Overview

Benesch litigators have represented clients in nine-figure defamation and trade secret cases, one of the most significant auditor liability cases ever tried, multibillion-dollar securities fraud cases, large-scale product liability cases, and every type of commercial litigation matter in between. Spanning a diverse spectrum of industries, our clients include some of the largest companies in the world. We have successfully represented public and private companies, industry-leading family-owned businesses, nonprofits, boards of directors, government entities, lenders, insurers and individuals.  

What Sets Us Apart

We run litigation like you run your business: with discipline, strategy and an unwavering focus on outcomes. Composed of seasoned litigators from Am Law 50 firms, our team of more than 150 lawyers delivers exceptional results without unnecessary layers. We are efficient by design, staffing matters leanly while ensuring every attorney on your case is a powerhouse in the courtroom.

Opponents respect our trial-readiness. We are prepared to go the distance, and that credibility gives our clients a critical edge in negotiations. Whether the strategy calls for an aggressive courtroom battle or a strategic settlement, we execute with precision.

We are committed to:

Our Approach

Our client relationships are centered on exceptional service, understanding each client’s business and objectives, transparency, integrity, responsiveness and collaboration. Partnering with clients at every stage, we immerse ourselves in their industries and the intricacies of their businesses. We think like businesspeople in assessing situations and devising winning strategies and are not just committed to the cases at hand but rather focus on our clients’ long-term success. 

From pre-litigation preservation and advocacy through trial, settlement or alternative dispute resolution, we respond to reputational and business threats quickly and efficiently. Matters are staffed as leanly as possible, and because we take the time to know our clients, their industries and pain points, ramp-up time is limited. We listen, learn, develop the right approach, adjust as needed and execute a strategy best suited to each client. We deftly solve both legal and broader business challenges with customized solutions and a multidisciplinary team approach.

Experienced Across the Litigation Spectrum

Benesch litigators have garnered top-tier recognition across a wide array of litigation categories, earning the respect of judges, juries and rivals along the way. Our litigators have successfully resolved single-plaintiff, multiparty and class action cases for clients on diverse issues, including ones involving:

Industries We Serve

Knowing you and your business means knowing your industry. Our team includes lawyers who routinely handle litigation in a variety of industries, including: