Overview
Jay Ramsey is a Los Angeles-based partner in Paul Hastings’ Complex Litigation practice. He is a go-to litigator and trial attorney who specializes in class actions, mass arbitrations, and complex business litigation.
Jay represents an array of clients, including major retailers, brands, product manufacturers, lead generators, advertising networks, food and beverage companies, insurers, financial institutions, health plans, hospitals, airlines and telecommunications companies. He has defended clients in class actions and mass arbitrations involving false advertising, false discounts, product liability, warranty, privacy and data breach claims. Jay also advises clients on marketing, advertising, pricing, privacy and related e-commerce matters.
In his trial practice, Jay helps his clients assert and defend claims involving:
- Manufacturing, supply and distribution agreements, including in the aerospace, defense, electronics and retail industries.
- Commercial real-estate transactions and development agreements.
- Intellectual property disputes, licensing agreements, distribution rights, profit participation and accounting issues.
- Mergers and acquisitions, including claims for breaches of representations and warranties.
- Software implementations and solutions, including ERP implementations and SaaS-based solutions.
Accolades
- Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch, Best Lawyers (2025)
- Recommended Lawyer, Legal 500 (2024)
Education
- The George Washington University School of Law, J.D.
- University of California, Los Angeles, B.A. (magna cum laude)
Representations
- Appellate decision affirming complete trial victory and denial of certification in a CIPA class action. NEI Contracting & Eng'g Inc. v. Hanson Aggregates Pac. Sw., Inc., 926 F.3d 528 (9th Cir. 2019).
- Appellate decision affirming grant of summary judgment on invasion of privacy claim. Sabori v. Dollar Tree Stores, Inc., No. B284350 (Cal. Ct. App. Apr. 24, 2019).
- Appellate decision overturning trial court’s award of treble damages under California Penal Code Section 496. Kayne v. Mense, B254975 (Cal. App. Mar. 25, 2016).
- Appellate decision affirming dismissal of claim under California Anti-SPAM law. Rosolowski v. People Media, B250482 (Cal. App. Oct. 29, 2014).