Girard Sharp is “highly
experienced in complex class litigation.”

U.S. District Judge, Northern District of California

In federal and state courts across the country, Girard Sharp lawyers
have established a record of successful outcomes in class actions
and other complex litigation.

Girard Sharp is “highly experienced in complex class litigation.”

U.S. District Judge, Northern District of California

In federal and state courts across the country, Girard Sharp lawyers
have established a record of successful outcomes in class actions
and other complex litigation.

About Us

Girard Sharp is a law firm headquartered in San Francisco, California that represents plaintiffs across the United States in class and collective actions, multidistrict litigation, and arbitrations. Our clients range from individual consumers and small businesses to Fortune 100 corporations and public retirement systems. Our team of experienced attorneys represents plaintiffs in a diverse set of fields, including antitrust, securities and financial fraud, product defects, digital privacy and data security, sexual abuse and women’s advocacy, consumer protection, and whistleblower laws.

Our Track Record

Since our founding in 1995, we have recovered billions in settlements and judgments, leveling the playing field for our clients, and consistently delivering results in challenging cases throughout California and across the country, including:

Our Reputation For Excellence

Best Law Firm

Distinguished as a Tier 1 law firm for plaintiffs’ mass tort and class action litigation, and a “Best Law Firm” since 2013.

US. News and World Report

 

Practice Group of the Year

Recognized by Law360 for the Practice Group of the Year in Product Liability litigation.

Law360

 

Top Boutique Law Firm

Awarded “Top Plaintiff Verdicts: Impact” award and “Top Boutiques in California” award.

The Daily Journal

 

Elite Trial Lawyers

In 2023, the National Law Journal nominated Girard Sharp for the 2023 Elite Trial Lawyers award in six different categories.

National Law Journal 

Plaintiffs’ Hot List

Named by The National Law Journal to its elite “Plaintiffs’ Hot List”, a selection of U.S. plaintiffs’ firms recognized for wins in high-profile cases.

National Law Journal

Top Boutique Law Firm

Awarded “Top Plaintiff Verdicts: Impact” award and “Top Boutiques in California” award.

The Daily Journal

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Dena Sharp was named a “Titan of the Plaintiffs Bar” by Law360 in 2023.

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Partners Daniel Girard, Dena Sharp, and Jordan Elias have been named to the list of Best Lawyers in America.

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Best Lawyers also designated Dena Sharp as the 2023 "Lawyers of the Year" in San Francisco for class action litigation, and Daniel Girard as the 2013 "Lawyer of the Year."

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Daniel Girard and Dena Sharp have been recognized as among the "Top 100 Super Lawyers" in Northern California, and Dena Sharp as one of the Top 50 Women Attorneys in Northern California.

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Partners Daniel Girard, Dena Sharp, and Jordan Elias are elected members of the American Law Institute, with Daniel Girard serving as a member of the Council.

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Nine of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized as Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars.

Testimonials

Community

We are dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the communities where we work and live. Girard Sharp lawyers are active as sponsors, volunteers, and board members for organizations and institutions that protect and advance the interests of vulnerable populations. Our lawyers and staff make a personal impact through a broad range of professional organizations and groups whose efforts further the public good, including:

American Antitrust Institute

American Association for Justice

American Bar Association

American Bar Foundation

American Law Institute

Asian American Bar Association

Bay Area Legal Aid

California Rural Legal Assistance

Consumer Attorneys of California

Consumer Attorneys of Los Angeles

Duke Law Judicial Center

East Bay Community Law Center

Electronic Discovery Institute

Equal Rights Advocates

Federal Bar Association

Federal Bar Association, Northern District of California Chapter

Federal Judicial Center

Impact Fund

Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System

Judicature  magazine

National Association of Consumer Advocates

Northern California International Arbitration Club

Pound Civil Justice Institute

Public Citizen

Public Justice

San Francisco Bar Association

San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association

Sedona Conference

United States Judicial Conference Standing Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure

Women En Mass

Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles

Diversity

Girard Sharp is committed to a culture of meaningful inclusion. We believe that cultivating a wide spectrum of viewpoints is essential to our growth and success, and to our service of a diverse clientele.

We put that philosophy into practice by focusing our recruiting efforts on discovering talented people with varied backgrounds and work experiences, and we seek to offer employees at every level the mentoring, guidance, and career development opportunities they need to succeed. We recruit, retain, and promote lawyers and legal professionals without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender preference, age, or disability.

Throughout their careers, our lawyers are encouraged to develop and strengthen relationships and awareness of our work by contributing to professional organizations and participating in legal conferences. Outside the firm, our partners and associates are dedicated volunteers, acting as mentors and guides to those traditionally underrepresented in the legal profession.

Careers

At Girard Sharp, our culture is rooted in collaboration, innovation, and the highest standards of integrity and professional excellence. We offer the flexibility and efficiency of a smaller firm, pathways for professional development, and the opportunity to do groundbreaking work on high-profile plaintiff litigation. Teamwork is at the heart of our values, and we believe that each of us has a role to play in even our most complex and challenging cases. Our lawyers invest time and care to provide challenges and guidance for each new hire.