Bleichmar Fonti & Auld

What Bleichmar Fonti & Auld does

Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP (BFA) is a New York-based plaintiffs class action law firm founded in 2014, organized as a New York limited liability partnership with additional offices in White Plains, Wilmington, California, Delaware, and Ontario, Canada. The firm specializes in three practice areas: U.S. securities litigation (Section 10(b)/20(a) class actions), corporate governance litigation (derivative and fiduciary duty actions, including in the Delaware Court of Chancery), and consumer, privacy and antitrust class actions. BFA is supported by ancillary services including portfolio monitoring for institutional investors, global recovery services, and claims filing.

BFA's business model is professional services on a contingency fee basis: clients face no upfront cost, and the firm is compensated as a percentage of any recovery obtained. Its primary customer segments are institutional investors — public pension funds, retirement systems, and other asset owners — alongside individual investors who join as class members. Origination is sales-led, driven by direct outreach to institutional investors, referrals from existing clients, and proactive market monitoring that flags corporate misconduct for new case generation. The firm's marketing relies on earned media through press wire announcements, industry directory recognition (Chambers, Legal500, Law360, Lawdragon, Benchmark, BestLawyers), and partner participation in industry conferences.

BFA has recovered over $13.4 billion for clients since founding, with landmark outcomes including the $919 million Tesla Board Compensation Derivative Litigation (the largest Delaware Chancery Court recovery), $725 million Facebook Consumer Privacy settlement, $420 million Teva Securities settlement, $234.3 million MF Global settlement, $219 million Genworth settlement, and $110 million Wells Fargo derivative settlement. The firm has no disclosed technology platform, AI product, or external funding; it is partner-owned and operates independently.

Name

Bleichmar Fonti & Auld

Legal name

Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP

Website

https://bfalaw.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP is a New York-based plaintiffs class action law firm founded in 2014 that represents institutional and individual investors in securities fraud class actions, shareholder derivative suits, and consumer/privacy/antitrust matters on a contingency fee basis, having recovered over $13.4 billion for clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Plaintiffs Securities Litigation

NAICS

Legal Services (5411)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) & Securities Law (BPAHAAAI)

Keywords

• Securities class actions
• Shareholder derivative litigation
• Corporate governance litigation
• Consumer class actions
• Plaintiffs securities firm

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Legal Services - Securities Litigation: BFA represents investors in securities class action and derivative lawsuits, typically on a contingency fee basis where the firm receives a percentage of any recovery obtained for clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP is a plaintiffs-side class action law firm representing institutional and individual investors in complex litigation. The firm prosecutes securities fraud class actions under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, shareholder derivative actions and breach of fiduciary duty claims in corporate governance matters, and consumer, privacy, and antitrust class actions. It supports these matters with ancillary services including portfolio monitoring, global recovery services, and claims filing for affected investors.

Product overview

Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP (BFA) is a premier plaintiffs class action law firm specializing in complex securities litigation, corporate governance litigation, and consumer/privacy/antitrust matters. Founded in 2014, the firm offers a unified suite of legal services organized around three core practice areas: U.S. Securities Litigation (handling securities fraud class actions), Corporate Governance (derivative and fiduciary duty litigation), and Consumer/Privacy/Antitrust. These practice areas are supported by ancillary services including Portfolio Monitoring, Global Recovery Services, and Claims Filing. The firm's approach centers on taking on complex, high-stakes cases with substantial resources invested in a carefully curated caseload. The company has recovered over $13.4 billion for clients across notable matters including Tesla Board Compensation Derivative Litigation ($919 million), Wells Fargo Consolidated Derivative Litigation ($110 million), Facebook Consumer Privacy ($725 million), and Teva Securities Litigation ($420 million).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• U.S. Securities Litigation Legal representation for institutional and individual investors in securities fraud class actions, pursuing recovery of losses from alleged misrepresentations and material disclosure failures.
• Corporate Governance Litigation Shareholder derivative and breach of fiduciary duty litigation on behalf of investors, including cases involving executive compensation, board oversight, merger-related disputes, and stockholder investigations under 8 Del. C. § 220.
• Consumer, Privacy & Antitrust Consumer class actions, privacy litigation, and antitrust matters representing individuals and classes harmed by corporate misconduct, including online privacy and data protection violations.
• Portfolio Monitoring Monitoring service for institutional investors that identifies potential securities litigation opportunities and tracks market developments affecting portfolio companies.
• Global Recovery Services Service focused on recovering investor losses through securities class actions and other litigation mechanisms across global markets.
• Claims Filing Filing and processing of claims in securities litigation matters on behalf of harmed investors seeking compensation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $13.4 billion recovered for clients since founding
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Plymouth County Retirement AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 April 2026Lead plaintiff in Globe Life derivative litigation, with BFA serving as Co-Lead Counsel. Case involves allegations of insurance fraud and sexual harassment misconduct.
• Boca Raton Police and Fire Fighters' Retirement SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2025Plaintiff in litigation challenging Exxon Mobil's Retail Voting Program, asserting claims under Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act
• City of Plantation Police Officers' Retirement FundcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-lead plaintiff in In re Wells Fargo & Co. Consolidated Derivative Shareholder Litigation, resulting in $110 million settlement
• City of Pontiac Reestablished General Employees' Retirement SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-lead plaintiff in Wells Fargo derivative litigation settlement
• Amy J. CookcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-lead plaintiff in Wells Fargo derivative litigation settlement
• Gary MolinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSole counsel representing plaintiff in Moline v. BioVentrix, Inc. class action involving reverse stock split cash-out allegations
• David LeopardminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCo-counsel in BioVentrix litigation

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP: Plaintiffs securities class action firm pursuing recoveries for investors in securities fraud and corporate governance cases. Direct competitor on case portfolio, target clients, and lead-plaintiff appointments.
• Levi & Korsinsky LLP: Active plaintiffs securities litigation firm handling securities class actions and shareholder derivative lawsuits for institutional and individual investors. Comparable in practice mix, client base, and contingency-fee model.
• Scott+Scott Attorneys at Law LLP: Plaintiffs-side law firm with securities class action and shareholder derivative practice serving institutional investors. Competes with BFA in similar federal securities matters and derivative shareholder suits.
• Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP: Premier plaintiffs securities litigation firm with deep track record in large-scale securities class actions and complex derivative cases. Competes with BFA for lead-plaintiff appointments and institutional client mandates.
• Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossmann LLP: One of the largest and most established plaintiffs-side securities class action firms in the U.S., serving the same institutional investor base with contingency-fee representation in securities fraud and derivative cases. Directly comparable on business model, target clients (pension funds and retirement systems), and major-case leadership.
• Block & Leviton LLP: Plaintiffs securities litigation boutique with experience in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Comparable to BFA in client segments (institutional investors), case scale, and contingency-fee structure.
• Pomerantz LLP: Long-standing plaintiffs securities class action firm recognized for major settlements in federal securities litigation. Directly competes for lead-counsel roles in securities fraud cases similar to those BFA handles.
• Labaton Sucharow LLP: Specialist plaintiffs securities litigation firm focused on recovering investor losses through class actions and derivative suits. Overlaps directly with BFA's core securities and corporate governance practices.
• Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check LLP: Top-tier plaintiffs securities class action firm that regularly serves as lead counsel in major securities fraud cases. Competes head-to-head with BFA in institutional client pitches and lead-counsel appointments.
• Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP: Plaintiffs class action firm with securities fraud and consumer class action expertise. Directly comparable to BFA in contingency-based plaintiff representation for harmed investors.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bfalaw

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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