Class Action, Multi-District, and Complex Litigation

Class action lawsuits, along with multi-party and multidistrict litigation, present procedural issues that must be addressed aggressively and early in the litigation. Whether it is challenging class certification, the composition of the class or any sub-classes, or the appropriateness of the remedy sought, defense of class action lawsuits must be aggressive and well thought out.

Our attorneys have prosecuted and defended class action or multi-party lawsuits arising in different legal contexts.

Our Environmental Practice Group has been involved in superfund litigation, representing PRPs, de minimis parties and third party defendants. We have also represented entities in toxic tort litigation, including cases that required extended medical monitoring issues.

The Employment Practice Group has defended against various class actions for illegal discrimination or other employment claims. We have also defended against collective actions brought under the Fair Labor Standards Act and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.

Our Litigation Practice Group and commercial litigation attorneys have prosecuted securities fraud litigation, was lead defense counsel in manufacturer's warranty claims disputes, railroad right of way disputes, and was local counsel defending easement disputes with fiber optic carriers who allegedly exceeded the easement, and oil & gas royalty payments disputes.

Our Bankruptcy and Creditors Rights attorneys have experience representing Trustees, serving as receivers, and representing creditors rights committees in large, complex bankruptcy proceedings.

We realize that successfully representing clients in class action, multi-party, or multidistrict litigation requires state of the art technology. That commitment to technology allows us to represent clients efficiently and effectively in complex, multiparty litigation.