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New York / New Jersey / Pennsylvania – Consumer Class Action Attorney – FAQ
Not everyone is familiar with the principles of consumer class action litigation. If you are interested in learning more about class action lawsuits, please consult the list of frequently asked questions below. If you still have questions, please contact the Locks Law Firm in New York, New Jersey or Pennsylvania to speak with a consumer class action attorney.
- What is a consumer class action?
- What kinds of cases can a class action attorney take?
- What are the advantages of class action litigation?
- How can I join an existing consumer class action?
- How will my class action attorney be paid?
What is a consumer class action?
A consumer class action is a piece of litigation brought on behalf of a large group of individuals who have been wronged in the same way, and whose cases are focused on the same questions of law. Consumer class action lawsuits focus on goods and services that are defective, fraudulent, misleading, or unsafe.
What kinds of cases can a class action attorney take?
A class action attorney can handle any case in which a large group of people has the same legal complaint. Litigation for defective products, consumer fraud, insurance fraud or scams, labor law violations, and a variety of other civil wrongs may be appropriate for class action if a judge decides that it's fairer and more efficient than trying a series of individual lawsuits.
What are the advantages of class action litigation?
Efficiency is the biggest advantage of class action litigation. By combining many individual lawsuits into a single action, it is possible to reduce strain on the legal system and minimize the amount of time it takes to complete the process.
A class action suit also requires only one class action attorney or firm, whereas individual litigation requires each plaintiff to retain legal counsel. This reduces the cost of representation. Rather than individual fees for each plaintiff's legal team, only one set of fees need be paid to one consumer class action attorney or firm.
How can I join an existing consumer class action?
A consumer class action suit will identify a group of “class members” who are eligible to join the suit because they have been affected by the actions of the defendant. Any member of this group may either file paperwork with the law firm handling the case in order to join or “opt out” in order to withdraw from the class and possibly seek compensation in another way.
If you are interested in joining an existing consumer class action, please contact our New York, New Jersey or Pennsylvania offices to speak with a consumer class action attorney about your eligibility. Once you join, you will receive periodic updates from us on the status of the lawsuit, and you will be entitled to notice should we prevail in court.
How will my class action attorney be paid?
As with most lawyers handling civil litigation at the Locks Law Firm in New York New Jersey and Pennsylvania, or anywhere in the country, your consumer class action attorney will work on a contingency basis. This means that you will not be required to pay an hourly rate for our representation. Instead, we will take a percentage of the total settlement or award if we are successful. If we do not win the case, you will pay nothing for our services.
Contact the Locks Law Firm
The first step toward becoming involved in a consumer class action is to speak with the attorney handling the case in order to verify your eligibility and file the appropriate paperwork. If you are interested in participating in a class action, please contact our offices in New York to schedule an appointment with a consumer class action attorney.
Please contact us in Manhattan, New York to speak with a consumer class action attorney if you have any further questions.
