Juan Monteverde

Juan Monteverde is a lawyer based in New York City specializing in shareholder rights. Throughout his career, he has become well-known for challenging corporate transactions, such as mergers and buyouts, to ensure that shareholders receive fair compensation. He was pivotal in advocating for complete proxy compensation disclosures after the Dodd-Frank Act, which requires executives to provide full transparency regarding their payouts. No one is above the law, regardless of their power or wealth. Juan Monteverde is ready to take on the large corporations that believe they are. As the founding partner of Monteverde & Associates PC, located in the Empire State Building, Juan leads a team of experienced attorneys who share his expertise in protecting shareholder interests. The firm defends clients who have experienced financial losses due to corporate fraud or underpriced mergers. With experience handling cases from trial courts to the U.S. Supreme Court, his team can fight at any level to ensure corporations are held accountable. His motto, “No one is above the law,” reflects his strong commitment to justice and fairness. Before starting his firm, Monteverde was a partner and chair of the Mergers and Acquisition Litigation Department at Faruqi & Faruqi LLP from 2010 to 2016. The firm specializes in class action litigation for investors and consumers and helped shape his approach to complex legal cases. He also worked at Levi & Korsinsky, representing clients in securities and consumer fraud cases. His career began at Smith Mazure Director Wilkins Young & Yagerman, where he focused on civil litigation and product liability. Monteverde earned his Juris Doctor with distinction from St. Thomas University School of Law in 2005. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Business and Finance from California State University, Northridge. In addition to his legal practice, he is an active writer on topics such as executive compensation and a frequent speaker at conferences held by the American Bar Association and other legal organizations. In addition to his legal work, Juan is committed to philanthropy. He supports causes like Planned Parenthood, the ASPCA, and food pantries in New York City. He is admitted to practice law in New York and several federal districts. His notable legal achievements include securing substantial settlements for shareholders in high-profile cases. Juan Monteverde was born in Barcelona, Spain, and resides in New York City with his wife and two children. In his free time, he enjoys boating and spending time with his family.