Jay Spillane

Spillane Trial Group PLC is a litigation firm devoted exclusively to business trials. The firm has successfully tried and won cases in state, federal, and bankruptcy courts, as well as in arbitral and administrative tribunals, and has prevailed in matters before state and federal courts of appeal. Unlike firms that focus primarily on pretrial motion practice or early settlement, Spillane Trial Group approaches every engagement with a singular objective: winning at trial. This disciplined, trial-first strategy often drives favorable settlements when they are available and positions clients for decisive victories when cases must be tried. The firm is known for its focused, aggressive advocacy and strong track record in high-stakes litigation.

Spillane Trial Group is regularly retained by private clients to handle complex, “bet-the-company” disputes, providing cost-effective, responsive representation tailored to sophisticated business needs. The firm has extensive trial experience across a broad range of industries and legal issues, including entertainment, sports, intellectual property, technology, finance, real estate, bankruptcy disputes, securities litigation, directors’ and officers’ liability, professional negligence, family wealth, and company control matters.

While based in California, the firm tries cases nationwide in collaboration with local counsel and is adept at managing multi-jurisdictional litigation involving multiple actions and legal teams. In addition to representing clients from the outset of a dispute, Spillane Trial Group is frequently engaged at the eleventh hour to take cases through trial. The firm represents both plaintiffs and defendants and typically handles matters on competitive hourly rates, with select high-stakes business cases considered on a contingency basis.