Ranking tables
Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded | USA
California
Rankings overview for Departments
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Band 2
Band 3
Baker McKenzie 2 Years Ranked
BraunHagey & Borden LLP 2 Years Ranked
Davis Wright Tremaine LLP 2 Years Ranked
DTO Law 2 Years Ranked
Glaser, Weil, Fink, Howard, Jordan & Shapiro, LLP 1 Years Ranked
Greenberg Traurig, LLP 1 Years Ranked
Mayer Brown LLP 1 Years Ranked- Waymaker LLP 2 Years Ranked
- Everett Dorey LLP
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 DLA Piper LLP (US)Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded2024 | Band 1 | 4 Years RankedDLA Piper excels in handling complex commercial litigation for public and private sector clients across the country, proficient in an array of life sciences, technology and consumer products disputes. The firm calls upon an extensive roster of litigators across the state and country to assist with bet-the-company litigation and cross-border work.
1 Jenner & Block LLPLitigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded2024 | Band 1 | 2 Years RankedJenner & Block has an established practice handling a wide array of commercial disputes for a diverse client base spanning the technology, energy and consumer products sectors. The firm boasts far-reaching expertise, with experience handling class actions as well as business tort, securities fraud and trade secret theft claims.
1 King & Spalding LLPLitigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded2024 | Band 1 | 4 Years RankedKing & Spalding is a robust litigation practice with wide-ranging skills in commercial matters, acting for corporate clients on disputes concerning intellectual property, real estate, antitrust and labor and employment. The firm is held in particularly high esteem for its work in highly regulated industries, including healthcare, life sciences and environmental law.
1 Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLPLitigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded2024 | Band 1 | 2 Years RankedWeil, Gotshal & Manges provides a wide array of litigation expertise to an impressive client base spanning the technology, financial services and consumer industries, among others. The firm is experienced in handling large-scale consumer class actions, complex business disputes and theft of trade secret claims.
Band 2
2 Crowell & Moring LLPLitigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded2024 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedCrowell & Moring offers a strong track record in litigation matters, with clients benefiting from deep expertise in contractual disputes and defending major class actions. It frequently acts for a range of individuals, public entities and corporate clients, with notable strengths representing educational institutions. The firm demonstrates additional expertise in domestic and international arbitrations.
2 Dechert LLPLitigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded2024 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedDechert represented former executives, including the former Chief Financial Officer, General Counsel, and Chief Administrative Officer, and other current and former employees of JUUL in multidistrict litigation consolidated in federal court in the Northern District of California, and in various litigations filed by States Attorneys General across the country. The lawsuits alleged that JUUL misled the public as to the safety of its product and engaged in unfair business practices.
2 Keller/Anderle LLPLitigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded2024 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedKeller/Anderle defended MGA Entertainment against allegations made by Rapper T.I. Harris and the OMG Girlz. They accused MGA of trade dress infringement and claimed that when MGA created the 'LOL OMG Surprise!' Doll Line, it copied the OMG Girlz's trade dress. Plaintiffs asked for over $300 million in damages and an percentage of future sales from the accused dolls.
2 McDermott Will & Emery LLPLitigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded2024 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedMcDermott Will & Emery has a distinguished commercial litigation group with a strong roster of trial experts, demonstrating broad strengths in complex and high-value disputes. The firm's signature specialization in healthcare law is complemented by notable capabilities in areas including intellectual property and professional liability.
2 McKool SmithLitigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded2024 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedMcKool Smith has a strong litigation practice based around a robust core of seasoned trial lawyers. It demonstrates broad strengths in disputes concerning intellectual property rights, professional liability issues and wider contractual disputes. The firm acts for a range of high-profile individuals, public sector entities and major corporates.
2 Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLPLitigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded2024 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedMorgan, Lewis & Bockius has a notable litigation group with strength in securities matters and general litigation, regularly called upon for its proficient handling of class action cases. The firm's expertise covers disputes concerning intellectual property and antitrust as well as SEC proceedings. It counts a sizable number of leading US and international companies among its clients. The team is active in sectors including healthcare and medical devices, technology, financial services and retail.
2 Reed Smith LLPLitigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded2024 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedReed Smith is known for its deep strengths in major contractual disputes and class actions, with significant experience defending clients in areas such as advertising, IP, insurance and consumer protection. The firm provides a holistic offering, supported by complementary practices such as healthcare, arbitration and an established appellate group with a strong track record in state and federal courts.
2 Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLPLitigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded2024 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedSheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton is proficient in litigation and arbitration proceedings, with strong capabilities in professional liability matters, intellectual property issues and defending class actions. The firm represents clients in a wide range of industries, including media and entertainment.
Band 3
3 Baker McKenzieLitigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded2024 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedBaker McKenzie possesses considerable commercial litigation strength, acting on behalf of clients across the technology, healthcare and financial services sectors, among others. The firm has notable experience handling product liability and consumer class actions, in which it excels in defending food and beverage manufacturers.3 BraunHagey & Borden LLPLitigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded2024 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedBraunHagey & Borden is a San Francisco-based boutique highlighted for its considerable strength in commercial litigation, with experience handling trade secret theft claims, consumer class actions and contractual disputes. The firm draws from a bench of experienced trial lawyers to represent clients spanning from tech startups to publicly traded companies.3 Davis Wright Tremaine LLPLitigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded2024 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedDavis Wright Tremaine represented Shinano, a motor manufacturer, in a breach of contract and fraud case pending in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. Shinano alleges that Honeywell International engaged in profiteering during the COVID-19 pandemic, and took advantage of taxpayers and subcontractors like Shinano in the process.3 DTO LawLitigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded2024 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedDTO Law is a notable litigation boutique with offices in Los Angeles and Silicon Valley. The firm is particularly experienced in defending Fortune 500 companies in consumer class actions, as well as handling intellectual property-related litigation.3 Glaser, Weil, Fink, Howard, Jordan & Shapiro, LLPLitigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded2024 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedGlaser Weil is an accomplished Los Angeles-based litigation practice which possesses a breadth of commercial disputes capabilities. Alongside its considerable media and entertainment sector expertise, the firm is frequently sought after to handle a wide range of business disputes and class actions arising from a number of areas, including financial services.3 Greenberg Traurig, LLPLitigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded2024 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedGreenberg Traurig, LLP represented Fanli in a breach of contract, fraud, misappropriation of trade secrets and intellectual property case. Plaintiff alleged that Fanli’s business concept was stolen by several Fanli executives.3 Mayer Brown LLPLitigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded2024 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedMayer Brown represented the Automotive Alliance for Innovation in challenging the constitutionality of a Massachusetts ballot initiative that requires car companies to share data generated by their vehicles.3 Waymaker LLPLitigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded2024 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedWaymaker is a Los Angeles-based trial and appellate boutique with experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants in high-stakes litigation. Its areas of expertise include antitrust, securities and intellectual property. The firm is particularly noted for its strength in fintech and cryptocurrency matters.