Business Details
Financial Fraud Legal Representation
Kirby McInerney combines a 360-degree approach to client service with decades of experience representing plaintiffs in complex financial fraud lawsuits. Our firm pursues recovery for clients while promoting good governance through cutting-edge legal strategies. Since our founding, we have led landmark securities, antitrust, and commodities class actions, recovering billions for clients globally. We specialize in litigation involving emerging financial products like derivatives, employing advanced damage calculation methodologies tailored to each case.Our client-centric philosophy ensures individuals and institutions remain informed and supported throughout the legal process. We advocate for corporate governance improvements while maintaining the highest professional standards of collegiality and decency. Our team's intellectual rigor and commitment to justice have established us as leaders in financial fraud litigation across multiple jurisdictions.
Services
Antitrust
Arbitration
Commodities
Consumer Fraud
Corporate Governance
Healthcare Fraud
Securities
Whistleblower
Structured Finance
Highlights and features
- We have recovered billions in financial fraud cases globally
- We handle litigation involving emerging financial products like derivatives
- Our team provides personalized client support throughout legal processes
- We pioneered innovative damage calculation methodologies in complex cases
- Our attorneys maintain the highest professional standards of decency and collegiality
Services
Securities Fraud
We represent investors victimized by securities fraud through class actions and individual litigation. Our team pursues recovery for losses from accounting fraud, insider trading, and market manipulation. Decades of experience handling complex financial instruments and advanced damage calculations ensure maximum recoveries for clients.
Antitrust
Our firm litigates antitrust cases involving price fixing, monopolization, and anti-competitive practices. We represent clients in class actions and complex litigation across multiple industries. Innovative approaches to damage calculations help recover billions for businesses harmed by unfair market practices.
Whistleblower
We represent whistleblowers reporting financial fraud to regulatory agencies through confidential consultations. Our team protects clients' rights while pursuing rewards under SEC, CFTC, and False Claims Act programs. Proven success in obtaining landmark whistleblower awards demonstrates our expertise in this specialized area.
Consumer Fraud
Our firm prosecutes consumer fraud cases involving deceptive business practices and product misrepresentation. We represent plaintiffs in nationwide class actions recovering damages for financial losses. Strategic focus on emerging fraud schemes ensures effective representation in evolving legal landscapes.
Corporate Governance
We advocate for improved corporate governance through litigation and advisory services. Our team helps clients enforce shareholder rights and implement compliance measures. Focus areas include board accountability, executive compensation, and regulatory compliance frameworks.
People
Daniel Hume
Managing Partner
Daniel Hume leads complex financial litigation as Managing Partner, bringing decades of experience in securities fraud and antitrust cases. His strategic approach has secured billions in client recoveries while maintaining professional excellence standards.
David E. Kovel
Managing Partner
David E. Kovel co-leads the firm with expertise in whistleblower cases and complex financial fraud litigation. His leadership has resulted in landmark recoveries through innovative legal strategies and regulatory agency collaborations.
Thomas W. Elrod
Partner
Thomas W. Elrod specializes in securities class actions with a focus on emerging financial products. His technical expertise in derivatives litigation has produced significant recoveries for institutional investors worldwide.
Karen M. Lerner
Partner
Karen M. Lerner represents whistleblowers in SEC and CFTC cases, protecting client rights while securing record-breaking awards. Her decade-long focus on financial fraud enforcement has established her as a leading authority in this field.
Andrew M. McNeela
Partner
Andrew McNeela specializes in antitrust litigation, handling complex price-fixing and monopolization cases across multiple industries. His strategic approach to damage calculations has resulted in multi-billion dollar recoveries for business clients.
Questions
What types of cases does Kirby McInerney handle?
We specialize in securities fraud, antitrust violations, commodities manipulation, consumer fraud, and whistleblower cases involving complex financial instruments.
How does Kirby McInerney approach client representation?
We provide personalized support through transparent communication while employing advanced damage calculation methodologies tailored to each case's complexities.
What makes Kirby McInerney different from other law firms?
Our unique combination of decades of experience, innovative legal strategies, and commitment to professional decency has recovered billions for clients globally.
Do you handle international financial fraud cases?
Yes, our experience spans cross-border financial fraud litigation with recoveries obtained for clients worldwide.
How can whistleblowers work with your firm?
We offer confidential consultations and represent whistleblowers before agencies like the SEC and CFTC, protecting their rights throughout the process.
