With over 30 years of experience, Gary Orseck has led some of the nation’s most high-profile business litigation cases. He is highly skilled in defending federal securities class actions and shareholder derivative suits, often involving claims exceeding US$1 billion. His clients include top national public health care companies, hedge funds, banks, and public accounting firms.
A seasoned trial lawyer, Orseck has successfully handled a wide range of civil cases, including breach of contract, business torts, copyright and trademark infringement, professional liability, and employment disputes. He regularly defends large accounting firms in SEC and PCAOB investigations and enforcement actions.
Lawdragon Honors
| Honor | Year | Practice |
|---|---|---|
| The 2027 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America | 2027 | Securities Litigation, White Collar, Healthcare |
| The 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America | 2026 | Securities Litigation, White Collar, Healthcare |
Orseck has led trial teams in numerous federal jury trials, including a software infringement case, a collective action against the City of New York under the Fair Labor Standards Act, and a complex breach of fiduciary duty claim.
A founding partner of Robbins, Russell, Englert, Orseck & Untereiner LLP, Orseck served as the firm’s Managing Partner for most of its 20-year existence. He previously served in the Civil Division of the U.S. Department of Justice, where he received numerous awards for distinguished trial work, before turning to private practice with the Washington, DC, office of a global law firm.