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DeGraff Foy's litigation capability is one of its principal strengths. The firm is engaged in major litigation in all significant fields of law and represents clients in a wide range of cases. The firm's expertise is evidenced by an impressive track record. The firm is proud of all its litigation successes, including the successful outcomes of jury trials, the instances in which the firm has prevailed in establishing new legal precedent on appeal, and the instances in which it has obtained the complete dismissal of claims against its clients.

The firm represents clients who are involved in all types of business, commercial and corporate disputes. Contested matters include shareholder disputes, actions involving trade secrets and unfair competition, actions to dissolve closely held corporations, contract matters, real property disputes, employment litigation and regulatory disputes.

The firm is heavily involved in personal injury litigation. The firm handles defense cases throughout upstate New York for self-insured national corporations and for insureds of certain insurance carriers. The firm’s defense work often involved complex product liability claims, including claims of toxic torts and claims against manufacturing corporations, medical supply firms and companies involved in the construction industry.

The firm has a long history of success representing plaintiffs in personal injury litigation, with an impressive track record of large verdicts and settlements for its clients. The size and stability of the firm give it the ability to handle cases of catastrophic injury in such areas automobile accidents, medical malpractice claims, product liability claims, and other complex actions.