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Dispute resolution > Appellate: courts of appeals / Appellate: supreme courts (states and federal)

The appellate practice at national litigation boutique MoloLamken LLP is commended by sources for its ‘unmatched intellect, knowledge of law and strategic case management’. A popular choice for complex cases involving patents, energy, telecoms, and sovereign immunity-related issues, the ‘super humble, but really smart’ group consistently appears before the Supreme Court and other federal courts of appeals. Firm co-founder Jeffrey Lamken spearheads the practice and has argued 27 cases before the US Supreme Court;  he successfully represented Amgen in obtaining Supreme Court review of a Federal Circuit decision holding certain of Amgen’s patents invalid for a lack of enablement. In another SCOTUS case, Lamken teamed up with up-and-coming partner Lucas Walker, noted for his ‘great writing style’, and Michael Pattillo, who has strong experience in high-stakes patent cases, to represent Abitron Austria in a case concerning whether the Lanham Act applies to foreign sales. Robert Kry, who has extensive expertise in acting for or against foreign sovereigns and state-owned entities, is also recommended. Named attorneys are based in Washington DC. James Barta left 2022 to become Deputy Solicitor General of Indiana.

Dispute resolution > Securities litigation: plaintiff Tier 2

National litigation boutique MoloLamken LLP is ‘lean and mean’, according to one client who notes that ‘you’re getting the best at every level — from junior associate to partner’. ‘They’re entrepreneurial and creative in devising ways to solve your problems and execute on a legal strategy’, says a client of the complex litigation practice led by Steven Molo in New York, which handles a range of business disputes including IP cases, white-collar defense and investigations, as well as securities litigation. ‘Molo and his other senior partners know that promoting more junior talent is a recipe for success’, hence the strength of emerging partner talent such as Lauren Weinstein in Washington DC, who worked with Molo on a $250m case for U.S. Bank as Trustee of a series of Residential Mortgage Backed Securitization (RMBS) Trusts in New York Supreme Court against various sponsors of mortgage-backed securitizations. New York-based Justin Ellis is a key part of the team representing Contrarian Capital Management LLC in a case against Venezuela regarding the non-payment of sovereign debt obligations. Robert Kry in DC was also involved in a 10b5 trial against a co-founder of Dakota Plains Holdings, securing $40m for the class.

Dispute resolution > Corporate investigations and white-collar criminal defense Tier 3

A sophisticated litigation boutique with a specialty in defending individuals in investigations and trials, MoloLamken LLP is sought after for its expertise in matters pertaining to securities fraud and insider trading, among others. Founding partner and former prosecutor Steven Molo is based in New York and serves as practice head. Washington DC’s Justin Shur represents board members and senior executives before regulatory authorities such as the DOJ and SEC. Another practitioner of note is Chicago-based Megan Cunniff Church, whose areas of focus extend to cross-border investigations, as well as crisis and risk management.

Dispute resolution > Leading trial lawyers Tier 3

Steven Molo – MoloLamken LLP . Regularly called upon to serve as lead counsel when it is clear that a matter is proceeding to trial, New York-based Steven Molo is a go-to advocate for high-stakes white collar matters, representing both major government officials and senior executives. In a highly significant trial scheduled for February 2023, Molo will represent Anywhere Real Estate in a $1.5 billion antitrust class action, with potentially significant ramifications for real-estate brokers across the US.

Dispute resolution > General commercial disputes Tier 4

Litigation boutique MoloLamken LLP is frequently sought out by corporations, hedge funds, private equity firms, investors, inventors, executives, and sovereign entities for a wide range of contentious matters. The firm represents both the plaintiff and defendant, handling business litigation and arbitration, intellectual property litigation, and defense and investigations in white-collar crime. Steven Molo leads from the New York office and is actively involved in several high-volume disputes. Robert Kry in Washington DC provides counsel on topics such as sovereign immunity, arbitration, and the enforcement of arbitral awards. Megan Cunniff Church in Chicago and Justin Ellis in New York are also core members of the team.

Intellectual property > Patents: litigation (full coverage) Tier 5

Litigation boutique MoloLamken LLP has a thriving intellectual property practice, handling complex intellectual property matters before federal courts of appeals and the Supreme Court, working on precedent-setting cases. The group covers the gamut of IP linked litigation, from infringement verdicts, to defending favorable PTAB decisions, to defending exclusion orders. The department has many impressive clients, including Musee du Louvre, Wagner Aeronautical, Express Mobile, Ericcson, and Amgen. In Washington DC, Jeffrey Lamken and Michael Pattillo lead the team joined by Ben Quarmby in New York.