Samuel J. Lieberman

Samuel J. Lieberman: Attorney with Samuel J. Lieberman
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
  • Champion Badge Reviewed
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Biography

Sam Lieberman has handled investigations covering a wide-range of securities law issues before the SEC, FINRA, CFTC, CFE/CBOE, and CME. He has also handled precedent-setting cases addressing corporate governance, including in Delaware Chancery Court. His recent representations have been profiled in the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, the New York Post, Bloomberg, Reuters and Law360. Sam also regularly advises companies and individuals about compliance programs and preparing for SEC compliance examinations. Recent highlights include:

SEC Ad. Pro. File No. 3-16178 (Securities Act Rel. No. 9795, May 28, 2015): As lead counsel, obtained favorable settlement of high-profile SEC insider trading case, resulting in no bar or suspension, a no admit-no deny settlement of negligence-based claim of Section 17(a)(3) of the Securities Act, and relatively small civil penalty. Won rare award of partial summary disposition against SEC Enforcement Division claims, which provided leverage to negotiate original allegation of nine claims of intentional insider trading down to just one negligence-based claim in final settlement.

Cerisano v. Interactive Brokers, LLC, No. 13-03526 (January 14, 2015): Won $2.4 million FINRA arbitration award for a large trader alleging misstatements about VIX futures, serving as trial counsel handling all ten witnesses during a hearing that spanned two weeks. This award was more than three times higher than any previous FINRA arbitration award against Interactive Brokers.

In re Orchard Enterps. Inc. S’holder Litig., 88 A.3d 1 (Del. Ch. 2014): Successfully represented merger arbitrage hedge fund as Co-Lead Counsel in a fiduciary duty action that recovered 195% above merger price for cashed-out stockholders. Argued all motion practice, including obtaining partial summary judgment. Obtained a total class settlement fund of $10.725 million.

Orchard Enterps. Appraisal Litig., 2012 WL 2923305 (Del. Ch. July 18, 2012, aff’d Mar. 28, 2013): Successfully represented appraisal arbitrage hedge fund in obtaining post-trial judgment of 128% above merger price.

Christensen v. Twin Focus Capital Partners, LP, No. 13148Y0232-09 (2011): As trial counsel, obtained complete victory for Respondent in AAA arbitration against claims of negligence and breach of fiduciary duties arising out of investment in fund of funds that had selected Bernard Madoff as one of its underlying advisors.

Honors and Awards

Corporate LiveWire Global Awards 2016, winner in the category of Securities Litigation
New York Metro Rising Star – Securities Litigation, New York Metro Super Lawyer Magazine, 2013, 2014
Recognized, The National Law Journal’s 2010 Appellate Hot List
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Areas of Practice (4)

  • Securities Litigation
  • Regulatory Investigations
  • Corporate Governance Disputes
  • Litigation

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Binghamton University, B.A., 1996
Law School Attended:
Columbia Law School, J.D., 1999
Year of First Admission:
2001
Admission:
New York; U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Eastern District of New York; U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Second, Third, Fifth and Ninth Circuits; U.S. Supreme Court
Memberships:
Member of the American Bar Association, Litigation Section, Securities Litigation Committee
Member of the Association of the Bar of the City of New York
Member of the American Technion Society’s Leadership Development Committee
ISLN:
915753251

Peer Reviews

4.9/5.0 (11 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.9/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.9/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.9/5.0

  • Communication

    4.9/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.9/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/19/17 in Litigation

    Mr. Lieberman is an excellent and ethical attorney. He posses first rate legal knowledge and analytical capabilities. Mr. Lieberman is also honest and easy to work with. I am pleased to give him my strongest possible recommendation.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 06/16/17 in Securities Litigation

    Very smart attorney with high ethical standards.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 06/14/17 in Securities Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Other Law Firm Position on 06/13/17 in Litigation

    I am happy to provide a reference for Mr. Lieberman, I have known Mr. Lieberman for several years, and have always been impressed with his intelligence. He is extremely smart, analytical and articulate - all qualities of a great lawyer. In addition... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 06/09/17 in Litigation

    A very smart, thoughtful and talented lawyer whom I have know for many years. I am happy to recommend him.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/06/17 in Securities Litigation

    Samuel Lieberman is a first rate securities litigator. He posses excellent judgment and knowledge.. Mr. Lieberman also adheres to the highest ethical standards.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Government Counsel on 05/24/17 in Regulatory Investigations

    Sam always impresses me with his ability to identify all the relevant facts. He is dogged during factual discovery and works tirelessly to develop a deep grasp of the facts. Sam then employs his unparalleled facility with the law to position his cl... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 05/24/17 in Securities Litigation

    Excellent and bright advocate.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 05/18/17 in Securities Litigation

    He is one of very few practitioners to successfully litigate through trial a quasi-appraisal action in Delaware Chancery Court.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 05/16/17 in Litigation

    A terrific lawyer and great guy.

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Client Champion

Excellent attorney. Within a rather short period of time he had a case against us dropped.

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