Girard Sharp LLP
General Information
Overview
Over the past two decades, Girard Sharp lawyers have earned a distinguished reputation in the representation of plaintiffs in class actions and other complex litigation. Our practice is built on deep resources, comprehensive knowledge of civil procedure, and an unwavering commitment to our clients and to the courts.
Our lawyers have obtained multimillion-dollar recoveries for victims of unfair and deceptive practices in antitrust, financial fraud, and consumer protection matters against some of the country’s largest corporations. We take a collaborative approach, acting with absolute integrity to achieve fair and expedient results. We are respected for our efficient handling of complex cases, making us a natural choice for referrals. Our collegial style and willingness to go the extra mile help smooth the way to timely and fair outcomes.
Esteemed by our peers as thought leaders in class action practice, we are frequent speakers at conferences and other professional events. We are also frequently called upon to serve in leadership roles in organizations dedicated to serving the legal system.
Rankings
Girard Sharp LLP is nationally ranked in 3 practice areas and metro ranked in 5 practice areas. Best Law Firms rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process.
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Rankings
National Rankings
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Practice Areas
- Antitrust Law
- Consumer Protection Law
- Litigation - Antitrust
- Litigation - Insurance
- Litigation - Securities
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
- Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®
Client Comments
Awards
- Martindale-Hubbell AV-Preeminent Rating
- Top 100 Super Lawyers in Northern California (Daniel Girard, 2012, 2013, 2019)
- Northern California Super Lawyers list (Daniel Girard, Dena Sharp, and Adam Polk)
- Best Lawyers in America (Daniel Girard, 2012-2021)
- Best Lawyers in America’s “Lawyer of the Year” in San Francisco for Class Action/Mass Tort Litigation – Plaintiffs (Daniel Girard, 2013)
- Named one of the Top 50 Women Attorneys in Northern California (Dena Sharp, 2021)
- Named to the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 (Dena Sharp, 2019)
- Winner of the National Law Journal's Elite Women of the Plaintiff's Bar (Dena Sharp, 2019, 2020)
- Northern California Rising Stars list (Dena Sharp, Simon Grille, and Scott Grzenczyk)
- National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 (Adam Polk, 2019, 2020, 2021)
- Best Lawyers Ones to Watch (Adam Polk, Scott Grzenczyk, and Simon Grille, 2021)
- Northern California Super Lawyer, Appellate (Jordan Elias, since 2014)
- California Lawyer Attorney of the Year (CLAY) Award (Jordan Elias, 2016)
- Fellow of the American Bar Foundation (ABF) (Jordan Elias, since 2020)
- Winner of the American Antitrust Institute's, "Outstanding Antitrust Litigation Achievement by a Young Lawyer" (Scott Grzenczyk, 2020)