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Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

I represent a wide array of clients in securities litigation and enforcement matters, and in complex business litigation. I represent private equity funds, including hedge funds, broker-dealers, underwriters, placement agents and issuers (including their officers and directors) in SEC and FINRA (formerly NASD) enforcement proceedings, and in white collar criminal proceedings. In addition, I defend both underwriters and issuers (and their officers and directors) in securities class actions, shareholder derivative actions and takeover defense litigation.. Beyond securities matters, I also have an active complex business litigation practice, including representing parties in California consumer class actions involving claimed violations of the Right to Privacy, Section 17200 and RICO.. In addition to representing private and public companies in a variety of industries in both national and international business disputes as well as in securities class and derivative actions, I also represent both domestic and international market participants (including many Chinese issuers traded in the US, as well as underwriters and placement agents with respect to those transactions) in a wide range of securities litigation and enforcement matters, including pre-litigation crisis management counseling.. I have been approved by American International Group, Inc. (AIG), and XL Group PLC, as one of the few lawyers in California to represent directors and officers in securities and other complex (class action) litigation matters.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Richard S. Conn is a partner in the Firm's Los Angeles office.  Mr. Conn specializes in business, creditors' rights and probate litigation. His practice also involves defense of professional liability claims against attorneys arising in the context of business, bankruptcy or probate representation.  Mr. Conn has also represented several Southern California universities in trust and commercial litigation.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Todd Spitzer is one of California's leading crime victim advocates and one of a select few of attorneys who specialize in victims’ rights representation.  He is the recipient of the Crime Survivors Victim Advocate Lifetime Achievement Award.  He has more than two decades of experience in the criminal justice system.  His breadth of experiences being a prosecutor, legislator and police officer is unmatched in the field of victim advocacy.. As an Assistant District Attorney in the Orange County District Attorney's Office, Spitzer handled complex criminal matters and supervised line prosecutors.  He has prosecuted serious felonies including attempted murder, attempted rape, kidnapping, robbery, extortion and reckless driving causing serious bodily injury and death.  Spitzer has tried nearly 100 jury trials to verdict.  His years of courtroom experience gave him the opportunity to train and develop the skills of other deputy district attorneys.. Spitzer joined the Orange County DA's Office in 1990 as a newly admitted lawyer to the California Bar.  During his first stint in the DA's Office (1990-1997) Spitzer quickly earned a reputation as an aggressive and well-prepared trial lawyer who had a special sensitivity and compassion for victims.  Mothers Against Drunk Drivers honored Spitzer with its Outstanding Prosecutor Award.  Spitzer's colleagues voted him the offices’ Outstanding Prosecutor as well.  In one of Todd's earliest evaluations his supervisor wrote:  "The intensity he displays is clearly the product of his enthusiasm and his desire to perform well for the benefit of those he serves. He remains an aggressive and enthusiastic prosecutor who will do whatever it takes to get the job done and to get it done right.". In 1994 Spitzer was elected to the Orange County Board of Supervisors.  During his tenure he continued to champion public safety and was asked by crime victim Bruce Harrington, whose sister and brother in law were murdered, to serve as state-wide Co-Chair of Proposition 69, the DNA Initiative. Today, every felony arrestee in California must submit DNA to a state database which has resulted in unresolved crimes being re-investigated and many murderers brought to justice.. In 2002, Spitzer was recruited to run for the 71st District in the State Assembly, was swept into office and was re-elected to two additional terms by large margins.  Spitzer quickly became an expert on Public Safety issues and was named by the Assembly Speaker as Chairman of the Select Committee on Prison Construction and Operations. Spitzer also served in the Legislature as Chief Whip, the key spokesman for public policy issues on the floor of the house for his Party.. On August 24th, 2004, the California Governor signed Spitzer's landmark legislation, AB 488 (Parra / Spitzer), which put Megan's Law on the Internet.  Spitzer was also picked to Co-Chair the first-ever High-Risk Sex Offender and Sexually Violent Predator Task Force.  The Governor praised Spitzer, saying: "Your hard work and dedication to this topic are a testament to your commitment to the public safety of all Californians." This work led to the Governor signing Spitzer's legislation, AB 1015, (Chu / Spitzer) to create a Sex Offender Management Board in California to create policy to manage California's more than 100,000 convicted sex offenders.. Spitzer has led several statewide Initiative campaigns. In November 2004, he became the driving force behind two important law enforcement measures, serving as statewide Co-chair for Proposition 69, the DNA Fingerprint Initiative, which was passed by 61.8% of voters.   Additionally, Assemblyman Spitzer became a statewide spokesperson for the No on Proposition 66 campaign and also served as its Orange County Chair.  Considered one of the greatest turnarounds in California history, Proposition 66 was defeated 46.6% to 53.4%; the initiative at one point had approximately 65% voter approval.  The defeat of Proposition 66, due largely to the involvement of Dr. Henry T. Nicholas III, co-founder of Broadcom Corp., ensured that approximately 26,000 serious and violent criminals remain behind bars.  In 2008, Dr. Nicholas recruited Spitzer to be the State-Wide Chair & Campaign Manager of Prop 9, "Marsy’s Law", named after Dr. Nicholas' sister, Marsy, who was murdered by an estranged ex-boyfriend in 1983. California voters approved Proposition 9, the most comprehensive Victims' Rights measure in the nation by 54% of the vote,  despite widespread opposition from all of California’s major newspaper editorial boards.

Trial lawyer with emphases on complex business, intellectual property, securities, employment, real estate, and professional negligence disputes.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Gerard ("Gerry") Fox graduated from Georgetown Law School, magna cum laude, and received his bachelor's degree from the University of Richmond. Mr. Fox has acted as lead trial counsel for clients such as Vivendi, Clear Channel and Dow Chemical. Gerry has also represented a wide variety of high net worth individuals, privately owned companies and high profile entertainers including Madonna, James Gandolfini, Anita Baker, Rush Limbaugh, Art Neville and the Isley Brothers.. Mr. Fox started his career at Covington & Burling, followed by Kaye, Scholer, before forming his own litigation boutique, Fox & Spillane. It was at Fox & Spillane that Mr. Fox achieved and honed his trial skills during the twelve year history of his firm. He is a fierce advocate who brings a passion to each and every matter in order to drive a favorable resolution. His trial practice takes him to courts throughout the country.. Mr. Fox has represented both plaintiffs and defendants and brings to each matter on which he is retained a firm understanding of how "the other side is thinking." He believes in mapping out a wide range of strategic options at the beginning of a case, fitting the case strategy within the client's overall set of business goals and budgets, and then getting to a "leverage point" quickly, in order to position the case for a favorable close position for his client. It is his firm belief that preparation, sound judgment, and timely execution are the keys to bringing about a cost effective and winning result in a commercial litigation matter. He works on both an hourly and, when merited, a pure or modified contingent fee basis.. Mr. Fox has handled substantial matters in the following industries: music, televison and motion picture, infomercial, media, video game, talent management, family wealth and trusts and estates, investment banking and security,oil and gas, sports, modeling, clothing, radio, real estate, chemical products, securities, banking, and medical device products.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Joe Kovarik represents inventors and entrepreneurial ventures – helping them to protect their technologies from a legal standpoint, as well as assisting them to commercialize on  the opportunities that arise from their innovations.  Joe represents both plaintiffs and defendants in intellectual property disputes and transactions in the U.S. and internationally, with an emphasis on aggressive assertion of patent rights and defenses to further their interests.  With strength gained through 25 years experience in patent prosecution and litigation strategies, Joe is able to cost effectively promote clients’ interests, whether before the Patent and Trademark Office, in Federal court or across a negotiating table.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

About Genie Harrison Law FirmWe are employment lawyers that represent victims of wrongful termination, sexual harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and other employee rights violations.. Ms. Ostertag represents employees in harassment, discrimination and retaliation cases, and in wage and hour and equal pay violation cases. She has also represented individuals who have been injured by others’ negligence.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

I am a third generation lawyer from Augusta, Georgia. I graduated from Washington and Lee University in 1989. Upon graduation, I worked for my father, Kenneth R. Chance, who was a sole practitioner in Augusta. I then began pursuit of my M.B.A. and J.D. at Georgia State University in Atlanta. I served as Co-Editor of Legislation for the Georgia State University Law Review. I graduated from Georgia State in 1995 with a M.B.A. and a J.D., magna cum laude. I began working for a medium-sized defense firm as a summer associate in May of 1994 and continued with that firm until July 1999. I concentrated on the defense of doctors and hospitals in professional negligence cases and other health care matters.. In August of 1999, I joined Watkins, Lourie & Roll, LLP, where I handle plaintiff's medical malpractice, nursing home negligence, and motor vehicle accident cases. I am a member of the State Bar of Georgia, the American Association for Justice, and the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association. I am a member of the Board of Governors of the American Association for Justice and a member of the Executive Committee of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association. I have also served as a member of the Advisory Committee on Legislation of the State Bar of Georgia.. I have personally experienced the loss of a parent and the loss of a child. My law practice has become focused on cases involving the elderly and children - the most vulnerable members of our society.  I an actively involved in philanthropic efforts to cure childhood cancer, and I advocate for the elderly during the Georgia General Assembly.

I have dedicated my practice to restoring the lives and dignity of those injured by others. I have been rated Pre- Eminent by Martindale Hubbell , 10/10 by Avvo, designated a National Top 100 Trial  Lawyer and Top 100 Super Lawyer   If you or a loved one has been impacted by the negligence of another please contact me at or. I specialize in all injury cases including MVA, Slip & Fall , Construction, Medical Practice, Nursing home, Police Brutality and many others. Hundreds of Millions in recoveries for clients. Client recommendations available, Unlimited Consulsultaion always free and all cases are taken on contingency basis so never any out of pocket expense. Available 24/7. Member and Borad of Director New York State Trial Lawyers Association, NYC Bar Legal Referral Service Panel. Past results do not guarantee a future result.