For this month\u2019s analytics report, we are highlighting the top lawyers and law firms for Securities litigation across U.S. District Courts YTD 2019. This report is based on our classification of NOS Codes related to Securities litigation, and for the purposes of featuring those in private practice, we did not include the Securities Exchange Commission or S.E.C. lawyers as top plaintiff or defense law firms\/attorneys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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*Litigation data as of 11\/25\/2019<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nThis month\u2019s top plaintiff attorney and leader in securities litigation YTD is Gina M. Serra<\/a> of Rigrodsky & Long, P.A. Ms. Serra\u2019s litigation practice centers on consumer fraud, as well as shareholder corporate litigation, shareholder derivative litigation, and shareholder securities fraud cases. She is a cum laude graduate of Widener University Law School in Wilmington, Delaware, and has been recognized as a Superlawyers Rising Star since 2015.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIn addition to maintaining a robust litigation practice, Ms. Serra is knowledgeable about electronic discovery and has co-authored an article on the topic. Before launching her litigation practice, she clerked for the Honorable Fred S. Silverman of the Superior Court of Delaware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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*Litigation data as of 11\/25\/2019<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nThis month, Rigrodsky & Long<\/a> is the top plaintiff firm in securities litigation. A national firm serving clients in Delaware, New York, and California, Rigrodsky & Long primarily represents institutional and individual investors in securities fraud, corporate, and consumer class action lawsuits.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe firm attracts attorneys with decades of experience and provides high-quality, aggressive representation, having achieved substantial victories \u201cresulting in the recovery of hundreds of millions of dollars.\u201d Rigrodsky attorneys regularly appear in state<\/a> and federal courts<\/a> throughout the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\nTop Defense Attorney Analytics*<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"Top](\"https:\/\/unicourtcache.s3.amazonaws.com\/production\/blog_resources\/uploadsproduction\/blog_resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/09022514\/defense-attorneys-2.jpg\")
*Litigation data as of 11\/25\/2019<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nJill M. O\u2019Toole is this month\u2019s top defense attorney for all securities cases YTD. Ms. O\u2019Toole co-chairs Shipman & Goodwin LLP\u2019s business litigation practice group and has substantial experience representing clients in complex commercial litigation matters. Her primary focus spans state and federal class actions and multidistrict litigation. Ms. O\u2019Toole has \u201cworked extensively with experts in diverse fields such as agriculture, econometrics, software testing, corporate trust, and securities.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ms. O\u2019Toole is a cum laude graduate of Fordham University Law School and a recognized Connecticut Super Lawyer. Prior to joining Shipman & Goodwin, she was a member of the litigation department at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett. She has also clerked for the Honorable Judge Gerard L. Goettel of the Southern District of New York and U.S. Magistrate Judge William I. Garfinkel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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*Litigation data as of 11\/25\/2019<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nThis month\u2019s top defense firm for all securities cases YTD is Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom LLP<\/a>. With 22 offices and approximately 1,700 attorneys globally, Skadden handles complex and high profile matters. Skadden attorneys advise businesses, financial institutions, and government entities worldwide, providing them with \u201cthe guidance they need to compete in today\u2019s business environment.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\nFounded by Marshall Skadden, Les Arps, and John Slate in 1948, Skadden was initially an \u201cupstart\u201d among prominent white shoe law firms in New York at that time. Its growth was steady at first, but Skadden quickly became the go-to firm for complex litigation matters. Now a full-service firm, Skadden remains \u201ccommitted to providing excellent lawyering and unrivaled client service in all our work.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In addition to Skadden, we also recognize other noteworthy securities defense firms Wilson Sonsini, Morgan Lewis, Latham & Watkins, and Sullivan & Cromwell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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This month\u2019s top plaintiff attorney and leader in securities litigation YTD is Gina M. Serra<\/a> of Rigrodsky & Long, P.A. Ms. Serra\u2019s litigation practice centers on consumer fraud, as well as shareholder corporate litigation, shareholder derivative litigation, and shareholder securities fraud cases. She is a cum laude graduate of Widener University Law School in Wilmington, Delaware, and has been recognized as a Superlawyers Rising Star since 2015.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In addition to maintaining a robust litigation practice, Ms. Serra is knowledgeable about electronic discovery and has co-authored an article on the topic. Before launching her litigation practice, she clerked for the Honorable Fred S. Silverman of the Superior Court of Delaware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This month, Rigrodsky & Long<\/a> is the top plaintiff firm in securities litigation. A national firm serving clients in Delaware, New York, and California, Rigrodsky & Long primarily represents institutional and individual investors in securities fraud, corporate, and consumer class action lawsuits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The firm attracts attorneys with decades of experience and provides high-quality, aggressive representation, having achieved substantial victories \u201cresulting in the recovery of hundreds of millions of dollars.\u201d Rigrodsky attorneys regularly appear in state<\/a> and federal courts<\/a> throughout the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Jill M. O\u2019Toole is this month\u2019s top defense attorney for all securities cases YTD. Ms. O\u2019Toole co-chairs Shipman & Goodwin LLP\u2019s business litigation practice group and has substantial experience representing clients in complex commercial litigation matters. Her primary focus spans state and federal class actions and multidistrict litigation. Ms. O\u2019Toole has \u201cworked extensively with experts in diverse fields such as agriculture, econometrics, software testing, corporate trust, and securities.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ms. O\u2019Toole is a cum laude graduate of Fordham University Law School and a recognized Connecticut Super Lawyer. Prior to joining Shipman & Goodwin, she was a member of the litigation department at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett. She has also clerked for the Honorable Judge Gerard L. Goettel of the Southern District of New York and U.S. Magistrate Judge William I. Garfinkel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This month\u2019s top defense firm for all securities cases YTD is Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom LLP<\/a>. With 22 offices and approximately 1,700 attorneys globally, Skadden handles complex and high profile matters. Skadden attorneys advise businesses, financial institutions, and government entities worldwide, providing them with \u201cthe guidance they need to compete in today\u2019s business environment.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Founded by Marshall Skadden, Les Arps, and John Slate in 1948, Skadden was initially an \u201cupstart\u201d among prominent white shoe law firms in New York at that time. Its growth was steady at first, but Skadden quickly became the go-to firm for complex litigation matters. Now a full-service firm, Skadden remains \u201ccommitted to providing excellent lawyering and unrivaled client service in all our work.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n In addition to Skadden, we also recognize other noteworthy securities defense firms Wilson Sonsini, Morgan Lewis, Latham & Watkins, and Sullivan & Cromwell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Accurate legal analytics are the key to innovation across industries, and equip business and legal professionals to make smarter decisions driven by reliable, factual data derived from court records. UniCourt\u2019s easy to use analytics dashboard supports legal analytics for California, Florida, and federal courts<\/a> and provides case type analytics reports, jurisdictional analytics reports, top judge analytics reports, and comparison reports for attorneys in addition to the top attorney\/law firm reports seen in our Leaders in Litigation series.<\/p>\n\n\n\nTop Plaintiff Law Firm Analytics*<\/h2>\n\n\n
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