Top Rated Class Action & Mass Torts Attorney in Seattle, WA

Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP

| 1301 2nd Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101

Visit: https://www.hbsslaw.com

Phone: 888-381-2889

Fax: 206-623-0594

Selected To Super Lawyers: 2003 - 2020

Licensed Since: 1982

Education: The University of Chicago Law School

Practice Areas:

Class Action/Mass Torts: Plaintiff (50%),
Antitrust Litigation (30%),
Securities Litigation (20%)

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Attorney Profile

Steve Berman represents consumers, investors and employees in large, complex litigation held in state and federal courts. Steve's trial experience has earned him significant recognition and led The National Law Journal to name him one of the 100 most powerful lawyers in the nation, and to repeatedly name Hagens Berman one of the top 10 plaintiffs’ firms in the country. Steve was also named a Titan of the Plaintiffs Bar in 2018 by Law360 for his significant victories. He was recognized for the third year in a row as an Elite Trial Lawyer by The National Law Journal.

Steve co-founded Hagens Berman in 1993 after his prior firm refused to represent several young children who consumed fast food contaminated with E. coli—Steve knew he had to help. In that case, Steve proved that the poisoning was the result of Jack in the Box’s cost cutting measures along with gross negligence. He was further inspired to build a firm that vociferously fought for the rights of those unable to fight for themselves. Berman’s innovative approach, tenacious conviction and impeccable track record have earned him an excellent reputation and numerous historic legal victories. He is considered one of the nation’s most successful class-action attorneys, and has been praised for securing record-breaking settlements and tangible benefits for class members. Steve is particularly known for his tenacity in forging consumer settlements that return a high percentage of recovery to class members.

Practice Areas

50%Class Action/Mass Torts
30%Antitrust Litigation
20%Securities Litigation

Focus Areas

Class Actions, Antitrust & Trade Litigation

Selections

Super Lawyers: 2003 - 2020

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About Steve Berman

Admitted: 1982, Washington

Professional Webpage: https://www.hbsslaw.com/steve

Honors/Awards:

Most Feared Plaintiffs Firms, Law360, 2015
Practice Group of the Year Award – Automotive, 2018 & 2016, Law360, 2018
MVP of the Year Award – Class Action, Law360, 2016
2016 Top 50 Verdicts in Florida, Top Verdict, 2017
MVP of the Year Award – Class Action, Law360, 2017
Plaintiffs' Hot List, The National Law Journal, 2015
Plaintiffs' Hot List, The National Law Journal, 2012
Titan of the Plaintiffs' Bar, Law360, 2018
Top 500 Leading Lawyers in America, Steve W. Berman, Lawdragon, 2016
Elite Trial Lawyers - Class Action, The National Law Journal, 2016
Class Actions (Plaintiff) Law Firm of the Year in California, Global Law Experts, 2017
Top Attorney of the Year, International Association of Top Professionals, 2018
Plaintiffs' Hot List, The National Law Journal, 2013
Top 10 Plaintiffs’ Firms in the Country, The National Law Journal, 2015
Plaintiff Class Action Law Firm of the Year, Global Law Experts, 2016
Practice Group of the Year - Automotive Category, Law360, 2016
Plaintiffs' Trailblazer Award, The National Law Journal, 2017
Top 500 Leading Lawyers in America, Steve W. Berman, Lawdragon, 2018
Best Class Action Litigation Firm - Washington, US Business News Legal Elite, 2018

Bar/Professional Activity:

Illinois
Washington

Pro bono/Community Service:

Hagens Berman sponsors Hagens Berman Axeon Cycling Team, Supermint UCI women's and HBEYS cycling teams.

Scholarly Lectures/Writings:

Steve is a frequent public speaker and has been a guest lecturer at Stanford University, University of Washington, University of Michigan and Seattle University Law School.

Verdicts/Settlements: