Recognized as a leading litigator in the U.S., David Aronoff is a partner in BakerHostetler’s Litigation Group. He is noted for his high level of skill and experience as a trial lawyer by publications and rankings such as Chambers USA, The Best Lawyers in America®, California Super Lawyers and Lawyer of the Year. Drawing from almost three decades of courtroom experience, David has represented private and public companies at trial in federal and state courts, before arbitration panels and as a lead investigator.
David has extensive experience representing businesses in various sectors, including finance, media, sports, manufacturing, real estate and technology. He represents corporate clients and individuals in the most sensitive areas, investigations and enforcement actions by governmental agencies, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Department of Justice and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, as well as states’ Attorneys General offices. His words have appeared in publications such as the Wall Street Journal, and he has spoken on a range of topics, including securities class actions, consumer class actions, complex litigation and internal investigation strategies.
Over his many years of experience, David has conducted more than 25 jury trials and at least 50 court trials and arbitrations. He has argued hundreds of motions before various types of tribunals. Not only is David a fierce advocate for clients, he has also been noted by Chambers USA as a business lawyer with a practical and pragmatic approach to solving problems. David has been brought into difficult and polarizing situations, only to succeed in reaching creative solutions where others have not.