Stuart C. Plunkett's practice focuses on complex business litigation. He has represented a variety of clients at all levels of state and federal courts across the country, as well as in arbitrations and mediations. He has litigated complex antitrust and unfair competition disputes in a variety of contexts, including numerous cases arising out of California's "energy crisis" of 2000-2001. Mr. Plunkett also has significant experience representing clients in consumer class action matters, contract actions and a variety of other commercial disputes. He has advised clients and managed cases at every stage of litigation, from the inception of a lawsuit to pleading challenges, the handling of large-scale electronic discovery, trial, appellate proceedings and settlement negotiations.

Mr. Plunkett also has a significant pro bono practice. He has successfully represented municipalities, civil rights organizations and individuals in a variety of cases involving free speech, personal injury, low-income housing and sexual orientation.

Mr. Plunkett joined Morrison & Foerster as an associate in 2000 and became a partner in 2004.

• Represented a major energy company accused of anticompetitive behavior in multiple states, including allegations of price fixing and market allocation.
• Represented a medical device company accused of antitrust violations in the enforcement of its patents.
• Defended a financial services company in a class action against claims that it had not complied with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
• Defended an Internet consulting company against claims that it breached a contract by failing to deliver a working e-commerce website.
• Represented a major Internet service provider in various disputes regarding its acquisitions of a smaller web-hosting company.