Waymaker has handled antitrust litigation matters in a wide variety of industries both on the plaintiff and defense side, including online payment processors, cryptocurrency companies, film and television studios, social media and online search giants, computer and semiconductor chip manufacturers, health care providers and insurers. Waymaker partner Don Pepperman has handled dozens of antitrust cases. …

Waymaker has extensive experience in federal and state appellate courts across the country in both criminal and civil litigation. A certified appellate specialist in California, Waymaker attorney Becky James has worked on hundreds of appeals and has argued more than 50 civil and criminal appeals before federal and state appellate courts.  Becky previously served as …

Waymaker excels at representing dynamic, sector-leading companies and entrepreneurs in complex commercial litigation, especially when the issues involve innovative or disruptive technology.  The firm, honored by Daily Journal as one of California’s Top Boutiques in 2019 and again in 2024, is Chambers-ranked in Litigation: General Commercial. Waymaker handles a wide range of commercial disputes, including …

Waymaker handles securities disputes for plaintiffs and defendants. We are experienced in representing financial technology companies, venture capital investors, exchanges, banks, investment professionals, and individual investors. The firm’s attorneys have handled securities cases involving allegations of fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, failure to comply with federal or state registration requirements, and breach of contract claims …

Waymaker has a top-tier national criminal and regulatory defense practice, with deep subject matter experience in blockchain/fintech, securities and financial services, cybersecurity, and health care. Regularly in the news in high-profile matters, Waymaker defends clients in investigations led by the DOJ, FBI, SEC, CFTC, FTC, CFPB, and DOJ, state, and local prosecutors around the country. …

Waymaker regularly represents employers and highly compensated employees in a broad array of employment disputes. With the benefit of a litigator’s perspective, we advise clients on severance agreements and packages connected to major corporate mergers, restructurings, and workforce reductions. In doing so, we provide counsel on numerous matters related to the rights and duties of departing employees, including …

The firm and its partners have deep experience in handling civil and white-collar disputes involving fintech and cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin and Ethereum. Fintech is upending the world of traditional finance, and Waymaker is proud to be part of the revolution.  Waymaker’s fintech practice group is nationally recognized by Chambers in Band 1 for Crypto-Asset …

Waymaker is well-versed in corporate governance disputes. Whether a dispute involves a large, publicly traded company, a deadlocked closely held startup, or a corporate divorce in a family partnership, we have the experience and skills to solve a wide range of problems. In several cases involving current and former founders, Waymaker has represented both incumbent …

Waymaker has extensive trial and appellate experience litigating trademark, copyright, trade dress, and trade secret disputes. Our deep experience representing plaintiffs and defendants helps us develop and execute successful strategies. At trial, we distill complicated facts into simple stories that a jury can easily understand and favorably interpret. We assist clients across many industries, including …

Waymaker represents plaintiffs and defendants in patent infringement actions. We understand that patent litigation is critically important but also expensive. Applying our broad base of litigation experience, we streamline issues at the outset of an engagement to minimize expense. The firm also staffs patent cases efficiently and, for appropriate matters, facilitates litigation funding to enable …