James K. Goldfarb

Partner

T 212.880.3961 New York
I help clients achieve their business goals by efficiently resolving securities and commercial lawsuits and removing regulatory obstacles.
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James defends corporations, financial institutions, and their executives in securities class actions and commercial disputes in state and federal court. He uses his experience and specialized knowledge of the securities laws and financial products to achieve early dismissal, defeat class certification, or negotiate within-coverage settlements of 1933 Act, 1934 Act, Blue Sky, and common law claims.

James also advises international clients from Europe, Japan, and the Middle East on how to achieve their U.S. business goals by identifying and addressing U.S. litigation and regulatory risk.

James was a shareholder at McGonigle, P.C., before the firm combined with Davis Wright Tremaine.

Practice Highlights

Securities litigation

James brings more than two decades of experience defending public and private companies and their executives in individual and class actions alleging violations of the 1933 Act and 1934 Act, frequently obtaining complete or partial early-stage dismissals or pennies-on-the-dollar settlements.

Financial products litigation

In the wake of the financial crisis, James successfully defended non-prime mortgage originators in RMBS-related disputes involving repurchase, securities, and indemnification claims. He also has represented clients in litigation and work-out negotiations involving complex financial products, such as CDOs and derivatives.

Complex commercial litigation

James has successfully defended Fortune 100 companies and major professional services firms facing claims ranging from breach of contract to common law fraud and professional malpractice.

Executive Representations in Securities Litigation

*Denotes experience prior to joining Davis Wright Tremaine

Financial Institution Representations in Securities Litigation

*Denotes experience prior to joining Davis Wright Tremaine

Corporate Representations in Securities Litigation

*Denotes experience prior to joining Davis Wright Tremaine

Admitted to Practice

  • New York
  • U.S. District Court Southern District of New York
  • U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 2nd Circuit
  • U.S. Supreme Court

Education

  • J.D. and LL.M., International and Comparative Law, Duke University School of Law, 1999
  • M.Sc., International Relations, London School of Economics, 1997
  • A.B., History, Washington University in St. Louis, 1992,

    magna cum laude

    • Phi Beta Kappa

Memberships & Affiliations

    • Former co-chair, Class Action and Structured Financial Products subcommittees of the Securities Litigation Committee, American Bar Association Litigation Section
    • Past member, Securities Litigation Committee, New York City Bar Association
    • Member, Securities Editorial Advisory Board, Law360, 2016