Hagens Berman’s Steve W. Berman Named a 2025 Titan of the Plaintiffs Bar
SEATTLE – Steve W. Berman, co-founder and managing partner of Hagens Berman, was named to Law360’s 2025 Titans of the Plaintiffs Bar list for the fourth time following another year of significant wins and groundbreaking filings in class-action law.
“This recognition is a testament to the mission that drives our work,” Berman said. “No matter the challenge, the focus remains the same: to achieve the greatest good for the greatest number of people, especially those most vulnerable.”
In 2024 Berman led the firm’s efforts as appointed co-lead counsel in Moehrl v. The National Association of Realtors, reaching pending and approved settlements totaling over $1 billion in a historic win set to shakeup the real estate industry, which The New York Times called “the realtors’ big defeat.” Settlements include a $418 million deal with the National Association of Realtors, $250 million with HomeServices of America, $83.5 million with Anywhere Real Estate and $70 million with Keller Williams Realty. Defendants also agreed to increase price transparency for homebuyers and sellers with the intention of preventing brokers from imposing hidden or surprise costs. Litigation continues against remaining defendants.
Berman also serves as co-lead counsel in In re College Athlete NIL Litigation in which plaintiffs reached a historic $2.78 billion settlement with the NCAA and multiple college conferences, which was granted preliminary approval in October 2024. If granted final approval, the settlement would impact hundreds of thousands of current and former Division I athletes who would be paid as much as $20 billion over the next 10 years. The settlement would eliminate rules prohibiting schools from making direct payments to college athletes and drastically expand their ability to earn compensation and benefits.
The Titan of the Plaintiffs Bar award is in its eighth year, and Berman has received the recognition three times prior including 2018, 2020 and 2022 for his success in securing significant settlements in trailblazing litigation against leading automakers, big tech companies and retail giants.
Read more about Steve W. Berman’s recent awards and successes.
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Hagens Berman is a nationally recognized plaintiffs law firm with a tenacious drive for achieving real results for those harmed by corporate negligence and fraud. Since its founding in 1993, the firm’s determination has earned it numerous national accolades, awards and titles of “Most Feared Plaintiff’s Firm,” MVPs and Trailblazers of class-action law. More about the law firm and its successes can be found at www.hbsslaw.com. Follow the firm for updates and news at @ClassActionLaw.
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