Practice Areas & Industries: Dickstein Shapiro LLP

Practice/Industry Group Overview

Dickstein Shapiro LLP provides clients with creative and sophisticated strategies to resolve some of the most complex, multifaceted disputes in the United States and abroad. The Firm’s highly qualified team of attorneys has the experience to provide exceptional counsel in all types of antitrust and class action cases. In addition, Dickstein Shapiro is widely known for its settlement and litigation capabilities and ability to resolve disputes using a combination of innovative approaches, including litigation, negotiation, mediation, and arbitration. The Firm also is well equipped to resolve the unique disputes that arise from State Attorneys General investigations and litigation.

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Antitrust & Financial Services
Dickstein Shapiro has litigated a large number of widely recognized antitrust cases for both plaintiffs and defendants. The Firm has significant experience in all aspects of class actions, including the use of classes for global settlement purposes; advocacy for and against certification of classes; and, conversely, advice to, and representation of, companies that are members of certified plaintiff classes, but whose larger claims are often best served by “opting out” for separate litigation or settlement.

In addition, Dickstein Shapiro has successfully defended numerous corporations throughout the country in multiparty civil cases instituted by competitors and customers, and has successfully defended both corporations and individuals in investigations and enforcement actions brought by the U.S. Department of Justice, the Federal Trade Commission, and state authorities. The Firm’s antitrust litigation and trial capabilities are complemented by its experience in antitrust counseling, development and implementation of compliance programs, and administrative practice (including Hart-Scott-Rodino pre-merger reporting requirements).

Complex Dispute Resolution
The Complex Dispute Resolution practice focuses on resolving disputes through a combination of approaches, including litigation, negotiation, legislation, mediation, and arbitration — often in the context of complex, multiparty disputes. Dickstein Shapiro attorneys have represented large corporate defendants in mass tort and product liability disputes involving asbestos, silica, IUDs, breast implants, heart valves, pharmaceuticals, fiber-optic cable, lead paint, mold, synthetic stucco, and environmental contaminations. The Firm continuously explores cutting-edge initiatives, settlements, legislation, and other strategies to resolve significant and often company-threatening potential liabilities. Dickstein Shapiro has substantial experience in successfully resolving disputes concerning insurance coverage, insurance company insolvencies, antitrust, bankruptcy, employment, energy, environmental, and product liability issues.

State Attorneys General
State Attorneys General (AGs) are an emerging legal force in the United States. Companies are increasingly facing investigations and litigation involving a wide range of issues initiated by an AG or groups of AGs working cooperatively. Resolving State AG investigations and litigation requires approaches that are far different from those used to resolve private litigation, or even litigation and investigations involving federal agencies. For the past 30 years, Dickstein Shapiro has earned the trust and respect of State AGs. The Firm has successfully represented Fortune 100 companies, including cable, satellite, energy, pharmaceutical, chemical, banking and credit card companies, in multistate AG antitrust, consumer protection, privacy, and environmental investigations and litigation.

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