Commercial

Alston & Bird’s 130 commercial litigators are the best in breed. We have litigated cases pending in every state in the United States and numerous foreign jurisdictions. From Japan to Madison County, Illinois, our clients regularly engage us to protect their interests in bet-the-company complex litigation.

EXPERIENCE

Whether it is an investigation into potential corporate criminal activity brought to light by a whistleblower or opposition to a request for emergency equitable relief, our commercial litigators know how to accomplish our client’s goals in an efficient and value-added manner. We handle nationwide matters requiring coordination of multiple law firms. We have experience in and know how to handle, on an expedited basis, the collection, organization and production of documents on a large scale. In the commercial litigation world, the best lawyers are equally effective as counsel to a plaintiff corporation as they are to a defendant corporation. Alston & Bird’s commercial litigators litigate in each of these capacities all over the world.

OUR APPROACH

We staff our matters with senior lawyers who have experience in the legal or industry subject matter of the dispute and support them with others who are similarly situated. Alternative pricing structures are a priority for us as we seek opportunities to partner with our clients in litigation matters. We recognize that not all lawsuits are alike and bring an individually tailored plan to the work-up of a case. Our frequent experience as corporate plaintiff’s counsel gives us a unique perspective from which to defend cases and bring them to resolution promptly. We understand that much of what we do is to help our clients solve their business problems through litigation. As a result, we bring a business-like approach to litigation, always on the lookout for opportunities to resolve matters at the earliest opportunity and to do so, if possible, by utilizing business solutions as opposed to just cash settlements.

RECOGNITION

For the last two years, Corporate Counsel magazine has named Alston & Bird among the top 10 law firms in the country mentioned by corporate counsel as their go-to law firm for litigation matters. In 2006, Alston & Bird ranked fifth. Nine of our lawyers have been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America for a number of years now.

WHY ALSTON & BIRD?

We recognize that, statistically, the overwhelming majority of cases are resolved by settlement. Yet, we are first and foremost trial lawyers. It is our belief that a client’s interests are best served by hiring a lawyer who actually tries cases. With that lawyer, you will receive seasoned advice and judgment, which will result in either the best settlement possible for that matter or a lawyer who will have prepared your case to maximize your prospects for success at trial. In the end, that is what commercial litigation is all about and at Alston & Bird we have the talent to bring you the results you desire.