We are proud to announce that 12 Girard Sharp lawyers have been recognized in the 2024 Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars listings for their exceptional work in representing plaintiffs in class-action and complex litigation. Dena Sharp was again recognized as among the Top 50 Women Attorneys and the Top 100 Attorneys in Northern California. Founder Daniel Girard and partner Adam Polk were honored for class-action and mass-torts litigation, securities litigation, and antitrust litigation. Partner Jordan Elias was recognized for his appellate expertise as well as securities and antitrust litigation. Trevor Tan also earned Super Lawyers recognition for his work in class actions and mass torts and consumer law. Seven Girard Sharp attorneys have been honored as 2024 Rising Stars: · Reid Gaa · Nina Gliozzo · Mikaela Bock · Namita Dhawan · Scott Grzenczyk · Kyle Quackenbush · Tom Watts We would like to thank Super Lawyers for recognizing our hard work and our clients for entrusting us with their cases.
About us
Over the past two decades, Girard Sharp lawyers have earned a distinguished reputation in the representation of plaintiffs in class actions and other complex litigation. Our practice is built on deep resources, comprehensive knowledge of civil procedure, and an unwavering commitment to our clients and to the courts. Our lawyers have obtained multimillion-dollar recoveries for victims of unfair and deceptive practices in antitrust, financial fraud, and consumer protection matters against some of the country’s largest corporations. We take a collaborative approach, acting with absolute integrity to achieve fair and expedient results. We are respected for our efficient handling of complex cases, making us a natural choice for referrals. Our collegial style and willingness to go the extra mile help smooth the way to timely and fair outcomes. Esteemed by our peers as thought leaders in class action practice, we are frequent speakers at conferences and other professional events. We are also frequently called upon to serve in leadership roles in organizations dedicated to serving the legal system.
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https://www.girardsharp.com/
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- Law Practice
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- 11-50 employees
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- San Francisco, CA
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- Partnership
- Founded
- 1995
- Specialties
- Litigation, International Arbitration, Consulting & Strategic Counseling, Class Action Law, Antitrust Law, Consumer Protection Law, Whistleblower Laws, Employment Law, Securities Fraud Litigation, Investment Fraud Litigation, and Personal Injury Law
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San Francisco, CA 94108, US
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New York, NY 10017, US
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Oakland, CA 94612, US
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We are pleased to announce that Girard Sharp LLP and Dena Sharp have achieved significant recognition in the upcoming edition of Chambers USA Guide 2024 for antitrust practice. Girard Sharp LLP was recognized in the California “Antitrust: Mainly Plaintiff” 2024 ranking. Dena Sharp was also recognized in the California “Antitrust: Mainly Plaintiff” and the nationwide “Antitrust: Plaintiff” rankings for providing excellent representation in plaintiff-side litigation against multinational companies. We would like to thank Chambers and Partners for these notable recognitions and congratulate all others who received this honor.
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Girard Sharp is pleased to announce that five Girard Sharp attorneys, partners Daniel Girard, Dena C. Sharp, Adam Polk, Jordan Elias, and Scott Grzenczyk, have been recognized in the 2024 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers Guide. The guide honors lawyers who are “dedicated to helping individuals and businesses who’ve suffered financial injustice.” The 500 honorees are selected by an editorial team through submissions, journalistic research and peer vetting. Our attorneys are committed to achieving excellent results for our clients across a wide range of practice areas. Read more about our wins here (https://lnkd.in/gKJubKVC).
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Registration is now open for the Perfect Law: Global Class Action & Mass Torts Conference in London on May 23rd and 24th. Partner Dena Sharp will be speaking on the panel “Parallel Cross Border litigation - Plaintiff and defendant perspective.” Get more information and register at the link below: https://lnkd.in/dk7_qRUV
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Partner Adam Polk attended the 2024 ABA Litigation Section Annual Conference in Washington, DC! Adam moderated the “A Class Action in Three Acts” panel alongside speakers Tanya Green, Jeffrey Klenk, Erica Lai, and Jason Rathod. They discussed a real class action from start to finish through the perspectives of a plaintiff’s lawyer, defense lawyer, and in-house counsel. Thank you to the American Bar Association for the invitation to speak at this premier event for litigators.
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Check out our pictures from the Seventh Annual “Celebrating Women in Competition Law in California”: https://lnkd.in/gEbZM9vN And thanks so much to everyone who made this such an inspiring evening!
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Save the dates! Come join us for the 2024 Class Actions National Institute! This premier class action conference will be taking place October 24-25 at the Hutton Hotel in Nashville, TN. Partner Adam Polk will be there co-chairing the event with Jenn Mesko. The event will explore cutting edge issues relevant to class action practice. Learn about noteworthy class action decisions, class certification strategies, best practices, and how to best advocate for your clients. Check ambar.org/ltevents in April for updates.
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Partner Dena C. Sharp Sharp with fellow panel members Sarah London, Sheila Birnbaum and Laney Whitcanack 👏 👏 👏
Today, at the Trial Lawyers of Mass Torts conference in Park City, Utah, Lieff Cabraser attorneys Kelly McNabb, Caitlin Woods, and Faith Lewis participated in a discussion on the "Associate Perspective on Mass Litigation," with Kelly serving as the moderator. The panel also featured contributions from Mildred Conroy, Hannah Pfeifler, and William Smith. Additionally, Lieff Cabraser partner Sarah London spoke on a panel titled "Putting the 'Lead' in Leadership Appointments: Tips and Tools for Leading Strong, Successful, and Inclusive Teams." Joining her were Sheila Birnbaum, Dena C. Sharp, and Laney Whitcanack.
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Partner Dena C. Sharp recently spoke on the "Putting the 'Lead' in Leadership Appointments: Tips and Tools for Leading Strong, Successful, and Inclusive Teams" panel at the Trial Lawyers of Mass Torts Conference in Park City, Utah. Thank you to the TLMT Women’s Summit for the invite! Credit to Lieff Cabraser for the photos: https://lnkd.in/gthj76ki
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We are pleased to announce that Girard Sharp Partner Adam Polk has been recognized as one of Lawdragon's 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers! We would like to thank Lawdragon for this notable recognition and offer our congratulations to everyone who received this honor. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eZMUt9Zx
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