Daniel Fetterman

About Daniel Fetterman

Daniel Fetterman is a former federal prosecutor who is recognized as one of the country\'s leading trial and white collar lawyers. He represents corporations and individuals in significant securities, white collar, commercial, accounting and trade secret litigation, among others. He has conducted numerous internal investigations on behalf of corporations, boards, and special committees concerning alleged securities fraud, insider trading, FCPA violations, theft of trade secrets, accounting malfeasance and obstruction of justice. Chambers USA describes Dan as a “go-to litigator for high-profile individuals and institutions,” a “fantastic courtroom lawyer,” and a “brilliant strategist” with “extensive expertise in complex litigation and white collar criminal defense” who is “held in high esteem.” The Legal 500 describes Dan as an “all star” who “sees the playing field in a way few others do” and “knows when to fight and when to compromise.” The National Law Journal has recognized Dan as a White Collar Trailblazer, and The American Lawyer has honored Dan as “Litigator of the Week” for his outstanding achievements in securing a favorable sentencing for his client.Dan has tried and won numerous jury trials, including a 17-month jury trial - the longest in Alabama history - that resulted in more than $100 million in jury verdicts and was described in The Washington Post as a “huge victory” in a “landmark” lawsuit. He also has argued appeals in federal and state courts, He represented MF Global Holdings in multiple enforcement investigations and an accounting malpractice action claiming $3 billion in damages, Hilton Worldwide in civil litigation and a grand jury investigation relating to its alleged theft of trade secrets, the New York Jets in litigation over its attempt to build a stadium in Manhattan, and a consortium of private equity firms in funding their $8.5 billion acquisition of Home Depot Supply. He recently represented the star witness in the high-profile corruption trial of then sitting U.S. Senator Robert Menendez, and with Marc Kasowitz, obtained a $200 million arbitration award. Before joining Kasowitz, Dan was an Assistant United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York. Dan also co-edited and co-authored a highly acclaimed white collar treatise, Defending Corporations and Individuals in Government Investigations. The treatise has been praised as a “must-have resource and reference for any lawyer involved in white collar matters.” Dan is sought after as a legal authority and frequently speaks at industry conferences.

Experience

1. Partner

   Kasowitz LLP

   Aug 2001 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Kasowitz LLP is a national law firm primarily focusing on complex commercial litigation. The firm’s highly talented lawyers are committed to pursuing creative, aggressive and innovative approaches to our clients’ most challenging legal matters. Our practice encompasses all areas of litigation. Our clients include leading companies in the high-tech, manufacturing, chemical, computer, energy, entertainment, consumer products, pharmaceutical and telecommunications industries, as well as major hedge funds, private equity firms, commercial banks, real estate developers and investors, regulated utilities and individuals. Our success in implementing uniquely creative legal strategies has brought us clients with exceptionally interesting and challenging work. We have attracted lawyers with excellent academic credentials and with rich and varied experiences, who share our commitment to our clients, our work and our values.

Education

• Washington and Lee University School of Law

  JD

  1984 — 1987

• Washington and Lee University

  BA

  1979 — 1983