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Litigation: General Commercial | USA

Texas: Austin & Surrounds

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.

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Band 1

  1. Norton Rose Fulbright
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    Norton Rose Fulbright
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2024 | Band 1 | 5 Years Ranked
    Norton Rose Fulbright possesses wide-ranging expertise in litigation, spanning securities, general commercial, product liability and energy disputes. It has a highly regarded bench of litigators well versed both in securing favorable settlements and in taking cases to trial. The firm's geographic reach allows the team to provide comprehensive representation for clients in multiple industries throughout the USA and internationally. It boasts an impressive client roster, featuring companies in the energy, finance and healthcare sectors, among others.
  2. Reid Collins & Tsai LLP
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    Reid Collins & Tsai LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2024 | Band 1 | 5 Years Ranked
    Reid Collins & Tsai LLP is a preeminent litigation boutique respected for its impressive track record in trials. It regularly handles high-stakes disputes across the USA in addition to Texas. The team is a particularly strong choice to litigate complex fraud claims and bankruptcy-related litigation.
  3. Scott Douglass & McConnico LLP
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    Scott Douglass & McConnico LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2024 | Band 1 | 5 Years Ranked
    Scott Douglass & McConnico LLP has a sizable Austin-based team with the ability to handle complex and high-stakes litigation across a broad array of industries, including the oil and gas, pharmaceutical and technology sectors. It offers substantial experience in representing clients in jury trials, arbitrations and both state and federal appeals, and providing additional guidance on litigation strategy.
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Band 2

  1. Baker Botts L.L.P.
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    Baker Botts L.L.P.
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2024 | Band 2 | 5 Years Ranked
    Baker Botts LLP provides an excellent standard of representation in a wide range of commercial disputes, with a particularly robust reputation in energy and securities litigation. The firm is able to draw on a strong geographic footprint in litigating cases across the country, offering expertise in antitrust and environmental disputes. The team is also highly acclaimed for its capacity to take on an array of disputes at appellate level. It is also well equipped to handle merger objection cases brought by shareholders.
  2. Butler Snow LLP
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    Butler Snow LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2024 | Band 2 | 1 Years Ranked
    Butler Snow LLP offers deep experience in a range of commercial litigation matters, often serving as trial counsel in complex multidistrict litigation. The firm is particularly adept in product liability cases, such as those involving medical device manufacturers.
  3. Haynes and Boone, LLP
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    Haynes and Boone, LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2024 | Band 2 | 4 Years Ranked
    Haynes and Boone, LLP has a talented commercial disputes team with expertise spanning a wide range of sectors, including energy, financial services and technology. The firm's capabilities include class actions and appellate matters.
  4. Jackson Walker LLP
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    Jackson Walker LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2024 | Band 2 | 5 Years Ranked
    Jackson Walker LLP is a renowned Texas firm with experience at every stage of local, national and international litigation. It has notable capabilities in a broad range of litigation, including professional liability and contractual disputes. The firm also handles fraud and breach of fiduciary cases, acting for both claimants and defendants. It also represents clients from a variety of sectors, ranging from energy to agriculture and insurance. With six offices across the state, the firm provides wide-ranging coverage in Texas.
  5. McGinnis Lochridge
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    McGinnis Lochridge
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2024 | Band 2 | 5 Years Ranked
    McGinnis Lochridge is a well-established Austin firm with experience in advising clients on an array of contentious matters, taking on both trials and appeals at the state and federal levels. The firm offers expansive capabilities in a wide range of business litigation, including breach of fiduciary duty claims and trade secrets disputes. Clients also benefit from the firm's expertise in antitrust and regulatory matters.
  6. Vinson & Elkins LLP
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    Vinson & Elkins LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2024 | Band 2 | 5 Years Ranked
    Vinson & Elkins LLP is a well-resourced national firm with a great depth of experience in handling litigation across the full gamut of commercial areas. Especially well known for its expertise in energy disputes, the firm has additional prowess in antitrust, environmental and construction matters. It frequently acts for major oil and natural gas production companies, as well as catering to clients in the construction, mining, financial services and technology sectors. The firm also boasts highly regarded securities and appellate specialists, in addition to a fast-growing white-collar criminal defense practice which handles significant investigations.
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Band 3

  1. Cleveland Krist PLLC
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    Cleveland Krist PLLC
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2024 | Band 3 | 2 Years Ranked
    Cleveland Krist PLLC is an Austin-based litigation boutique noted for its handling of commercial disputes in state and federal courts as well as through arbitration. The firm acts on behalf of plaintiffs and defendants, with experience acting for clients in the tech, healthcare and real estate sectors, among others.
  2. Duane Morris LLP
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    Duane Morris LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked
    Duane Morris LLP has a respected litigation practice with strength in product liability, intellectual property and commercial disputes. The firm acts for a broad client base in Austin and beyond, including those hailing from the energy, healthcare and construction sectors.
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    Graves, Dougherty, Hearon & Moody, P.C.
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2024 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked
    Graves Dougherty Hearon & Moody, P.C. is a respected full-service firm based in Austin. The firm offers significant strength in commercial litigation matters, with capability representing clients in federal and state-level trial and appellate courts. The group's experience is wide-ranging, encompassing intellectual property, construction, bankruptcy and media disputes, among others.
  4. Husch Blackwell LLP
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    Husch Blackwell LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked
    Husch Blackwell LLP has a notable commercial litigation practice offering experienced handling of fraud, breach of contract and bankruptcy-related claims. The firm is sought after by clients in the engineering, healthcare and financial services sectors, among others.
  5. Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP
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    Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2024 | Band 3 | 2 Years Ranked
    Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP has skilled litigators with particular strength representing clients in the energy sector. The firm is well versed in antitrust, intellectual property and bankruptcy-related disputes. It is capable of assisting clients with both domestic and cross-border matters.