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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.

NEW CPM BLOG: BINDRA V. BANK OF AMERICAA federal court allowed a California financial elder abuse claim to proceed, find...
10/14/2026

NEW CPM BLOG: BINDRA V. BANK OF AMERICA

A federal court allowed a California financial elder abuse claim to proceed, finding allegations of repeated high-value transfers and prior alerts could support actual knowledge at the pleading stage.
The ruling builds on the court’s consideration of Lin v. JPMorgan Chase Bank, in which CPM successfully argued that circumstantial evidence could satisfy the actual knowledge requirement.

Written by CPM attorneys, Theresa E. Vitale and Pierce H. Stanley.
Click here to read the blog: https://www.cpmlegal.com/blogs-Advocates-For-Justice/bindra-v-bank-of-america-california-financial-elder-abuse-claim-against-bank-survives-dismissal-in-federal-court

CASE UPDATE: CPM has filed a nationwide class action against GoPro on behalf of consumers who paid higher prices to cove...
10/13/2026

CASE UPDATE: CPM has filed a nationwide class action against GoPro on behalf of consumers who paid higher prices to cover costs from tariffs.

GoPro told the public in February 2025 that it did not expect tariffs to materially affect its U.S. prices. Two months later, it raised prices on its flagship cameras, including the HERO13 Black. After the Supreme Court ruled that the IEEPA tariffs were unlawful, the government began refunding companies that paid the tariffs. GoPro has not returned any of that money to its customers.

“GoPro told the public its prices wouldn’t go up because of tariffs. Then it raised them anyway, sold the refund to its lender the day before the Supreme Court ruled, and lined up a sale that pays off everyone except its customers. That’s not passing through costs. That’s pocketing them.”
- Joe Cotchett, CPM Attorney

“As alleged, GoPro assured consumers their prices would hold, then quietly charged them more and kept the refund for itself. Customers trusted the company’s word, and they deserve to be made whole.” - Sarvenaz “Nazy” J. Fahimi, CPM Attorney

“Families bought cameras to record vacations, sports, and milestones, and they paid an invisible tax that the Supreme Court has now ruled should never have been collected. The refund money exists because those customers paid for it. It belongs to them.” - Pierce H. Stanley, CPM Attorney

Click here to stay updated on the case: https://www.cpmlegal.com/cases/investigations/cpm-is-investigating-gopro-for-price-increases-related-to-unlawful-tariffs

Congratulations to Andrew Fuller on his promotion to Partner at Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy LLP!Based in CPM’s Seattle of...
10/09/2026

Congratulations to Andrew Fuller on his promotion to Partner at Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy LLP!

Based in CPM’s Seattle office, Andrew focuses his practice on complex class action litigation, including antitrust, mass tort, intellectual property, employment, privacy, cybersecurity, and consumer protection matters. He represents both plaintiffs and defendants in state and federal courts at the trial and appellate levels, as well as in arbitration proceedings. Andrew has handled appeals before the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Ninth and Eleventh Circuits and the U.S. Supreme Court. He earned his B.A., cm laude with honors in English and American Literature, from Middlebury College and served as a federal judicial law clerk to Judge Paul C. Huck in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.

We congratulate Andrew on this well-deserved achievement and look forward to his continued success at CPM!

Congratulations to Kevin Boutin on his promotion to Partner at Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy LLP!Kevin focuses his practice...
10/09/2026

Congratulations to Kevin Boutin on his promotion to Partner at Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy LLP!

Kevin focuses his practice on employment law, consumer class actions, and qui tam actions under the federal and California False Claims Acts. He has represented employees and consumers in disputes before state and federal courts and in arbitration proceedings. Kevin earned his J.D. from UC Davis School of Law, where he received a certificate in environmental law and served as Senior Articles Editor of the UC Davis Law Review. Prior to law school, he graduated with honors from the University of California, Santa Barbara, with a B.A. in Business Economics. Kevin brings extensive experience advocating for employees and consumers in complex litigation.

We are proud to recognize Kevin’s accomplishments and celebrate this well-deserved achievement in his career!

Congratulations to Vasti S. Montiel on her promotion to Partner at Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy LLP!Vasti focuses her prac...
10/09/2026

Congratulations to Vasti S. Montiel on her promotion to Partner at Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy LLP!

Vasti focuses her practice on civil litigation, including consumer protection class actions, commercial litigation, personal injury, and securities matters. She earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Ottawa and her J.D. from Santa Clara University School of Law. During law school, she gained hands-on litigation experience through the Community Law Center’s Litigation Skills Clinic, assisting clients with enforcing their consumer rights against unfair practices by creditors and debt buyers. Vasti also participated in the Bridge to Justice Clinic and Workers’ Rights Clinic. She is committed to advocating for consumers and plaintiffs in complex retail and commercial litigation.

We are proud to celebrate this exciting milestone in her career!

Congratulations to our partners Niall McCarthy, Elizabeth Castillo, and Zachary Zaharoff, honored with SMCTLA’s 2026 Geo...
10/08/2026

Congratulations to our partners Niall McCarthy, Elizabeth Castillo, and Zachary Zaharoff, honored with SMCTLA’s 2026 George R. Corey Trial Lawyers of the Year Award at the 22nd Annual Judges’ Night. The award recognizes outstanding trial advocacy in San Mateo County, a well-deserved recognition for our team.

Held October 7 at the Old Courthouse in Redwood City, the evening also marked the end of CPM partner Duffy Magilligan’s term as SMCTLA President.

We’re grateful to SMCTLA for a memorable night.

Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy is pleased to announce that partners Niall McCarthy and Mark Molumphy have been selected for ...
09/30/2026

Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy is pleased to announce that partners Niall McCarthy and Mark Molumphy have been selected for the Daily Journal’s Top 100 Lawyers 2026 list.

This prestigious honor recognizes California’s leading attorneys for their outstanding legal achievements and dedication to excellence.

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Congratulations to founding partner Joe Cotchett on being named to the Daily Journal’s 2026 Distinguished Counsel list.T...
09/30/2026

Congratulations to founding partner Joe Cotchett on being named to the Daily Journal’s 2026 Distinguished Counsel list.

This recognition represents one of the highest distinctions in California's legal community, honoring attorneys whose careers have demonstrated exceptional achievement and lasting contributions to the profession.

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Sports betting apps are now official partners of the NFL and ESPN. Gambling disorder diagnoses have risen more than 60% ...
09/30/2026

Sports betting apps are now official partners of the NFL and ESPN. Gambling disorder diagnoses have risen more than 60% in states that legalized sports betting.

In a new guest column in the Daily Journal, CPM Partner Zachary Zaharoff examines how betting apps and prediction markets are designed to keep users betting, why federal oversight remains thin, and how consumer protection lawyers are pushing back.

Read the full column here: https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/394848-addressing-the-harm-caused-by-online-sports-gambling-platforms-and-prediction-markets

Tonight on FRONTLINE: our client Alice Lin is featured in the new documentary Scammed, which looks at the devastating im...
09/29/2026

Tonight on FRONTLINE: our client Alice Lin is featured in the new documentary Scammed, which looks at the devastating impact of online scams and her fight to recover money stolen from her.

📺 Tonight, Tuesday, Sept. 29, at 9/8c on PBS (check local listings for your station's time)
▶️ Streaming starts at 7/6c at pbs.org/frontline and in the PBS App
We're proud to stand with Alice. Tune in!

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