Karin B. Swope

Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy, LLP, based on the San Francisco Peninsula for a half-century, engages exclusively in litigation and trials. The firm’s dedication to prosecuting or defending socially just actions has earned it a national reputation. With additional offices in Santa Monica, New York and Seattle, the core of CPM is its people and their dedication to principles of law, their work ethic, and their commitment to justice. CPM attorneys are experienced in state and federal false claims matters, employment law, securities actions, antitrust law, consumer class actions, personal injury cases, and whistleblower representations, among other practice areas. The firm’s clients include individuals, corporations, nonprofit organizations, public entities, pension funds, unions and their representatives, banks, business professionals, physicians, policyholders, homeowners, shareholders, and consumers. Individually and collectively, the attorneys at Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy have been recognized for excellence by clients, the legal community, and business groups, as well as by numerous civic, cultural and nonprofit organizations. The firm is regularly listed on the National Law Journal’s “Plaintiffs’ Hot List,” and CPM attorneys have been selected as California Lawyer’s “Attorney of the Year,” The Daily Journal’s “Top 100 Lawyers in California,” CAOC's “Consumer Attorney of the Year,” and “Super Lawyers” of Northern California. Disclaimer: This profile may be construed as advertising in certain jurisdictions. All persons considering retaining legal counsel in any matter should independently research prospective counsel before making a decision. Individuals should not rely exclusively upon any statements or acknowledgments listed herein in making such an important decision. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Lastly, attorneys referenced on this page are not certified as specialists in the above-mentioned areas of law.