About Barbara Jane
Barbara Jane Hart is a principal at Grant & Eisenhofer P.A., located in New York City. She plays a vital role on the firm's Executive Committee, contributing her nearly three decades of legal expertise. Specializing in civil rights and securities law, Ms. Hart has built a distinguished career that supports her justice and advocacy. She earned her Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Fordham University School of Law in 1992, following a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Vanderbilt University in 1982 and a Master of Arts (M.A.) from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1987. Throughout her career, Ms. Hart has represented institutional investors, including public pension funds, in complex securities and antitrust litigation. Her experience is underscored by her role as lead counsel in four of the top 100 securities class action settlements.
Notably, she secured a remarkable $219 million recovery for investors affected by the Madoff Ponzi scheme. This achievement was recognized by Judge McMahon, who praised the "unprecedented global settlement" and acknowledged Ms. Hart's significant contributions to the process. In addition to her securities work, Ms. Hart is dedicated to representing approximately 45 adult survivors of sexual abuse. These individuals are bringing claims against prominent institutions such as the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York, Maryknoll, Rockefeller University Hospital, and the Boy Scouts of America. These cases fall under the Child Victims Act, a New York law that provides survivors with the opportunity to seek justice for past abuses. Ms.
Hart’s involvement in these sensitive cases demonstrates her commitment to advocating for those who have been marginalized. Her professional affiliations reflect her leadership in the legal community. Ms. Hart is a member of the New York State Bar Antitrust Executive Committee, where she served as the Section Chair in 2014. Additionally, she holds a directorship on the Westchester Medical Center Foundation Board and is an active member of the Thirty Percent Coalition, which advocates for diversity on corporate boards. These roles highlight her dedication to promoting equity and representation in various sectors. Recognition of Ms. Hart's achievements is evident in her selection to the Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumers Lawyers Guide for 2022.
She has also been included in the list of New York Super Lawyers for several consecutive years. Admitted to practice in New York and Connecticut, Ms. Hart is also authorized to appear before the U.S. Supreme Court, as well as various U.S. Courts of Appeals and District Courts. Her extensive qualifications and proven track record make her a advocate in the legal field.
