Atlanta · Commercial Litigation & Trials
When the stakes are highest, businesses call Bennett Crane.
For more than 25 years, we have tried and resolved the disputes that decide the future of companies, from bet-the-company litigation to complex commercial trials and appeals.
“We prepare every case to be won at trial. That is why so many settle on our client's terms.”
$2B+
Recovered and defended for clients
25+
Years trying complex cases
300+
Cases tried to verdict
40+
Nine-figure matters
Practice Areas
All practice areasCommercial Litigation
High-stakes business disputes tried and resolved, from breach of contract to fraud and bet-the-company cases.
Learn moreBusiness & Partnership Disputes
Shareholder, partner, and ownership conflicts resolved decisively, protecting the value you built.
Learn moreEmployment Litigation
Defending employers in high-exposure workforce disputes, from executive claims to class actions.
Learn moreAppellate Practice
Preserving wins and reversing losses in the Georgia appellate courts and beyond.
Learn moreConstruction Litigation
Resolving defect, delay, and payment disputes for owners, developers, and contractors.
Learn moreIntellectual Property Litigation
Protecting trade secrets, brands, and innovations, and defending against IP claims.
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Representative Results
All results$92 Million
Jury Verdict · 2025
Breach-of-contract and fraud claim on behalf of a manufacturing client
Defense Verdict
Trial · 2024
Trade-secret misappropriation claim against a technology company client
$41 Million
Settlement · 2025
Shareholder dispute and forced buyout in a closely held business
$18.5 Million
Arbitration Award · 2023
Construction defect and delay claim for a commercial developer
Affirmed
Appeal · 2024
Preserved an eight-figure judgment before the Georgia Court of Appeals
$26 Million
Settlement · 2023
Class-wide resolution of an executive-compensation dispute
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every matter is different and is decided on its own facts and applicable law. Case results and recognitions shown are illustrative examples created for this demonstration site.
Our Attorneys
All attorneysMargaret Bennett
Founding Partner
James Crane
Founding Partner
Priya Anand
Partner
Robert McCall
Partner
Insights
All insightsJune 18, 2026
What to Expect in Commercial Litigation
A clear-eyed look at the stages of a business lawsuit, from complaint through trial, and where cases are really won.
ReadMay 27, 2026
Protecting Trade Secrets When an Employee Leaves
The first 72 hours after a key departure often decide whether a trade-secret claim succeeds. Here is what to do.
ReadApril 30, 2026
Business Divorce: When Partners Need to Separate
Ownership disputes are among the most disruptive a company can face. A look at how to resolve them without destroying the business.
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