderleKeller/Anderle LLP | Litigation: General Commercial2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedKay Anderle is an expert trial lawyer with a wealth of experience acting for clients on issues ranging from shareholder litigation, intellectual property and business fraud. She also excels in white-collar criminal defense matters.4 Kirk D DillmanMcKool Smith | Litigation: General Commercial2024 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedKirk Dillman practices across a range of commercial disputes, covering such varied areas as trademark infringement, antitrust and real estate litigation.4 Lance A EtcheverrySkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Litigation: General Commercial2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedLance Etcheverry has an international disputes practice which sees him act for both domestic and foreign clients on a broad array of commercial claims and class action litigation. His client roster includes a number of Asia-based businesses.4 Mark T. DrooksBird, Marella, Rhow, Lincenberg, Drooks & Nessim, LLP | Litigation: General Commercial2024 | Band 4 | 6 Years Ranked"He's very, very smart and has a really nice demeanor. He's not a blustery bulldog litigator but he's incredibly smart and measured. He's very strategic in his thinking. He's also a very likeable person, which is a benefit in those kinds of situations."4 Matt PowersO'Melveny & Myers LLP | Litigation: General Commercial2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedAs cochair of O'Melveny & Myers' consumer class actions practice, Matt Powers possesses an impressive breadth of experience acting for manufacturers and retailers spanning the consumer products, financial services and pharmaceutical sectors.4 Matthew KlineO'Melveny & Myers LLP | Litigation: General Commercial2024 | Band 4 | 6 Years RankedMatthew Kline is an experienced litigator, with expertise in a broad range of sectors, such as entertainment and technology.4 Michael H SteinbergSullivan & Cromwell LLP | Litigation: General Commercial2024 | Band 4 | 13 Years RankedMichael Steinberg maintains a varied practice in commercial litigation, with experience in disputes covering tax law, trade secrets and product liability.4 Neal MarderAkin | Litigation: General Commercial2024 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedNeal Marder possesses a broad commercial disputes practice, with experience spanning securities litigation, business disputes and consumer class actions. He leads Akin's California commercial litigation practice.4 Robert J HerringtonGreenberg Traurig, LLP | Litigation: General Commercial2024 | Band 4 | 2 Years Ranked"His approach is 'whatever it takes', and it shows in his responsiveness, reliability, accessibility, attention to detail, anticipation of issues, agility, creativity, client communication, strategy, execution, and thought leadership."4 Sierra ElizabethKirkland & Ellis LLP | Litigation: General Commercial2024 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedSierra Elizabeth's growing practice focuses on complex litigation, with particular strength in product liability and toxic torts defense. She has notable experience representing clients at trial in both federal and state courts.4 Whitty SomvichianCooley LLP | Litigation: General Commercial2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked"Whitty is a litigator who quickly synthesizes facts, inferences and the law. He is a calming presence who can sharply cut to the heart of an issue for a court. He is incredibly client-focused, responsive, and collaborative."- Douglas R YoungFarella Braun + Martel LLP | Litigation: General Commercial2024 | Band 4
Up and Coming
U Joseph ReiterHueston Hennigan LLP | Litigation: General Commercial2024 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedJoseph Reiter handles a broad array of litigious matters including antitrust, trade secrets and Federal Trade Commission litigation.U Nicole C. ValcoLatham & Watkins LLP | Litigation: General Commercial2024 | Up and Coming | 2 Years RankedNicole Valco focuses her practice on complex business disputes. She has experience in advising clients in the technology, energy and healthcare industries.