An important part of the firm’s practice is sophisticated civil litigation for a diverse group of clients. We have litigated a wide variety of high-profile and complex civil cases, drawing on our reputation and skills as trial attorneys to win the best results for our clients regardless of whether the case ultimately goes to trial.
We have represented prominent financial institutions and public companies, officers and directors of major corporations, and numerous smaller organizations and individuals. We have handled securities fraud, RICO, and antitrust litigation; employment discrimination cases; copyright, trademark, and trade secret disputes; partnership disputes; and claims of fraud, breach of contract, and business torts. We also frequently represent attorneys, accountants, and other professionals required to respond to allegations of misconduct, including allegations brought by adversaries during pending litigation, by dissatisfied clients, and by regulators in proceedings before administrative bodies or disciplinary committees.
In addition to our active practice in federal and state trial and appellate courts across the country, we frequently litigate cases before domestic and international arbitration panels and assist our clients with mediation and other alternative dispute resolution techniques. Many of our principals have served as arbitrators or mediators, giving us additional insight into effective practice in this arena. We also regularly counsel clients on litigation avoidance and pre-litigation dispute resolution.
Principals of the firm regularly write for the New York Law Journal, law reviews, and other publications on matters of civil practice, securities law, and trade secrets; they speak frequently at CLE programs on civil litigation issues, including professional responsibility; and one of the firm’s principals is the co-author of Civil Practice in the Southern District of New York, a highly regarded two-volume treatise published by Thomson West.
