DLA Piper LLP (US) provides effective defenses for clients in high-stakes class actions and bet-the-company litigation. The team has recently enhanced its capabilities with several key hires, bringing substantial experience from the FTC and state Attorneys General offices. John Hamill, based in Chicago, leads the practice and has a track record of success in trial courts, arbitrations, and appellate courts across the U.S. In Los Angeles, John Gibson combines deep antitrust expertise with a strong focus on the technology and healthcare sectors. Brian Boyle, in Philadelphia, specializes in cases involving price-fixing, consumer protection violations, deceptive trade practices, and racketeering. In Washington, D.C., David Bamberger is highly experienced in jury trials addressing complex antitrust issues. Meanwhile, in Baltimore, David Hamilton is a key resource for clients navigating government-led civil and criminal investigations.
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Key clients
- Aquis
- AMN Healthcare Services
- McCormick & Company
- Komatsu America Corporation
- Maxell
- International Franchise Association
- Danielson
- Automobile Auctions
- MGM Resorts
- Medit
Work highlights
Represents Danielson National Insurance Company in a putative class action where the Plaintiffs allege a 15-year conspiracy.
Representing MGM Resorts to defend it in a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) investigation regarding potential violations of Section 5 of the FTC Act.
Practice head
John Hamill
Other key lawyers
John Samuel Gibson
Brian Boyle
David Bamberger
David Hamilton
Michael Pullos
Julie Cooker
Mandy Chan-Lucero
Ben Fabens-Lassen
