Benchmark Litigation, described as “the definitive guide to the market’s leading firms and lawyers,” has released its 2023 rankings widely recognizing the advocacy of Alto Litigation attorneys in multiple areas.
Benchmark Litigation’s rigorous ranking process involves an analysis of law firms’ advocacy results, along with their review of feedback from law firm clients and peers. For 2023:
Alto Litigation was once again ranked as a Recommended Firm in California and a Tier 1 Firm in San Francisco in the area of Dispute Resolution.
Alto Litigation was ranked in California in the area of Securities.
Founding partner Bahram Seyedin-Noor was recognized in Securities and Commerical practice as a California and Local Litigation Star.
Partner Bryan Ketroser was recognized in Securities as a California and Local Litigation Star.
Benchmark’s analysis noted that Alto Litigation “is a lean, robust San Francisco boutique representing industry titans throughout Silicon Valley, as well as in numerous jurisdictions nationwide. It is known for its trial-tested ability to dynamically punch well above its weight class against the nation’s largest top firms in several litigation niches, representing prominent companies and entrepreneurs in both defense and plaintiff roles.”
Benchmark’s full analysis of Alto Litigation can be found here.
About the Partners
Bahram, a Harvard Law School graduate, is well-regarded as a strategist in exceedingly difficult disputes. His record of arbitration awards, trial victories, dismissals, and successful confidential settlements results from his laser focus on clients’ business and litigation objectives from the outset. Over the last twenty-three years, Bahram has achieved dozens of victories in securities class actions, derivative lawsuits, arbitrations, and fiduciary duty disputes. Benchmark notes, “Seyedin-Noor is known for his methodical approach to complex securities and commercial maters, such as Securities and Exchange Commission investigations, derivative actions, trade secret matters, fiduciary disputes, and securities class actions.” Benchmark rankings are based both on case work and client interviews. According to one client quoted in the review, “Bahram is a brilliant attorney and excellent problem-solver. He is responsive, thorough, effective, and pragmatic – a rare combination.”
In 2021 and 2019, Benchmark Litigation named Bahram the “San Francisco Attorney of the Year” and nominated him for “California Securities Litigation Attorney of the Year” alongside only three other attorneys in the State. Chambers & Partners ranks Bahram among California’s top securities litigation practitioners. Among other accolades, The National Law Journal has named Bahram an “Elite Boutique Trailblazer,” and The Daily Journal recognized Alto Litigation firm as one of the Top Boutique firms in California.
Bryan concentrates his practice on securities litigation, complex commercial litigation and SEC investigations. He represents technology companies, entrepreneurs, officers, directors, employees and shareholders in high-stakes matters in California, Delaware, and other courts throughout the US. Outside of court, Bryan regularly assists clients in achieving their goals through prelitigation counseling and aggressive representation in settlement negotiation.
A graduate of Yale Law School, Bryan is a frequent speaker on the use of financial information in strategy, transactions and casework, and has been published in both Law360 and The Daily Journal. Benchmark Litigation has recognized Bryan as a Litigation Star since 2021 and, before that, repeatedly included him in its “40 & Under Hot List.” Bryan also has been selected to Super Lawyers since 2020.
About Alto Litigation
Headquartered in San Francisco, Alto Litigation is a leader in representing technology companies, executives, entrepreneurs and investors in high-stakes litigation. The firm focuses on securities litigation (class actions, derivative, SEC, FINRA), intellectual property litigation (trade secrets, trademark, copyright) and other complex business disputes. Alto’s award-winning attorneys also provide pre-litigation counseling service and advise on internal investigations.
