Herrick's Litigation Department is a full-service practice comprised of a talented group of attorneys with broad based, extensive experience in all phases of litigation and dispute resolution in state and federal courts, as well as arbitration forums.
Our significant depth and talent allows us to assemble teams that collaborate across multiple practice groups to support our clients through trial, verdict and appeal. Our litigators understand your business and industry, and we maximize efficiency by using lean teams that fully utilize our lawyers' talents. Our litigation team includes former public company in-house counsel, senior federal prosecutors, SEC trial and enforcement lawyers, senior New York State prosecutors, and a former Brooklyn District Attorney and member of U.S. Congress.
Our demonstrated trial experience also lets us effectively navigate disputes through various forms of alternative dispute resolution, in order to avoid potentially costly litigation. Our effectiveness is further enhanced by our substantial experience using early case assessment programs, which help us develop practical and cost-effective plans that anticipate the many paths litigation may take.
We are recognized leaders in New York State court litigation, including our strong appellate practice. Our lawyers are consistently recognized for excellence by major legal publications including The New York Law Journal, The New Jersey Law Journal, Chambers USA’s Leading Lawyers for Business and Legal 500.
Areas of Focus:
- Alternative dispute resolution
- Business litigation
- E-Discovery and data management
- Employment litigation
- Intellectual property litigation
- Product liability
- Real estate litigation & dispute resolution
- Securities, litigation and enforcement
- Title insurance
- White collar defense & investigations
Recent Accolades:
- Chambers USA – ranked for excellence in Real Estate Litigation.
- US Legal 500 - lawyers are ranked in New York Elite Guide for Commercial Disputes.
- US Legal 500 - recognized for excellence in real estate and construction litigation.
- Benchmark Litigation – lawyers recognized as both Litigation Stars and 40 and Under Litigators for 2024 and 2025.
- U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” – Ranked for excellent in commercial litigation, bankruptcy litigation, construction litigation and real estate litigation in 2025.
- BTI Consulting – Litigation Standout in 2023.