Carl E. Volz

Carl E. Volz concentrates his practice on the defense of public companies and their directors and officers in securities class actions, SEC investigations, corporate governance and related disputes.

Mr. Volz earned his Bachelor's degrees with honors from Ohio University in 1992 and his Juris Doctor degree with honors from the Chicago-Kent College of Law in 1995. He is admitted to practice in Illinois.

Representative actions:

• Obtained dismissal on behalf of former CFO and Controller of Kmart Corporation in consolidated securities class action asserting violations of Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Exchange Act, which arose out of Kmart's bankruptcy and claimed these officers committed financial fraud. Defended these former officers on appeal to Sixth Circuit which affirmed the dismissal.
• Represented Acceptance Insurance Corporation in consolidated securities class actions arising under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Exchange Act. Obtained summary judgment on client's behalf and persuaded district court to sanction Milberg Weiss for discovery violations, obtaining for client the recovery of significant costs and fees incurred as a result of Milberg's misconduct.