Jeffrey A.Kaplan Jr. (Jeff)

Jeff Kaplan litigates high-stakes cases from their inception through appeal. He represents clients in state and federal courts throughout the country, and his experience includes disputes related to breach of contract, product liability, and the False Claims Act. Drawing on his trial experience in federal court, Jeff develops and executes complex case strategy, including across jurisdictions and with joint defense groups. He also has worked on cases at every appellate level, including multiple U.S. circuit courts of appeals and the United States Supreme Court.

Jeff has represented and counseled a wide range of global clients in major investigations and litigation, including clients in the coatings, aerospace, industrial chemicals, building products, and pharmaceutical industries. He has managed critical factual development and discovery efforts, briefed and argued motions, taken and defended fact and expert witness depositions, worked with fact and expert witnesses to prepare testimony, mediated cases, and served as a key member of a trial team.

Jeff has an active pro bono practice. He is part of the Firm's initiative to provide post-conviction relief to survivors of human trafficking. He has handled pro bono matters before an immigration judge and the Board of Immigration Appeals, including as part of the Firm's Border Project. He is a Barrister in the Judge Clarence Cooper American Inn of Court and a member of the national Executive Committee for the Federalist Society's Litigation Practice Group.