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Will LaGrange
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William H. LaGrange

Counsel

New York

390 Madison Avenue
12th Floor
New York, NY 10017-2509

P 646-746-2414

F 646-746-2001

William LaGrange focuses his practice on the representation of plaintiffs and defendants in cases across industries ranging from banking and finance to arts and entertainment. William has successfully litigated commercial disputes, regulatory enforcement matters, and appeals, providing strategic counsel and innovative solutions to meet his clients' diverse needs.

OVERVIEW

William LaGrange focuses his practice on the representation of plaintiffs and defendants in cases across industries ranging from banking and finance to arts and entertainment. William has successfully litigated commercial disputes, regulatory enforcement matters, and appeals, providing strategic counsel and innovative solutions to meet his clients' diverse needs.

Advising financial institutions, international corporations, and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, William has deep experience in complex commercial litigation, white collar defense and investigations, and alternative dispute resolution. He has supported clients in a range of matters spanning billion-dollar international criminal bribery investigations, fiduciary duty claims, lending discrimination, high-frequency trading violations, employment practices litigation, and breach of contract matters.

Known for his attention to detail and straightforward approach, William works closely with clients to understand their unique goals and achieve optimal results. His prior experience at an international law firm and a litigation boutique informs his ability to provide clear, pragmatic advice and makes him a valuable resource for his clients.

Professional and Community Involvement

Member, University of South Carolina Young Alumni Council

Member, Metropolitan Opera Young Associates

Honors

Best Lawyers, Ones to Watch, 2024-2025

New York Legal Aid Society Pro Bono Publico Award

EXPERIENCE
Experience
  • Defended a major financial institution in federal court against breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract, and other claims brought by former investment management client, obtained dismissal of all claims on summary judgment.
  • Defended hedge fund in SEC/CFTC investigation into marketing practices.
  • Represented a major crypto currency company in breach of contract dispute in New York Supreme Court.
  • Represented a plaintiff drug developer in a $25+ million pharmaceutical contract dispute arbitration and mediation.
  • Defended Fortune 500 retailer in appeal of securities fraud claims dismissal.
  • Obtained complete dismissal with prejudice representing gallery in a multi-million-dollar art fraud case.
  • Defended attorney against employment claims threatened by former firm.
  • Represented art gallery in Second Circuit appeal of $10 million forgery case dismissal.
  • Advised former Fortune 500 CEO on noncompete clause impact on planned new venture.
  • Represented international bank in inter-agency investigation relating to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, money laundering, and books and records violations.
  • Advised foreign franchisee of dissolution rights from major U.S. franchisor and potential outcomes in binding arbitration.

Certain of these matters occurred prior to joining Barnes & Thornburg LLP.

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