United States: Class Actions
Axinn attorneys Denise Plunkett, Craig Reiser, Jarod Taylor, and Eva Yung co-authored the “United States: Class Actions” chapter in The Legal 500 Class Actions Guide.
Denise Plunkett Named a 2024 Notable Leader in Accounting, Consulting & Law by Crain’s New York Business
Axinn litigation practice chair Denise Plunkett has been named a “Notable Leader in Accounting, Consulting & Law” by Crain’s New York Business. Nominated by their peers and clients, the honorees are selected for their demonstrated accomplishments, professional success, and meaningful contributions to their respective industries.
Axinn Recognized in Ten Categories of 2025 “Best Law Firms” Report
Best Lawyers released their 2025 Best Law Firms® rankings, and Axinn is pleased to announce that the firm received recognition in ten categories. Firms included in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms® are recognized for professional excellence with consistently impressive ratings from clients and peers.
United States: Class Actions
Axinn attorneys Denise Plunkett, Craig Reiser, Jarod Taylor, and Eva Yung co-authored the “United States: Class Actions” chapter in The Legal 500 Class Actions Guide.
Denise Plunkett Named a 2024 Notable Leader in Accounting, Consulting & Law by Crain’s New York Business
Axinn litigation practice chair Denise Plunkett has been named a “Notable Leader in Accounting, Consulting & Law” by Crain’s New York Business. Nominated by their peers and clients, the honorees are selected for their demonstrated accomplishments, professional success, and meaningful contributions to their respective industries.
Axinn Recognized in Ten Categories of 2025 “Best Law Firms” Report
Best Lawyers released their 2025 Best Law Firms® rankings, and Axinn is pleased to announce that the firm received recognition in ten categories. Firms included in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms® are recognized for professional excellence with consistently impressive ratings from clients and peers.
United States: Class Actions
Axinn attorneys Denise Plunkett, Craig Reiser, Jarod Taylor, and Eva Yung co-authored the “United States: Class Actions” chapter in The Legal 500 Class Actions Guide.
Litigation & Trials
We represent clients on both sides of high-stakes litigation, having led or co-led over 500 cases in federal, state, and appellate courts, including complex multidistrict litigation (MDL) and class actions. Trusted for trial-ready solutions, we are recognized by Chambers USA, The National Law Journal, and U.S. News & World Report.
Our attorneys, fellows of the American College of Trial Lawyers and Litigation Counsel of America, have served as lead counsel in over 100 jury and bench trials, as well as in private arbitrations. We approach every case with trial readiness, ensuring cost-effective strategies and maximum leverage at every stage.
Strategic, Client-Focused Approach
We prioritize clients' business goals with innovative strategies. As plaintiffs' counsel, we've secured hundreds of millions in damages. As defense counsel, we've minimized claims worth billions, often winning on motions to dismiss.
Business-Driven Solutions
With our in-house experience, we offer valuable insights into both legal and business challenges. Our approach emphasizes delivering efficient, tailored services and fee structures that align with clients' financial and strategic objectives.
Industry Acumen
We counsel Fortune 500 companies, startups, and individuals across industries such as consumer products, financial services, insurance, healthcare, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, and technology.
We are prepared to lead our clients through their most complex and high-stakes commercial litigations, from headline-grabbing MDLs to single-plaintiff disputes.
Clients frequently engage us as lead counsel in bet-the-company cases, especially those involving intricate technical and economic issues or significant reputational risks. Our in-house experience and inquisitive approach enable us to deliver strategic and incisive legal counsel.
We advise on a wide range of commercial litigation matters, with extensive experience in business torts, contract disputes, corporate governance, fiduciary duties, labor and employment, securities regulation, and technology and data privacy disputes.
Combining scale and agility, we represent clients in company-defining class actions, including complex and intersecting cases. Our litigators employ a trial-ready strategy that aligns with clients’ business goals, emphasizing quick and cost-effective resolutions. We have a proven track record of defeating class certification early in litigation and achieving favorable outcomes in private arbitrations and settlement negotiations.
As coordinating counsel in cases with multiple defendants and jurisdictions, we excel in collaborating with co-counsel to develop and implement cohesive defense strategies.
We distinguish ourselves through our extensive experience in trying – and winning – cases. As lead counsel in over 100 jury and bench trials in the past decade, we understand what it takes to successfully argue cases in court. Our team includes fellows of the prestigious American College of Trial Lawyers and the Litigation Counsel of America, along with lawyers recognized as top litigators by leading legal directories.
We take a proactive approach to every dispute, treating each one as if it will go to trial. From day one, we leverage our deep trial experience to implement aggressive and cost-effective litigation strategies aimed at securing victory.
Our clients rely on us to thoroughly assess the exposure and risk associated with each dispute. With their reputations and bottom lines in mind, we are tenacious advocates, whether in court or in private arbitration.
We handle a wide range of commercial arbitrations across various industries, including cases involving major brand names and significant industry matters. From class actions alleging industrywide conspiracies to single-plaintiff disputes brought by high-profile individuals, we consistently achieve favorable results that resolve lengthy and costly litigation.
Insights
Event
|February 20, 2025
NBA Commercial Law Section 38th Annual Corporate Counsel Conference
Axinn is pleased to announce its sponsorship of the National Bar Association Commercial Law Section's Corporate Counsel Conference, being held February 20-22 in Fajardo, Puerto Rico. ...Read more
Event
|January 26, 2025
SABA North America Corporate Counsel Retreat 2025
Axinn is pleased to announce its sponsorship of the South Asian Bar Association of North America’s Corporate Counsel Retreat, being held January 26-28 in Charlotte, North Carolina. ...Read more
News
|December 9, 2024
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Axinn litigation practice chair Denise Plunkett has been named a "Notable Leader in Accounting, Consulting & Law" by Crain's New York Business. Nominated by their peers and clients, the honorees are selected for their demonstrated accomplishments, professional success, and meaningful contributions to their respective industries....Read more
Event
|November 13, 2024
Global Legal Group Global Class Actions Symposium 2024
On November 13, Axinn partner Craig Reiser will speak on the "U.S. Class Actions" panel at Global Legal Group's Global Class Actions Symposium, being held November 12-13 in Lisbon, Portugal....Read more
News
|November 7, 2024
|1 min read
Axinn Recognized in Ten Categories of 2025 “Best Law Firms” Report
Best Lawyers released their 2025 Best Law Firms® rankings, and Axinn is pleased to announce that the firm received recognition in ten categories. Firms included in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms® are recognized for professional excellence with consistently impressive ratings from clients and peers....Read more
Event
|October 29, 2024
Lighthouse Litigator’s Roundtable Series
On October 29, Axinn eDiscovery manager Jason Rylander will speak on the "Handling Modern Attachments in MDLs and Complex Litigation" panel as part of the Litigator's Roundtable Series hosted by Lighthouse. ...Read more
Event
|October 26, 2024
National Women's Law Center Gala 2024
Axinn is pleased to sponsor the National Women's Law Center Gala on October 26 in Washington, DC. ...Read more
Event
|October 23, 2024
EDTX Bench Bar Conference 2024
Axinn is pleased to announce its sponsorship of the Eastern District of Texas Bar Association's Bench Bar Conference being held October 23-25 in Plano, Texas....Read more
Publications
|October 4, 2024
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What's Up in Oral Arguments in High Court Pet Food Case
Axinn partner Thomas Rohback was quoted in the Law360 article, "What's Up in Oral Arguments in High Court Pet Food Case."...Read more
News
|October 3, 2024
|1 min read
Axinn Partners Ranked in the 2025 Edition of Benchmark Litigation
Axinn partners Rachel Adcox, Matt Becker, Aziz Burgy, Ted Mathias, Denise Plunkett, Thomas Rohback, and Jeannine Sano were selected as “Litigation Stars” for the 2025 Edition of Benchmark Litigation. Partner Craig Reiser was selected as “Future Star.” In addition, Axinn is ranked as a “Recommended Firm” in Connecticut and ranked in tier two for intellectual property. ...Read more
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