Securities: Litigation: Mainly Plaintiff - USA - Nationwide
What the team is known for
Berman Tabacco is a respected securities litigation group with a national practice, favored by numerous major institutional investors across the US. It regularly acts for statewide retirement systems, public funds and pension plans on significant class action concerns.
Strengths
"I have the highest regard for the attorneys at Berman Tabacco, the team is a pleasure to work with. I continue to be impressed with the team's breadth of experience and knowledge. They work seamlessly together."
"They are some of the sharpest and most competent attorneys I've ever had the pleasure to work with. They can handle virtually any commercial litigation or securities matter."
"The firm's lawyers are very responsive and communicative at every stage of litigation. Each of the lawyers I've worked with are knowledgeable and ready to answer my question."
Work highlights
Berman Tabacco represented Utah Retirement Systems in an action alleging a massive fraud occurred at Aegean Marine Petroleum Network, achieving settlements with four defendants totaling over $41 million.
Notable practitioners
San Francisco-based Nicole Lavallee and Boston-based Leslie Stern are key contacts.