June 24, 2019
Emmet, Marvin & Martin, LLP announced today that John Dellaportas has joined the firm as a partner and Co-Chair of Litigation. A nationally recognized securities litigator and veteran trial lawyer, Mr. Dellaportas brings 25 years of experience representing clients in high-stakes commercial disputes, securities and IP litigation and arbitration matters.
"We are thrilled to welcome John to Emmet Marvin," said Brian D. Obergfell, Chairman of the firm. "John is a preeminent, first-chair litigator who has built a great practice and won major victories on behalf of financial institutions and global corporations. His track record of success will be a great complement to our deep bench in the financial services industry."
Notably, in 2012, Mr. Dellaportas acted as lead trial counsel to Bruce Bent, co-inventor of the money market fund, and his son Bruce Bent II, in an SEC civil enforcement action and various related proceedings. Following a month-long trial, a federal jury rendered a unanimous verdict in the Bents' favor, a courtroom victory that earned Mr. Dellaportas national media recognition, including "Litigator of the Week" honors from The Am Law Litigation Daily and "Litigator in the Spotlight" recognition by The American Lawyer. Mr. Dellaportas' closing statement at trial was featured in the November 7, 2012 issue of The Wall Street Journal.