Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy, LLP

Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy, LLP At Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy, we are driven by a deep commitment to justice, fairness, and accountability.

⚖️ Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy is a top plaintiff-side law firm with a legacy of success in cases ranging from whistleblower and consumer rights to antitrust and securities litigation.

📍 Offices in SF, Santa Monica & Seattle. For decades, our team of seasoned trial lawyers has delivered impactful results across a wide range of litigation matters, including federal and state false claims actions,

employment law, securities and antitrust litigation, consumer class actions, personal injury, and whistleblower advocacy. Our clients are as diverse as the cases we take on—ranging from individuals and consumers to corporations, nonprofits, and unions. Over the years, our attorneys have been recognized by prestigious publications and industry rankings, including the National Law Journal’s “Plaintiffs’ Hot List,” California Lawyer’s “Attorney of the Year,” The Daily Journal’s “Top 100 Lawyers in California,” CAOC’s “Consumer Attorney of the Year,” and Northern California Super Lawyers. With offices in San Francisco, Santa Monica, and Seattle, we continue to lead with integrity, purpose, and an unwavering commitment to making a difference—both inside and outside the courtroom.

Happy Labor Day from all of us at CPM. Here's to the workers who make it all possible. 🇺🇸
09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day from all of us at CPM. Here's to the workers who make it all possible. 🇺🇸

Mark your calendar for HarrisMartin's Environmental Litigation Conference on September 17, 2026! Partner and co-host Kel...
09/03/2026

Mark your calendar for HarrisMartin's Environmental Litigation Conference on September 17, 2026! Partner and co-host Kelly Weil will be moderating panels on "Earth: Pesticides, Herbicides & Soil Contamination" and "New Emerging Litigation" and partner Gary Praglin will be speaking on a panel about Air Contamination.

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Join the SMCTLA Social & Membership Committee for an evening of good food, great company, and networking!📅 Tuesday, Sept...
09/02/2026

Join the SMCTLA Social & Membership Committee for an evening of good food, great company, and networking!

📅 Tuesday, September 15, 2026
⏰ 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 Sapore Italiano Ristorante | 1447 Burlingame Ave., Burlingame, CA

Come connect with fellow members and enjoy a relaxed evening together. We hope to see you there!

On August 26, CPM hosted the Bay Area Trial Attorneys event in support of Xavier Becerra’s campaign for Governor.With a ...
08/31/2026

On August 26, CPM hosted the Bay Area Trial Attorneys event in support of Xavier Becerra’s campaign for Governor.

With a career dedicated to public service, protecting the rights and freedoms of Californians, and taking on powerful interests, Becerra has built a record of fighting for working families and vulnerable communities. We are proud to support him alongside fellow members of the legal community.

CPM is proud to support Marissa Roy for Los Angeles City Attorney.Throughout her career, Marissa has fought to protect v...
08/28/2026

CPM is proud to support Marissa Roy for Los Angeles City Attorney.
Throughout her career, Marissa has fought to protect vulnerable communities and hold powerful interests accountable.

From defending workers and tenants to protecting immigrants, consumers, and families whose rights are under threat, she has dedicated her career to using the law as a tool for justice.
Her experience, integrity, and commitment to public service make her a powerful advocate for the people of Los Angeles.

We are proud to support Marissa Roy and her vision for a City Attorney’s Office that fights for and protects the communities it serves.

CPM’s Mark C. Molumphy will be a featured speaker at the 2026 CAOC Class Action Seminar on September 24 at Balboa Bay Re...
08/28/2026

CPM’s Mark C. Molumphy will be a featured speaker at the 2026 CAOC Class Action Seminar on September 24 at Balboa Bay Resort in Newport Beach. Mark will discuss Emerging Issues in Securities, Market Manipulation & Algorithm Collusion, joining judges and leading practitioners for a full day of timely discussion on the issues shaping class action litigation.

The 2026 Consumer Attorneys of California Class Action Seminar will feature programming on judicial developments, class action settlements, ethics, antitrust and securities litigation, social media and artificial intelligence, CAFA and removal, and more.
Join us in Newport Beach on September 24 for a day of practical insights, emerging developments, and meaningful discussion in class action practice.
Register with code CAS25OFF to receive 25% off registration.

CPM Santa Monica wrapped up summer with a splash at their inaugural CPM Olympics! Big cheers to the blue team for nabbin...
08/27/2026

CPM Santa Monica wrapped up summer with a splash at their inaugural CPM Olympics! Big cheers to the blue team for nabbing the gold in the beach volleyball showdown! 🎉🏐

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On August 6, our Summer Associates put their trial advocacy skills to the test during CPM’s Summer Associate Mock Trial ...
08/26/2026

On August 6, our Summer Associates put their trial advocacy skills to the test during CPM’s Summer Associate Mock Trial at the Cotchett Advocacy Center Courtroom at UC Law San Francisco, taking on a products liability and wrongful death case.

A special thank you to the Hon. Susan Greenberg (Ret.) for graciously serving as judge, and to our college and high school interns who stepped in as witnesses.

We’re proud of the hard work, preparation, and advocacy our Summer Associates brought to the courtroom this summer.

CPM IN THE NEWSCPM Partner Brian Danitz is featured in the Daily Journal following a federal court ruling in a case invo...
08/21/2026

CPM IN THE NEWS
CPM Partner Brian Danitz is featured in the Daily Journal following a federal court ruling in a case involving more than 100,000 Californians who allege Bank of America failed to protect their pandemic-era unemployment benefits from fraud.
Danitz serves as co-lead counsel for the class. The ruling allows claims for treble and punitive damages to proceed.

“The bank wouldn’t even talk to them — if they could even get through the phone lines,” Danitz said. “It was a complete turning away from this vulnerable population. And the bank has been fighting this for over five years, throwing everything they have at getting rid of the case. Finally, we can see our way to trial.”

Read the full coverage in the Daily Journal.

https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/393801-bank-of-america-to-face-trial-over-california-edd-debit-card-fraud-claims

A round of applause for our superstar attorneys who made the Best Lawyers in America and Ones to Watch lists for 2027! 🎉...
08/21/2026

A round of applause for our superstar attorneys who made the Best Lawyers in America and Ones to Watch lists for 2027! 🎉👏

Best Lawyers:
- Niall McCarthy
- Joseph Cotchett
- Karin Swope

Ones to Watch:
- Liz Castillo
- Gia Jung

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840 Malcolm Road
Burlingame, CA
94010

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