Mark Strauss - New York Lawyer Profile

Mark Strauss is an accomplished attorney with over two decades of experience in intricate civil litigation, specializing in combating fraud. He has a background in investigative journalism and has successfully represented whistleblowers under the False Claims Act, as well as individuals affected by fraud under federal securities laws and RICO. Mark's work has led to the recovery of substantial amounts for his clients. Before establishing his own firm, Mark A. Strauss Law, PLLC, Mark was a partner at Kirby McInerney LLP, a renowned plaintiffs' class action firm recognized as one of the top "Most Feared Plaintiffs' Firms" by Law360.com. During his tenure there, he secured a $3.8 million settlement for the qui tam relator in the case of United States ex rel. Kenneth Karlin v. Noble Jewelry and obtained a $1.5 million recovery for the whistleblower in United States ex rel. Dickhdt v. Winds Enterprises. Mark also played a pivotal role in prosecuting significant securities fraud class actions on behalf of investors, such as In re Citigroup Inc. Securities Litigation, resulting in a $590 million settlement, and In re Adelphia Commc'n Corp. Securities Litigation, which concluded with $460 million in settlements. He successfully represented defrauded mortgagors in Rothstein v. GMAC Mortgage, securing a $13 million recovery. Additionally, Mark helped victims of financial Ponzi schemes in Cromer Fin. v. Berger, recovering $65 million, and Serino v. Lipper, obtaining a $29.9 million recovery. Mark's advocacy in trial courts and appellate proceedings has led to several significant decisions, including Reading Health Sys. v. Bear Stearns & Co., where he convinced the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit to uphold the rights of defrauded customers of major financial institutions. In Chill v. Calamos Advisors, Mark successfully led a seven-day trial on behalf of injured investors in federal court.