Firms To Watch: Civil litigation/class actions: plaintiff

Civil litigation/class actions: plaintiff in United States

Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axelrod LLP

Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axelrod LLP has developed a strong profile through its focus on opt-out litigation in major multidistrict proceedings. The antitrust group advises clients on whether pursuing opt-out claims is appropriate and represents them through trial and appeal, achieving significant recoveries often exceeding class action outcomes.

Cuneo, Gilbert, and LaDuca

Cuneo, Gilbert, and LaDuca focus on challenging monopolistic conduct and price-fixing schemes, representing consumers and small businesses in disputes against corporations. Its experience includes matters involving companies such as Apple and Koch Industries, as well as an expanding portfolio of technology-related antitrust cases, addressing competition issues in digital markets and software licensing.

Zaiger Linden Roberti & Pepe LLC

Zaiger Linden Roberti & Pepe LLC continues to develop as a go-to boutique for clients facing high-stakes commercial and antitrust disputes. Led from Washington DC by the highly experienced John Roberti, the practice combines the strategic depth of BigLaw with a boutique model. The firm is recognized for its approach to complex litigation, pioneering novel procedural structures to overcome barriers that would otherwise deny clients access to meaningful recovery. Its practice spans price-fixing, platform monopolization, and class and mass action litigation.

Berger Montague

Berger Montague

Responsables de la pratique:

Eric Cramer; Caitlin Coslett; David Sorensen


Autres avocats clés:

Josh Davis; Michaela Wallin; Patrick Madden; Kyla Gibboney


Les références

‘Berger Montague is among the top 5 major plaintiff-side law firms in the country, and it has both the scale and depth of expertise to litigate against any major adversary.’

‘One aspect of the Berger team is their knowledge of antitrust law and ability (and willingness) to apply that knowledge to novel and complex matters. Several of their high-profile cases have involved matters of first impression or application of existing antitrust doctrines in new ways. The knowledge is also reflected in their deep bench of appellate lawyers in the antitrust department, something that most firms do not have.’

‘Eric Cramer – excellent all-round lawyer and manager of litigation. Josh Davis – high-level strategic thinking Caitlin Coslettt – excellent ability to manage a case top-to-bottom and identify the most important issues.’

Principaux dossiers


Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC

Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC is home to a well-established antitrust practice with a strong track record in complex enforcement matters. The team is particularly active in antitrust class actions and trial work, handling claims across price-fixing, wage suppression, group boycott, and monopolization theories. Their experience spans a broad range of industries, including real estate, financial services, professional sports, agriculture, and pharmaceuticals. Recently, the practice was involved in a series of high-profile matters, with settlements and verdicts during the period totaling approximately $2.5bn. These included large-scale, multi-party proceedings and matters raising novel legal and economic issues. Based out of Washington DC, the group is co-led by managing partner and experienced trial lawyer Benjamin Brown, alongside antitrust and labor specialist Brent Johnson. Under their leadership, the team continues to shape the development of private antitrust litigation in the US through large, complex class-action proceedings.

Responsables de la pratique:

Benjamin Brown; Brent Johnson


Autres avocats clés:

Dan Silverman; Michael Eisenkraft; Sharon Robertson; Nate Regenold


Les références

‘Dan Silverman is good at working with experts, is creative, and knows a lot of law.’

‘Michael Eisenkraft is experienced in class actions, knows which issues are most important, and focuses accordingly.’

‘Sharon Robertson is very knowledgeable about antitrust law, is creative, and remains calm under pressure.’

Principaux dossiers


  • Represented a nationwide class of home sellers achieve more than $1 billion in total proposed settlements in this far-reaching antitrust litigation, involving four class actions. Homeowners allege that the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and several of the nation’s largest residential real estate brokerage companies adopted anticompetitive rules requiring home sellers to pay buyer broker fees – at an inflated rate – in addition to their own brokers’ commissions.
  • The court granted final approval of $580 million cash settlement against defendants Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, UBS, JP Morgan, Credit Suisse, and EquiLend, as well as significant industry reforms, valued at over $319 million, in this groundbreaking group boycott class action.
  • The Court granted final approved a landmark $375 million settlement in this certified wage suppression class action on behalf of MMA fighters against Ultimate Fighting Championship’s (UFC) after 10 years of hard-fought litigation.

Hausfeld LLP

Hausfeld LLP is widely recognized for its expertise in antitrust and class action litigation, handling complex, multi-party matters across sectors including financial services, consumer goods, and industrial equipment. The firm is particularly noted for its involvement in cases that intersect with government enforcement actions. Having secured billions of dollars in recoveries across more than 100 settlements, the team is valued for its strategic case management and consistent performance in large-scale class actions. San Francisco-based co-chair Megan Jones focuses on recovering damages for companies harmed by antitrust cartel conduct. New York-based co-chair Scott Martin frequently advises corporate clients on resolving regulatory investigations. Brian Ratner, based in Washington DC, is noted for his experience across all stages of global antitrust litigation, while Melinda Coolidge, also based in DC, is recognized for her strength in private enforcement and maximizing client recoveries. Michael Hausfeld operates from Washington DC and is widely regarded for his role in landmark competition cases in the US and internationally.

Responsables de la pratique:

Scott Martin; Megan Jones


Autres avocats clés:

Hilary Scherrer; Sathya Gosselin; Reena Gambhir; Michael Hausfeld; Brian Ratner; Melinda Coolidge


Principaux clients

American Honda Motor Company


BMW Group


CONSOL Energy Corporation


Deutsche Bahn AG


District of Columbia Attorney General


GKN Automotive


Hertz Europe


Louisiana Pacific


MolsonCoors


Peabody Energy


PepsiCo


Renault


SIMS Metal Management


Stellantis


Suzuki Motor Corporation


TMS International, LLC


Tot Power Control


Trammo, Inc.


US Silica Company


Yelp


Principaux dossiers


  • Represented plaintiffs in the first federal antitrust class action against RealPage and major property managers alleging nationwide algorithmic price-fixing in the multifamily rental market, with proposed settlements totaling $141.8m.
  • Represented a nationwide class of broiler chicken growers as court-appointed co-lead counsel in a wage-suppression antitrust action, securing class certification and settlements exceeding $169m, and subsequently filed follow-on claims against additional poultry producers.
  • Represented direct purchasers as court-appointed co-lead counsel in US antitrust proceedings against the four largest global fragrance suppliers, achieving denial of motions to dismiss and a proposed $26m initial settlement in a worldwide price-fixing investigation.

Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP

Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP is respected for its ability to secure landmark outcomes for both claimants and defendants in complex competition disputes. Frequently appointed to leadership roles in high-value class actions and major opt-out proceedings, the team also delivers strategic victories for corporate clients facing monopolization and market-manipulation claims. Co-chair Sami Rashid brings extensive experience acting for plaintiffs in class actions and individual antitrust litigation. In Los Angeles, Kevin Teruya co-leads, focusing on high-stakes commercial disputes, with particular emphasis on antitrust, unfair competition, and IP litigation. Daniel Brockett is recognized for his work in securities, commodities, and structured finance and derivatives litigation. Steig Olson places emphasis on high-stakes antitrust and competition litigation, representing corporate plaintiffs in commercial disputes and regulatory proceedings. Will Sears, from Los Angeles, leverages his understanding of plaintiff strategy, claim valuation, and settlement dynamics to anticipate and shape litigation outcomes. All individuals are based in New York unless otherwise mentioned.

Responsables de la pratique:

Kevin Arquit; Mike Bonanno; Sami H. Rashid; Kevin Teruya


Autres avocats clés:

Daniel Brockett; Steig Olson; Alicia Cobb; Will Sears; Adam Wolfson


Principaux clients

Heckman et al. v. Live Nation Entertainment, et al


Torus Capital LLC


Iowa Public Employees’ Retirement System; Orange County Employees Retirement System; Sonoma County Employees’ Retirement Association; Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association


Pacific Steel Group


The City of Philadelphia


Intuit


Wolfire Games LLC


Square


CureIS Healthcare


Alex Scales, Nicholas Wilson, and a proposed class of aerospace engineers


Particle Health


Proton AG


Edmar Financial Company LLC, Irish Blue & Gold, Inc., and XTX Markets Limited


Total Vision LLC and Total Vision LP


Vizgen v. 10x


Element Biosciences


TVision v. Nielsen


Principaux dossiers


  • Represented Pacific Steel Group in an antitrust lawsuit, with a returned verdict for Pacific Steel on all counts and awarded $110m in damages.

Susman Godfrey LLP

Susman Godfrey LLP maintains a strong position in the market, successfully representing plaintiffs across a broad spectrum of industries, including pharmaceuticals, financial services, and consumer products. The firm is routinely entrusted with monopolization, price-fixing, and market-allocation disputes, recovering significant settlements on behalf of plaintiffs. Los Angeles-based managing partner Kalpana Srinivasan is renowned for her trial strength and strategic acuity, representing clients in litigation across the country. Bringing a wealth of litigation expertise, Marc Seltzer repeatedly takes on leadership roles in price-fixing, securities fraud, and trade secret cases. In New York, Bill Carmody is nationally recognized for trying bet-the-company matters for plaintiffs.

Responsables de la pratique:

Kalpana Srinivasan; Bill Carmody; Marc Seltzer


Autres avocats clés:

Shawn Rabin; Amanda Bonn; Neal Manne; Ryan Caughey; Halley Josephs; Stephanie Spies


Principaux clients

Walmart


Provi


Westlake


Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.


City of Baltimore


Veeva


Principaux dossiers


  • Serves as co-lead counsel to DirecTV subscribers in a California MDL alleging DirecTV’s exclusive NFL Sunday Ticket package violates federal antitrust laws.
  • Represented a putative class of Apple customers accusing the company of locking in iPhone users through anticompetitive agreements.
  • Serves as interim co-lead counsel to a proposed class of healthcare providers in a price-fixing class action against major insurers for suppressing prices for out-of-network services.

Boies Schiller Flexner LLP

Boies Schiller Flexner LLP is noted for handling plaintiff-side litigation cases with broader market implications, regularly instructed on complex matters involving technology platforms, financial institutions, and pharmaceutical companies. Recent work includes antitrust claims challenging alleged monopolistic and exclusionary conduct by Google, alongside price-fixing and group boycott allegations in the financial services and payment systems sectors. The practice also maintains a strong presence in healthcare antitrust litigation, acting in large, multi-defendant multidistrict proceedings involving pay-for-delay, monopolization, and market-allocation theories. The team is led from Washington DC by experienced trial lawyer James Denvir, alongside Michael Mitchell, with a particular focus on class actions and multidistrict litigation. In New York, the practice includes leading antitrust litigator David Boies and Philip Korologos, who represents high-profile and high-net-worth clients in complex competition disputes.

Responsables de la pratique:

James Denvir; Philip Korologos; Michael Mitchell


Autres avocats clés:

James Keyte; Sabria McElroy; Eric Brenner; Alison Anderson; Hamish Hume; David Boies


Principaux clients

trueEX, LLC


Yankees Entertainment and Sports Network, LLC


UnitedHealthcare


Panini America Inc.


Target Corporation


Campbell Soup Company


Arrow Electronics, Inc.


James Attridge and class of Google end users


Principaux dossiers


  • Secured partial summary judgement on key issues of antitrust liability against Google in a class action on behalf of publishers who allege Google engaged in anticompetitive misconduct through its control over key ad technology in violation of section 2 of the Sherman Act.
  • Represented Panini in litigation alleging Fanatics illegally monopolized the market for major professional sports trading cards.
  • Represented trueEX LLC in antitrust litigation against various banks regarding competition in the market for transactions in interest rate swaps.

DiCello Levitt

DiCello Levitt is home to an “experienced group of litigators used to handling large, complex cases in the class action area”. The practice is known to initiate cases and advance claims involving price-fixing, market allocation, and monopolization across industries. The group represents a broad client base, including businesses, institutional investors, and consumers. Gregory Asciolla leads the team, regularly appointed to leadership roles in federal antitrust cases throughout the country. A seasoned litigator, Alexander Barnett represents consumers, public entities, and businesses in class actions arising from antitrust violations and unfair competition. Utilizing her prior government service, Geralyn Trujillo brings a unique perspective to litigating antitrust matters. The firm has been strengthened by the recent additions of Carrie Syme in April 2025 and Steven Groopman in December 2025. All individuals are based in New York.

Responsables de la pratique:

Gregory Asciolla


Autres avocats clés:

Alexander Barnett; Geralyn Trujillo


Les références

‘Experienced group of litigators who are used to handling large, complex cases in the class action area, with special knowledge in antitrust matters.’

‘The lawyers are engaged with clients and well-known and respected by adversaries and judges. The firm often assumes leadership roles in large, national class actions, so clients can count on DiCello to set the agenda and be primary decision-makers on their class action cases.’

‘They have an excellent capacity to investigate and commence actions that are legally, factually and strategically sound. ’

Principaux clients

Electrical Workers Pension Fund Local 103 IBEW


Class of platinum and palladium traders


United Food and Commercial Workers Local 1500 Welfare Fund


Class of major junior league hockey players


Old Baltimore Pike Apothecary Inc.; Smith’s Pharmacy II Inc.; Philadelphia Association of Retail Druggists (PARD)


Redner’s Markets Inc.


Classes of purchasers of Combivent Respimat and Spiriva Respimat


Principaux dossiers


  • Secured $120m in settlements to resolve allegations of price manipulation of European bonds.
  • Achieved $60.5m in settlements with six defendants in a lawsuit alleging an anticompetitive, no-poach conspiracy in the aerospace industry.
  • Successfully argued before the Second Circuit Court of Appeals to reinstate an antitrust suit against precious metals trading institutions for alleged manipulation of the markets for platinum and palladium that led to a settlement totalling more than $20m.

Joseph Saveri Law Firm, LLP

Joseph Saveri Law Firm, LLP has a notable emphasis on antitrust and competition law across an array of industries, representing individuals who have been impacted by monopolistic business practices. With deep trial expertise, the team combines litigation readiness with strategic innovation, securing significant recoveries in antitrust and class litigation for victims of monopolization, reverse-payment schemes, and other anticompetitive conduct. Founding partner Joseph Saveri leads the team with extensive civil litigation experience in state, federal, and international arenas. Cadio Zirpoli specializes in antitrust suits, covering a variety of industries, including electronics, pharmaceuticals, and financial institutions. Known for a pragmatic approach to case litigation, Ronnie Spiegel brings a wealth of experience litigating and managing all phases of antitrust matters. All attorneys mentioned are based in San Francisco.

Responsables de la pratique:

Joseph Saveri


Autres avocats clés:

Ronnie Spiegel; Cadio Zirpoli; Christopher Young; David Seidel


Les références

‘Ronnie Spiegel is one of the most experienced lawyers in the space, is creative, very hard working and knows how to win cases.’

Principaux dossiers


  • Represented professional MMA fighters in a class action against UFC, who allege unlawfully obtained monopoly power.
  • Represented a class of competitive cheer families against Varsity Brands, LLC, alleging defendants abused market power to raise, fix, and stabilize prices charged and associated with competitive cheer.
  • Represented plaintiffs in an antitrust class action against defendants Jackson Hewitt, Inc., and Tax Services of America, Inc., for alleged engagement in a conspiracy that suppressed mobility and compensation for all class members.

Scott + Scott

Recognized for its claimant-side antitrust practice, Scott + Scott investigates and pursues damages arising from price-fixing, bid-rigging, and market allocation across global markets. The firm has secured significant recoveries for clients in the financial services, agriculture, and real estate sectors and is increasingly active in technology-driven disputes, including matters involving AI and digital advertising. Managing partner David Scott advises multinational corporations and institutional investors on cartel damages and complex financial litigation, with a strong track record across competition and securities matters. Sylvia Sokol co-leads the practice, leading monopolization matters across key industrial and financial sectors. Karin Garvey leverages prior defense-side experience to manage and try multi-jurisdictional antitrust cases, representing victims of cartel and monopolization conduct. All attorneys are based in New York.

Responsables de la pratique:

David Scott; Sylvia Sokol


Autres avocats clés:

Karin Garvey; Patrick McGahan; Carmen Medici; Patrick Coughlin


Les références

‘Scott+Scott offers a global reach for claimants. The firm has built its attorney roster over time and has taken pains to maintain attorney quality and chemistry. Scott+Scott has also built its internal capabilities so that its lawyers can specialize in areas where they excel.’

‘I have found Scott+Scott to be a very collaborative law firm that looks at the long game in terms of client relationships and others in the bar.’

‘Scott+Scott is a reflection of its managing partner, David Scott. He is a skilled negotiator and an excellent judge of people. The firm culture values integrity and abjures sharp practice. That is due to David’s leadership.’

Principaux clients

City of Birmingham Relief and Retirement System


City of Omaha Police and Fire Retirement System


Ohio Carpenters’ Pension Fund


Oklahoma Firefighters Pension and Retirement System


Sky Federal Credit Union


Ivy Creek of Tallapoosa LLC


Two Roads Shared Trust


Weinreis Brothers Partnership


Ranchers Cattlemen Action Legal Fund United Stockgrowers of America


Micro Center


Lake Martin Community Hospital, Elmore Community Hospital


Principaux dossiers


  • Represented gasoline consumers in a firm proprietary case alleging that large shale oil producers conspired with each other and the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) to limit production of oil post-COVID.
  • Represented cattle producers and individuals who traded in live cattle futures in a price-fixing case against major meat packers.
  • Represented renters in a class action alleging price-fixing among developers of dynamic pricing software and corporate landlords in nationwide multifamily and student rental housing markets.

Berman Tabacco

Berman Tabacco is noted for its antitrust services, prosecuting monopolization, price-fixing, and boycott matters, among other types of anticompetitive conduct. Representing clients from companies and services to public pension funds and individual consumers, the team has successfully recovered substantial settlements for victims of antitrust violations. In San Francisco, Joseph Tabacco and Todd Seaver co-lead the practice, bringing a wealth of litigation expertise to the antitrust-focused group. Matthew Pearson, also based in San Francisco, is a key contact for institutional investors and consumers, litigating matters involving antitrust violations and securities fraud. Boston’s Patrick Egan is recognized for his work securing significant recoveries in fraud and market manipulation matters. Steven Groopman departed the firm in October 2025.

Responsables de la pratique:

Joseph Tabacco; Todd Seaver


Autres avocats clés:

Patrick Egan; Matthew Pearson


Principaux clients

Orange County Employees Retirement System


California State Teachers’ Retirement System


Oklahoma Firefighters Pension & Retirement System


Electrical Workers Pension Fund Local 103, I.B.E.W.


Local 103, I.B.E.W. Health Benefit Plan


New England Carpenters Health Benefits Fund


Teamsters Western Region and New Jersey Health Care Fund


San Bernardino County Employees’ Retirement System


Iron Workers District Council of New England Health and Welfare Fund


Utah-Idaho Teamsters Security Fund


Massachusetts Laborers’ Health & Welfare Fund


Principaux dossiers


  • Represented classes of consumers using debit cards and non-rewards credit cards seeking damages, restitution, and injunctive relief against the American Express Company and American Express Travel Related Services Company.
  • Represented the San Bernardino County Employees’ Retirement Association, alleging a conspiracy that certain banks price-fixed sovereign debt and restrained trade in violation of the Sherman Act.
     
  • Represented the California State Teachers’ Retirement System, alleging that, between 2005 and 2011, over a dozen banks colluded to manipulate the Euro Interbank Offered Rate (Euribor).

Mogin Law LLP

A dedicated antitrust boutique firm, Mogin Law LLP represents clients through litigation before federal and state courts nationwide. The firm also regularly advocates on clients’ behalf before the Department of Justice, the Federal Trade Commission, and state legislatures. Drawing on the combined experience of litigators, economists, and former government attorneys, the team manages cases from investigation through final settlement distribution, providing end-to-end support across the class action lifecycle. In San Diego, managing partner Daniel Mogin leads the group, focusing on antitrust and unfair competition litigation, regularly serving as counsel on multidistrict proceedings.

Responsables de la pratique:

Daniel Mogin


Autres avocats clés:

Tim LaComb; Joy Sidhwa


Les références

‘I have known Dan Mogin for many years as a colleague, and he is the person I go to when we have antitrust issues. Dan is an excellent, highly knowledgeable attorney and a specialist in antitrust matters.’

‘Dan is an excellent attorney: very knowledgeable, helpful, and a great communicator, which is very rare.’

Principaux clients

Cliffy Care Landscaping, Kinin, Inc.


Rhino Linings Corp.


Pacific Inpatient Medical Group, Inc.


 


Principaux dossiers


  • Represented a nationwide class of independent ATM operators who allege Visa and Mastercard violated the Sherman Act by conspiring to fix interchange fees.
  • Represented a nationwide class of advertisers injured by network bidding agreements that allowed Google to maintain a monopoly stronghold.
  • Represented a class of people in a proposed class action who have alleged that six hotel chains used a shared pricing algorithm to fix and raise hotel prices nationwide.

Winston Taylor

Winston Taylor

Principaux dossiers


Zelle LLP

Zelle LLP has a notable emphasis on antitrust and is known for its deep experience in competition litigation and strong institutional client relationships. With a focus on high-impact individual recovery actions for corporate plaintiffs and antitrust class actions for direct and indirect purchasers, the firm has secured significant recoveries for victims of antitrust violations. It continues to represent major institutions and private plaintiffs in multidistrict litigation across the country. Based in Oakland, Judith Zahid co-chairs the group and is experienced in representing plaintiffs in high-profile price-fixing and monopolization matters, with a particular focus on working with industry and economic experts. Washington DC’s co-chair, James Robertson Martin, is reputed for his work in representing corporations, financial institutions, and federal agencies in all aspects of antitrust and commercial litigation.

Responsables de la pratique:

Judith Zahid; James Robertson Martin


Autres avocats clés:

Jennifer Hackett; Eric Buetzow; Chris Mitchiletti


Les références

‘Zelle is distinguished by its highly collaborative culture and out-of-the-box approach to legal and case issues. The team works closely across disciplines and seniority levels to deliver practical, tailored solutions rather than relying on standardized solutions.’

‘James Martin and Jennifer Hackett are a pleasure to work with; they take a highly collaborative approach, listen carefully to concerns, and are always available to brainstorm and develop effective solutions together.’

‘The people. Ultimately, firms are distinguished by the quality and ethics of their lawyers. Without exception, the Zelle lawyers are a joy to work with. They bring a wealth of experience, insights, and a can-do attitude that makes partnering with them very easy.’

Principaux clients

FDIC


Freddie Mac


United HealthCare Services, Inc.


Verizon


Duke University Health System and Duke University


Principaux dossiers


  • Represents United HealthCare Services, Inc., in three individual antitrust matters against the makers of nearly 200 generic pharmaceutical drugs, alleging a widespread price-fixing and market allocation conspiracy.
  • Represents Freddie Mac and the FDIC as receiver for 39 closed banks in the LIBOR antitrust litigation.
  • Represents Verizon in its third-party discovery obligations arising out of the U.S.-based matters filed against Google for various alleged antitrust violations.