Class Action Attorney Serving New York and New Jersey

When many people have been harmed in the same way, whether the harm is physical or financial, the entire group can come together to participate in a single lawsuit known as a "class action." In his work as a class action attorney in the New York and New Jersey area, Tom Holman helps clients gain restitution as a part of a class action lawsuit.

Class Action Lawsuits - An Overview
How do Class Action Lawsuits Proceed?
Current Class Action Complaints

Class Action Lawsuits - An Overview

Class action lawsuits can be filed anytime the relevant facts in a number of different cases are the same. If, for instance, many separate investors were taken in by the same stock fraud scam, a class action attorney from our New York office can file a lawsuit on their behalf. Likewise, if certain employees of a particular company were all systematically discriminated against, they could come together and file a class action employment lawsuit.

A class action can be a more just and equitable way for a group of people to seek redress for harm caused to them, as it is more likely to ensure that all people who have been injured receive compensation. Class action suits are also less expensive, as they allow all claims to be settled in a single trial. In fact, many securities fraud or other general fraud lawsuits can be settled through negotiation or arbitration without ever even reaching trial.

How do Class Action Lawsuits Proceed?

When a class action is initiated, all potential members of the class are notified and are given the opportunity to join or to opt out. If you opt out of a class action suit, you forfeit your right to a share of the class action settlement, but you may then pursue your own lawsuit independently. Plaintiffs generally do this if they believe they may be able to achieve a larger settlement on their own than they would under the class action. To find out whether you would be better off joining a class action, or filing your own suit, it is wise to consult a skilled class action attorney. New Jersey and New York residents can contact the Holman Law Office to find out about their options for achieving compensation.

Current Class Action Complaints:

If you would like up to date information about current class action lawsuits, please contact Attorney Tom Holman at his New York office.

Class Action Complaint for Violations of the Federal Securities Law
~ Xybernaut Corporation