Jeffrey M. Haber

Jeffrey M. Haber has earned a national reputation for integrity, skill, and effective advocacy, and his work has been repeatedly recognized and praised by federal courts across the country. Courts have specifically cited the quality of his representation, diligence, and success in achieving favorable outcomes for clients in complex securities and class action litigation. Representative examples include the following:

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• Biolase, Inc. Securities Litigation (C.D. Cal. 2015):
  On October 10, 2015, Judge Josephine L. Staton of the United States District Court for the Central District of California granted final approval of a $1.75 million settlement. In doing so, the court praised Mr. Haber’s work, noting that “[t]he skill and quality of work evidenced in this case support approval of the … fee request,” and highlighting his “significant experience in complex federal civil litigation, particularly in the litigation of securities and other class actions.” The court further observed that the quality of representation was demonstrated by the favorable settlement achieved on behalf of the class. In re Biolase, Inc. Securities Litigation, SACV 13-1300-JLS (FFMx).

• Kit Digital, Inc. Securities Litigation (S.D.N.Y. 2013):
  On December 20, 2013, Judge Analisa Torres of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York approved a $6,001,999 settlement, finding that Mr. Haber “litigated the Consolidated Action and achieved the Settlement with skill, perseverance, and diligent advocacy.” In re Kit Digital, Inc. Securities Litigation, 12 Civ. 4199 (AT).

• Beazer Homes USA, Inc. Securities Litigation (N.D. Ga. 2009):
  On September 15, 2009, Judge Clarence Cooper approved a $30.5 million settlement and concluded that Mr. Haber and co-counsel “conducted the litigation and achieved the Settlement with skill, perseverance and diligent advocacy.” In re Beazer Homes USA, Inc. Securities Litigation, 1:07-cv-725-CC.

• Royal Dutch/Shell Transport Securities Litigation (D.N.J. 2008):
  In September 2008, Judge Joel A. Pisano approved a settlement involving Royal Dutch/Shell and commended counsel for conducting themselves “in the highest professional manner,” stating that such professionalism was consistent with his experience presiding over major class actions. In re Royal Dutch/Shell Transport Securities Litigation, No. 04-374 (JAP), Tr. Sept. 26, 2008.

• Lumenis Securities Litigation (S.D.N.Y. 2008):
  On August 25, 2008, Judge Deborah A. Batts approved a $20.1 million settlement and observed that “the quality of the representation to achieve what they have achieved speaks for itself,” describing the work as “extremely high.” In re Lumenis Securities Litigation, No. 02-CV-1989 (DAB), Tr. Aug. 25, 2008.

• Gilat Satellite Networks, Ltd. Securities Litigation (E.D.N.Y. 2007):
  On September 18, 2007, Judge Charles P. Sifton approved a $20 million settlement and found that plaintiffs’ counsel were “qualified and experienced in this type of litigation,” noting that their preparation and advocacy were praised by the mediator. In re Gilat Satellite Networks, Ltd., 1:02-cv-01510-CPS-SMG.

• Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Securities Litigation (S.D.N.Y.):
  In approving a $7.5 million settlement, Judge Denise L. Cote found that plaintiffs were represented by counsel “skilled in federal securities and class action litigation,” who were “diligent and well prepared.” The court singled out Mr. Haber as “especially helpful,” concluding that counsel had “performed an important public service … efficiently and with integrity.” In re Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Securities Litigation, 01 Civ. 9919 (DLC).