Class Action Lawsuits Law
A class action lawsuit in a civil lawsuit that is brought by one person or a few people on behalf of a larger group of people who have suffered similar harm or have a similar claim.
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Class Action Lawsuit vs. Private Lawsuit
A class action lawsuit in a civil lawsuit that is brought by one person or a few people on behalf of a larger group of people who have suffered similar harm or have a similar claim.
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The first thing to do if you receive a class action notice is to read the notice very carefully. Notices are sent at various times in a class action lawsuit.
→ Read MoreHow to Find a Class Action Lawsuit Attorney
If you have been injured in a way that many other people have been injured, you might want to start a class action lawsuit and become the Lead Plaintiff. Your first step in doing this would be to find the right class action attorney.
→ Read MoreWho pays the out-of-pocket expenses of litigation? Are they paid upfront by me or by my attorney?
The out-of-pocket expenses for litigation may be paid up front by either you or your attorney, depending on the arrangement and the contract between you two. This can also depend on whether you are paying your attorney an hourly rate, or on a contingency fee basis.
→ Read MoreI hired a lawyer on a contingency-based contract who appears to have dropped the ball in my case. I’d like to hire a new lawyer, but can the previous lawyer hold me to the terms of the original contract if I win the case with the new lawyer?
Whether your current lawyer can hold you to the terms of the contingency agreement will depend on the laws of your state, as well as your particular situation. Many states follow the Model Rules of Professional Conduct. These rules state that the client can terminate the relationship with the attorney at any time, and the attorney must refund “any advance payment of fee or expense that has not been earned or incurred.”
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