Duane Morris LLP

Duane Morris LLP’s ‘fantastic commercial disputes practice’ ranges from franchise, construction and software disputes to product liability and patent litigation. Sharon Caffrey in Philadelphia co-chairs the trial practice group, alongside San Francisco-based Stephen Sutro, who is regularly called upon to handle sensitive litigation and investigations. Also in Philadelphia, James Steigerwald is co-head of the commercial litigation team, alongside San Diego-based Courtney Baird, and Sean Zabaneh co-leads the healthcare litigation team. San Francisco-based Michael Fox heads the product liability and toxic tort division and Shannon Hampton Sutherland in Philadelphia co-chairs the trade secrets and non-compete division of the trial group. In Austin, Brad Thompson boasts niche expertise in megaproject EPC construction disputes and Craig Warner’s clientele ranges from middle market companies to Fortune 500 companies. Matthew Taylor in Philadelphia regularly represents clients in state and federal courts, while Jonathan Swichar is regularly called upon by international corporations. In Los Angeles, Cyndie Chang represents insurance companies, and public and private companies in commercial and corporate litigation.