Drawing on the firm’s national network, K&L Gates represents clients in state and federal courts and in international arbitral tribunals. Led by Lindsay Sampson Bishop in Massachusetts and Jackie Celender in Pennyslvania, the team is regularly called upon by US and global clients and represents leading companies from the software, financial services and pharmaceutical sectors to the manufacturing, construction, food and beverage, and entertainment industries. Pennsylvania-based Thomas Birsic focuses his practice on complex commercial disputes and insurance coverage litigation, with a strong track record in both national and international arbitration. Thomas Holt, splitting his time across Massachusetts and Washington DC, represents Fortune 500 companies, HNW individuals and governments, while Melissa Tea in Pennsylvania specializes in the manufacturing, technology, and health care industries. Pallavi Mehta Wahi in DC focuses on corporate and tech disputes and Texas-based Artoush Varshosaz is praised as ‘smart, personable, and trustworthy’.
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  • ‘Our team is exceptional in many areas, but the first one that comes to mind is dividing responsibilities. There was never a blunder or miss when it came to deadlines, but the real power of our team and K&L Gates came at trial. The litigation skill set that our team showed over the course of 3 weeks was exceptional. In a time where these types of cases don't "typically" go to trial, our team was ready to go. There was a whole host of individuals behind the scenes supporting our 3 partners that tried the case to make sure that they were overly prepped for every day.'

  • 'I truly believe the trial was won on technology. Our team used an outside individual to do all things technology in the courtroom; from showcasing deposition statements (highlighting) to interactively showing our daughter's fetal heart rate throughout the night (the silver bullet if you will of the entire trial). His ability to showcase our legal team's stance for a jury of 12 was organized, thoughtful and digestible through technology. You could tell by the jury body language that our side did a much better job showcasing the fault in a technology driven era.’
  • ‘Charlie Malone is beyond gifted when it comes to his role as lead. Charlie proves to be exceptional in the big moments. He is exceptional at staying calm and focused in depositions. He is an exceptional thinker and strategist and formulated a long-term strategy that was executed flawlessly. Charlie truly showcased all his talents at trial. He was the lead, so he held a lot of the pressure moments. His preparation was tireless which at times. I can never thank Charlie and the team enough for the time they poured in this case and the risk they took.'

  • Joe Welborn brings a level of experience and helps round out our trial team. He has a very easy disposition and comes off exceptionally well to a jury. Joe had a very important role on the first day of trial and, in conjunction with Charlie, was exceptional. Joe also shows his skill set when it came to tough crosses of the defendants. He is "cool, calm, and collected" as he boxes each and every defendant or medical expert into a corner.'
  • ‘K&L Gates is able to handle any matter for us globally and I have come to trust them.’

  • ‘Artoush Varshosaz is our go to person who we have come to rely on to recommend an effective strategy for any issue. He is smart, personable, and trustworthy.’

  • ‘Exceptional round-the-clock client service as well as legal expertise.’

  • ‘Pallavi Wahi has re-defined what it means to be an effective and collaborative relationship manager for the firm.’

Kernmandanten

  • Pacific Market International and PMI WW Brands
  • Kroger
  • Kettle Cuisine LLC
  • Koss Corporation
  • Draken International
  • Settlements of Texas, Inc.
  • Tricolor Holdings, LLC
  • Soligent Distribution

Highlight-Mandate

  • Representing Kroger in the Washington Courts in an action brought by the Attorney General of Washington to block Albertsons issuance of a $4bn shareholder dividend ahead of its merger with Kroger.
  • Representing PPG Industries as national coordinating counsel for the company’s nationwide asbestos liabilities, which includes development and implementation of strategic defenses, expert witness development, and management of a large network of local counsel firms.
  • Representing Draken International in connection with litigation in Delaware relating to a contractual dispute with L3Harris Technologies over the customization and procurement of radar equipment.

Anwält*innen

Praxisleitung

Lindsay Sampson Bishop; Jackie Celender; Clayton Falls; Erin Palmer Polly; Michael Stortz

Weitere Kernanwält*innen

Thomas Birsic; Thomas Holt; Melissa Tea; Pallavi Mehta Wahi; Artoush Varshosaz; Joseph Welborn; Ashley Gammell; Wesley Prichard; Sarah Decker; Charles Malone