Atty. U. Seth Ottensoser

Atty. U. Seth Ottensoser

Seth Ottensoser concentrates on mass arbitration claims, merger and acquisition litigation, securities class actions and corporate litigation. He represents consumers, labor unions, public pension funds, and individual shareholders.

New York New York 30 yrs experience 30 year
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About U. Seth Ottensoser at a glance

U. Seth Ottensoser is an Attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Morgan & Morgan. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on wage & hour, adr, and internet. Admitted to practice in New York State Bar, Second Department (1996) and New York (1996). Educated at University of Southern California (J.D., 1995) and Queens College, City University of New York (B.A., 1992). Active member of Association of the Bar of the City of New York. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Seth Ottensoser concentrates on mass arbitration claims, merger and acquisition litigation, securities class actions and corporate litigation
  • He represents consumers, labor unions, public pension funds, and individual shareholders
  • Mr. Ottensoser was named a leading lawyer by Super Lawyers magazine in 2010, and 2013-2019 for his work in securities litigation
  • In addition, he was recommended in The Legal 500 in 2011-2012 and 2016-2017
  • In January 2020, Mr. Ottensoser guest lectured at Stanford Law School on “International Securities Litigation after Morrison.” He is also a frequent guest lecturer at Harvard Law School, lecturing most recently in January 2018 on “The Marsh Securities Litigation: a Case Study” and “Recent Developments in Delaware Appraisal and Merger and Acquisition Litigation,” in October 2017 on “Kinross: The Anatomy of a Securities Fraud Action,” in March 2017 on developments in Delaware litigation relating to statutory appraisal rights (at the 8th Annual Harvard Association for Law and Business Symposium), in January 2017 on “Recent Developments in Merger and Acquisition Litigation and Third Party Liability,” in January 2016 on “Discounted Cash Flow Analyses: The Wrong Inputs Can Lead To Catastrophe,” in February 2015 on “Investment Banking: The Critical Component in Merger and Acquisition Litigation,” in January 2014 on “Stock Valuation in the Context of Delaware Litigation and Appraisal Actions,” in January 2013 on the topic of “Valuation of Securities: The Devil Is In The Details,” in October 2010 on the topic of “Global v
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  • The Importance of Discounted Cash Flow Analyses in Delaware Litigation,” and, in September 2009 on the topic of “Merger Multiples in the Context of Delaware Litigation.” Mr. Ottensoser’s successful actions include: In re Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc. Sec
  • Litig., No. 04-CV-8144 (CM) (S.D.N.Y.) ($400 million recovery)
  • In re Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc. Derivative Litigation, C.A
  • No. 8110-VCN (Del
  • Ch.) ($154 million recovery, representing the second largest derivative settlement in Delaware)
  • In re Ascent Entertainment Derivative Litigation, No. 17201-NC (Del
  • Ch.) ($40 million derivative settlement brought by activist shareholder relating to the sale of the Denver Nuggets and the Colorado Avalanche)
  • In re UnitedGlobalCom Shareholders Litigation, No. 1012-N (Del
  • Ch.) ($25 million recovery in a going-private transaction)
  • and City of Austin Police & Retirement Fund v
  • Kinross Gold Corp., No. 12-CV-1203 (PE) (S.D.N.Y.) (settlement of $33 million)
  • Awards & Recognitions •Super Lawyers Magazine (2010, 2013-2019) •The Legal 500 (2011-2012, 2016-2017) News & Insights Are You Eligible for a Privacy Claim Against DoorDash’s Third-Party Partner?
  • Know Your Consumer Rights How Amplitude Tracked DoorDash User Activity - And What It Means for Your Privacy Prosper Data Breach: What Impacted Users Can Do Now Prosper Privacy Incident May Impact Millions of Users Millions Affected in the Prosper Data Breach How the Prosper Data Breach Happened and Who Qualifies for a Claim Compensation Options for Victims of the Prosper Data Breach Can You Sue a Website for Sharing Your Viewing History?
  • Inside the Federal Video Privacy Law Know Your Rights: California’s Law That Protects Consumers From Corporate Gag Orders

Practice Areas Explained

U. Seth Ottensoser's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases U. Seth Ottensoser handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wage & Hour Disputes

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Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

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Internet & Cyber Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about U. Seth Ottensoser

Where is U. Seth Ottensoser's law office located?
U. Seth Ottensoser's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Morgan & Morgan. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does U. Seth Ottensoser handle?
U. Seth Ottensoser focuses on wage & hour, adr, internet. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has U. Seth Ottensoser practiced law?
U. Seth Ottensoser has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did U. Seth Ottensoser go to law school?
U. Seth Ottensoser earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.A., 1992).
How can I contact U. Seth Ottensoser for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Southern California
- 1995
B.A.
Queens College, City University of New York
- 1992

Bar Admissions

New York State Bar, Second Department
Admitted: 1996
New York
Admitted: 1996

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