Chitwood Harley Harnes, LLP Email Format
Law PracticeNew York, United States2-10 Employees
Chitwood Harley Harnes, LLP, which has offices in Atlanta and New York, is a powerhouse in the world of class action law firms. With a rich history spanning three decades, this firm has established itself as a leader in representing institutional Investors, shareholders, and consumers across the United States in a wide range of litigation, including securities fraud, derivative and corporate governance actions, as well as antitrust and consumer protection cases. The firm primarily pursues securities class actions brought under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the "PSLRA") but also is a leader in litigating non-PSLRA securities cases, including derivative and corporate governance actions, as well as antitrust and consumer protection class actions.
A committed group of more than 20 lawyers with years of litigation, accounting, and securities experience, who work tirelessly to obtain remarkable results for class members is the core of the Chitwood firm. The firm's lawyers include former clerks for federal judges, a former attorney for a federal banking regulator and former Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") attorneys. This formidable legal team is backed up by in-house forensic accountants, a staff of highly trained paralegals, and 24 other employees.
What sets Chitwood Harley Harnes, LLP apart is its unwavering commitment to seeking justice for those who have been harmed by corporate mismanagement. The firm has a proven track record of recovering billions of dollars for investors and individuals who have suffered due to corporate wrongdoing. Their relentless pursuit of justice has also resulted in significant corporate reforms, making a lasting impact on the business landscape.
In 2004 alone, the firm recovered $583 million for investors and was identified as the fourth most successful securities class action firm in terms of gross recoveries and the second most successful firm in terms of average recovery.