Kasowitz represents various institutions in litigations stemming from the financial crisis. For example, Kasowitz recently filed suit on behalf of ACA Financial against Goldman Sachs for fraud in connection with the synthetic CDO known as ABACUS. Kasowitz also represents MBIA Inc. in actions brought by the world’s largest banking institutions and hedge funds.
Kasowitz is relied upon by Fortune 500 companies for their defense in significant matters. For example, Kasowitz currently represents Comcast in the defense of three class actions – each class purportedly containing two million cable subscribers – alleging antitrust violations as a result of “clustering” in major cable markets.
Litigation often demands emergency action. After several major magazine publishers abruptly halted business with Source Interlink, a magazine wholesaler, Kasowitz obtained an injunction compelling the defendants to reopen supply to Source. The firm’s rescue of Source was referred to by The American Lawyer as “like Superman standing in front of a speeding locomotive.”
Prosecution Pursued
Employing creativity and intense preparation, Kasowitz brings numerous cases to trial each year. After conducting an investigation that uncovered massive stock manipulation, Kasowitz brought a $6 billion case against several hedge funds and others on behalf of Fairfax Financial. Trial is expected in 2012.
Kasowitz provides pro bono services to, among many others, Darfuri refugees in New York City. Kasowitz recently worked with Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society (HIAS) and the State Department in successfully securing the reunification of a four-year old Darfuri girl with her family in the U.S.
Recognized as one of the nation’s leading insurance coverage practices by Chambers and other publications, Kasowitz's insurance recovery group focuses exclusively on policyholder coverage. Clients such as Philips Electronics, Tyson Foods, Port Authority of NY & NJ and Pella Windows and Doors have relied on the group for representation.
Kasowitz has extensive experience in lender liability litigation, fraudulent conveyance cases and other litigation relating to a company’s capital structure. In recent years, Kasowitz has litigated high-profile cases in this area relating to Freescale Semiconductor, Adelphia, LyondellBasell, Mirant, Tribune and numerous real estate developers.
Kasowitz tries several cases every year in courts around the country. The firm recently obtained a not guilty verdict for the former McKessonHBOC General Counsel, perhaps the most prominent corporate general counsel indicted as a result of the financial fraud investigations conducted over the past ten years. This victory was featured in the National Law Journal.
Kasowitz is ranked as a leading firm in general commercial litigation, bankruptcy/restructuring, insurance: dispute resolution: policyholder, and white collar crime & government investigations, and more than a dozen Kasowitz partners are profiled as leaders in their fields.
Kasowitz is ranked as “Highly Recommended” for Litigation in New York and was nationally ranked for General Commercial Litigation and Insurance. Marc E. Kasowitz, David M. Friedman, Robin L. Cohen, Randy Paar, Mark P. Ressler and Michael S. Shuster are ranked as “local litigation stars” and Aaron H. Marks is listed as a "future star."
Randy Paar is profiled as one of the ten leading litigators in the country practicing in the area of insurance recovery by Law360. This recognition is based on a survey taken of in-house counsel and outside lawyers representing both policyholders and insurance companies.
Marc Kasowitz was selected as “Litigator of the Week” by The American Lawyer as a result of an appellate victory, obtaining a dismissal on behalf of MBIA Inc., the world’s largest bond insurer, of claims brought by 18 global banks. Click here to see the feature article on Marc and the MBIA decision.
Kasowitz has been featured among the 100 most prestigious law firms profiled in Vault. The firm ranked #4 in Business Outlook and #8 in Overall Satisfaction among attorneys. Click here to see our full Vault profile.
Kasowitz’s insurance recovery practice group received the Chambers USA 2011 Award for Excellence. The award honors outstanding lawyers and law firms across the United States, reflecting both preeminence in key practice areas and achievements over the last 12 months.
A front-page article in the New York Law Journal highlights the firm’s success and praises the firm’s unique “stream-lined management structure.” To view the full article, please click here.
Eight Kasowitz partners are recommended as leaders in their respective areas of practice by The Legal 500, two of whom are recognized as “Elite Leading Lawyers” in the nation. The firm is recommended by the publication specifically in the areas of insurance coverage and trade secret litigation.
Marcos Jiménez is featured in The National Law Journal’s 2011 “Winning” – the publication’s annual profile of the year’s successful litigators – for his representation of Verizon Wireless. Jiménez successfully defended Verizon Wireless at trial in a high-profile action brought by the Florida Attorney General.
Kasowitz has been profiled by Chambers Associate, a prominent career guide published Chambers & Partners. Kasowitz attorneys are recognized for having “strong advocacy skills,” and being “energetic” and “aggressive.” Chambers also notes, “the pages of the legal press bulge with tales of Kasowitz’s swashbuckling multibillion-dollar multiparty cases.”
Leading real estate attorneys Wallace L. Schwartz and Adam M. Endick have joined the firm in New York as partners to launch the firm’s transactional real estate practice. They have extensive experience in real estate development, acquisitions, leasing, partnerships and joint ventures, financing and real estate funds.
Kasowitz Opens Silicon Valley Office
Kasowitz is pleased to announce the opening of its Silicon Valley office. Eight attorneys initially will reside in the office, including Douglas E. Lumish, chair of the firm’s intellectual property group. Kasowitz’s IP team is experienced in high-tech patent litigation, infringement matters and trade secret disputes, among other specialties.
Partner | New York
Described as the "toughest lawyer on Wall Street" and "one of the most prominent and feared lawyers in the United States," Marc tries bet-the-company cases in all areas of business litigation.
Partner | New York
Co-founder of the firm, Dan conceived and negotiated ground-breaking tobacco settlements on behalf of cigarette manufacturer Liggett, and directed the litigation strategy that resulted in settlements of highly publicized environmental actions on behalf of Alabama residents.
Partner | New York
Co-founder of the firm, Hector has litigated and tried antitrust and complex civil litigation matters in courts and arbitrations around the world.
Partner | New York
In naming him one of the best bankruptcy lawyers in the country, Chambers and Partners (2011) referred to David Friedman, head of the firm's creditors' rights and bankruptcy group, as "the man you want on your side when you are undermanned and outmaneuvered - he's an extraordinary fighter."
Partner | New York
Recognized as one of the 50 Most Influential Women Lawyers in America by The National Law Journal (2007), Robin is one of the nation’s preeminent insurance litigators, focusing her practice on representing insureds in complex insurance coverage matters.
Partner | San Francisco
Recognized as one of the nation's outstanding white collar trial lawyers by Chambers USA (2008 – 2011) and Thomson Reuters’ Northern California Super Lawyers (2005 – 2011), Mark also has extensive experience in complex civil and corporate litigation. Mark was recently honored in The National Law Journal’s 2010 “Winning.”
Partner | Atlanta
Head of the firm’s Atlanta office, Mike has represented many pharmaceutical and chemical companies, and consumer and industrial product manufacturers in a variety of complex toxic tort, product liability, and commercial litigation matters.
Partner | New York
Named as New York Family Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers (Woodward/White Inc. 2009), Eleanor heads the firm’s matrimonial and family law group. Eleanor is one of the country’s preeminent matrimonial attorneys.
Partner | Miami
Head of the firm’s Miami office and a former United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, Marcos is a trial lawyer concentrating on complex commercial litigation cases, corporate and government investigations and white-collar criminal matters. Marc was recently profiled in The National Law Journal’s 2011 “Winning” feature.
Partner | New York
A former Assistant U.S. Attorney who has been recognized as one of "America's Leading Lawyers for Business" in Chambers USA, Mark’s practice focuses on complex commercial litigation and white collar criminal defense, including trials and appeals.
Partner | New York
Ranked in Chambers USA as one of the "Leading Individuals" in New York for General Commercial Litigation, Mike is a trial lawyer with more than 25 years' experience trying cases and arbitrations and representing clients in highly contested matters.
Partner | New York
One of the firm’s leading intellectual property partners, Monica has been involved in matters that span a wide range of technologies, including pharmaceutical products, medical devices, cable modem communications, mass spectroscopy, and computer software.
Partner | New York
Recognized as one of the nation's most accomplished litigators under the age of 45 by The American Lawyer magazine (2007), Aaron has litigated and tried several major cases in complex commercial litigation, mass tort and trade secret matters.
Partner | New York
Head of the firm’s employment group, Eric has more than 30 years of employment litigation and counseling experience. Eric has been named one of Thomson Reuters’ New York Super Lawyers (2006 - 2011) and listed among the Nation's 100 Most Powerful Employment Attorneys by Human Resources Executive magazine (2010).
Partner | New York
Recognized in Chambers USA as a “great lawyer and adviser” and “gifted trial lawyer” who has “extensive expertise in complex litigation and white collar criminal defense,” Dan is a former Assistant United States Attorney who represents companies and executives in complex litigation, trials, internal investigations and enforcement proceedings.
Partner | Silicon Valley
Head of the firm’s IP group, Doug is a seasoned litigator with extensive patent experience. His practice focuses on complex patent cases involving diverse technologies. He has been recognized for winning precedent-setting patent cases at trial and on summary judgment for industry leaders, including Yahoo! and Oracle.
Partner | New York
As a partner in the firm's employment group, Blythe represents and advises clients in employment matters, including employment discrimination and non-competition litigation in state and federal courts, arbitrations and administrative proceedings.
Partner | New York
David is a leading bankruptcy litigator and restructuring partner recognized by Chambers USA (2005 – 2011), The K&A Restructuring Register’s “America's Top 100 Restructuring Professionals” (2004 – 2006), and Thomson Reuters’ New York Super Lawyers (2007 – 2010).
Partner | Houston
Head of the firm’s Houston office, Jerry has been recognized as one of the leading up-and-coming lawyers in Houston. Jerry's practice focuses on complex commercial litigation, including breach of contract, business torts, employment discrimination, securities, environmental, product liability, and mass tort.
Partner | New York
Head of Kasowitz’s real estate group, Wally has more than 30 years of experience and has repeatedly been included in Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business. Wally is currently focusing on development and leasing, real estate funds, gaming and lodging, and loan restructurings.