Steve W. Berman
Attorney Profile
Top Rated Class Action & Mass Torts Attorney in Seattle, WA
Seattle, WA 98101
- Class Action/Mass Torts: Plaintiff (50%),
- Antitrust Litigation (30%),
- Securities Litigation (20%)
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.
Class Action/Mass Torts (50%): Class Actions
Antitrust Litigation (30%): Antitrust & Trade Litigation
Securities Litigation (20%)
Class Actions, Antitrust & Trade Litigation
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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:
- Hagens Berman has recovered over $260 billion for plaintiffs. See Landmark Victories & Settlements >
Educational Background:
- University of Michigan, B.A., 1976
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Last Updated: 1/16/2019