Practice

Litigation

Strategic Counsel for Complex Litigation

When the stakes are highest, businesses and individuals turn to Sheppard for strategic counsel and decisive results in their most significant disputes, from high-profile trials to confidential settlements. 

With deep resources across industries and offices nationwide, our Litigation team delivers counsel that protects what matters most and positions clients for long-term success. 

Trusted Trial Lawyers with a Pragmatic Business Mindset

With a team of over 200 litigators, we handle disputes of every scale—ranging from bet-the-company trials and complex class actions to brand and reputation matters, financial services litigation, securities enforcement and international arbitration.

Our industry-focused teams bring deep experience to sectors including construction, energy, entertainment and media, environmental, food and beverage, insurance, banking and financial services, healthcare, real estate, retail, fashion and beauty, securities and technology. 

Recognized among BTI’s Most Feared Law Firms in Litigation in 2026, we are equally adept at securing early, favorable settlements or taking billion-dollar disputes through trial and appeal. Our lawyers have defeated high-profile opponents, secured precedent-setting decisions and achieved quiet resolutions that protected our clients’ most critical interests. 

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Areas of Focus

Appellate
Bankruptcy Litigation & Distressed Loan Workouts
Brand and Reputation Management
Class Action Defense
Commercial Litigation
Construction
Entertainment & Media Litigation
Environmental Litigation
Financial Services Litigation
Food and Beverage Litigation
Healthcare Litigation
Insurance Litigation
International Arbitration
Multifamily Litigation
Private Wealth and Fiduciary Litigation
Real Estate
Securities Enforcement
Securities Litigation
Trade Secrets Litigation
White Collar Defense and Corporate Investigations

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