Michael Swartz

Mr. Swartz specializes in securities and commercial litigation. In courts across the United States, he has represented various investment funds and institutional investors in pursuing securities fraud claims and in appraisal and valuation actions. In such cases, Mr. Swartz has represented Oaktree Capital, TCW, Jefferies and various mutual funds managed by Franklin Templeton, Putnam and other investment companies. He also represented the County of Orange in its securities litigation following its 1994 bankruptcy filing.

Mr. Swartz has also represented individuals and corporations in commercial litigation, including the prosecution and defense of claims for breach of contract and breach of fiduciary duty, as well as prosecution of claims for misappropriation of trade secrets. In addition, Mr. Swartz has represented debtors and creditors in a wide array of bankruptcy litigation matters, including fraudulent transfer disputes and objections to confirmation of plans of reorganization.

Publications

• Loss causation: Dealing with Dura During the Market Downturn
• It's All In the Details

News

• Sempra Wins $6.6 Billion Power Contract Dispute With State

Professional Affiliations

• Law Clerk for Hon. Stephen V. Wilson, District Judge for the United States District Court for the Central District of California, 1993-1994