Inspirery – Juan Monteverde founder And Managing Partner At Monteverde & Associates PC

Juan Monteverde is an attorney based in New York City and is the founder and managing partner of Monteverde & Associates PC. His practice is a national class action law firm that focuses on issues of importance to investors and consumers. The firm often represents shareholders in situations where they have incurred financial damages as a result of corporate fraud or misleading advertising. The firm has a history of excellence in its work and has been successful in cases that have been appealed at levels up to and including the U.S. Supreme Court.

Mr. Monteverde often handles cases in which he advocates for shareholder rights. This work includes a number of high-profile mergers where he sought to maximize shareholder value. He also regularly works to improve merger transactions in the process of representing his clients.

Mr. Monteverde contributes his opinion on a variety of topics upon request or when he has insight into a situation of public interest. This work has included regular speaking engagements at ACI, PLI, ABA, and other conferences centered around mergers or executive compensation. He’s also produced extensive written work in the form of articles pertaining to executive compensation and securities litigation.

He has been selected by Super Lawyers as a New York Metro Rising Star in Securities Litigation and has been selected by Martindale-Hubbell as a Top Rated Lawyer. He received his B.S. in Finance from California State University of Northridge. He received his J.D. from St. Thomas University School of Law where he graduated cum laude.

How did you get started in this business?

After a decade working in a number of firms and running the mergers & acquisitions department at the last firm where Mr. Monteverde was a partner, he took the final and natural step of starting his own firm. His firm specializes in protecting shareholders with an emphasis in merger & acquisition transactions.

How do you make money?

The firm only makes money if it obtains a favorable result for shareholders. The firm makes money through a fee structure that is referred to as a contingency fee. For example, if the firm obtains a cash settlement fund for shareholders, then it would take a percentage of the fund, subject to Court approval.

How long did it take for you to become profitable?

The firm was profitable from the start because Mr. Monteverde started his own firm with cases already on file that he had started at his old firm. This underscores the importance of leaving in good terms any firm you work at to ensure good working relationships in future co-ventures, litigation cases in this instance.

When you were starting out, was there ever a time you doubted it would work? If so, how did you handle that?

There is no room for doubt or hesitation. Cases and Court rulings will not always turn out the way one plans, but this should not discourage an attorney. Attorneys should always fight for their clients.

How did you get your first customer?

The firm obtains clients through targeted marketing and press releases related to merger & acquisition transactions. This was not always the case and Mr. Monteverde got his first client this way 15 years ago, when using the internet to get clients was not in vogue. Now everyone does it this way.

What is one marketing strategy (other than referrals) that you’re using that works really well to generate new business?

Working hard and getting good results for your clients is a must, but also let the world know. The firm maintains a section in its webpage that lists all its recent successes.

What is the toughest decision you’ve had to make in the last few months?

The world faced a pandemic through Covid 19. The firm was ahead of the curve and closed its offices 2 weeks before it was required in New York City to ensure the safety of its employees.

What do you think it is that makes you successful?

Work, work and work. Don’t go home until you are done with all your work. It can’t be understated how important it is getting your work done and in a timely manner. Specially in litigation, many tasks are subject to tight deadlines and attorneys must keep the eye in the ball and moving their cases towards trial.

What has been your most satisfying moment in business?

In 2019, the firm made the Top 50 list of Class Action Securities firms in the country. This solidifies the firm’s success and it is a nationwide recognition.

What does the future hold for your business? What are you most excited about?

Helping shape corporate law in this country through expanding the Exchange Act in merger & acquisition cases is very rewarding. The firm is excited be able to protect shareholders by recovering money when they are shortchanged in a merger.

What business books have inspired you?

Don Quixote by Miguel Cervantes. It is very inspirational book because sometimes you must fight things others do not or cannot even see.

What advice would you give to your younger self?

Working hard and connecting with other professionals is key in any business. Networking is crucial for growth professionally.

Are you willing to be a mentor? If so, how should someone contact you?

It is important for any leader to be a role model. If you want to succeed in law, it is important to be knowledgeable and up to date of all legal developments in the area of law you wish to practice in.