Stinson Featured in The American Lawyer for Class Action Practice Expansion

02.13.2026

The American Lawyer highlighted Stinson LLP's growth in class action defense with the recent addition of four new partners in Phoenix and Tampa, emphasizing the firm's national capabilities and strategic expansion.

The article features the arrival of Partners Dan Goldfine, Jamie Halavais and Claire Grimes in Stinson's Phoenix office, along with Angelina Gonzalez in Tampa, noting their extensive experience in class action defense, government and internal investigations, and complex commercial litigation. Goldfine described his excitement about joining Stinson, saying, "I'm very excited to have a great group of really experienced and expert lawyers working on the class action defense work. Stinson is unique in having that depth of talent."

The partners bring a long record of success in defending complex class actions, including developing strategies to defeat class certification in matters involving significant financial exposure. Their work spans multiple jurisdictions, including the East Coast, Pacific Seaboard, and states such as Ohio and Illinois, reflecting the firm's growing reach and ability to handle high-stakes litigation nationwide.

The American Lawyer article emphasizes Stinson's growing reputation as a go-to firm for high-stakes litigation and highlights how these additions strengthen the firm's class-action capabilities while expanding its footprint in Phoenix and Tampa.

Goldfine is a business-focused litigator handling class actions, complex commercial matters, and government or internal investigations, bringing strategic, business-minded solutions to client challenges.

Halavais advises clients in complex commercial litigation and class actions, including insurance and business disputes, and represents companies and directors in internal and government investigations.

Grimes focuses on complex commercial litigation and class actions, with experience in class-certification briefing, discovery, and motions, and is known for her collaborative approach to client goals.

Gonzalez has more than a decade of experience in class actions, commercial disputes, and regulatory matters, representing insurers, universities, and corporate clients while advising on risk and compliance.

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