Practice Areas: Securities Litigation, Business Litigation, Class Action & Mass Torts; view more
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Education: Columbia Law School
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A partner at Wolf Popper LLP, Joshua W. Ruthizer handles complex cases involving corporate transactions, consumer fraud, fiduciary responsibility and securities litigation. From the firm's office in New York, New York, he has been at the helm of class action lawsuits representing investors. Mr. Ruthizer's diligent efforts contributed to the recovery of $280 million in a case involving the fraudulent issuance of securities backed by residential mortgages. The New Jersey Division of Investment also benefited from his representation in a case against Merrill Lynch that resulted in a $45 million settlement.
As an undergraduate, Mr. Ruthizer attended Lafayette College and received a Bachelor of Arts in history and philosophy in 2000. He then pursued his legal education at Columbia Law School and was awarded his Juris Doctor in 2003. After graduation, Mr. Ruthizer was an associate with the New York City office of a prominent international law firm before joining Wolf Popper LLP, where he became a partner in 2015. He also served an externship with the New York City Law Department.
Admitted to practice in New York and Florida, Mr. Ruthizer is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Courts for the Southern, Eastern and Northern Districts of New York, the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit, and the Supreme Court of the United States. Mr. Ruthizer has been a member of several legal organizations, including the Federal Bar Council and the Judiciary and Federal Courts committees of the Association of the Bar of the City of New York.
Practice areas
Securities Litigation, Business Litigation, Class Action/Mass Torts: PlaintiffFocus areas
Class Actions
- 60% Securities Litigation
- 30% Business Litigation
- 10% Class Action/Mass Torts: Plaintiff
First Admitted: 2004, New York
Professional Webpage: https://www.wolfpopper.com/team/joshua-ruthizer
Bar/Professional Activity:
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York, 2006
- U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, 2019
- American Bar Association
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York, 2005
- New York City Bar Association, Federal Courts Committee and Chair Supreme Court Roundup Subcommittee, 2010-2013
- Federal Bar Council
- Supreme Court of the United States, 2008
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, 2012
- New York State Bar Association: Committee on Media Law, 2004 to 2007
- State of Florida, 2011
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, 2005
- New York City Bar Association: Judiciary Committee, 2013-2016; 2018-Present
- New York City Bar Association, Entertainment Law Committee, 2005 to 2007
- State of New York, 2004
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, 2005
Verdicts/Settlements (Case Results):
- $9 million settlement on behalf of investors in Jackson v. Microchip Technology Inc., No. CV-18-2914 (D. Ariz.), 2022
- $896,973 settlement on behalf of stockholders of Advant-e corporation in Kreher v. Advant-e Corporation, No. 2022-0584 (Del. Ch.) The Settlement amounts to approximately $1.75 per share of Advant-e common stock that was cashed out in the 1 for 20,000 reverse stock split of Advant-e common stock that took place in December 2021, or a 33.3% increase to the $5.25 per share price paid for shares through the reverse stock split. , 2023
- Obtained order in Delaware Chancery Court requiring Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. to hold an annual meeting, and obtained the first known award of attorneys' fees and litigation expenses in such an action. , 2019
- Non-public resolution of The Funicular Fund, LP's publicly filed petition for appraisal of its shares of common stock of Bristow Group Inc. , 2021
- $45 million settlement in New Jersey, Division of Investment v. Merrill Lynch & Co, Inc., (N.J. Super. Ct.), a breach of contract litigation (and class action opt-out litigation) on behalf of the State of New Jersey, Division of Investment and concerning the State's purchase of $300 million of Merrill Lynch preferred stock and subsequent conversion of the stock to common stock. The litigation concerned, among other things, allegations that Merrill Lynch warranted that all preferred shareholders would recieve the same terms in conversion, but gave one preferred shareholder more favorable terms. , 2013
- $10 million settlement in In re Sauer-Danfoss, Inc. Stockholder Litigation (Del. Ch. Ct.), a breach of fiduciary duty class action on behalf of investors in Sauer-Danfoss, Inc. common stock. The litigation concerned allegations that Danfoss A/S, the parent of Sauer-Danfoss, took Sauer-Danfoss private at an unfair price and through an unfair process., 2017
- $280 million in Plumbers’ & Pipefitters’ Local #562 Supplemental Plan & Trust et al. v. J.P. Morgan Acceptance Corp. (E.D.N.Y.), a securities class action on behalf of investors who purchased certain mortgage pass-through certificates (mortgage-backed securities) issued by JPMorgan Acquisition Corp. ("JPMAC") or its affiliates. The litigation concerned allegations that the offering documents pursuant to which the JPMAC securities were sold contained misrepresentations and omitted to disclose information concerning the underwriting of the mortgage loans serving as collateral for the securities., 2014
- $43.75 million in Bach v. Amedisys, Inc. (M.D. La.), a securities fraud class action on behalf of purchasers of Amedisys common stock. The case concerned allegations that Amedisys, a home healthcare provider, was involved in a scheme to inflate revenues through a then-undisclosed Medicare fraud scheme. , 2017
Representative Clients:
- City of North Miami Beach Police Officers' and Firefighters' Retirement Plan and City of North Miami Beach General Employees Retirement Plan, 2022
- Maz Partners LP, 2019
- Anson Investments Master Fund LP and Anson East Master Fund LP, 2022
- The Funicular Fund, LP, 2022
- The Funicular Fund, LP, 2021
Honors/Awards:
- Outstanding Pro Bono Service, Legal Aid Society of New York, 2005
- Rising Star by Super Lawyers, New York--Metro Edition, 2014, 2015, and 2016
- Empire State Counsel Honoree, New York State Bar Association, 2008
Educational Background:
- Lafayette College, B.A., History & Philosophy, 2000, 2000
- Columbia Law School, J.D. , 2003
Scholarly Lectures/Writings:
- Recovering Damages from Frauds in Non-Conventional Investments, TEXPERS Annual Conference, Austin, TX, April 4, 2023, Panelist, Recovering Damages from Frauds in Non-Conventional Investments, Texas Association of Public Employee Retirement Systems, Pension Funds, Taft Hartley Funds, Institutional Investment, 2023
- A discussion of ESG related securities litigations to educate pension fund trustees and investment professionals on successful and unsuccessful cases. Also, Spoke on this at / KORIED Global Summit in Coral Gables, FL on July 20-22, 2022 / TEXPERS Summer Educational Forum in El Paso, TX, August 22, 2022., Panelist, The Case For and Against Shareholders Litigating ESG Issues, National Conference on Public Employee Retirement Systems Annual Conference and Exhibition, Pension Funds, Taft Hartley Funds, Institutional Investment, 2022
- A discussion of what crypto currency is, and whether it is appropriate for pension fund portfolios., Panelist, Will Crypto Currency ever be appropriate for Institutional Investors?, KORIED Plan Sponsor Educational Institute, Pension Funds, Taft Hartley Funds, Institutional Investment, 2022
- A discussion of recent securities frauds, Penlist, Law & Disorder…Ripped from the Headlines, KORIED Plan Sponsor Educational Institute, Pension Funds, Taft Hartley Funds, Institutional Investment, 2022
- Session on Covid-19 related securities frauds and how Covid-19 has impacted securities litigation, Panelist, Securities Fraud Litigation in the Age of Covid-19: Trends, Issues, and Practical Implications, KORIED Global Summit, Pension Funds, Taft Hartley Funds, Institutional Investment, 2021
- A question and answer session where pension fund trustees can ask questions concerning securities litigation, Panelist, Securities Litigation Q&A, Florida Public Pension Trustees Association Trustee School, Pension Funds, Taft Hartley Funds, Institutional Investment, 2019
- A discussion of recent securities litigation cases related to the Covid-19 pandemic and how the pandemic is impacting litigation., Panelist, Securities Fraud in the Age of COVID-19: Protecting Your Portfolio, National Conference on Public Employee Retirement Systems Virtual Fall Conference, Pension Funds, Taft Hartley Funds, Institutional Investment, 2021
- A panel discussing the 2008 financial crisis ten years later., Panelist, Ten Years After the Financial Crisis: Where Are We Now?, Texas Association of Public Employee Retirement Systems’ 2018 Summer Educational Forum, Pension Funds, Taft Hartley Funds, Institutional Investment, 2018
- A panel discussion of hot topics in corporate governance., Panelist, Hot Topics in Corporate Governance, Texas Association of Public Employee Retirement Systems’ 2018 Annual Conference, Pension Funds, Taft Hartley Funds, Institutional Investment, 2018
- Volkswagen, Securities Fraud, and Monitoring: What Trustees Need to Know, National Association of Police Organizations, 29th Annual Police, Fire, EMS and Municipal Employee Pension and Benefits Seminar, February 28, 2017, Keynote, Volkswagen, Securities Fraud, and Monitoring: What Trustees Need to Know, National Association of Police Organizations, Pension Funds, Taft Hartley Funds, Institutional Investment, 2017
- Exploring Portfolio Trends: How Global Markets Affect High Net Worth Clients and Their Investments, Annual Private Wealth Latin America and the Caribbean Forum, October 19, 2016, Panelist, Exploring Portfolio Trends: How Global Markets Affect High Net Worth Clients and Their Investments, Pension Funds, Taft Hartley Funds, Institutional Investment, 2016
- Recent Securities Frauds, Florida Public Pension Trustees Association Trustees School, September 27, 2016, Panelist, Recent Securities Frauds, Florida Public Pension Trustees Association, Pension Funds, Taft Hartley Funds, Institutional Investment, 2016
- The Role of Fiduciaries: Considerations for 529 Plans, National Association of State Treasurers Management Training Symposium, June 15, 2016, Panelist, The Role of Fiduciaries: Considerations for 529 Plans, National Association of State Treasurers, Pension Funds, Taft Hartley Funds, Institutional Investment, 2016
- How Does a Brazilian Bribery Scandal Impact Your Funds?, National Association of Police Organizations, How Does a Brazilian Bribery Scandal Impact Your Funds?, National Association of Police Organizations, Pension Funds, Taft Hartley Funds, Institutional Investment
Industry Groups:
- Hedge Fund
- Investment
- Pension Fund
Selections
6 Years Super Lawyers
5 Years Rising Stars
- Super Lawyers: 2019 - 2024
- Rising Stars: 2014 - 2018
