Greenberg Traurig’s commercial litigation department is led by a team of senior figures with experience in domestic and international disputes. In Atlanta, Lori Cohen has a strong track record in commercial litigation and financial disputes, and New Jersey’s Philip R. Sellinger leads the firm’s work in white collar defense, government investigations, and constitutional litigation. Operating from Florida and Minneapolis, William Michael Jr regularly works on federal white collar and regulatory defense mandates, while London’s Masoud Zabeti advises on international civil and financial regulation disputes. They are joined by Chicago’s Francis Citera, co-chair of the product liability and mass torts practice, and New York’s Richard Edlin, who chairs the business and regulatory financial services litigation group. In Miami, Joseph Mamounas co-heads the arbitration platform and demonstrates expertise in commercial litigation, M&A disputes, and fraud matters. In California, Robert Herrington co-chairs the firm’s class action group, where Michael McCarthy advises clients facing consumer class actions and mass arbitrations.
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‘GT offers a unique package of world-class representation and client service. They consistently do good work; they understand the client's eccentricities and goals and tirelessly work to achieve those goals.'
‘Robert Herrington is extremely knowledgeable in the class action and mass arbitration space, offers unparalleled client service, and he just gets it done. I can confidently say he's among the very best for advocacy.'
- 'Mike McCarthy is the most dedicated, hard-working lawyer we work with. He truly takes on the persona of the client, constantly pressing for an advantage, and wearing down the opposition. He consistently delivers excellent results.'
- 'Richard Edlin is an exceptional trial lawyer. One of the best I've ever worked with. He has tried over 10 cases for us and won all of them against formidable counsel in a challenging forum, which is an incredible feat.'
Work highlights
Representing Samsung Electronics as trial counsel in a $1.75bn patent litigation matter involving Wi-Fi security technology.
Representing Ligado in a high-stakes dispute with The Boeing Company concerning a $1.3 bn satellite, the primary asset of Ligado, which is currently in bankruptcy proceedings. The litigation involves multiple claims, including breach of contract, violations of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing, unjust enrichment, and trespass to chattel.
Representing Stellex Capital Management and its affiliates in litigation in Delaware state court against the seller and affiliates of an acquired automotive parts supplier. Following the acquisition, Stellex discovered that a significant portion of the business represented by the seller did not exist, resulting in substantial losses. The litigation has uncovered evidence of knowing fraud, witness payments, and destruction of key documents by the seller.
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Practice head
Lori Cohen; Philip R. Sellinger; William Michael Jr; Masoud Zabeti; Francis Citera; Richard Edlin; Joseph Mamounas
Other key lawyers
Robert Herrington; Michael McCarthy