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Zeke DeRose

Zeke DeRose

Senior Attorney

Zeke DeRose:
Hi, my name is Zeke DeRose, and I am a senior attorney in the commercial litigation section of the Linear Law Firm. I did my undergrad degree at UCLA out in Los Angeles, and spent another four years out there teaching high school at the high school that I attended. Went to law school at the University of Texas in Austin, where I’m currently also an adjunct professor.

I first started working with the Linear Law Firm and Mark, I think, back in about 2015, on a case out in California. It was the high fructose corn syrup industry versus the sugar industry. And it was a case that we took all the way to trial and had successful resolution actually during the middle of trial.

I specialize in false claims act cases, business litigation, antitrust, and some social media addiction cases.

Personal Background

Zeke DeRose is a member of The Lanier Law Firm’s Commercial Litigation section. He brings extensive experience to plaintiffs and defendants in a range of disputes before courts and in arbitration, including complex commercial and business litigation, antitrust, licensing disputes, merger disputes, qui tam (under both state and federal False Claims Act), federal securities, and intellectual property. He has represented both large and small clients across the nation in federal court, arbitration, and in state court.

Zeke is leading a multistate coalition in an MDL antitrust case against Google for alleged monopoly and deceptive acts in its multi-billion-dollar ad tech business. Zeke has also led a team in representing a Relator whistleblower in state Medicaid fraud action resulting in a multi-million-dollar settlement. Zeke is also representing the Arkansas Attorney General in cases against Meta Platforms for social media addiction related to kids, as well as an anti-trust action related to agriculture.

Zeke was part of Mark Lanier’s trial team for a coalition of sugar farmers and producers in their suit against agribusiness conglomerates for false advertising and Lanham Act violations, resulting in a precedent-setting settlement for the client.

Before coming to the Lanier Law Firm, Zeke clerked for the Honorable Royal Furgeson of the Western District of Texas, San Antonio Division. He joined Vinson & Elkins’ Austin office as an associate in the Complex Commercial Litigation Section and worked closely with the Intellectual Property Section and with every U.S. office of Vinson & Elkins. While at Vinson & Elkins, Zeke also instituted and coordinated a pro bono program with the Texas Civil Rights Project, which resulted in thousands of hours of pro bono work, trial experience, and multiple awards for the firm and attorneys.

Zeke is an adjunct professor of law at The University of Texas School of Law where he also earned his J.D. from. Zeke earned his B.A. in Political Science from the University of California at Los Angeles. Before attending law school, Zeke was a classroom teacher in Los Angeles and drove race cars. Zeke enjoys quality time with his wife Melonie and their daughters and spending time traveling, listening to live music, and being outdoors.

Representative Cases

  • The State of Texas, Idaho, Indiana, Mississippi, Louisiana, North Dakota, South Carolina, and South Dakota, in a Multi-District Litigation anti-trust case against Google.
  • Led team in representing Relator whistleblower in state Medicaid fraud action resulting in multi-million-dollar settlement.
  • Member of trial team for a coalition of sugar farmers and producers in their suit against agribusiness conglomerates for false advertising, Lanham Act violations, resulting in precedent-setting settlement for client.
  • Represented United States Football League in trademark litigation against Fox Sports in successful case resolution.
  • Representing Relator whistleblower in federal and state qui tam actions against pharmaceutical companies for fraud against state Medicaid programs.
  • Representing State of Arkansas in litigation against Meta Platforms (Facebook/Instagram) related to social media addiction of kids.
  • Representing State of Arkansas in antitrust litigation against major agriculture manufacturer.
  • Represented a multinational technology manufacturer in patent infringement litigation related to liquid crystal display (LCD) technologies.
  • Represented a major media company in a patent infringement case related to photographic images and information displayed on the floor—a significant source of revenue for the client, resulted in very favorable ruling, which was affirmed on appeal.
  • Represented global biotechnology tools company in a $100 million dispute involving a shareholder dispute over earnout provisions in a merger agreement, resulting in complete defense award for client.
  • Represented public employee pension fund in lawsuit against hedge fund for fraud and breach of fiduciary duties.
  • Represented former executive for a medical device company in series of investigations and proceedings over alleged inflating of revenues, including a consolidated class action in which the securities control person claims against him were dismissed and a DOJ criminal prosecution that concluded in a plea agreement.
  • Represented an investment bank in lawsuit over remarketing of variable rate bonds.
  • Represented 501(c)(3) non-profit in State governmental investigation.
  • Represented clients in a global real estate services company lawsuit arising out of a failed master-planned resort development outside Las Vegas, Nevada, resulting in favorable settlement for clients.
  • Represented publicly traded defense contractor in employee tort claims.
  • Represented the audit committee of a public company conducting an internal investigation related to SEC investigation.
  • Assisted with successful Title IX dispute on behalf of single mother nursing student and a major university.
  • Assisted with the representation of a United States Army veteran and Purple Heart recipient in child custody dispute and obtained settlement of past due child support.
  • Filed pro bono amicus curiae brief with the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals in First Amendment case involving abuse in prisons.

Admissions and Certification

  • The State of Texas
  • The State of Colorado
  • Western District of Texas
  • Eastern District of Texas
  • Northern District of Texas
  • Southern District of Texas
  • U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals

Education

Awards

  • Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Attorneys National Trial Lawyers, 2022
  • Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Attorneys National Trial Lawyers, 2023
  • Top 100 Best Lawyers in America: 2023
  • Top 100 Best Lawyers in America: 2024
  • Texas Super Lawyers Rising Star, 2017
  • Recipient of the “Pro Bono Champion Award” by the Texas Civil Rights Project, 20th Anniversary Bill of Rights Dinner

Community and Professional Activities