Come trial or not, the labor and employment lawyers at the Chicago office of Morgan, Lewis & Bockius in 2013 showed they have the muscle to win the fights that businesses face with workers.

The lawyers last year pulled in significant victories on behalf of Hewlett-Packard Co., Public Service Co. of Colorado and Claire’s Stores Inc., among other clients. The firm won the HP and Public Service Co. cases without going to trial, and the Claire’s win followed a five-day bench trial.