Best Lawyers in America for Litigation - Securities
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David is recognized as one of the leading commercial litigators in the State of Connecticut by his peers and clients. He has been listed annually in Chambers USA - America's Leading Lawyers for Business , where he has been praised by clients who state that "The quality of his work is superb, his analysis is thoughtful and he knows when to be diplomatic and when to fight." David served as Cohen and Wolf’s Managing Partner for more than a decade (2011-2020). Commercial Litigation David se...
Peter B. Morrison has a broad litigation practice, representing clients in both federal and state courts, with a particular emphasis on takeover and securities litigation. Mr. Morrison advises corporations on matters involving both federal and state securities laws, duties of corporate directors, SEC and stock exchange inquiries and investigations, civil RICO matters, and contests for corporate control. Mr. Morrison is one of only two attorneys nationwide to be named to Law360 ’s list o...
Scott Fletcher is one of the leading securities litigation and enforcement attorneys in the country. He represents institutions and individuals in securities, commercial, and bankruptcy litigation; government enforcement actions; and internal investigations. Before forming his own firm, Scott was co-head of the securities litigation and enforcement groups at Jones Day and at Vinson & Elkins. For more than 30 years he has represented clients in matters ranging from routine securities litig...
Step into Bob Pitcairn’s office, and you will be greeted by classical music, an uncluttered desk, and a sense of calm not normally associated with litigation (or a litigator’s office). But make no mistake, the business litigation Bob performs with surgical precision often has the highest stakes for his corporate and individual clients. Just as a surgeon would, Bob operates in these cases with a studied approach, a deliberate pace, a steady hand, and no fear of getting a little blo...
George C. Freeman, III, is a founding member of the firm. His practice focuses on securities litigation, arbitration, and enforcement. He primarily represents financial advisors and broker-dealers, together with their respective officers, directors, and employees, in customer disputes and in SEC and FINRA proceedings. He also represents underwriters, issuers, and trustees in securities class action cases. Outside the field of securities, George concentrates in complex financial and commercial...
Steve Collins is a partner practicing in the firm’s Litigation & Trial Practice and Securities Litigation Groups. His practice focuses on (1) securities litigation, investigations and enforcement proceedings; (2) financial services litigation; and (3) transaction-based litigation, as the principal components of a commercial litigation practice. Securities Litigation and Investigations: Mr. Collins represents clients in SEC, stock exchange and state securities investigations and enfo...
Michael G. Hanlon is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Antitrust and Litigation - Securities. Michael G. practices law in Portland, Oregon Best Lawyers has recognized Michael G. Hanlon since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Michael G. Hanlon is held by other lawyers.
Lara Markarian is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense: White-Collar and Litigation - Securities. Lara practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Lara Markarian since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Lara Markarian is held by other lawyers.
Jeff Goldfine is a litigation partner in Kirkland’s New York office. Jeff has a varied practice, representing private equity and other investment firms, public and private companies, boards of directors, and individuals in state and federal courts and before arbitration tribunals throughout the country. Jeff has experience in the courtroom and the boardroom, counseling clients on a multitude of issues including business disputes, M&A litigation, corporate governance, restructurings,...
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