The Chair of Lieff Cabraser’s Consumer Protection practice group, Roger N. Heller is one of the country’s leading class action attorneys in the field of consumer protection, successfully litigating numerous cases that ended deceptive business and recovered substantial compensation for consumers.
Many of Roger’s cases have involved claims against large banks, including representing customers of Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and other banks that were accused of systematically re-sequencing customer debit card transactions - from the “largest to the smallest” transaction - in order to maximize its overdraft fee revenue. These cases resulted in over $1 billion in recoveries for consumers, including a $203 million verdict against Wells Fargo and a $410 million court-approved settlement with Bank of America.
Roger also recently represented a class of Bank of America mortgage borrowers in California in a case alleging the bank failed to pay required interest on mortgage escrow balances, resulting in a settlement of $35 million.
One highlight of Roger’s work was his representation of victims of the Theranos blood-testing scandal. In 2024, the Court approved settlements of over $45 million.
Roger has also successfully represented consumers in cases against large insurance companies. For example, Roger recently represented Farmers automobile insurance customers in a case alleging that Farmers took steps to prevent customers from accessing lower rates that were supposed to be available them. The case resulted in a $52 million settlement.
Roger also represents small businesses that are victims of unfair practices. For example, Roger obtained tens of millions of dollars in compensation for a nationwide class of small businesses in a case alleging that Wells Fargo Merchant Services imposed unfair charges and fees in connection with its provision of card processing services.
Another highlight of Roger’s consumer practice was a class action lawsuit against Chase Bank for allegedly violating the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing by unilaterally modifying the terms of fixed rate loans. The case resulted in a $100 million settlement and important injunctive relief.
Publications & Presentations
•“Fighting for Troops on the Homefront,” TRIAL Magazine, September 2006
Honors & Awards
•“Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers in America,” Lawdragon, 2023-2026
•“Super Lawyer for Northern California,” Super Lawyers, 2013-2025
•National Consumer Law Center, “Rising Star Award,” 2015
•“Rising Star,” Law 360, 2014, 2015
•Consumer Attorneys of California, “Finalist for Consumer Attorney of the Year,” 2012, 2013
•“Rising Star for Northern California,” Super Lawyers, 2011-2012
•“Trial Lawyer of the Year Finalist,” Public Justice, 2012
•“Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar,” 1998-2001
In the News
•February 17, 2026
30 Lieff Cabraser Attorneys Recognized as Lawdragon “500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers” for 2026
•June 30, 2025
28 Lieff Cabraser Attorneys Selected as 2025 Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
•February 28, 2025
33 Lieff Cabraser Attorneys Recognized as Lawdragon “500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers” for 2025
•February 23, 2024
28 Lieff Cabraser Attorneys Recognized as Lawdragon “500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers” for 2024
•July 5, 2023
23 Lieff Cabraser Attorneys Selected as 2023 Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
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