Daniel Richard Karon

About

Daniel Richard Karon is a distinguished class-action trial attorney based in Ohio, with a formidable focus on antitrust litigation, consumer fraud, and wage-and-hour disputes. As the managing partner of Karon LLC, Mr. Karon has effectively built a reputation for advocating fiercely on behalf of individuals and corporations alike, navigating the complexities of both domestic and international class-action matters. Mr. Karon launched his career in class-action litigation at Much Shelist Freed Denenberg Ament & Rubenstein, P.C. in Chicago, where he honed his skills and developed a passion for justice in the competitive legal landscape. His extensive experience includes representing individuals in significant antitrust and consumer-fraud class actions, as well as defending corporations facing similar claims. A respected educator, Mr. Karon has taught class-action law at prestigious institutions such as Columbia Law School and the University of Michigan Law School, in addition to serving as a lecturer at Cleveland State University’s Cleveland-Marshall College of Law. His insights into class-action law have made him a sought-after speaker at various law schools across the country and a member of the U.S. Advisory Board for Loyola University Chicago School of Law’s Institute for Consumer Antitrust Studies. In addition to his teaching endeavors, Mr. Karon chairs the American Bar Association’s National Institute on Class Actions and contributes a bimonthly column for Law360. He has played a pivotal role in numerous high-profile antitrust litigations, including landmark cases such as the LCD–TFT Indirect Purchaser Antitrust Litigation, which settled for $1.1 billion, and the Vitamins Direct Purchaser Antitrust Litigation, resolving for $2 billion, among others. His commitment to advancing the field of class-action law is further demonstrated through his publications in law reviews and bar journals, as well as his active participation in national lectures for the ABA and various bar associations. With an unwavering dedication to his clients and a profound understanding of complex legal issues, Daniel Richard Karon stands as a leading voice in the realm of antitrust litigation.