Professional Summary
Professional Overview
Steve Berman is the Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP, a nationally recognized law firm based in Seattle, Washington. With over 25 years of experience, he has established himself as a respected leader in complex litigation, with a focus on consumer protection, antitrust, and securities fraud cases.
Experience Summary
Current Role
As the Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Hagens Berman, Steve oversees the firm's strategic direction and leads a team of highly skilled attorneys in pursuing high-impact lawsuits on behalf of consumers, investors, and small businesses. Under his leadership, the firm has successfully recovered over $300 billion in settlements and judgments, making it one of the most successful plaintiff-side litigation practices in the country.
Career Progression
Steve co-founded Hagens Berman in 1993, building the firm from the ground up into a nationally recognized leader in complex litigation. Prior to co-founding Hagens Berman, he gained valuable experience as a litigator at several prominent law firms, where he honed his skills in class action and multi-district litigation.
Academic Background
Steve received his Juris Doctor degree from the University of California, Berkeley School of Law, where he graduated with distinction. He is a member of the Washington State Bar Association and the American Bar Association.
Areas of Expertise
- Complex litigation, including class actions and multi-district litigation
- Consumer protection and antitrust law
- Securities fraud and investor protection
- Strategic leadership and law firm management
Professional Impact
Under Steve's leadership, Hagens Berman has achieved numerous high-profile victories, including a $1.6 billion settlement in the Toyota unintended acceleration case, a $207 million settlement in the In re DRAM Antitrust Litigation, and a $98 million settlement in the Washington Mutual securities fraud case. Steve's commitment to fighting for the rights of consumers, investors, and small businesses has made him a prominent figure in the legal industry.
Conclusion
With his extensive experience, strategic leadership, and commitment to justice, Steve Berman continues to drive Hagens Berman's success and make a significant impact on the legal landscape. As the firm's Managing Partner and Co-Founder, he remains focused on leveraging the firm's resources and expertise to achieve impactful results for its clients.
