Steven Rosenwasser represents both plaintiffs and defendants in business tort (breach of contract/fiduciary duty/partnership), fraud and antitrust matters. He is frequently called upon to represent individuals and classes in complex disputes at the trial court and appellate levels.

Steven has built a successful track record in the court room and as a negotiator. In 2008, along with colleagues from the firm, he obtained a $281 million jury verdict against Turner Broadcasting System that was rated the No. 2 verdict in the United States by LawyersUSA. He was also part of the Bondurant Mixson team that obtained a $192 million settlement of a class action against The Coca-Cola Company that became famous as the largest settlement of a race discrimination case in U.S. history.

Steven is a frequent lecturer and author on business litigation topics including electronic discovery, effective trial techniques, and class actions.

Steven’s work has been recognized by both independent groups and his peers. For example, in 2008, Steven was recognized as being “On The Rise” by the Fulton County Daily Report, a recognition given to only 12 attorneys in Georgia under the age of 40 (click here to read the article). From 2007-2009 and in 2011-2012, Steven was named a “Rising Star” by Atlanta Magazine, indicating that Georgia lawyers ranked him as among the top 2.5% of attorneys under 40 in Georgia. 

Steven’s work has been the subject of numerous articles and television programs, including articles in the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times and the Atlanta Journal Constitution. Steven has also been interviewed by the CBS Evening News, National Public Radio and Dateline NBC.

Representative Work

Represented David McDavid in obtaining a $281 million jury verdict against Turner Broadcasting System (TBS) for breaching an agreement to sell McDavid the Atlanta Hawks, the Atlanta Thrashers and the operating rights to Philips Arena. The jury verdict is one of the largest compensatory damage awards in Georgia history.

Defended one of Atlanta’s largest law firms against claims of malpractice; successfully argued to have the case dismissed shortly after it was filed and defended the trial court’s Order against challenges made in both the Georgia Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court of Georgia.

Currently serving as plaintiffs’ Class Counsel in a class action antitrust case filed against Masco Corporation and the four largest manufacturers of insulation. Four of the defendants have settled the case for $37.25 million, one of the highest antitrust settlements to date in the state of Georgia. In 2009, the Court certified the class against the remaining defendant, Masco, and denied Masco’s motion for summary judgment.

Successfully defended a Fortune 1000 company against claims for breach of contract and fraud where the plaintiffs were seeking damages in the tens of millions of dollars.

Defended one of the creators of a multi-million dollar private technology fund against claims of fraud and negligent misrepresentation.

Along with colleagues at the firm, served as plaintiffs’ Class Counsel in a class action race discrimination lawsuit against the Coca Cola Company that was settled for $192.5 million, the largest settlement of a private race discrimination lawsuit in the U.S. to date.

Represented TASER International, Inc. and 40 of its largest shareholders in a lawsuit alleging that eight Wall Street firms, including Goldman Sachs, Merrill Lynch and Morgan Stanley, engaged in naked short selling and illegal conversion and flex option trades that artificially depressed TASER's stock price. The case was resolved through a confidential settlement.

Successfully obtained class certification on behalf of approximately 1000 property owners who allege that Griffin Industries negligently operates its rendering plant in Laurens County, Georgia. Defended the certification decision before the Georgia Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court of Georgia.

In a pro bono case, successfully obtained the reversal of a lower court decision on behalf of a prisoner in an appeal to the United States Court of Appeals to the Eleventh Circuit. The ruling clarified the requirements for exhaustion of administration remedies, and has been followed by other circuit courts.

Professional Activities

Member, American Inns of Court (Lamar Inn)

Member, Atlanta Bar Association

Northern District Civil Litigation Fund

Honors and Awards

Georgia Rising Star, Atlanta Magazine

Recognized as being “On The Rise” by the Fulton County Daily Report, 2008