About Trevor T. Garmey

Trevor Garmey has extensive securities litigation experience representing public companies, executives and boards of directors in business-critical disputes and sensitive investigations involving economic and reputational risk.

Unwavering composure in the face of high-stakes litigation

An accomplished trial lawyer, Trevor routinely defends clients in claims arising under federal securities laws, shareholder derivative actions, and government and internal investigations. He is known for adeptly litigating complex commercial matters in state and federal court.

In addition to his core practice areas, he maintains an active pro bono practice, representing clients in a variety of immigration matters before the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), US Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and the federal courts.

Before joining the firm, Trevor clerked for the Honorable Irene Berger, Judge of the US District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia.

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Representative Experience

  • Representation of multiple issuers in claims arising under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, with most resolved at the pleading stage.
  • Lead counsel for senior executives of German automaker in sensitive investigations by the Department of Justice, the Securities Exchange Commission, and German authorities, leading to successful resolution with no charges filed. *
  • Lead counsel for the Chair and founder of a domestic issuer in multiple matters, including governance disputes, corporate transactions, and commercial litigation.
  • Representation of hedge fund founder in breach of contract and derivative claims in Nevada, culminating in five-week bench trial. *
  • Representation of numerous issuers in anticorruption and bribery investigations in foreign markets. *
  • Representation of senior executive of domestic investment bank in SEC and FINRA investigations focused on sale of proprietary mutual funds in wealth management practice. *
  • Representation of foreign commercial banks in global investigations by OFAC and the Department of Justice focused on anti-money laundering compliance in correspondent banking business. *
* Experience prior to Katten

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Education
  • University of Virginia School of Law, JD
  • College of William and Mary, BA
Bar Admissions
  • California
  • New York
Recognitions
Recognized or listed in the following:
  • Best Lawyers in America
    Ones to Watch
    Banking and Finance Law, 2024–2025
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