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Husch Blackwell is recognized for its deep bench across complex commercial, employment, class action, regulatory, and appellate disputes. The firm regularly handles high-stakes litigation nationwide, ranging from fraud and breach of contract claims to large-scale development disputes and class actions.

On the commercial litigation front, Jim Monafo is representing OptumRx, a pharmacy benefit manager, in litigation against National Benefit Builders in Colorado involving breach of contract and fraud claims arising from a service agreement. Clients describe him as a “Fantastic litigator with a brilliant mind who tactfully led to a very strong settlement result in a five-year case.” In Colorado, David Richardson supported lead counsel for Headwaters Metropolitan District and GR Terra LLC in litigation connected to an approximately 5,000-acre mixed-use development in Granby. Clients note that he “Deftly guides us through many governmental matters and is practical and strategic in his counsel.”

Within labor and employment litigation, Jenna Brofsky defended Children’s Mercy Hospital in a race, gender, and national origin discrimination matter brought by two former physicians. Alongside Eleanor Kittilstad and Julianne Story, she is praised as being “Quick to respond, clear in [their] communication, and strategic.” The firm's class action practice also remains active. Chris Smith contributed to a class action representing Express Scripts and is recognized as “An exceptional litigator and sophisticated appellate attorney with a great courtroom presence.”

Ryan DiClemente represented Aidvantage in a class action arising from alleged violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act in the Eastern District of Virginia. Clients state that he “Takes the time to deeply understand the business, enabling him to provide portfolio-wide strategies that reduce risk and litigation.”

In employment litigation, Sarah Quinn is representing Hertz in a PAGA and wage-and-hour class action pending in California state court. She is described by clients as “Remarkably knowledgeable in employment law, responsive, and able to communicate advice in an easily understood way.”

Additional praise is directed toward Scott Helfand, who “Did an excellent job preparing the company representative for a difficult arbitration, helping the witness clearly articulate the facts and defenses and contributing to a favorable result.” Becky Bavlsik is “Always prepared with the facts of the case, ensuring that nothing is missed in the defense.” Clients further commend Jacob Kring and Mark Fritsche for “Handling high-risk transportation litigation involving bodily-” matters.

At the firm level, clients consistently highlight Husch Blackwell’s litigation capabilities and client service, describing the team as “Very talented litigators who adapted their litigation strategy perfectly to address the organization’s needs.” Additional feedback notes that “The quality of legal talent and professionalism throughout the firm are impressive. The team is hardworking and detailed, yet practical and clear in its guidance,” while another client remarks that “The team is incredibly sophisticated, combining passion and understanding of the client’s core goals and challenges with an arsenal of support professionals across the firm. Speed, results, and strategy are particular strengths, and the client would give the firm all legal work.” Clients further praise the firm as “Practical, responsive, and provides great value for top-notch lawyering." and note that the firm “Excels at complex litigation and representing religious organizations.”

Updated October 2026