With 80 years of combined legal experience, the Los Angeles class action law firm of Leist Law Group, LLP has acquired extensive skills in handling cases. We routinely represent numerous clients looking to file a class action lawsuit in Los Angeles. Our firm takes pride in seeing clients receive the compensation they are entitled to by law.

Steps for filing class action in Los Angeles

Steps an attorney takes to file a Los Angeles class action lawsuit include:

• Filing the class action on behalf of the representative (or lead) plaintiff or plaintiffs
• Moving to certify the case with the court as a class action through criteria such as:
  • Basis exists for a claim against the defendant
  • Claimants’ injuries involve similar issues, shared in common
  • Lead plaintiff’s case is typical of other class members’ cases
  • Lead plaintiff’s interests fairly and adequately represent the interests of the class with no conflicts among the lead plaintiff and class members
• Lawyers must notify their entire class of members about the pending case and its certification, along with the right to opt out of the class action. We usually notify by direct mail, the Internet, or through the media. Everyone in the class is considered part of the action unless they choose to be excluded. Only class members who provide evidence are directly involved in the courtroom litigation. The lead plaintiff and lawyers participate in the decision making process, discussing whether or not to accept a settlement offer. Class members do not take part in the settlement decision.
• Trial or settlement is the next step.
  • Settlement—most cases settle out of court. Once the defendant presents a settlement proposal, if lawyers and plaintiff agree, we present it to the court for approval. We notify class members about how to make a settlement claim.
  • Trial—we win a judgment or verdict at trial. We notify class members on procedures to make a claim.
• Lawyers move for the court to order the defendant to pay court costs and legal fees upon case resolution.

Contact Leist Law Group, LLP about Los Angeles

If you are looking for legal help with class action litigation in Southern California, Leist Law Group, LLP is glad to provide legal advice, discuss your concerns, and consider the prospects of pursuing a class action. Please call the Los Angeles class action lawyers at Leist Law Group today to schedule an initial consultation at 888.572.6118. We base class action cases on contingency - no fee unless we recover on your behalf.