Ranking tables
Litigation: General Commercial | USA
Pennsylvania: Philadelphia & Surrounds
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 2
Band 3
Band 4
Greenberg Traurig, LLP 1 Years Ranked
Holland & Knight LLP 4 Years Ranked- Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
- Klehr Harrison Harvey Branzburg LLP
Senior Statespeople
Abraham C Reich Fox Rothschild22 Years Ranked- David H. Marion White and Williams LLP22 Years Ranked
- Dennis R Suplee Welsh & Recker 22 Years Ranked
Eric Kraeutler Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP12 Years Ranked
Francis P Devine III Troutman Pepper19 Years Ranked
Nina M Gussack Troutman Pepper19 Years Ranked
Robert C Heim Dechert LLP22 Years Ranked
Stephen A Cozen Cozen O'Connor14 Years Ranked
Steven B Feirson Dechert LLP21 Years Ranked
William T Hangley Hangley Aronchick Segal Pudlin & Schiller22 Years Ranked- Howard D ScherBuchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
Eminent Practitioners
Star Individuals
Band 1
Band 2
Daniel E Rhynhart Blank Rome LLP9 Years Ranked
James T Smith Blank Rome LLP18 Years Ranked
John P Lavelle Jr Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP19 Years Ranked
John Summers Hangley Aronchick Segal Pudlin & Schiller19 Years Ranked
Nicholas M Centrella Clark Hill PLC14 Years Ranked- Joe H Tucker JrTucker Law Group
Band 3
Band 4
Howard M Klein Clark Hill PLC17 Years Ranked
Jeremy Heep Troutman Pepper5 Years Ranked
Kevin Kent Clark Hill PLC4 Years Ranked
Lawrence Pockers Duane Morris LLP4 Years Ranked
Michael P Daly Faegre Drinker3 Years Ranked
Seamus C Duffy Akin5 Years Ranked
Tiffany M. Alexander Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP3 Years Ranked- Joseph C CrawfordCrawford Advocacy PLLC
Band 5
David Colvin Fox Rothschild3 Years Ranked- David Smith Dilworth Paxson LLP9 Years Ranked
Francine Friedman Griesing Griesing Mazzeo Law17 Years Ranked
James Heller Cozen O'Connor1 Years Ranked
John Guernsey Clark Hill PLC15 Years Ranked- Samuel Silver Welsh & Recker 4 Years Ranked
- Lisa A LoriKlehr Harrison Harvey Branzburg LLP
- Michael CoranKlehr Harrison Harvey Branzburg LLP
Up and Coming
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Dechert LLPLitigation: General Commercial2024 | Band 1 | 6 Years RankedDechert LLP possesses a standout practice offering wide-ranging expertise in high-stakes commercial litigation, as well as substantial strengths in white-collar crime. Highly adept in complex securities cases, alongside expertise in antitrust, product liability and professional negligence litigation. Additionally maintains an excellent reputation for its work in appellate matters. The firm boasts an impressive client base, including leading consumer goods, chemical, pharmaceutical and energy companies.
1 Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLPLitigation: General Commercial2024 | Band 1 | 6 Years RankedMorgan, Lewis & Bockius boasts a market-leading group with a deep bench in commercial, securities and white-collar criminal litigation. Highly esteemed for its strengths in antitrust, IP and product liability disputes. Particularly distinguished for its representation of clients in the financial services, pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors. Strong choice for complex class action mandates and distinguished for its handling of appellate proceedings. Also experienced in handling post-acquisition disputes.
Band 2
2 Ballard Spahr LLPLitigation: General Commercial2024 | Band 2 | 6 Years RankedBallard Spahr LLP has a respected disputes practice with an experienced bench of litigators, excelling in high-stakes general commercial litigation and white-collar criminal defense. Adept at representing clients in securities class actions. Acts for a distinguished roster of clients across a diverse range of industry sectors, including financial services, technology and pharmaceuticals.
2 Blank Rome LLPLitigation: General Commercial2024 | Band 2 | 6 Years RankedBlank Rome boasts an established group of highly skilled litigators noted for capabilities in major general commercial disputes. The firm has a reputable presence across Pennsylvania, with noteworthy teams in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, recognized for strengths in product liability and environmental litigation, and also regularly sought after for its adept counsel in high-stakes IP cases. Well known for representing clients in the financial services, pharmaceutical, insurance and technology sectors.
2 Clark Hill PLCLitigation: General Commercial2024 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedClark Hill houses a distinguished civil litigation practice with a formidable bench of experienced trial lawyers. It excels in legal malpractice cases and is also noted for its assured counsel in insurance, antitrust, trade secret and employment disputes.
2 Duane Morris LLPLitigation: General Commercial2024 | Band 2 | 6 Years RankedDuane Morris' Philadelphia office offers a broad litigation team with extensive experience representing clients in class actions before state and federal courts. Renowned for its prowess in securities and white-collar crime cases and also noted for its strengths across IP, product liability and antitrust disputes. Also adept at advising on franchise litigation. Particularly recognized for its representation of clients in the life sciences, technology and financial sectors.
2 Faegre DrinkerLitigation: General Commercial2024 | Band 2 | 6 Years RankedFaegre Drinker Biddle & Reath offers expertise in antitrust, IP, white-collar crime and securities litigation. Also regularly called upon for its counsel in product liability and insurance disputes, as well as for consumer class action defense work. Particularly experienced in handling Telephone Consumer Protection Act cases. Renowned for its representation of clients in the life sciences, technology and telecommunications industries.
2 Hangley Aronchick Segal Pudlin & SchillerLitigation: General Commercial2024 | Band 2 | 6 Years RankedHangley Aronchick Segal Pudlin & Schiller is an excellent litigation firm that exhibits strength in litigating a wide variety of matters at both trial and appellate levels. Noted for its prowess in breach of contract, IP and insurance coverage cases. Also excels in professional negligence and antitrust cases. Frequently represents other law firms, commercial property owners and insurance companies. Expertise covers sectors such as financial services, healthcare, real estate and telecommunications.
2 Troutman PepperLitigation: General Commercial2024 | Band 2 | 6 Years RankedTroutman Pepper is a highly respected practice with a deep bench of strong trial lawyers, well versed in commercial, securities and white-collar crime cases. An excellent choice for First Amendment litigation, and also highly esteemed for its strengths in antitrust, insurance and product liability disputes. Additionally maintains an excellent appellate practice and is a go-to for complex class action work. Frequently represents clients in the pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors.
Band 3
3 Cozen O'ConnorLitigation: General Commercial2024 | Band 3 | 6 Years RankedCozen O'Connor's talented litigation group has a reputation for excellence in insurance defense. Also noted for its adroit handling of antitrust, product liability and professional negligence cases. Also stands out for its work on complex white-collar crime litigation and securities litigation. Acts for a diverse client base that cuts across a wide spectrum of sectors, including healthcare, construction and transportation.
3 DLA Piper LLP (US)Litigation: General Commercial2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedDLA Piper's Philadelphia office comes recommended for its extensive domestic and cross-border litigation proficiency. Broad expertise covers large-scale product liability claims and False Claims Act disputes. Notable strength in class action defense and appellate litigation. The team is active in court proceedings across the country.
3 Fox RothschildLitigation: General Commercial2024 | Band 3 | 6 Years RankedFox Rothschild handles multidistrict litigation and class action cases involving the full breadth of business disputes. Highly regarded for its work in IP, trade secrets and professional negligence cases, and offers experienced representation to an impressive client base drawn from a diverse range of sectors, including healthcare, technology and transportation. Enjoys a strong reputation for its strengths in white-collar litigation.
3 Reed Smith LLPLitigation: General Commercial2024 | Band 3 | 6 Years RankedReed Smith possesses a distinguished team of commercial litigators based in both eastern and western Pennsylvania. It excels in product liability cases as well as IP litigation and is regularly called upon for its strengths in complex antitrust disputes. Highly skilled in appellate matters and also noted for its capabilities in white-collar crime litigation, the firm regularly defends clients in complex class actions. It frequently represents financial institutions as well as clients in the pharmaceutical sector.
3 Saul Ewing LLPLitigation: General Commercial2024 | Band 3 | 6 Years RankedSaul Ewing possesses a strong bench of litigators experienced in commercial disputes, insurance, business torts and white-collar criminal matters. Also highlighted for its strengths in employment, IP and product liability litigation. Strong choice of firm for clients in the education, life sciences and pharmaceutical sectors.
Band 4
4 Greenberg Traurig, LLPLitigation: General Commercial2024 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedGreenburg Traurig has a growing presence in the Philadelphia market. The team is recognized for its work in the life sciences and IP space.4 Holland & Knight LLPLitigation: General Commercial2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedHolland & Knight boast broad civil litigation expertise that includes employment disputes, contract claims and cases arising from M&A activity. Attracts a broad roster of clients with its experience in high-stakes class actions and single-plaintiff claims. Also noted for its data privacy capabilities.