Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider LLP is a different kind of law firm. Led by attorneys with many years of experience in major law firms and in government service, AV&H seeks to combine the best aspects of large firm expertise and small firm responsiveness to client needs. The firm serves clients ranging from the largest multi-nationals to new-economy high-tech startups.

AV&H offers its clients a unique range of legal counseling and litigation services in critical areas directly affecting the quality, security and scope of their businesses. Whether in the area of antitrust and trade regulation, intellectual property or complex litigation, the firm is dedicated to providing in all of its relationships an exceptional degree of expertise, communication and service, allowing its clients to get back to the business of business. We take a problem-solving, business-oriented approach to our clients' matters and evaluate the entire range of possible solutions, including business alternatives, negotiated solutions, government involvement and, if necessary, the most appropriate type of litigation.

We believe that clients want the skill, experience and determination that the best mega-firms can provide without the impersonal attitude or layers of staffing that can make any project difficult and expensive. AV&H is focused on providing its clients with the highest possible level of professional skills without these drawbacks.

Omnicare Enters Into Confidentiality and Joint Defense Agreement with PharMerica - Reuters (press release)
Omnicare Enters Into Confidentiality and Joint Defense Agreement with PharMericaReuters (press release)Goldman, Sachs & Co. is acting as financial advisor to Omnicare and dealer manager for the offer and Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP and Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider LLP are acting as legal counsel. Omnicare, Inc., a Fortune 400 company based in Covington, Kentucky, ...and more »

Proceedings | Highlights From the WSJ.com's Law Blog - Wall Street Journal
Proceedings | Highlights From the WSJ.com's Law BlogWall Street JournalA few years later, Stephen Axinn, senior partner at Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider LLP, was recruited to lead the antitrust investigation of WorldCom's attempted acquisition of Sprint Corp., which was called off in 2000. And perhaps most famously, ...

DOJ, AT&T Urge Judge To Reject Google Proposal - The BLT: Blog of Legal Times (blog)
DOJ, AT&T Urge Judge To Reject Google ProposalThe BLT: Blog of Legal Times (blog)The company, represented by Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider, asked for permission to intervene in the DOJ's antitrust enforcement action to add restrictions to a protective order in the case. The Justice Department and lawyers for AT&T responded to the ...and more »

Omnicare Extends Tender Offer for PharMerica Until December 2, 2011 - Reuters (press release)
Omnicare Extends Tender Offer for PharMerica Until December 2, 2011Reuters (press release)Goldman, Sachs & Co. is acting as financial advisor to Omnicare and dealer manager for the offer and Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP and Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider LLP are acting as legal counsel. Omnicare, Inc., a Fortune 400 company based in Covington, Kentucky, ...and more »