People /

Chris LaRocco

Partner

New York

People /

Chris LaRocco

Partner

New York

Chris LaRocco

Partner

New York

T: +1 212 541 3163

Biography

Chris LaRocco counsels clients regarding litigation and dispute resolution in an array of legal subject areas including corporate transactions, securities, commercial leasing and consumer financial services. Mr. LaRocco has experience in all aspects of civil litigation, including oral and written advocacy before state and federal courts, e-discovery management in complex litigation, witness preparation, legal research, and the achievement of client-focused results through negotiation, mediation and arbitration.

Civic Involvement & Honors

Named “Empire State Counsel” by the New York State Bar Association in recognition of pro bono representation efforts, 2009
Small Claims Court Mediation Project, 2003-2005
Office of the New York Attorney General, Bureau of Consumer Affairs, Summer 2003

Professional Affiliations

American Bar Association
New York State Bar Association

Associate Task Force

Admissions

New Jersey
New York
United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit

United States District Courts for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York and the District of New Jersey

Education

New York University, J.D., 2005
University of Michigan, B.A., 1996

Related Practice Areas

Business & Commercial Disputes
M&A Disputes
Real Estate
Real Estate Disputes
Class Actions & Mass Torts
Banking & Finance Disputes
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Financial Services
Enforcement
Litigation
Regulation
Consumer Finance Disputes
Securities Litigation and Enforcement

Experience

Represented retail clients in defense of threatened class action claims under the New Jersey Truth-in-Consumer Contract, Warranty, and Notice Act.
Represented a corporation seeking the approval of a settlement of federal class and derivative actions relating to alleged fraudulent accounting and other financial fraud by its former CEO.
Represented corporate boards and special committees in defending shareholder litigation arising from merger transactions.
Represented clients, including a national Medicaid HMO and a prominent biotechnology company, in connection with disputes over the implementation of merger and acquisition agreements, including claims of breach of warranty and material adverse effect.
Represented asset management company against breach of contract and misappropriation of confidential information claims asserted by potential acquisition target.
Represented a designer and manufacturer of fashion apparel at trial in successfully establishing its right to a 50% abatement in rent under a significant mid-town Manhattan commercial lease.
Represented an international provider of serviced office accommodations in significant commercial landlord-tenant disputes, as well as actions involving allegations of breach of contract, defamation, tortious interference, and statutory consumer fraud claims.
Represented one of the world’s largest hotel companies in litigations related to, among other things, construction and licensing issues and in connection with employment disputes.
Represented banking clients in numerous actions related to consumer financial transactions in both state and federal courts. These engagements included the favorable resolution of claims brought by parties challenging the existence of liens and asserting allegations ranging from breach of contract, fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, and negligence to a variety of claims under state and federal statutes, such as TILA, HOEPA, RESPA, FDCPA, FCRA, and ECOA.