From a privately negotiated settlement to complex, headline-making trials that define what litigation is all about, we help our clients protect their businesses and assets.
We are experienced litigators who obtain real, measurable results for our clients when other methods—and, in some cases, other firms—have not produced an acceptable outcome.
The strength and quality of our litigation practice are exemplified by wins in precedent-setting cases, a diverse roster of Fortune 500 clients, and the practical business knowledge we have gained from serving clients in almost every industrial and service sector, from start-ups in emerging fields to leaders of mature industries. Thompson Coburn litigators have tried cases in state and federal courts throughout the country, including the U.S. Supreme Court, and before national and international administrative tribunals and arbitration panels throughout the world. We know how to manage a case to win it—and how to do so in a manner that is consistent with our client’s business goals. We understand, however, that a trial is not always in the best interest of the client. Recognizing the increasing pressure clients face to resolve cases without the risk and expense of a trial, we also have a long track record of securing the dismissal or settlement of litigation matters in the early stages of litigation, without the unnecessary expenditure of time and resources. And having the support of our firm’s proprietary technology at all stages of litigation allows our attorneys to do more in less time and to present a compelling argument in court. Highlights of our litigation practice include the following: • We have handled cases in venues throughout 49 states. • Our attorneys have successfully defended more than a dozen Fortune 500 clients in venues notorious for returning plaintiffs’ verdicts. • We successfully defended Monsanto in the longest civil jury trial in U.S. history. • We served as lead counsel for Lorillard Tobacco in one of the largest trials in U.S. history.