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Ross B. Hofherr

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Ross represents financial institutions and other commercial clients in complex business disputes in state and federal courts.  These matters often involve multijurisdictional or international implications, including contract, regulatory compliance, lender liability, distribution agreements, partnership disputes, insurance, reinsurance, white-collar matters, and premises liability claims, including Labor Law Section 200, 240(1) and 241(6) claims. Ross also advises clients on regulatory implications of engaging in commercial transactions, including international transactions. His work includes the defense of consumer financial services class action litigation, regulatory matters, mediations, arbitrations, and internal investigations.

Ross advises organizations of all types on financial and banking developments within the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA), including cultivators and processors, retailers, and distributors. He is a frequent speaker on Cannabis topics. Ross also advises and defends social media platforms and technology companies on cutting edge issues including online privacy and the scope of publisher immunity pursuant to Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act and products liability claims alleging the platform algorithm is a defective product.

  • Advised financial institutions on the state and federal legal and compliance risks on a transactional and policy-wide basis.
  • Successfully resolved complaint made against US-based business by Data Subject to the UK Data Protection Authority (the ICO) under the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2016/679) (the GDPR).
  • Advised multiple clients on issues related to data breaches, including reporting to regulators, notifying impacted data subjects, and remediation.
  • Drafted and revised Data Protection Agreements and Policies and Procedures for multiple businesses to reflect compliance obligations under the GDPR, the New York Department of Financial Services Cybersecurity Regulation (23 NYCRR 500), and other regulations governing data transfers, data privacy, and cybersecurity.
  • Defended national automobile lenders in actions arising from repossession, titling, and collection practices.
  • Advised insurance companies on coverage-related issues including policy interpretation and planning and oversight of defense strategy.
  • Defended insurance companies in coverage actions brought by insureds and third-parties.
  • Defended mortgage lender against regulatory investigation alleging “redlining” fair lending violations.
  • Defended national bank in litigation related to sanctions implemented by the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC Sanctions).
  • Represented a syndicate of national and regional banks in an international arbitration to enforce rights under an insurance policy used as collateral for a multi-million dollar loan.Issues in arbitration included insurance coverage, disclosure of material facts, proper usage of an interest rate collar as chosen derivative to hedge interest rate risk associated with a loan tied to LIBOR.
  • Represented a national bank in a contractual dispute with software vendor retained to implement and oversee program for sending mortgage disclosures to homeowners required by the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) and Truth in Lending Act (TILA).
  • Represented an international antiquities dealer in an investigation conducted by foreign prosecutors pursuant to a mutual legal assistance treaty (MLAT) to recover property believed to stolen.
  • Represented a national staffing agency to recover fees owed for staffing services resulting in full recovery of all fees owed, interest, and attorney’s fees.
  • Defended a manufacturer against claims made by a terminated distributor.
  • During law school, Ross served as a legal intern at the New York Stock Exchange, Division of Enforcement at the Compliance Department of Morgan Stanley, performing regulatory compliance functions.
Insights
July 28, 2026

New Tariffs Force Businesses into Contingency Planning

While the tariffs may face legal challenges, it is clear the Trump administration considers tariffs a priority and businesses must adjust.
March 9, 2026

How Does My Business Get its Tariff Refund?

Lawsuits may not be necessary. U.S. customs officials hope to have a refund system running within 45 days. Harris Beach Murtha can help.
August 7, 2025

Dual Italian Citizenship: What to Know About the New Law

Italy has tightened rules for dual Italian citizenship via lineage to only those with parents or grandparents born in Italy.
October 3, 2024

CFPB’s Circular 2024-05: Overdraft Services and Their Place in Regulation E’s Opt-In Regime

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Circular details how to demonstrate compliance on overdraft opt-in requirements,
May 8, 2024

Getting Italian Dual Citizenship in New York or New Jersey

If you are a citizen of the United States with Italian heritage, you may qualify for dual citizenship in Italy. Harris Beach’s Italian citiz
May 23, 2023

New York Proposes Greater Regulation and Enforcement of Cryptocurrency Industry

New York strengthens regulatory authority over the digital asset industry through oversight and licensing procedures.
March 14, 2023

Bank Collapses Shake Financial and Tech Sectors

The past week delivered three major shocks to the financial and tech worlds: the collapse of Silvergate Bank, SVB and Signature Bank.
January 9, 2023

New York Sends Clear Message Crypto Exchanges and Banks Must Meet AML Obligations

New York’s DFS recently announced a $100 million settlement with Coinbase, Inc. for BSA/AML compliance failures
News
September 8, 2026

Hartford Business Journal Interviews Ross Hofherr on Tariff Refunds

Ross said companies may have been better off providing less information about why prices increased.
April 8, 2026

Hartford Business Journal Quotes Ross Hofherr on Tariff Refunds

Ross recommends most businesses consider following the process U.S. Customs and Border Protection puts in place.
June 24, 2025

amNY Law Publishes Attorneys’ Articles on Immigration and Tariffs

L.J. D’Arrigo and Ross Hofherr were both featured in the publication in recent weeks.
May 16, 2025

Ross B. Hofherr Quoted in Rochester Business Journal on Tariffs

March 24, 2022

Harris Beach Partners Author Law360 Article on Russian Sanction Evasions

The imposition of sweeping new sanctions on Russia and Belarus followed the invasion of Ukraine.
January 24, 2022

Meaghan Feenan and Ross Hofherr Recommend Organizations Prepare Now for Adult-use Marijuana Licensing

While the adult-use marijuana rollout in New York state may seem to progressing slowly, Harris Beach Cannabis Industry Team members say thos
October 15, 2021

Harris Beach Attorneys Ross Hofherr and Douglas Gerhardt Address NYS Cannabis Market in Rochester Business Journal

Harris Beach Cannabis Industry Team members and partners Ross Hofherr and Douglas Gerhardt were featured in separate Rochester Business
January 1, 2021

Harris Beach PLLC Elects Nine New Partners

Attorneys Mathew T. Dudley, Ross B. Hofherr, Kirstie A. Means, Tyler A. O’Reilly, Christopher C. Palermo, Michelle K. Piasecki, Jaime L. Reg
Events

Ross Hofherr Participating in Tariffs Panel for Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce

October 28, 2025
Ross Hofherr presenting, “Navigating the Tariff Landscape: Strategies to Minimize Risk & Stay Competitive in a Shifting Market Environment.”

Ross Hofherr to Present Session During 2025 IBANYS Executive Leadership Symposium

October 7, 2025
Ross Hofherr will present, “Regulatory Developments Impacting New York State and Federally Chartered Institutions,” during IBANYS Symposium.

Ross Hofherr Presenting Rochester Business Journal Virtual Panel Discussion on Tariffs

May 8, 2025
Ross Hofherr speaking at RBJ webinar on the latest with the Trump Administration’s utilization of tariffs.

Bank Secrecy Act Update – Navigating the Customer Due Diligence (CDD) Rule and Emerging Third-Party Risks

March 21, 2023
Join us for a webinar discussing how to navigate the CDD rule and emerging third-party risks.

Ross Hofherr Presenting Webinar on Bank Secrecy Act and Anti-Money Laundering with The Knowledge Group

April 21, 2022
The current financial legislation developments along with the evolving regulatory landscape have forced financial institutions to be one ste

Ross Hofherr to Present During The Bonadio Group’s 2021 Financial Institutions Virtual Seminar Series

December 9, 2021
Ross Hofherr will present during the Bonadio Group’s 2021 Financial Institutions Virtual Seminar Series – Part 2.

Ross Hofherr Moderating and Meaghan Feenan Presenting as Panelist During Greater Rochester Chamber Cannabusiness Webinar

October 21, 2021
Ross Hofherr will moderate and and Meaghan Feenan will join the panel for the Greater Rochester Chamber Cannabusiness webinar being held on

Ross Hofherr Speaks to Chamber of Commerce Members on GDPR Changes

December 3, 2020
Organizations that thought they (or their vendors) had everything in place to properly handle personal data and comply with the European Uni
External Publications
October 1, 2018

Speaker: An Internal Investigation of a Cyber Security Breach (Defense Research Institute (DRI), Annual Meeting)

June 1, 2018

Speaker: How to Turn GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) into an Opportunity in 2018-19 and Law Firm Security In The Cloud – GDPR Perspective (Global Legal ConfEx and Global GDPR ConfEx)

June 1, 2018

Speaker: Lender Liability: Tips and Strategies in Avoiding Claims and Other Risks in 2018 and Beyond (The Knowledge Group, webinar)

February 1, 2018

Speaker: Now Entering the Ring . . . Are “Ringless Voicemail” Calls Exempt from the TCPA? (Defense Research Institute (DRI) publication For the Defense)

January 1, 2018

Speaker: The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act: Effective Compliance Strategies for Your Firm in 2018 (The Knowledge Group, webinar)

January 1, 2017

Moderated Two Wrongs Don’t Make a Right! Ethical Concerns when Conducting Internal Investigations (Defense Research Institute (DRI), Annual Meeting)

October 1, 2017

Speaker: Heightened BSA/AML Compliance: Challenges in 2017 and Beyond (The Knowledge Group, webinar)

September 1, 2017

Publication: New Developments from the OCC” (Corporate Integrity, the Newsletter of the Government Enforcement and Corporate Compliance Committee of the Defense Research Institute (DRI))

January 1, 2017

Speaker: Inside Collection Compliance (Auto Finance Risk & Compliance Summit)

July 1, 2017

Speaker: Fintech/Bank Partnerships: A Live Webinar to Discuss the OCC’s Latest Guidance” DealFlow Financial Products

April 1, 2017

Publication: A Summary of Recent FinCEN Anti-Money Laundering Enforcement Actions and Geographic Targeting Orders (Defense Research Institute (DRI), In-House Defense Quarterly)

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Professional and Civic

  • New York State Bar Association, member, including the Commercial & Federal Litigation Section, Corporate Counsel Section and Young Lawyers Section
Admissions
New JerseyNew YorkU.S. District Court, District of ColoradoU.S. District Court, New JerseyU.S. District Court, New York - Eastern DistrictU.S. District Court, New York - Northern DistrictU.S. District Court, New York - Southern District
Education

Brooklyn Law School

JD 
2007

University of Florida

BA 
2004
cum laude

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Ross B. Hofherr

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Harris Beach Murtha Attorneys at Law
Ross Hofherr

Ross B. Hofherr

rhofherr@harrisbeachmurtha.com
D: (212) 313-5482
New York, NY Office

Profile

Ross represents financial institutions and other commercial clients in complex business disputes in state and federal courts.  These matters often involve multijurisdictional or international implications, including contract, regulatory compliance, lender liability, distribution agreements, partnership disputes, insurance, reinsurance, white-collar matters, and premises liability claims, including Labor Law Section 200, 240(1) and 241(6) claims. Ross also advises clients on regulatory implications of engaging in commercial transactions, including international transactions. His work includes the defense of consumer financial services class action litigation, regulatory matters, mediations, arbitrations, and internal investigations.

Ross advises organizations of all types on financial and banking developments within the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA), including cultivators and processors, retailers, and distributors. He is a frequent speaker on Cannabis topics. Ross also advises and defends social media platforms and technology companies on cutting edge issues including online privacy and the scope of publisher immunity pursuant to Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act and products liability claims alleging the platform algorithm is a defective product.

Areas of Expertise

Legal Practices

Co-Leader for:

International Trade

Member of:

Business Litigation
Corporate
Cybersecurity Protection and Response
Government Compliance and Investigations
Immigration
Coverage

Industry Teams

Member of:

Cannabis
Financial Institutions

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Admissions

New JerseyNew YorkU.S. District Court, District of ColoradoU.S. District Court, New JerseyU.S. District Court, New York - Eastern DistrictU.S. District Court, New York - Northern DistrictU.S. District Court, New York - Southern District

Representative Matters

  • Advised financial institutions on the state and federal legal and compliance risks on a transactional and policy-wide basis.
  • Successfully resolved complaint made against US-based business by Data Subject to the UK Data Protection Authority (the ICO) under the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2016/679) (the GDPR).
  • Advised multiple clients on issues related to data breaches, including reporting to regulators, notifying impacted data subjects, and remediation.
  • Drafted and revised Data Protection Agreements and Policies and Procedures for multiple businesses to reflect compliance obligations under the GDPR, the New York Department of Financial Services Cybersecurity Regulation (23 NYCRR 500), and other regulations governing data transfers, data privacy, and cybersecurity.
  • Defended national automobile lenders in actions arising from repossession, titling, and collection practices.
  • Advised insurance companies on coverage-related issues including policy interpretation and planning and oversight of defense strategy.
  • Defended insurance companies in coverage actions brought by insureds and third-parties.
  • Defended mortgage lender against regulatory investigation alleging “redlining” fair lending violations.
  • Defended national bank in litigation related to sanctions implemented by the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC Sanctions).
  • Represented a syndicate of national and regional banks in an international arbitration to enforce rights under an insurance policy used as collateral for a multi-million dollar loan.Issues in arbitration included insurance coverage, disclosure of material facts, proper usage of an interest rate collar as chosen derivative to hedge interest rate risk associated with a loan tied to LIBOR.
  • Represented a national bank in a contractual dispute with software vendor retained to implement and oversee program for sending mortgage disclosures to homeowners required by the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) and Truth in Lending Act (TILA).
  • Represented an international antiquities dealer in an investigation conducted by foreign prosecutors pursuant to a mutual legal assistance treaty (MLAT) to recover property believed to stolen.
  • Represented a national staffing agency to recover fees owed for staffing services resulting in full recovery of all fees owed, interest, and attorney’s fees.
  • Defended a manufacturer against claims made by a terminated distributor.
  • During law school, Ross served as a legal intern at the New York Stock Exchange, Division of Enforcement at the Compliance Department of Morgan Stanley, performing regulatory compliance functions.

Distinctions

Professional and Civic

  • New York State Bar Association, member, including the Commercial & Federal Litigation Section, Corporate Counsel Section and Young Lawyers Section
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