Daniel Girard

Daniel C. Girard is a prominent plaintiff-side lawyer and the Managing Partner at Girard Sharp LLP, a law firm he founded in January 1995.1 With over 25 years of experience, Girard is nationally recognized for his expertise in class actions and complex business litigation.1

Professional Background

Girard has an extensive legal career, specializing in:

• Class actions
• Complex business litigation
• Securities and investment fraud
• Antitrust cases
• Telecommunications disputes
• Shareholder rights

He has successfully litigated high-profile, precedent-setting cases in state and federal courts throughout the United States, recovering hundreds of millions of dollars for his clients.1

Education and Early Career

Girard's educational background includes:

• BA in History from Cornell University (1976-1979)
• JD from the University of California, Davis - School of Law (1981-1984)

Before founding Girard Sharp LLP, he worked as a partner at Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein from January 1988 to October 1994.1

Achievements and Recognition

Daniel Girard has received numerous accolades for his professional excellence:

• AV-Preeminent rating by Martindale Hubbell for professional ethics and legal skills
• Named a Northern California Super Lawyer every year since 2007
• Selected as one of the Top 100 Lawyers in Northern California in 2012 and 2013
• Named San Francisco Attorney of the Year in Class Action/Mass Tort for 20131

Notable Appointments

Chief Justice John G. Roberts appointed Girard to serve on the United States Judicial Conference Standing Committee on the Rules of Practice and Procedure. He also served two terms on the Advisory Committee on Civil Rules, where he evaluated and implemented proposed changes to the procedural rules governing U.S. federal courts.1

Daniel C. Girard's expertise and contributions to the legal field have made him a respected figure in complex litigation and class action lawsuits, particularly in cases involving investor rights and consumer protection.