Alex M. Outwater
Counsel
Suite 2200
San Diego, CA 92101
Alex is a seasoned litigator with more than fifteen years of experience representing plaintiffs and defendants in complex civil disputes. His practice spans high‑stakes business litigation, fiduciary duty and securities matters, consumer class actions, product liability, and professional liability claims.
Alex has litigated cases in federal and state courts across the country, including the Delaware Court...
Alex is a seasoned litigator with more than fifteen years of experience representing plaintiffs and defendants in complex civil disputes. His practice spans high‑stakes business litigation, fiduciary duty and securities matters, consumer class actions, product liability, and professional liability claims.
Alex has litigated cases in federal and state courts across the country, including the Delaware Court of Chancery, and has played key roles in matters involving hundreds of millions of dollars in alleged damages. He has significant experience managing large‑scale discovery, taking and defending depositions, working with expert witnesses, briefing dispositive motions, and preparing cases for trial.
of Chancery, and has played key roles in matters involving hundreds of millions of dollars in alleged damages. He has significant experience managing large‑scale discovery, taking and defending depositions, working with expert witnesses, briefing dispositive motions, and preparing cases for trial.
Experience
Previous Professional Experience
- Senior Counsel, San Diego-based law firm (2025-2026)
- Attorney, international law firm (2020-2025)
- Attorney, leading complex class action firm (2016-2020)
Representative Matters
Consumer Protection / Class Actions
- Represented plaintiffs in a consumer class action involving the alleged wrongful conversion of funds associated with gift card scams, resulting in a multimillion-dollar settlement.
- Represented plaintiffs in a privacy class action alleging that voice activated devices recorded and transmitted private communications without user consent, leading to a substantial settlement.
- Represented consumers in multidistrict litigation involving defective medical devices, contributing to a partial settlement exceeding one billion dollars.
Business Litigation
- Defended a long‑term commercial lessee in a multimillion‑dollar property damage dispute brought by a commercial property owner; resolved favorably before trial.
- Represented a commercial property owner in ongoing multiparty litigation involving the sale of property within a redevelopment district, including allegations of fraud, breach of contract, and related claims.
- Represented developers and property owners in disputes with local municipalities involving redevelopment and coastal development issues.
Stockholder / Fiduciary Duty Litigation
- Represented stockholders in a derivative action involving allegations of anticompetitive conduct across multiple business lines, resulting in a settlement of several hundred million dollars.
- Represented stockholders in litigation arising from a major corporate acquisition, including allegations that the acquiring company overpaid for a financially distressed target; responsibilities included assisting with key depositions and expert development.
- Represented stockholders in litigation involving alleged breaches of fiduciary duty by directors of a special purpose acquisition company, resulting in significant investor losses.
Securities Litigation
- Represented a class of stockholders in a securities action alleging omissions of material information in proxy statements, resulting in a multimillion-dollar recovery.
- Assisted in preparing and defending expert testimony and participated in high level depositions, including those of senior corporate executives.
Languages
- Italian
Education
- University of San Diego School of Law, JD (2008)
- University of California, Santa Barbara, BA, Italian Cultural Studies (1999)
Admissions
- California
- U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California
Previous Professional Experience
- Senior Counsel, San Diego-based law firm (2025-2026)
- Attorney, international law firm (2020-2025)
- Attorney, leading complex class action firm (2016-2020)
Representative Matters
Consumer Protection / Class Actions
- Represented plaintiffs in a consumer class action involving the alleged wrongful conversion of funds associated with gift card scams, resulting in a multimillion-dollar settlement.
- Represented plaintiffs in a privacy class action alleging that voice activated devices recorded and transmitted private communications without user consent, leading to a substantial settlement.
- Represented consumers in multidistrict litigation involving defective medical devices, contributing to a partial settlement exceeding one billion dollars.
Business Litigation
- Defended a long‑term commercial lessee in a multimillion‑dollar property damage dispute brought by a commercial property owner; resolved favorably before trial.
- Represented a commercial property owner in ongoing multiparty litigation involving the sale of property within a redevelopment district, including allegations of fraud, breach of contract, and related claims.
- Represented developers and property owners in disputes with local municipalities involving redevelopment and coastal development issues.
Stockholder / Fiduciary Duty Litigation
- Represented stockholders in a derivative action involving allegations of anticompetitive conduct across multiple business lines, resulting in a settlement of several hundred million dollars.
- Represented stockholders in litigation arising from a major corporate acquisition, including allegations that the acquiring company overpaid for a financially distressed target; responsibilities included assisting with key depositions and expert development.
- Represented stockholders in litigation involving alleged breaches of fiduciary duty by directors of a special purpose acquisition company, resulting in significant investor losses.
Securities Litigation
- Represented a class of stockholders in a securities action alleging omissions of material information in proxy statements, resulting in a multimillion-dollar recovery.
- Assisted in preparing and defending expert testimony and participated in high level depositions, including those of senior corporate executives.
Languages
- Italian
Professional Activities
- Member, San Diego County Bar Association
Community
- Former Trustee, La Jolla Community Planning Association
Alex is a seasoned litigator with more than fifteen years of experience representing plaintiffs and defendants in complex civil disputes. His practice spans high‑stakes business litigation, fiduciary duty and securities matters, consumer class actions, product liability, and professional liability claims.
Alex has litigated cases in federal and state courts across the country, including the Delaware Court... of Chancery, and has played key roles in matters involving hundreds of millions of dollars in alleged damages. He has significant experience managing large‑scale discovery, taking and defending depositions, working with expert witnesses, briefing dispositive motions, and preparing cases for trial.
Experience
The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.Previous Professional Experience
- Senior Counsel, San Diego-based law firm (2025-2026)
- Attorney, international law firm (2020-2025)
- Attorney, leading complex class action firm (2016-2020)
Representative Matters
Consumer Protection / Class Actions
- Represented plaintiffs in a consumer class action involving the alleged wrongful conversion of funds associated with gift card scams, resulting in a multimillion-dollar settlement.
- Represented plaintiffs in a privacy class action alleging that voice activated devices recorded and transmitted private communications without user consent, leading to a substantial settlement.
- Represented consumers in multidistrict litigation involving defective medical devices, contributing to a partial settlement exceeding one billion dollars.
Business Litigation
- Defended a long‑term commercial lessee in a multimillion‑dollar property damage dispute brought by a commercial property owner; resolved favorably before trial.
- Represented a commercial property owner in ongoing multiparty litigation involving the sale of property within a redevelopment district, including allegations of fraud, breach of contract, and related claims.
- Represented developers and property owners in disputes with local municipalities involving redevelopment and coastal development issues.
Stockholder / Fiduciary Duty Litigation
- Represented stockholders in a derivative action involving allegations of anticompetitive conduct across multiple business lines, resulting in a settlement of several hundred million dollars.
- Represented stockholders in litigation arising from a major corporate acquisition, including allegations that the acquiring company overpaid for a financially distressed target; responsibilities included assisting with key depositions and expert development.
- Represented stockholders in litigation involving alleged breaches of fiduciary duty by directors of a special purpose acquisition company, resulting in significant investor losses.
Securities Litigation
- Represented a class of stockholders in a securities action alleging omissions of material information in proxy statements, resulting in a multimillion-dollar recovery.
- Assisted in preparing and defending expert testimony and participated in high level depositions, including those of senior corporate executives.
Languages
- Italian
Education
- University of San Diego School of Law, JD (2008)
- University of California, Santa Barbara, BA, Italian Cultural Studies (1999)
Admissions
- California
- U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California
Practice Areas
- Member, San Diego County Bar Association
- Former Trustee, La Jolla Community Planning Association
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