Class Action Avoidance and Defense

The Class Action Practice Group at Littler represents one of the largest concentrations of attorneys dedicated to the defense of employers in employment class actions in any law firm in the nation. In the last five years, Littler has litigated more than 600 class/collective actions and presently is litigating well over 200 such cases under the umbrella of its Class Action Practice Group, co-chaired by Keith Hult of our Chicago office and Allan King of our Dallas office. Although each case is handled by a core team of lawyers, located in one or more of our 48 offices in 29 states, each team is supported by Littler lawyers with deep expertise and experience in a variety of sub-specialties.

Littler combines this unparalleled knowledge of substantive employment and labor law with its extensive experience in the class action arena, to provide its clients with battle-tested strategies for handling complex cases. Because Littler has litigated against major plaintiff's firms in the nation, and has an acknowledged reputation for mounting a vigorous and effective defense, Littler can help avoid or mitigate the skirmishes and posturing that cause legal costs to mount merely to impress one's adversaries. Rather, Littler brings instant credibility to any defense and has pioneered approaches to both settlement and litigation that are remarkable for both their creativity and effectiveness.

Our goal is to win efficiently. The means employed to achieve this goal vary with the client and the case. For example, in a pure economic sense, an early settlement may often be the least costly resolution. That said, the plaintiffs' demands or the client's long-term goals, such as prevention of repeat litigation, fairness, and the company's long-term business or public relations interest, often require an aggressive defense. Working together, we will evaluate cases quickly and agree on a strategy.

Littler was named #1 in Wage and Hour Litigation and #2 in Class Action by Employment Law 360, in terms of the number actions defended, in 2008.

To learn more about the Firm's capabilities and experience contact your Littler attorney or the Class Action Avoidance and Defense Practice Group Chairs:

Allan G. King
Keith C. Hult