Ranking tables

Litigation: General Commercial | USA

New York: Upstate

Our definition of general commercial litigation will always take into consideration the other practice areas that we cover in a given state. It is therefore a fairly broad interpretation of commercial litigation, perhaps more easily defined by what is not included within it. If, for example, we are looking at a state where we have coverage of IP, antitrust and bankruptcy litigation in standalone tables, we would not expect too much of this work to be included in a commercial litigation table and would be looking more for business disputes such as breach of contract claims. The work should be civil, and should involve disputes between business entities.

Rankings overview for Departments

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Band 3

  1. Goldberg Segalla LLP 10 Years Ranked
  2. Adams Leclair LLP
  3. Connors LLP
  4. Harris Beach PLLC
  5. Lippes Mathias LLP
  6. Webster Szanyi LLP
  7. Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP
  8. Yankwitt LLP
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Band 2

  1. Kevin J. English
    Kevin J. English Phillips Lytle LLP10 Years Ranked
  2. Daniel OliverioHodgson Russ LLP
  3. Eric J. WardHodgson Russ LLP
  4. Kevin A. SzanyiWebster Szanyi LLP
  5. Philip G. SpellaneHarris Beach PLLC

All Departments profiles

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Band 1

  1. Harter Secrest & Emery LLP
    1
    Harter Secrest & Emery LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2024 | Band 1 | 10 Years Ranked
    Harter Secrest & Emery LLP houses a market-leading litigation practice with capabilities across a broad range of commercial disputes, backed by a team of experienced trial lawyers from its offices in Rochester, Buffalo, Corning and Albany. The practice demonstrates particular expertise in construction and intellectual property law, acting for a variety of blue-chip clients including national and regional healthcare providers, public organizations and large corporations in the finance, manufacturing and technology sectors.
  2. Phillips Lytle LLP
    1
    Phillips Lytle LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2024 | Band 1 | 10 Years Ranked
    Phillips Lytle LLP has a standout litigation practice with capabilities across a broad range of commercial disputes. The firm fields an excellent bench of litigators with extensive experience at trial and appellate levels. The team's expertise includes insurance coverage, construction, employment and contractual disputes. It is also noted for its strength in white-collar criminal litigation and government investigations.
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Band 2

  1. Barclay Damon LLP
    2
    Barclay Damon LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2024 | Band 2 | 10 Years Ranked
    Barclay Damon LLP has a strong civil litigation practice with an impressive presence in the Buffalo market, advising on a range of commercial disputes for public and private companies. The firm covers a range of cases encompassing payment issues, contracts, construction and energy. It is also regularly called upon for its strengths in representing corporations of all sizes, as well as individuals, before the courts and in alternative dispute resolution.
  2. Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC
    2
    Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2024 | Band 2 | 10 Years Ranked
    Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC has a well-regarded practice with a strong reputation in the litigation space. The firm excels in securities and IP disputes, and is also noted for its expertise in False Claims Act and breach of contract matters. It represents a strong choice of firm for complex class action defense. The team's diverse client portfolio ranges from individuals to international corporations, including a mixture of public and private sector clients.
  3. Nixon Peabody LLP
    2
    Nixon Peabody LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2024 | Band 2 | 10 Years Ranked
    Nixon Peabody LLP has a robust and broad business litigation practice supported by a large team of experienced attorneys. Its lawyers assist clients with a wide variety of commercial cases, particularly in the areas of real estate, financial services and healthcare. The team is also noted for its work in shareholder and personal injury class actions. The firm's upstate offices are in Rochester, Buffalo and Albany. The firm has a particular talent for mass tort litigation.
  4. Hodgson Russ LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2024 | Band 2
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Band 3

  1. 3
    Goldberg Segalla LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2024 | Band 3 | 10 Years Ranked
    Goldberg Segalla LLP has a large commercial litigation team with experience across a breadth of contentious business matters. Its advice includes day-to-day and regulatory guidance with further notable expertise in shareholder litigation, class actions and intellectual property disputes. The firm is well placed to represent clients from a broad range of industries and sectors, including financial services, construction, retail and energy. This practice is also noted for its work in the sports and entertainment sphere.
  2. Adams Leclair LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2024 | Band 3
  3. Connors LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2024 | Band 3
  4. Harris Beach PLLC
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2024 | Band 3
  5. Lippes Mathias LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2024 | Band 3
  6. Webster Szanyi LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2024 | Band 3
  7. Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2024 | Band 3
  8. Yankwitt LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2024 | Band 3