Harry K. Fidler | People | Arnold & Porter

Harry Fidler advises clients on internal and government investigations, as well as on commercial litigation in both federal and state courts. Mr. Fidler has represented clients under investigation by the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB). He has experience assisting clients spanning a number of industries, including clients in the life sciences, technology, accounting, and manufacturing spaces.

Mr. Fidler also has experience assisting clients with complex litigation matters, including Article 78 proceedings in New York State court. He has advised clients on multi-million dollar lawsuits, and has extensive experience handling complex discovery and motion practice issues.

Mr. Fidler maintains an active pro bono practice focused on holding gun dealers accountable for their negligent acts, as well as on education, immigration, and criminal justice matters.

Mr. Fidler serves as co-Editor-in-Chief of Arnold & Porter's Enforcement Edge Blog.

Mr. Fidler earned his JD from New York University School of Law where he served as an Article Editor for the Annual Survey of American Law. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Fidler was a Judicial Intern for the Honorable Eric N. Vitaliano of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York. He also worked as a Student Advocate in the United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York-Civil Division.

Focus Areas

Experience

Founder and partner in closed-ended investment company in arbitration asserting claims of breach of contract and breach of fiduciary duties.
Major transportation network company in an Article 78 action challenging a New York City agency's rulemaking.
Independent Corporate Directors in a class action alleging breach of fiduciary duty and securities law violations in connection with a merger.
Major accounting firm in a suit by a third party alleging negligent misrepresentation in connection with the issuance of an audit opinion.
Major transportation network company in a purported nationwide, statewide, and citywide class action alleging violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act, New York State Human Rights Law, and New York City Human Rights Law.

Utility in a multi-party lawsuit asserting claims of negligence, gross negligence, contribution, and claims under CERCLA, the OPA, and the N.J. Spill Act.

Pharmaceutical manufacturer in complying with a civil investigative demand issued by the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York.
Manufacturer in Foreign Corrupt Practices Act investigation involving the DOJ and the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York.
Board of Trustees of a school in conducting an internal investigation into allegations of hazing among students.
Multiple clients in investigations by the DOJ involving claims of honest services fraud, bribery, and kickbacks.
Major accounting firm in connection with an independence investigation by the SEC and PCAOB.

Individuals in suits against gun dealers in New York & Wisconsin state courts.
Individual in wrongful death lawsuit stemming from detention by ICE.
Immigrant families in a Federal Tort Claims Act case stemming from their separation by the government at the southern border.
Families of children with educational difficulties seeking tuition reimbursement from the New York City Department of Education.
Victim of identity theft in suit against fast-cash financial lender.

Individual criminal defendant in SDNY-CJA panel matter.
Non-profit arts education organization seeking payment from the New York City Department of Education for services already rendered to New York City schools.