Thomas Warns is a litigation partner focusing primarily on international arbitration and commercial litigation. Tom has represented clients in arbitrations governed by most major rules, including those of the ICC, AAA, JAMS, ICDR, and ICSID. He also has substantial litigation experience in both state and federal court, where has litigated breach of contract and corporate governance disputes, as well as several matters in Delaware state courts. Tom has represented clients in a broad range of complex commercial cases, including arbitrations in the LNG and natural gas industry, and also handles appellate work and mediations.
As a key aspect of his litigation practice, Tom has significant experience with all phases of discovery, including electronic discovery and other electronically stored information, document collection, review, and production, taking and defending depositions, and drafting dispositive pre-trial motions. He also has significant trial experience, including preparing and examining witnesses.
Tom also maintains an active pro bono practice and has represented charter schools in litigation against a government agency, as well as indigent individuals in family and immigration court.