Class & Collective Action Litigation

Overview

O’Hagan Meyer defends businesses in high-stakes class and collective actions through strategic planning, disciplined execution, and focused advocacy. We represent clients in complex, high-exposure matters involving expansive claims, large groups of plaintiffs, and evolving procedural demands in state and federal courts nationwide.

Class and collective actions present significant legal and financial risk at every stage of litigation. These matters often expand quickly, increasing costs and exposure if not carefully managed. We help clients navigate these challenges with a disciplined, strategic approach designed to control risk, contain costs, and protect long-term business interests. Our attorneys prioritize early case assessment, enabling clients to understand potential exposure, evaluate litigation risk, and make informed decisions from the outset. 

We represent companies across a wide range of industries in class and collective actions involving consumer protection, financial services, environmental claims, securities matters, labor and employment disputes, and mass tort allegations. Our team also regularly handles multi-district litigation, where effective coordination across jurisdictions, courts, and parties is critical to maintaining consistency and advancing defense strategy. 

With deep experience in the procedural frameworks that govern class and collective actions, we identify opportunities to challenge claims early and position cases effectively. We routinely pursue motions to dismiss, oppose class certification, and develop strategies that narrow claims before they gain momentum. The certification stage is often the most pivotal phase of these cases, and we focus on preventing certification by challenging both the legal and factual basis for class treatment. When certification cannot be avoided, we work to limit class scope and manage exposure through targeted, practical litigation strategies. 

Our approach also emphasizes defending the underlying claims asserted by named plaintiffs. Using fact-driven analysis, industry knowledge, and expert support where appropriate, we address both procedural and substantive issues to maintain control of complex litigation and position cases for favorable outcomes. 

While we are fully prepared to take cases through trial, we recognize that class and collective actions often require thoughtful consideration of resolution strategies. We work closely with clients to evaluate settlement options that align with business objectives, minimize disruption, and provide certainty when appropriate. Our goal is to balance strong advocacy with practical decision-making, ensuring legal strategy remains aligned with operational priorities throughout the life of the case.

Our Services Include

• Defense of class and collective action lawsuits in state and federal courts 

• Early case assessment and exposure analysis 

• Motions to dismiss and dispositive motion practice 

• Class certification strategy and opposition 

• Defense of multi-district litigation (MDL) matters 

• Coordination of multi-jurisdictional litigation strategies 

• Discovery management in large-scale complex cases 

• Defense of underlying substantive claims across industries 

• Settlement evaluation and negotiation strategy 

• Alternative dispute resolution, including mediation and arbitration 

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