About LieffCabraser

"One of the nation's premier plaintiffs firms," Lieff Cabraser has 120 lawyers in San Francisco, New York, Nashville, and Munich. We have a widely diversified practice successfully representing plaintiffs in the fields of personal injury and mass torts, securities and financial fraud, employment discrimination and unlawful employment practices, product defect, consumer protection, antitrust, environmental and toxic exposures, False Claims Act, digital privacy and data security, and civil and human rights. Our clients include individuals, classes and groups of people, businesses, and public and private entities.

Lieff Cabraser, with Co-Counsel Kirby McInerney LLP, Announce $4.5 Million Settlement of New York False Claims Act Tax Case Against Online Travel Companies

LCHB partner Rachel Geman and Kirby McInerney LLP partner Randall M. Fox represented a whistleblower who raised allegations that defendant Fareportal, Inc. (“CheapOair”) and its affiliates knowingly violated New York tax laws by taking false deductions, including by the payment of non-deductible dividends.  On May 11, 2026, a settlement was reached among the New York

2026-07-01T21:12:35+00:00July 1st, 2026|Whistleblower Law|

Lieff Cabraser’s R-23s Win FVAP’s 2026 Battle of the Bands in Support of Survivors of Domestic Violence

Lieff Cabraser is proud to congratulate our house band, The R-23s, on being named “Best Lawyer Band in the Bay” at the 2026 Banding Together to End Domestic Violence Battle of the Bands, the Family Violence Appellate Project’s (FVAP) annual fundraiser, held June 26 at The Chapel in San Francisco. The R-23s raised more money

2026-06-30T23:41:16+00:00June 30th, 2026|Public Good|

28 Lieff Cabraser Attorneys Selected as 2026 Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

Super Lawyers has released its annual report on Northern California attorneys, recognizing those who “demonstrate the highest degree of professional achievement and peer recognition.” This year, twenty-eight Lieff Cabraser attorneys have been named Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars. In addition, Kelly M. Dermody and Lin Y. Chan were selected among the “Top 100 Super Lawyers,”

2026-06-30T18:34:30+00:00June 30th, 2026|Awards|

Germany’s Best Lawyers 2026: Best Lawyers/Handelsblatt Recognize Dr. Katharina Kolb and Dr. Christoph von Laufenberg

We’re pleased to share that the 2026 edition of the prestigious Germany’s Best Lawyers rankings, published jointly by Handelsblatt and U.S. publisher Best Lawyers, includes Munich office Managing Partner Dr. Katharina Kolb in Antitrust and Competition Law and Counsel Dr. Christoph von Laufenberg in the Ones to Watch category for Dispute Resolution.

2026-06-18T18:09:56+00:00June 18th, 2026|Awards|

Final Approval Granted to Historic Benton Harbor Water Crisis Settlement

A federal judge has granted final approval to a class action settlement in litigation arising from the Benton Harbor, Michigan water crisis, marking an important step forward for residents who were exposed to lead-contaminated drinking water. The lawsuit alleges that Benton Harbor residents, including children and families, were exposed to dangerous levels of lead and

2026-06-18T23:25:11+00:00June 17th, 2026|Environmental Law|

Daily Journal Names Elizabeth Cabraser, Kelly Dermody, and Lexi Hazam as “Top Women Lawyers in California” for 2026

The Daily Journal has published its annual listing of “Top Women Lawyers in California,” which includes a 17th-time selection for firm partner Elizabeth Cabraser, an 11th-time selection for San Francisco office Managing Partner  Kelly Dermody, and a 4th-time selection for firm partner Lexi Hazam, Chair of Lieff Cabraser’s Personal Injury and Mass Tort practice group. The Top

2026-06-12T22:10:31+00:00June 10th, 2026|Awards|

Law360 Profiles Elizabeth Cabraser, 2026 “Titan of the Plaintiffs Bar”

Law360 has published an in-depth profile (subscription required) of Lieff Cabraser partner Elizabeth Cabraser, one of the nation’s leading plaintiffs’ lawyers and a 2026 “Titan of the Plaintiffs Bar.” The annual award recognizes attorneys who have achieved extraordinary success in high-stakes litigation while demonstrating exceptional leadership within their firms and the broader legal profession.

2026-06-08T21:53:33+00:00June 8th, 2026|Awards, News|