Litigation

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 nearly 160 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:

• Knowing the intricacies of our clients’ businesses so we can devise tailored strategies to meet their specific needs.
• Building partnerships with our clients, going beyond the case at hand, creating lasting relationships focused on our client’s overall success.
• Remaining agile, ready to swiftly change course as our clients’ needs change.
• Going beyond a knowledge of the law to help clients solve their business challenges with customized solutions and a multidisciplinary team approach.
• Remaining mindful of our clients’ bottom line with optimized efficiencies and quality counsel.

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.

Nationally Recognized for Excellence

Leading ranking organizations and industry publications consistently recognize Benesch’s Litigation Group as a go-to choice for businesses facing their most critical legal challenges. Our track record speaks volumes: after 10 consecutive years as a Benchmark Litigation "Recommended Firm," we have been elevated to our 11th year and are now recognized as a "Highly Recommended Firm"–a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence and client success.

The legal industry’s most prestigious authorities consistently list us among the elite:

• Chambers® 2025 recognition for superior client service and legal expertise
• 2026 Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” national rankings across five critical litigation areas: 
  • • Commercial Litigation
    • Construction Litigation
    • Intellectual Property Litigation
    • Labor and Employment Litigation
    • Mergers and Acquisitions Litigation 
• IAM Patent 1000 recognition as a “Trade Secret Powerhouse” (a title awarded to only 14 firms) and Recommended Firm for trade secret litigation

We are also proud to be recognized in the 2026 BTI Litigation Outlook Report in the following categories:

• Litigation Leader: Commercial Litigation (top 7% of all firms)
• Litigation Distinguished: Complex Employment Litigation (top 11% of all firms)
• Litigation Distinguished: Complex Commercial Litigation (top 12% of all firms)

Many of our litigators—from our most junior to our most senior—have likewise been recognized as among the very best in the country. More than 90 of our litigators have been recognized for individual excellence, including by Best Lawyers, The Legal 500, Chambers USA, The National Law Journal, Thomson Reuters and Crain’s, among others.