As the founder and managing partner of Monteverde & Associates, Juan Monteverde is a powerhouse in the world of corporate law. He specializes in consumer and shareholders rights throughout complicated mergers and acquisitions, and he’s a vigilant guardian against corporate fraud. Juan Monteverde has spent his career protecting his clients over a variety of corporate class action lawsuits.
Juan Monteverde began his career in New York in 2007 and eventually founded his own legal firm, Monteverde & Associates, in 2016. As the managing partner of Monteverde & Associates, Monteverde has seen over $100 million awarded to his clients. In fact, Monteverde & Associates ranked among North America’s top 50 class action plaintiff law firms based on monetary returns from 2018 to 2021. Juan Monteverde himself was named one of New York’s top attorneys by legal information services company Martindale-Hubbell and attorney-rating service Super Lawyers multiple times over the course of his career. Monteverde & Associates’ casework has been heard by the United States Supreme Court, as well as by various appellate and state courts.
Monteverde earned his undergraduate degree in finance from the University of California, Northridge. He then attended the University of St. Thomas School of Law to earn his Juris Doctor degree. He has combined his enthusiasm for business with his passion for protecting consumer and shareholder rights to become a powerful force in the world of corporate law.
Juan Monteverde is a featured speaker at legal organizations like the American Bar Association. He also publishes articles that help shape the identity of American corporate law and executive compensation.
Monteverde is devoted to his work, his legal and ethical responsibilities, and his clients. Juan Monteverde is committed to ensuring the best possible outcome for every case that finds its way to Monteverde & Associates.
Mr. Monteverde has been selected by Super Lawyers in 2013 and 2017-2019 as a New York Metro Rising Star in Securities Litigation, an award given to less than 2.5% of attorneys in a particular field. Mr. Monteverde has also been selected by Martindale-Hubbell in 2017-2019 as a Top Rated Lawyer.
Below is a list of selected cases and achievements:
- In Re Hansen Medical, Inc. Shareholder Litigation, Lead Case No. 16-cv-294288 (Santa Clara Cnty., CA 2019)(obtaining $7.5 million post-close cash settlement) In Re Clubcorp Holdings Shareholder Litigation, Case No. A-17-758972-B (Dist. Ct. Cark Cnty., NV 2019)(obtaining $5 million post-close cash settlement)
- In Re American Capital, Ltd. Shareholder Litigation, Case No. 422598-V (Rockwell Cty, MD 2018)(obtaining $17.5 million post close cash settlement)
- In Re Jefferies Group, Inc. Shareholders Litigation, Cons. C.A. No. 8059-CB (Del. Ch. 2015)(obtaining as co-lead counsel $70 million post-close settlement)
- In re Force Protection, Inc. Shareholder Litigation, Case No. A-11-651336-B (Dist. Ct. Clark Cnty., NV 2015)(obtaining as co-lead counsel $11 million post-close cash settlement)
- In re Orchard Enterprises, Inc. Stockholder Litigation, C.A. No. 7840-VCL (Del. Ch. 2014) (obtaining as co-lead counsel $10.725 million post-close cash settlement)
- In Re Harleysville Group, Inc. S’holders Litigation, C.A. 6907-VCP (Del. Ch. 2014)(obtaining significant disclosures for stockholders pre-close and securing valuable relief post close in the form of an Anti-Flip Provision providing former stockholders with 25% of any profits in a Qualifying Sale)
- In re Cogent, Inc. Shareholders Litigation, Consol. C.A. No. 5780-VCP (Del. Ch. 2013) (obtaining as co-lead counsel post-close cash settlement of $1.9 million)
Articles and Publications
- Fair To Whom? Examining Delaware’s Fair Summary Standard
- A Review of Trados and Its Impact
- Emerging Trends in Say-on-Pay Disclosure
Education
- J.D., cum laude, St. Thomas University School of Law
- B.S., Finance, California State University of Northridge
Bar Admission
- New York
- Southern District of New York
- Eastern District of New York
- Western District of New York
- Eastern District of Wisconsin
- District of Colorado
- 7th Circuit, U.S. Court of Appeals
- 9th Circuit, U.S. Court of Appeals
Cost
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So helpful
Juan Monteverde’s practice was so helpful in what could have been a very overwhelming process. he made everything smooth and seamless. would recommend
Would recommend
Juan really helped me through something last year and handled my case professionally and with top-level communication. I would refer him to anyone needing compensation. HIs experience speaks for itself and I felt listened to throughout the entire process, making it as smooth as possible.
Great experience
Working with Juan was a positive experience, all around. His staff was accessible and helpful at all times, and extremely professional. They answered all my questions and made my entire process seamless.