Larry H. Krantz

Larry Krantz is a former federal prosecutor with decades of first chair trial and appellate litigation experience. Forbes called him “among the most eminent attorneys in New York’s criminal bar,” describing his cross-examination of a star government witness as “hitting it off the façade of the New York Stock Exchange.”

Larry represents individuals and businesses  in complex commercial litigation, white-collar criminal matters, and regulatory matters (including SEC and FINRA cases).  He has successfully tried over 25 cases before juries, judges and arbitration panels, and has successfully argued over 25 appeals in federal and New York State appellate courts — including the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit and the New York Court of Appeals.

He prides himself on representing his clients with tenacity, creativity, compassion and integrity.

Honors (current or former):

• Member of Board of Regents — American College of Trial Lawyers (www.actl.com)
• Director — International Academy of Trial Lawyers (www.iatl.com)
• Trustee — Practicing Law Institute (www.pli.edu)
• President  — Federal Bar Council Inn of Court
• Director — Federal Bar Council
• Director — New York Council of Defense Lawyers
• Member — Local Rules Committee for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York
• Member — Attorney Disciplinary Committee for the Southern District of New York
• Member — Board of Editors of the Federal Bar Council Quarterly Journal
• Co-Chair — Federal Bar Council Access to Justice Committee
• Chair — Federal Bar Council Committee on Sentencing
• Listed in Chambers USA
• Listed in SuperLawyers (15+ years)
• Listed in Legal 500

Scope of Practice

In criminal and regulatory matters, Larry represents corporate executives and others drawn into investigations conducted by federal and state authorities including: the United States Attorney’s Offices, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), FINRA and various other regulators.

In commercial matters, Larry represents public and private companies  in complex business disputes including claims of:  breach of contract; fraud; breach of fiduciary duty; antitrust and unfair competition violations; RICO Act violations; and professional malpractice claims.  He also represents brokers, customers  and brokerage houses in FINRA arbitrations and proceedings concerning alleged broker misconduct.

Larry also teaches trial advocacy on a pro bono and paid basis.

Experience

• Honorable I. Leo Glasser, United States District Judge, Eastern District New York – Law Clerk
• United States Attorneys’ Office, Eastern District of New York – Assistant United States Attorney, Criminal Division
• Brooklyn Law School, Adjunct Instructor of Legal Writing
• Leventhal, Slade & Krantz – Partner
• Krantz & Berman LLP (Co-Founding Partner since 1998)
• Guest lectured on trial advocacy:  Brooklyn Law School, NYU School of Law, Cornell Law School, the Federal Bar Council, the Practicing Law Institute  and the National Institute for Trial Advocacy.

Legal Education

• Brooklyn Law School J.D.
• Editor: Brooklyn Law Review
• Student Law Clerk on Second Circuit Court of Appeals

Publications: 

• Defending Federal Criminal Cases: Attacking the Government’s Proof (Law Journal Press 2023) – Chapter Author
• Article: The Need for Depositions in Federal Criminal Cases:  https://www.sdpdigitals.com/ACTL/Journal_Win24/#p=90

Philanthropy

• Board Member, National Fragile X Foundation (former)
• Member, National Council of Visitors, UC Davis MIND Institute