launches with six founding partners from Selendy Gay Elsberg and Quinn Emanuel
A group of six distinguished litigators, led by David Elsberg, formerly a name partner at Selendy Gay Elsberg, along with Rollo Baker IV and Silpa Maruri, former practice group leaders at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, have launched a new trial law firm, Elsberg Baker & Maruri PLLC. The firm’s founding partners also include two former partners at Selendy Gay Elsberg, Michael Duke and Vivek Tata, as well as Jared Ruocco, a former partner at LTL Attorneys who previously practiced at Quinn Emanuel.
“We are launching with veteran trial lawyers—not just litigators, but lawyers who know their way around a courtroom—and associates who operate at the highest level of excellence and want early trial experience on their way to becoming veteran trial lawyers.”
The name partners of Elsberg Baker & Maruri formerly practiced together at Quinn Emanuel and have acted as lead counsel in numerous high-profile and precedent-setting cases. David Elsberg, recognized as one of the top trial lawyers in the country, has been described by Chambers and Partners as “fabulously smart” and “fearless,” with Law360 naming him a “Securities MVP.” His notable cases include winning significant defense verdicts and securing substantial settlements in complex financial disputes.
Rollo Baker and Silpa Maruri, both accomplished trial lawyers, have deep experience in securities and corporate governance matters, receiving accolades such as being among the “500 Leading Litigators in America” by Lawdragon. Maruri’s recent achievement includes securing a record-setting $1 billion settlement on behalf of former stockholders of Dell Technologies.
Michael Duke, Vivek Tata, and Jared Ruocco also bring extensive experience in commercial litigation, securities litigation, and corporate governance disputes. Their successful track records demonstrate their commitment to pursuing clients’ interests with determination and creativity.
“Elsberg Baker & Maruri’s partners are aggressive, battle-tested trial lawyers with extensive track records pursuing clients’ interests with grit and creativity which has resulted in victories in clients’ most complex and high-stakes cases,” said David Elsberg. “We are launching with veteran trial lawyers—not just litigators, but lawyers who know their way around a courtroom—and associates who operate at the highest level of excellence and want early trial experience on their way to becoming veteran trial lawyers.”
A fact sheet with further information on the name partners of Elsberg Baker & Maruri follows this release.
