Becca J. Wahlquist

Won summary judgment for many clients on TCPA claims, including for a worldwide manufacturer in multi-district litigation in West Virginia federal court, which order was affirmed after argument before the Fourth Circuit. See ​“UTC Unit Escapes TCPA Suit Over Resellers’ Marketing Calls,” Law360, May 19, 2015; see ​“4^th Circuit Says Honeywell, UTC Not Liable for Sellers’ Calls,” Law360, March 14, 2018. Another summary judgment won for a national bank when the plaintiff was found to be outside the zone of interest of the TCPA. See Garcia v. Credit One Bank, 2020 WL 4431679 (D. Nev. Jul. 31, 2020).

Won denials of class certification for many clients, including for a national bank where the Nevada district court found common issues did not predominate, Bridge v. Credit One Fin., Corp., 294 F. Supp. 3d 1019 (D. Nev. 2018), and for a national manufacturing company where the Connecticut district court found the same. Gorss Motels, Inc. v. Otis Elevator Co., 2019 WL 1490102 (D. Conn. Apr. 4, 2019). Won decertification of certified nationwide class with finding by Florida Court of Appeals that Florida laws prevented non-injured Plaintiff’s standing to sue. Pet Supermarket, Inc. v. Troy Eldridge, 360 So.3d 1201 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2023).

Won dismissals of litigations for various reasons including lack of personal jurisdiction, Boger v. General Auto. Ins. Servs. Inc., 2020 WL 42713 (D. Az. Jan 3, 2020), failure to state viable cause of action, DeClements v. RE/MAX LLC, 2020 WL 3078365 (D. Colo. Jun. 10, 2020), existence of a valid arbitration provision, Thompson v. Isagenix Int’l., LLC, 2020 WL 1432840 (D. Az. Mar. 24, 2020), and Pizarro v. QuinStreet, Inc., 2022 WL 3357838 (N.D. Cal. Aug. 15, 2022).

Oversaw nationwide settlements of consumer class actions when advantageous to client to do so, including for a national mortgage company that successfully settled claims with over 2 million consumers and an insurance company settling claims involving over 10 million allegedly illegal faxes. See ​“Mortgage Lender Inks $6.3M Deal To End TCPA Class Action,” Law360, February 7, 2020; ​“Illinois Appeals Court Oks $23M MetLife Fax Case Settlement,” Law360, March 24, 2016.

Kelley Drye’s Litigation practice represents companies in complex business disputes before federal and state courts, arbitration tribunals, administrative bodies, and other forums across the United States. Its litigators are experienced trial lawyers who take a hands-on approach to case strategy, evidence development, and courtroom advocacy, with an emphasis on aligning litigation decisions with clients’ broader commercial objectives.

The team handles matters from early dispute assessment through trial, appeal, and alternative dispute resolution. Kelley Drye also advises clients on whether mediation, arbitration, early neutral evaluation, mini-trials, or other ADR processes may offer a more effective route to resolution, and represents clients before forums including the AAA, FINRA, ICC, and JAMS, as well as in international arbitration.

Kelley Drye combines trial capability with a strong focus on litigation management, cost control, and predictability. The firm uses tailored staffing, project management, alternative fee arrangements, and real-time cost tracking to manage complex matters efficiently while maintaining senior lawyer involvement throughout the case.

Founded in New York in 1836, Kelley Drye & Warren LLP is a full-service U.S. law firm advising businesses on complex litigation, transactions, regulatory matters, and government investigations. The firm has more than 300 attorneys, advisors, and other professionals across offices in New York, Washington, D.C., Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, New Jersey, and Stamford. Its clients range from Fortune 100 companies to emerging businesses across industries including financial services, insurance, manufacturing, consumer products, energy, transportation, communications and technology, and real estate.

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Kelley Drye emphasizes practical advice closely connected to clients’ business strategies, combining courtroom advocacy and regulatory experience with transactional capabilities and industry knowledge. Its attorneys focus on developing tailored solutions to complex legal problems while remaining accessible and responsive, with an emphasis on identifying risks early, resolving disputes efficiently, and delivering long-term value through close client relationships.