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BLB&G's New York office is dedicated to maximizing financial recoveries for clients and the investor classes they represent in securities fraud litigation. Attorneys in the firm's New York office have litigated some of the most complex, high-profile securities fraud actions in history, securing record recoveries for investors. Recent highlights include:

  • Achieving an $812 million judgment for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac shareholders in a unanimous trial verdict and award of prejudgment interest against the Federal Housing Finance Agency (“FHFA”).
  • Obtaining a $1 billion recovery in a securities class action against Wells Fargo—the top U.S. securities class action settlement of 2023 and among the top 17 of all time.  
  • Securing a $450 million recovery in the class action against Kraft Heinz Company, 3G Capital Partners, and former Kraft executives—among the top 50 securities recoveries of all time.
  • Securing a $77.5 million recovery in the securities class action against Myriad Genetics arising from Myriad’s false statements about the accuracy of its marquee DNA genotyping test, GeneSight. 

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What the Team is Known For

Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossmann is a preeminent plaintiffs' firm that provides public pension funds and institutional investors with first-class representation in high-value securities litigation. It boasts an impressive track record in securing significant corporate governance reforms and high-value recoveries, with notable strengths in disputes involving bankrupt and distressed entities. The firm brings claims against a range of defendants, including financial services entities, and pharmaceuticals and energy companies.

Work Highlights

  • Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossmann represented Handelsbanken Fonder AB and Louisiana Sheriffs’ Pension & Relief Fund as co-lead plaintiffs against Wells Fargo in a securities action alleging false statements to investors regarding regulatory compliance. The case was settled for $1 billion dollars.

Strengths

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The firm has devoted significant resources to growing and developing a strong, reliable litigation team. I have always been impressed by the number of talented lawyers.

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This firm is exceptional. The attorneys working at Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossmann are good writers, communicators and negotiators.

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Bernstein Litowitz is a first-rate plaintiffs’ firm and is one of the handful of the best in the country.

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Bernstein Litowitz is well-established in the industry and has a solid grasp on how securities matters are litigated.

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Bernstein Litowitz is first rate, with excellent lawyers who are deeply knowledgeable about the securities laws and zealous advocates for their clients.

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Notable Practitioners

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Gerald Silk
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Gerald Silk
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Gerald Silk is recognized for his expertise in a range of cases on the plaintiff side. He is highly experienced in cases involving alleged false and misleading statements, as well as M&A litigation and accountants' liability cases.

Gerald has good sense, excellent people skills and an outstanding commitment to excellence.

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Max W Berger
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Max W Berger
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Max Berger has secured some of the largest recoveries ever achieved in securities fraud lawsuits. He offers notable strength in high-stakes class action and derivative suits.
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Salvatore J Graziano
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Salvatore J Graziano
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Salvatore Graziano acts for major hedge funds and investors in large-scale securities fraud class actions across the country. He possesses expertise in cases across diverse industries, from defense to pharmaceuticals.

He is a fabulous oral advocate.

Salvatore has a deep interest in the principles that underlie our cases.

Sal has the vision to view a case like a chess master, he's always several moves ahead.

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Hannah Ross
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Hannah Ross
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Hannah Ross is an experienced litigator with a considerable trial background. She demonstrates particular expertise in securities fraud claims and stock drop class actions.

She understands the nuances of managing the business side of matters.

She makes you feel like you are her only client and the main priority.

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James Harrod
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James Harrod
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James Harrod has extensive expertise representing plaintiffs in large domestic and cross-border securities disputes. He often advises on matters involving alleged misrepresentations.

Jim takes on difficult matters with outstanding scholarship and strategic skills.

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Jeroen van Kwawegen
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Jeroen van Kwawegen
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Jeroen van Kwawegen is head of the firm's corporate governance practice. He represents individual and institutional shareholders as plaintiffs in securities litigation, including as part of large class actions.

Jeroen advocates really effectively and thinks creatively.

Jeroen is extremely easy to work with. He is smart, thoughtful and hardworking as well as being direct and a good oral advocate.

Jeroen is a very good communicator and presenter of cases and arguments.

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John Rizio-Hamilton
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John Rizio-Hamilton
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John Rizio-Hamilton is an experienced litigator who is often sought after to represent investor plaintiffs in large cases against companies in industries such as tech, logistics and finance.

John is smart, practical and very good at what he does.

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Katherine Sinderson
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Katherine Sinderson
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Katherine Sinderson is an experienced securities litigator with a strong track record assisting investors with securities fraud class actions, including those arising from transactions and alleged misleading statements.

Katie demonstrates strong commitment to the working relationship among all case lawyers and provides uncommon strategic sense.

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Ranked Lawyers at
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Gerald Silk
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Max W Berger
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Max W Berger
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Salvatore J Graziano
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Salvatore J Graziano
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Hannah Ross
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Hannah Ross
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James Harrod
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James Harrod
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Jeroen van Kwawegen
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Jeroen van Kwawegen
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John Rizio-Hamilton
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John Rizio-Hamilton
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Katherine Sinderson
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Katherine Sinderson
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Members

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Abe Alexander

Adam Wierzbowski

Avi Josefson

Christopher Orrico

Edward Timlin

Gerald Silk

Gerald Silk

Head of Department

James Harrod

Jeremy Robinson

Jeroen van Kwawegen

Jesse Jensen

John Rizio-Hamilton

Head of Department

Michael Blatchley

Rebecca Boon

Robert Kravetz

Salvatore J Graziano

Salvatore J Graziano

Head of Department

Scott Foglietta

Thomas James