The Business Litigation Group, P.C.

Commercial & High-tech Litigators

We are high-tech, IP, and business litigators who trained at premier law firms and now practice in an entrepreneurial setting. We provide nimble, creative, and strategic representation with an unmatched commitment to responsiveness and client satisfaction.

Practice Areas
Who We Are

Boutique IP and commercial litigators

Our
Practice Areas

Intellectual Property Litigation

The firm has substantial experience in all aspects of intellectual property litigation, including patent, copyright, trademark, and trade secret litigation; Internet-law disputes; computer fraud, intrusion, and scraping, and misappropriation of online identities.

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Complex Commercial Litigation

The firm has litigated a wide range of complex commercial disputes, including bringing and defending claims for breach-of-contract, unfair competition, trade libel, commercial fraud and misrepresentation, and others.

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Technology Litigation

BLG has successfully resolved a wide variety of high-tech disputes not strictly falling within "intellectual property." These have included lawsuits over software development contracts, charges of unfair competition in the electronics industry, accusations of high-tech trade libel, and many others.

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Our Team

Our attorneys trained at top-tier national and international law firms, and have honed their skills over decades of law practice. In addition to firm principals Marc Bernstein, Will Fitton, Christian Andreu-von Euw, attorneys Richard De Liberty, Amy Kashiwabara, Ethan Jacobs, and others join Marc, and Christian in key roles on individual cases as needed.

Marc N. Bernstein

Founder & Principal
Phone:
(415) 533-7773
Email:
mbernstein@blgrp.com
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Will Fitton

Principal
Phone:
(415) 706-8252
Email:
wfitton@blgrp.com
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Christian G. Andreu-von Euw

Principal
Phone:
(858) 356-2672
Email:
christian@blgrp.com
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Richard De Liberty

Attorney
Phone:
(707) 486-7970
Email:
rdeliberty@blgrp.com
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Amy Kashiwabara

Attorney
Phone:
(415) 505-4801
Email:
akashiwabara@blgrp.com
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Ethan Jacobs

Attorney
Phone:
(415) 275-0845
Email:
ejacobs@blgrp.com
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Tsui-Ming Chen

Paralegal
Phone:
(650) 452-4470
Email:
tchen@blgrp.com
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Our Clients – And Adversaries – Speak

BLG showed “the utmost in integrity and skill in adding significant value.” The firm was “incredibly well prepared and effective,” and, in winning a seven-figure arbitration award, “was able to clearly out-lawyer the other side to attain a complete victory.”

John Whittle
Executive Vice President & General Counsel, Fortinet, Inc.

"BLG consistently exceeded our expectations for commercial litigation attorneys." The firm was “tough, creative, and pragmatic.” It “focused consistently on the most cost-effective route to the best results.” Overall, BLG was “exceptionally responsive.”

Jeannine Solanto
CEO, Foundations Systems, Inc.

BLG’s attorneys are savvy, pragmatic, and zealous litigators. They know how to drive a dispute to a successful conclusion. BLG is also unusually responsive. We always feel we are an important client of the firm.

William R. Sawyers
Senior VP General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer, & Secretary, Del Monte Foods, Inc.

BLG is our go-to law firm for most of our civil litigation needs. Marc Bernstein is a great strategic partner, making sure he first understands our business needs and goals before helping us determine our best legal response in a given dispute or lawsuit. Will Fitton is a master at process and discovery.

Nat Roland
General Counsel & EVP, Legal & Regulatory, Balsam Brands Inc.

BLG offers a unique combination of legal talent – pragmatic, nimble and efficient problem solvers with big-firm litigation expertise. We’ve had a great experience collaborating with the BLG team to reach successful outcomes.

Johanna Roberts
Executive VP & General Counsel, Penumbra, Inc.

“I know we have had our differences in this case, and our share of disputes. But, I wanted to let you know that I think you represented your client well and are a credit to the profession.”

Patricia L. Peden, Partner
Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP
Opposing Counsel in Patent Infringement Case

Marc Bernstein is “a zealous advocate” whose belief in his position “makes you bring your A game. It definitely raised the level of play."

Danielle Ochs
Shareholder, Ogletree Deakins, P.C.
Opposing Counsel in Trade Secret Misappropriation Case

BLG showed 100% commitment to our case and to its relationship with us. The depth and breadth of the firm’s legal experience proved absolutely invaluable. BLG delivered on communication, responsiveness, attentiveness, and reliability.

Ken Gangbar
President, Ken Gangbar Studios Inc.

I was constantly amazed at BLG’s attorneys’ ability to think creatively and outside of the box; their intuition and foresight; their innovative solutions; and the practicality of their approach. From day one, I felt confident in BLG’s insights and expertise, and our working relationship only strengthened. My case’s positive outcome attests to BLG’s abilities, commitment, and teamwork.

Ken Gangbar
President, Ken Gangbar Studios Inc.

Why BLG?

  • The top lawyers from the top firms.
  • An environment encouraging aggressive, nimble, and uncommonly responsive representation.
  • An unmatched value proposition: superior results in a streamlined setting.
"BLG consistently exceeded our expectations for commercial litigation attorneys.”
Jeannine Solanto
CEO, Foundations Systems, Inc.