Class Action Litigation

Class action litigation demands the involvement of a law firm that is experienced in this very detailed practice area. Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. (SHB), an international law firm founded more than a century ago, draws on years of experience and knowledgeable litigators as our SHB Class Actions & Complex Litigation Practice defends clients in class action litigation.

We represent a geographically and commercially diverse set of industries in class action litigation, including leading automotive and aircraft companies, pharmaceutical and medical-devices manufacturers, agribusinesses, chemical companies, telecommunications providers, and tobacco and alcoholic-beverage companies. At the same time, we recognize that a cookie-cutter approach will not work defending complex cases. Because many class action litigation matters involve complicated scientific issues, the firm has the ability to identify, develop and produce the type of medical and technical expert witnesses demanded in these situations.

SHB attorneys are experienced in controlling and containing complex litigation through a variety of measures, such as motions for federal multi-district consolidation, motions for state/federal coordination, and motions for deference to earlier filed actions. Even when denial of class certification or settlement is the primarily goal, the Class Actions & Complex Litigation Practice works closely with clients to prepare for trial and anticipate potential demands. SHB counsel also delivers strategies to manage overlapping class actions in multiple jurisdictions and seek coordination between state and federal courts where no formal means exist.

The SHB Class Actions & Complex Litigation Practice draws on the firm?s extensive resources and technical infrastructure to support clients with large-scale data and document management needs. Because class action litigation often involves an exorbitant amount of documents, we staff our case management teams with attorneys who are experts in e-discovery, privilege law, and document preservation and production requirements. As a result, we excel at providing comprehensive plans that minimize the risks and burdens of discovery.

We have handled complex class action litigation cases pertaining to products liability, consumer fraud, antitrust matters, commercial transactions, employment policies, and environmental and toxic torts. Learn more about our capabilities. Contact us today!