Even S. Rothfarb, Partner
Attorney Evan Rothfarb is an accomplished litigator whose complex litigation experience includes both class action lawsuits and multi-district litigation.
A graduate of Cornell Law School and former clerk for the Hon. James Knoll Gardner of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, Evan began his legal career as an associate in a small New York City litigation firm, specializing in commercial litigation and class actions. Subsequently, he founded a boutique litigation firm, where he represented individuals and businesses in a variety of commercial actions before state and federal courts around the country.
In early 2017, Evan Rothfarb brought his considerable litigation skills to Schlanger Law Group, putting his extensive experience to work in the consumer protection, identity theft, and consumer class action arenas.
- J.D., 2005, Cornell Law School
- Editor, Cornell Journal of Law and Public Policy
- B.A., 2002, University of Washington, magna cum laude
- Law Clerk for the Honorable James Knoll Gardner, United States District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
- New York
- United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
- United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York
- United States District Court for the Northern District of New York
Professional Associations
- New York City Bar Association, Member
- NYCBA Disability Law Committee (2017-2020 term), Member
- National Association of Consumer Advocates (NACA), Member
- New York Consumer Advocates Taskforce
Professional Recognitions
- SuperLawyers Rising Star for Consumer Law in Metro New York
- New York State Senate – Working Group Member/Panelist on the Consumer Credit Fairness Act
Notable Case Decisions
Class Actions
· Diallo v. Immediate Credit Recovery, Inc., No. 1:18-cv-00470-KAM-SJB (E.D.N.Y.)
· In re Midland Funding, LLC Interest Rate Litig., No. 11-cv-8149 (LMS), 2019 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 156255, at *1 (S.D.N.Y. Sep. 10, 2019)
· Jeffries v. Volume Servs. Am., 928 F.3d 1059 (D.C. Cir. 2019)
· Thomas v. Sherwin P. Robin & Associates, P.C., No. 1:16-cv-02529-AT-AJB (N.D. Ga. May 31, 2019), at Docket Entry No. 109 (Final Order and Judgment)
· Daisley v. West Creek Financial, Inc., No. 1:18-cv-03555-BMC (S.D.N.Y. March 11, 2019), at Docket Entry No. 35 (Final Order and Judgment)
· Winslow v. Forster & Garbus, LLP, No. 18-116, 2018 U.S. App. LEXIS 37028, at *1 (2d Cir. Apr. 6, 2018)
· Klippel v. Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC, No. 6:15-cv-01061-MAD-TWD (N.D.N.Y. September 6, 2017), at Docket Entry No. 65 (Final Order and Judgment)
Consumer Protection
· Green v. Capital One, N.A., No. 20 Civ. 4655 (ER), 2021 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 161837, at *1 (S.D.N.Y. Aug. 26, 2021)
· Abdallah v. LexisNexis Risk Sols. Fl, No. 19-CV-3609 (RRM) (VMS), 2021 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 62229 (E.D.N.Y. Mar. 30, 2021)
· Hart v. Simon’s Agency, Inc., No. 5:19-CV-00342 (NAM/ML), 2021 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 60512, at *1 (N.D.N.Y. Mar. 30, 2021)
· Potente v. Barclays Bank Del., No. 19 CV 4050 (VB), 2020 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 97863, at *1 (S.D.N.Y. June 3, 2020)
· Hart v. Equifax Info. Servs. LLC, No. 5:19-cv-00342 (BKS/ML), 2019 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 167707, at *1 (N.D.N.Y. Sep. 30, 2019)
· HSBC Bank USA v. Hoffman, No. 59277/2018, 2019 N.Y. Misc. LEXIS 6193, at *1 (Sup. Ct., Westchester Cty. Sep. 30, 2019)
· Levy v. Law Offices of J. Henry Nierman, No. 17-cv-4022 (NSR), 2019 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 3807, at *1 (S.D.N.Y. Jan. 8, 2019)
· Pyskaty v. Wide World of Cars, LLC, No., 15 Civ. 1600 (JCM), 2019 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 30006, at *1 (S.D.N.Y. Feb. 25, 2019)
· Avis Rent A Car Sys., LLC v. Scaramellino, 161 A.D.3d 572, 78 N.Y.S.3d 11 (1st Dep’t 2018)
· Regan v. Equifax Information Services LLC, No. 1:17-cv-06157-AT-GWG (S.D.N.Y. Jul. 30, 2018), at Docket Entry No. 98 (Oral Decision and Order Denying Motion to Dismiss)
· Chestnut v. Whitehaven Income Fund I, LLC, 2014 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 1198, at *1 (S.D.N.Y. Jan. 6, 2014)
Commercial Litigation
· Hopkins v. Ackerman, 2019 NY Slip Op 33282(U) (Sup. Ct., N.Y. Cty. 2019)
· Caro v. Fid. Brokerage Serv., No. 3:14-CV-01028 (CSH), 2015 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 57116, at *1 (D. Conn. Apr. 30, 2015)
· Flomenhaft v. Jacoby & Meyers, LLP, 2014 NY Slip Op 07595, 122 A.D.3d 422, 996 N.Y.S.2d 27 (1st Dep’t 2014)
· Shelton v. Sethna, 2012 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 42194, at *1 (S.D.N.Y. Mar. 26, 2012)
· Schwarz v. Thinkstrategy Capital Mgmt. LLC, 2012 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 134176, at *1 (S.D.N.Y. Sep. 18, 2012)
· 4Kids Entm’t, Inc. v. Upper Deck Co., 2012 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 86286, at *1 (S.D.N.Y. June 21, 2012)
· Singer v. Xipto Inc., 852 F. Supp. 2d 416 (S.D.N.Y. 2012
Speaking Engagements
- Speaker, National Association of Consumer Advocates Spring Training 2022 (Presenter on Depositions)
- Speaker, National Association of Consumer Advocates Spring Training 2021 (Presenter on Consumer Mediation)
- Faculty/Presenter, Enforcing Money Claims Pre- & Post-Judgment: How to Really Win Your Case, City Bar Center for CLE, November 2, 2011 (available online through West LegalEd Center at http://westlegaledcenter.com)