Kasowitz represents various institutions in litigations stemming from the financial crisis including court actions and arbitrations involving collateral debt obligations, residential mortgage backed securities, structured notes, credit default swaps, interest rate swaps, total return swaps, financial guaranties, and other structured products and derivatives.
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 representation to refugees, immigrant children and families, victims of domestic abuse, veterans, Holocaust survivors and others. Among many success stories, Kasowitz has recently obtained authorization for several young children from Darfur and Guinea to be reunited with their families in the U.S and won asylum for a Bhutanese refugee.
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, Visa, 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. For example, the firm recently secured a complete trial victory for Verizon Wireless in a high-profile unfair and deceptive trade practices action brought by the Florida Attorney General. This victory was featured in the National Law Journal.
Kasowitz is at the forefront of the most high-profile patent litigation disputes. As lead trial counsel in Tyler, Texas for Google and YouTube, Kasowitz achieved a jury verdict of patent invalidity against Eolas Technologies and the University of California, which asserted two patents alleged by plaintiffs to cover all modern, interactive web pages.
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 and Mark P. Ressler are ranked as “local litigation stars” and Aaron H. Marks is listed as a "future star."
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” – which profiles the year’s successful litigators – for representing Verizon Wireless at trial in a high-profile action brought by the Florida Attorney General. The Daily Business Review also selected Jimenez as among its 2011 “Most Effective Lawyers.”
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.”
Robin Cohen Recognized by Business Insurance
Partner Robin L. Cohen has been selected by Business Insurance as one of their top 25 Women to Watch for 2011. This annual feature recognizes women doing outstanding work in insurance, risk and benefits management, and related fields.
Kasowitz is ranked as “Highly Recommended” for Litigation in New York and was nationally ranked for Antitrust, Insurance, Mass Torts/Product Liability and Securities. Marc E. Kasowitz, Daniel R. Benson, Robin L. Cohen and Randy Paar are ranked as “litigation stars."
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.
Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America
Partners Marc E. Kasowitz and Robin L. Cohen have been listed among the 2011 Lawdragon 500 “Leading Lawyers in America.” Lawdragon 500 lists lawyers who have brought in the biggest verdicts and settlements, and handled the biggest deals over the past year.
Kasowitz as Law360 2011 Insurance Group of the Year
Kasowitz’s insurance recovery team has been chosen as a Law360 "2011 Practice Group of the Year," based on the significance, number, size and complexity of the matters worked on in 2011. Click here to read the feature article about the recognition.
2012 Go-To Law Firm for the Top 500 Companies
Kasowitz has been named as a 2012 “go-to law firm” for the nation’s top 500 companies in the area of Litigation by the publishers of Corporate Counsel magazine. Corporate Counsel selects as “go-to firms” for Litigation an elite group of firms that deliver exceptional work for the Fortune 500.
IP Litigators Highly Ranked
Intellectual property partners Douglas Lumish and Jeffrey Homrig have been featured in various publications for their achievements. Doug has again been selected this year as a “Top California IP Litigator” by the Daily Journal, and Jeff Homrig was listed as a Law360 “Rising Star.”
Kasowitz Profiled for Recent Growth
Kasowitz is profiled in the February 2012 issue of The American Lawyer magazine, for its growth from 200 to 375 attorneys over the last four years, its strong financial-related litigation practice, the growth of its insurance recovery and intellectual property litigation groups and the addition of its real estate transactional group.
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
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 IP group, Doug is a seasoned litigator with extensive patent experience. His practice focuses on complex patent cases involving diverse technologies. He's been recognized for winning precedent-setting patent cases at trial and on summary judgment for industry leaders, including Google, Hitachi, Oracle and Yahoo!
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 – 2011).
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.
Partner | New York
One of the country’s top insurance recovery litigators, Randy has been recognized as a “leader in her field” by Chambers USA. Chambers reported that Randy is “an excellent advocate who brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to her role.” She has handled cases in all areas of property and casualty insurance.