Steven A. "Steve" Goldfarb

Steven A. Goldfarb: Litigation Attorney - Championing Your Rights

Steven A. Goldfarb is a highly acclaimed and experienced trial lawyer dedicated to achieving the best possible outcomes for his clients in a wide range of complex business litigation matters. With a proven track record of success spanning decades, Mr. Goldfarb has earned a reputation as a formidable advocate and strategic legal counsel. Practicing extensively in California and Ohio, he brings a national perspective and deep expertise to every case, representing companies and individuals with unwavering commitment.

Mr. Goldfarb’s career is defined by a relentless pursuit of justice and a sophisticated understanding of litigation strategy. He is a former co-chair of Hahn Loeser’s national Litigation Practice Area, leading the firm’s prestigious Class Action and Title Insurance Industry Teams. Over the past ten years, his leadership has been instrumental in achieving remarkable results, having successfully defended nearly 100 consumer class actions, not only in California and Ohio but also across the United States – including Connecticut, Kentucky, Texas, Illinois, Washington, Missouri, and Colorado. These victories were frequently secured through strategic dispositive and certification motion practice, and in several instances, through compelling trial verdicts.

Mr. Goldfarb’s record jury verdicts stand as a testament to his skill and tenacity. Notably, he secured two record jury verdicts – exceeding $40 million each – in 2006 (Maricopa County, AZ) and in 2005 (Southern District of Ohio), representing companies successfully suing their competitors and former employees for wrongful recruiting practices involving tortious interference, non-competition covenants, and breaches of fiduciary duty. Beyond these landmark cases, Mr. Goldfarb has consistently achieved favorable outcomes in numerous other trials involving allegations of business fraud, trade secrets misappropriation, age discrimination, wrongful death, medical malpractice, and other personal injury claims. His diverse litigation experience encompasses a broad spectrum of legal challenges, making him a versatile and effective advocate.

Mr. Goldfarb’s expertise extends beyond trial work to include a deep understanding of critical areas of commercial litigation, including unfair competition/trade secrets, insurance coverage/bad faith, and securities fraud. He possesses extensive experience in handling complex contract and tort cases, offering astute legal analysis and strategic counsel to guide his clients through even the most challenging situations.

Practice Areas

Mr. Goldfarb specializes in the following areas of litigation:

• Commercial Litigation
• Insurance Law
• Litigation - Banking and Finance
• Litigation - Real Estate
• Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Defendants
• Copyright Law
• Litigation - Intellectual Property
• Litigation - Patent
• Patent Law
• Trademark Law

Education & Credentials

Mr. Goldfarb’s dedication to legal excellence is reflected in his extensive background and numerous accolades.

Bar Admissions

California, Ohio

• Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Banking and Finance, Cleveland (2022)
• Recognized: Commercial Litigation, Recognized: Insurance Law, Recognized: Litigation - Banking and Finance, Recognized: Litigation - Real Estate, Recognized: Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
• Practice Area: Copyright Law, Practice Area: Litigation - Intellectual Property, Practice Area: Litigation - Patent, Practice Area: Patent Law, Practice Area: Trademark Law

Awards & Recognition

Key Achievements and Honors

• Best Attorney USA (2007-2026)
• Ohio Super Lawyers® (2004-2025)
• ChambersUSA: Commercial Litigation (Ohio) (2008-2025)
• AV Preeminent® (Martindale-Hubbell)
• In Best Attorney USA since 2007

Professional Affiliations

Mr. Goldfarb is recognized by:

• Martindale-Hubbell**
• ChambersUSA**
• Best Attorney USA**
• Ohio Super Lawyers®**

Contact Information

Location: San Diego, California

State: California

Country: United States