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K&L Gates LLP

4.4
23 reviews

111 Congress Ave., Ste. 900, Austin, TX 78701, U.S.A.

AIM -- The World's Leading Growth Market in the London Stock Exchange, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Antitrust, Competition & Trade Regulation and 94 more

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Attorney Christopher Lawrence
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About K&L Gates LLP

K&L Gates LLP is a law firm with an office in Austin, TX. At this office location, there are 12 lawyers practicing aim -- the world's leading growth market in the london stock exchange, alternative dispute resolution, antitrust, competition & trade regulation and 94 other areas of law.

Awards

Silver Client Champion
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AV Preeminent Peer Rated
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Champion Badge Silver

At least three reviews and a score of 4.0 or higher.

K&L Gates LLP got this award in 2021

Champion Badge Gold

At least six reviews and a score of 4.2 or higher.

Champion Badge Platinum

At least ten reviews and a score of 4.5 or higher.

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K&L Gates LLP got this award in 2021

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4 stars
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2 stars
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Communication
4.4
Quality of Service
4.3
Responsiveness
4.4
Value for Money
4.4
Litigation
Posted by anonymous
January 05, 2015
Hired Attorney Elisa D'Amico

Elisa is exceptionally smart, capable and responsive.

Litigation
Posted by anonymous
November 15, 2014
Hired Attorney Elisa D'Amico

Elisa is an amazing litigator who understands highly technical issues and is extremely effective in communicating my best position in briefs and motions. She is extremely knowledgeable in technology and E-discovery and was a real asset in my matter.

Litigation
Posted by anonymous
June 05, 2014
Hired Attorney Elisa D'Amico

Elisa is well spoken, informative, extremely responsive, and able to consume, condense, and comprehend large volumes of difficult information. She has laid out our entire process in an easy-to-comprehend manner, and prepared me especially well for each step. Her professionalism and attention to detail are top-notch. I would definitely recommend her.

 
Real Estate
Posted by anonymous
June 20, 2011
Hired Law Firm

Very Professional, helpful and courteous

Securities
Posted by anonymous
November 02, 2010
Hired Attorney Mr. Stephen Topetzes

Very knowledgable dedicated and responsive

Contracts
Posted by anonymous
August 13, 2010
Hired Attorney Mr. Thomas Johnson

Tom has been counsel for Ligonier Highland Games and Clan Donald Charitable and Educational Trust for many years and has provided excellent service.

Business Law
Posted by anonymous
June 17, 2010
Hired Law Firm

An outstanding experience. The quickness with which my affairs were handled was impressive and much appreciated. All documents and formation information were received correctly.

International Trade
Posted by anonymous
March 24, 2010
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Areas of Law

  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Antitrust and Trade Regulation 1
    • Antitrust, Competition & Trade Regulation
  • Appellate Practice 1
    • Appellate, Constitutional and Governmental Litigation
  • International Law 4
    • Arbitration -- International and Domestic
    • Cross-Border Canada
    • Foreign Corrupt Practices Act/Anti-Corruption
    • International (Non-US) Oil and Gas
  • Aviation Law 1
    • Aviation Industry
  • Employee Benefits 3
    • Benefits, ESOPs, and Executive Compensation
    • Employee Stock Ownership Plans
    • Executive Compensation
  • Casinos and Gambling 1
    • Betting & Gaming
  • Securities 3
    • Broker-Dealer
    • FINRA Arbitration
    • Securities Enforcement
  • Investments 8
    • Capital Markets
    • Consumer Financial Services
    • Derivatives and Structured Products
    • Financial Services Litigation
    • Financial Services Reform/Dodd-Frank Resources
    • Hedge Funds and Venture Funds
    • Investment Management, Hedge Funds and Alternative Investments
    • Private Equity and Venture Capital
  • Litigation 6
    • Class Action Litigation Defense
    • Deal Litigation
    • e-Discovery Analysis and Technology (e-DAT) Group
    • IP Litigation
    • Real Estate Litigation
    • Securities Litigation
  • Environmental Law 2
    • Climate Change and Sustainability
    • Environmental, Land and Natural Resources
  • Commercial Law 2
    • Commercial Disputes
    • Outsourcing and Commercial Transactions
  • Construction Law 1
    • Construction and Engineering
  • Products Liability 2
    • Consumer Product Safety
    • Product Liability
  • Corporate Law 2
    • Corporate
    • Corporate Governance
  • Real Estate 4
    • Distressed Real Estate
    • Real Estate - Development
    • Real Estate - Sustainable Development
    • Real Estate Land Use, Planning and Zoning
  • Energy
  • Finance 5
    • Islamic Finance and Investment
    • Project Development and Finance
    • Public Finance
    • Real Estate - Finance
    • Real Estate Investment, Development, and Finance
  • Food, Drug and Cosmetics 1
    • Food, Drugs, Medical Devices and Cosmetics
  • Government 3
    • Global Government Solutions
    • Government Enforcement
    • Public Policy and Law
  • Contracts 1
    • Government Contracts & Procurement Policy
  • Health Care 1
    • Health Care Reform
  • Immigration
  • Indians and Native Populations 1
    • Indian Law (North America)
  • Public Finance 1
    • Infrastructure
  • Insurance 1
    • Insurance Coverage
  • Entertainment Law 1
    • Interactive Entertainment
  • International Trade
  • Government Contracts 1
    • IP Procurement and Portfolio Management
  • Labor and Employment
  • Technology and Science 4
    • Life Sciences
    • Privacy, Data Protection and Information Management
    • Technology Transactions and Data Protection
    • Telecom, Media and Technology
  • Admiralty and Maritime Law 1
    • Maritime
  • Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures 1
    • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Natural Resources 1
    • Mining and Metals
  • Trusts and Estates 2
    • Private Clients, Trusts and Estates
    • Probate, Trust and Related Fiduciary Duty
  • Professional Liability
  • Business Law 1
    • Projects/Public Private Partnerships
  • Leases and Leasing 1
    • Real Estate - Commercial Ownership, Leasing and Management
  • Resorts and Leisure 2
    • Resort, Hospitality and Leisure
    • Travel & Leisure
  • Bankruptcy 1
    • Restructuring & Bankruptcy
  • Sports Law 1
    • Sports
  • Taxation 2
    • Tax
    • Tax-Exempt Organizations/Nonprofit Institutions
  • Torts 1
    • Toxic Tort
  • White Collar Crime 1
    • White Collar Crime/Criminal Defense
  • Other 12
    • AIM -- The World's Leading Growth Market in the London Stock Exchange
    • Appalachian Basin: Marcellus Shale
    • Bend Arch - Ft Worth Basin: Barnett Shale
    • Depository Institutions
    • European Regulatory / UK Regulatory
    • German
    • Global Financial Markets
    • Internal Investigations
    • Latin America
    • Nuclear
    • Oil & Gas
    • School Districts

K&L Gates LLP

4.4
23 reviews

111 Congress Ave., Ste. 900Austin, TX 78701U.S.A.

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