Theodore R. Snyder
Partner
Ted litigates high-stakes, complex commercial matters in federal and state court, as well as arbitration and regulatory enforcement proceedings. The focus of his practice is defending many of the largest global financial institutions and their executives against securities law and other commercial claims. Across more than three decades of experience, Ted has achieved significant victories at the trial and appellate court levels. He also has deep experience representing broker-dealers and investment advisers in securities arbitrations, representing corporations and individuals in investigations, and defending clients in regulatory enforcement proceedings.
Ted was a shareholder at McGonigle P.C., before the firm combined with Davis Wright Tremaine.
Practice Highlights
Litigation
Ted's many successful courtroom results include the summary judgment dismissal of a ten-figure RMBS claim against a mortgage originator and the dismissal of a $200 million market manipulation claim against an investment bank and an executive. He also defended multiple securities exchanges in class action litigation arising following the publication of Michael Lewis's "Flash Boys."
Arbitration
Ted has handled investor and employment claims in dozens of cases for many of the largest broker-dealers and investment advisors, including claims relating to options transactions, margin, operational issues, compensation disputes, and general fraud and unsuitability claims. He has obtained dismissals in numerous seven-figure cases involving complex issues, including a case tried over 40 days after which the arbitration panel unanimously dismissed a $200 million claim involving the sale of auction rate securities.
Enforcement and regulatory actions
Ted has represented clients in numerous enforcement proceedings initiated by financial industry regulators, including the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the New York Stock Exchange, and state regulatory bodies. He defends public companies, broker-dealers, investment advisors, and individuals against claims brought by regulatory agencies.
Mortgage originator*
National securities exchanges*
Underwriter*
Investment banking firm*
Individual executives*
Admitted to Practice
- New York, 1989
- U.S. Supreme Court, 2018
- U.S. Court of Appeals, 2nd Circuit, 1999
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York, 1990
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, 1990
- U.S. Tax Court, 1997
Education
- J.D., Harvard Law School, 1988
- Member, Board of Editors, Harvard Law Review
- Member, Board of Editors, Harvard Law Review
- B.S., Economics, University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School, 1985, summa cum laude
- B.A., Political Science, University of Pennsylvania, 1985, summa cum laude
Memberships & Affiliations
- SIFMA
- Adjunct Professor, Fordham Law School