Antitrust Lawyers
6,987 verified antitrust attorneys across the United States. Find experienced Antitrust counsel to evaluate your case, explain your options, and represent you through every stage of the legal process.
Gary Green practices at Sidkoff, Pincus & Green, P.C. Read Full Bio
J. Bradley Powell is a lawyer practicing product liability, pharmaceuticals, medical devices & healthcare, aviation and aerospace and 2 other areas of...
Asim Bhansali is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, antitrust, antitrust & unfair competition and 3 other areas of law. Asim received a B.B.A....
Charles Hyunchul Jung is a lawyer practicing litigation, class actions, labor and employment and 18 other areas of law. Charles received a B.A. degree...
Daniel Francis Attridge is a lawyer practicing insurance, commercial, litigation and 2 other areas of law. Daniel received a B.A. degree from Universi...
David Robert Buchanan is a lawyer practicing antitrust, catastrophic injury, class actions and 17 other areas of law. David Robert received a B.S. deg...
Todd Gregory Friedland is a lawyer practicing litigation, business litigation, intellectual property and 7 other areas of law. Todd received a B.A. de...
Mr. Christopher Thomas Casamassima is a lawyer practicing litigation, antitrust & competition, litigation/controversy and 12 other areas of law.
Richard Roy Wiebe is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, environmental law, antitrust and 2 other areas of law. Richard received a B.A. degree ...
One of the leading litigators and university and corporate advisers in the southeast, Jay has represented numerous Fortune 500 companies, universities...
Dorothy Alicia Hickok is a lawyer practicing commercial, appellate, antitrust and 3 other areas of law. Dorothy received a B.A. degree from Texas Chri...
John Martin George, Jr. is a lawyer practicing securities & investment fraud, ethics & professional responsibility, director and officer liability and...
Steve Six is a lawyer practicing antitrust, business litigation, mediation and 3 other areas of law. Steve received a B.A. degree from Carleton Colleg...
Christopher Nicholas Manning is a lawyer practicing litigation/defense, criminal, antitrust and 5 other areas of law. Christopher received a A.B. degr...
James Joseph Donato is a lawyer practicing litigation, antitrust, cartels and 5 other areas of law. James received a M.A. degree from Harvard Universi...
Crystal P Bui is a lawyer practicing antitrust, business purchase & sale, franchising & trade regulation and 11 other areas of law. Crystal has been l...
Joshua D. Wolson is a lawyer practicing litigation, antitrust, intellectual property and 2 other areas of law.
Gayle Marsha Athanacio is a lawyer practicing employment litigation, complex commercial litigation, antitrust and 4 other areas of law. Gayle received...
Pimal A. Patel is a lawyer practicing antitrust, business, litigation: commercial and 3 other areas of law.
Rebekah Elisabeth Kaufman is a lawyer practicing class actions, privacy & data security, consumer products and 9 other areas of law. Rebekah received ...
David Kessler is a lawyer practicing shareholders law, securities fraud class actions, consumer fraud and 3 other areas of law. David received a B.S.B...
Angela Cook Wilcox is a lawyer practicing trademarks, patent litigation, copyrights and 2 other areas of law. Angela received a B.S. degree from Unive...
Omid John Esmailzadegan is the Managing Shareholder at Omid John, P.A. He has extensive experience handling class action, antitrust, and consumer prot...
Derek David McLeod is a lawyer practicing antitrust, appellate practice, aviation law and 5 other areas of law. Derek received a B.A. degree from The ...
Michael A. Goldstein was admitted to the State Bar of California in 1996 and is admitted to the Central and Southern Districts of the United States Di...
David Paul Germaine is a lawyer practicing commercial real estate, commercial litigation, antitrust and 4 other areas of law. David received a B.A. de...
Peter Ordower has been practicing law since 1980, earning accolades as a Leading American Lawyer in commercial litigation for his exceptional legal sk...
Mr. John Richard Wylie is a lawyer practicing class actions, securities, antitrust and 3 other areas of law.
Devlan grew up in Junction City, Oregon. He moved to Montana in 1992 to attend Montana State University and play football for the Fighting Bobcats foo...
Jonathan Bradley Pitt is a lawyer practicing antitrust, appellate, criminal defense and 3 other areas of law. Jonathan received a B.A. degree from Uni...
Aidan Synnott is a lawyer practicing antitrust, class action, appeals and 3 other areas of law. Aidan has been licensed for 39 years.
Wm Randolph Smith is a lawyer practicing antitrust, class actions, advertising and 1 other area of law. Wm received a B.A. degree from Tulane Universi...
Mr. Jack Wright Selden is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, white collar criminal defense, litigation and 3 other areas of law.
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Mazin A. Sbaiti is a lawyer practicing antitrust, appellate: civil, bankruptcy/debt and 22 other areas of law.
Mr. Samuel Bakhtavar is a lawyer practicing administrative and public, alternative dispute resolution, antitrust and 20 other areas of law.
David Arnold Schaefer is a lawyer practicing litigation, alternative dispute resolution, defective and dangerous products and 5 other areas of law. Da...
Carol Dan Browning is a lawyer practicing antitrust, consumer protection and attorney general defense, pretrial practice and ediscovery and 10 other a...
Mr. Stephen Paul Mahinka is a lawyer practicing international law, life sciences, antitrust and 11 other areas of law.
Scott R. Bialecki is a lawyer practicing international, ip litigation, patents and 11 other areas of law.
Mr. Christopher Michael Joe is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, complex commercial litigation, trade secret and 7 other areas of law.
Todd R. Seelman is the Managing Partner of the Denver office of Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP, a 1,200-attorney national firm, and he is the nat...
Frank W. Trapp is a lawyer practicing antitrust, white collar criminal defense, trial practice.
Mr. Ali Oromchian is a lawyer practicing antitrust, securities litigation, commodities and 10 other areas of law.
Now in a suburb of Dallas, Texas, practicing as Elman IP, until recently I was the principal of Elman Technology Law, P.C., near Philadelphia,. Pennsy...
Mr. David Carroll Barrett, Jr. is a lawyer practicing agricultural law, agribusiness, business arbitration and 28 other areas of law.
Howard S Fredman is a lawyer practicing business torts, contract litigation, mediation and 9 other areas of law. Howard received a A.B. degree from Pr...
J. Brady Hair is a lawyer practicing complex and multi-district litigation, white collar criminal defense, health care and 8 other areas of law.
Ms. Jillian Van Rensburg Keith is a lawyer practicing commercial & business litigation, general liability & casualty, product liability and 9 other ar...
Allen Brent King is a lawyer practicing general corporate, mergers and acquisitions, financial transactions and 2 other areas of law. Allen received a...
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William Walker O'Connor is a lawyer practicing energy, employment, securities and 5 other areas of law. William received a B.S. degree from Oklahoma S...
Stephen William Ray is a lawyer practicing antitrust, banking/financial services, business transactions and 12 other areas of law. Stephen received a ...
D. Kent Meyers is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution business & litigation, antitrust, election & campaign finance and 1 other area of...
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Mr. Frank W Trapp is a lawyer practicing antitrust, white collar criminal defense, trial practice and 1 other area of law.
Mr. William Wells Large is a lawyer practicing medical malpractice defense, antitrust, hospital law and 6 other areas of law.
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David M. Packard was employed in various management capacities for large Canadian and American manufacturers before attending the University of Colora...
Timothy K Kroninger is a lawyer practicing antitrust, business law, consumer law and 8 other areas of law. Timothy received a B.A. degree from Michiga...
What is Antitrust?
Antitrust is the branch of law that governs the rights, obligations, and disputes that arise within its subject matter. In the United States, antitrust sits at the intersection of statutes enacted by Congress, the regulations issued by federal agencies, the laws passed by all fifty state legislatures, and the body of judge-made decisions known as the common law. Because every state writes its own version of the rules, the way antitrust works in one jurisdiction can look noticeably different from how it works in another, and that is one of the main reasons attorneys in this area focus their practice geographically — to stay fluent in the local statutes, court rules, and judicial preferences that shape outcomes.
At a practical level, Antitrust attorneys spend their time on three categories of work. The first is advice and prevention: counselling clients on how to structure transactions, draft documents, and conduct business so that legal risk is minimised before a dispute ever begins. The second is transactional execution: producing the contracts, filings, notices, and registrations that the law actually requires to make a decision legally binding. The third is contested representation: defending or pursuing a client's interests when a dispute escalates to negotiation, regulatory enforcement, arbitration, or litigation in court.
The clients who hire Antitrust lawyers range from individuals navigating a single life event to multinational corporations with complex regulatory exposure. What unifies them is the need for an experienced lawyer who knows the relevant code sections, has appeared in the relevant courts, and can translate the strategic options into language a client can act on. AttorneyQnA currently lists 6,987 verified antitrust attorneys across the United States, each with a public profile showing their bar admissions, years in practice, and the kinds of matters they have handled — with the deepest concentration of practitioners in Alabama.
When do you need an Antitrust attorney?
Most people contact an antitrust lawyer for one of two reasons: something is about to happen that they want done correctly the first time, or something has gone wrong and they need it fixed before it gets worse. The earlier you involve counsel, the more options you usually have, and the lower the cost of getting to a resolution tends to be. The scenarios below are the ones we see most often on AttorneyQnA from prospective clients searching for antitrust representation.
Once your signature is on a contract, settlement, lease, or release, your bargaining leverage drops sharply. A short pre-signature review by an antitrust lawyer is the cheapest insurance you can buy.
Cease-and-desist letters, regulatory notices, and demand letters all start clocks. Missing the response window can convert a manageable problem into a default judgment or formal enforcement action.
Statutes of limitations, filing windows, and appeal periods are jurisdictional — courts cannot extend them as a favour. If you can identify a date that matters, you need a lawyer before that date arrives.
The moment opposing counsel appears, the conversation moves out of normal English and into procedural language. Continuing unrepresented usually means losing ground you cannot recover later.
Forming an entity, choosing a venue, structuring a deal, or selecting a remedy each has long-term consequences. A consultation at the planning stage is far cheaper than redoing it after the fact.
Multi-state matters bring conflict-of-laws questions that change which statutes apply and which court has authority. An attorney licensed in the right jurisdiction is not optional.
If any of the situations above describes where you are right now, the next step is a focused consultation. Use the Ask a Lawyer tool for short written questions, or browse the 6,987 antitrust attorneys listed above to book a paid consultation directly.
How to choose an Antitrust attorney
The single biggest factor in choosing an antitrust lawyer is fit with your specific matter. A lawyer with twenty years of antitrust experience but no exposure to your particular sub-issue can easily be a worse choice than a five-year associate who has handled the same problem repeatedly. We recommend running every prospective lawyer through the same five-step checklist before signing an engagement letter.
- Bar admission in the correct jurisdiction. Confirm the lawyer is admitted in the state — and where relevant, the federal district — where your matter sits. The lawyer's profile on AttorneyQnA shows every bar admission on file, and the underlying state bar's "lawyer lookup" tool will confirm active standing in under a minute.
- Direct experience with your fact pattern. Ask plainly: "How many matters like mine have you handled in the last three years, and how did they resolve?" An honest answer reveals more than years-in-practice alone.
- A written fee agreement. Whether hourly, flat fee, contingent, or hybrid, the engagement letter should specify what is included, what triggers additional charges, and how disputes are handled. Avoid lawyers who resist writing the terms down.
- Communication cadence. Decide upfront how often you expect updates, who your day-to-day contact will be, and what response time is reasonable. The number-one complaint filed with state bar grievance committees is not malpractice — it is non-communication.
- Conflict check + reputation pulse. Make sure the lawyer has run a formal conflict check, then spend ten minutes reading independent reviews and any public disciplinary history. The state bar's website is authoritative for the second; the lawyer's AttorneyQnA profile collects the first.
Once you have a shortlist, schedule consultations with two or three. Lawyers vary widely in temperament, and the right strategic match for your case is sometimes the second or third lawyer you meet — not the first.
How much does an Antitrust lawyer cost?
Legal fees in the United States are not regulated by a uniform schedule, so what you pay an antitrust lawyer depends on the billing model the lawyer offers, the complexity of your matter, and the local market. There are four billing structures used in this practice area; most engagements use one, but hybrid arrangements are increasingly common.
1. Hourly billing
The default model for most non-contingent matters. Rates for antitrust attorneys in the U.S. typically range from $150–$250/hour in smaller markets to $400–$700/hour in major metropolitan areas, with senior partners at large firms commanding $900/hour and above. Hourly billing is fairest when the scope of work is genuinely unpredictable, but it creates an incentive structure that the client has to monitor.
2. Flat fee
Increasingly used for well-defined transactions — incorporations, will drafting, single-issue filings, uncontested matters. A flat fee tells you exactly what the deliverable will cost, and the lawyer absorbs the risk of unexpected complexity. Ask whether the flat fee includes filing fees, third-party costs, and any post-filing follow-up.
3. Contingency
Where it is permitted by the rules of professional conduct — most often in plaintiff-side antitrust work involving monetary recovery — the lawyer is paid a percentage of the proceeds, typically 33% before suit is filed and 40% after. The client pays nothing if there is no recovery. Contingency fees align the lawyer's economics with yours, but the percentage compounds across time, so very strong cases sometimes do better on hourly billing.
4. Retainer / subscription
A monthly fee that buys a defined block of access or hours. This is common for businesses with ongoing antitrust needs — contract review, employee questions, regulatory check-ins. A subscription smooths out spending and gives the lawyer a reason to know your operation in depth.
Whichever model you choose, ask for an itemised written estimate before the engagement begins, and ask explicitly what is not covered. Surprise expenses are the most common source of attorney-client friction.
Frequently asked questions about antitrust
How quickly can an antitrust lawyer review my matter?
Most lawyers can schedule an initial consultation within 1–3 business days. Urgent matters — pending deadlines, time-sensitive notices, court-ordered hearings — should be flagged in your first message; many lawyers reserve emergency consultation slots for that reason. If you need a written answer faster, the Ask a Lawyer tool typically returns answers in under 24 hours.
Do I need a antitrust lawyer in my exact city, or anywhere in my state?
Bar admission is the controlling rule: any attorney licensed in your state can represent you in that state's courts and agencies, regardless of which city they're based in. Practical proximity still matters for in-person meetings, local court familiarity, and access to the local bench and bar. For state-level filings and remote-friendly matters, an attorney elsewhere in the same state often works fine.
Will an initial consultation cost me anything?
Many antitrust attorneys offer a free 15- to 30-minute initial consultation; others charge a flat consultation fee that may be credited against the engagement if you hire them. The lawyer's profile lists the consultation policy. Free does not always mean better — a fee-based consultation is sometimes the sign of a lawyer who treats their time, and yours, seriously.
What documents should I bring to the first meeting?
Bring every contract, notice, letter, filing, or written communication connected to the matter; a written timeline of events with dates; the names and contact details of every other party involved; and any deadlines or hearing dates you are already aware of. Even an incomplete file is more useful than a verbal summary alone.
Can I change lawyers if I am not happy with mine?
Yes. Clients can discharge their lawyer at any time, for any reason, by written notice. Your case file belongs to you and must be transferred to your new counsel. Any unpaid fees through the date of discharge remain owed; any unearned advance must be refunded. If you are mid-litigation, the court typically must approve the substitution, but approval is routine.
How long does an typical antitrust matter take?
It depends almost entirely on whether the matter is transactional or contested. A transactional matter — a contract, a filing, a single-step transaction — can resolve in days to weeks. A contested matter — anything involving disputed facts, court intervention, or regulatory action — typically takes months at minimum, and complex cases can run multiple years. Your lawyer should give you a realistic outside estimate at intake.
Are antitrust lawyer fees tax-deductible?
It depends on the nature of the matter and current tax law. Fees connected to producing or collecting taxable income, managing investment property, or operating a business are often deductible; fees for personal matters generally are not. Because rules change, confirm deductibility with a tax professional for the year in which the fees are paid.
What is the difference between antitrust and the related practice areas?
Antitrust overlaps with several adjacent areas — see the related-practice-area grid below for direct links. Choosing the right lawyer often means picking the one whose primary focus matches the heart of your problem, even if multiple labels could technically apply. When you are unsure, list your situation in your own words to two lawyers from neighbouring areas and ask which one of them is the better fit; honest lawyers will tell you.
Find antitrust attorneys by state
Each state link below opens the antitrust roster for that jurisdiction, with the local statute of limitations, court-system overview, and verified attorneys.
Antitrust Law Firms
Main Law Firm
Winter Park
Walton Law Firm
San Marcos
Bruner Law Firm
Fort Walton Beach
J&Y Law Firm
Los Angeles
West Law Firm
Charleston
John T. Floyd Law Firm
Houston
Antitrust by State
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