Practice

Class Action Defense

Practical Defense for Complex Class Actions

Trusted nationwide, Sheppard defends high-stakes consumer class actions and mass arbitrations with pragmatic, business-focused strategies.

From consumer fraud, privacy and false advertising to securities and ERISA, we bring deep experience to fast-moving, high-stakes disputes.

Reducing Exposure Through Smart, Proactive Class Action Strategy

Sheppard defends companies across industries in class actions involving consumer claims, privacy and data use, false advertising, product issues, financial services, ERISA, insurance and securities.

Our focus is practical. We assess risk early, identify the fastest path to resolution and develop strategies aligned with the client’s commercial goals. Many cases resolve at the pleading, certification or summary judgment stage. When necessary, we litigate aggressively and have taken class actions through trial and appeal.

Our work spans the full spectrum of consumer-facing litigation. We represent national clients across healthcare, pharmaceutical distribution, insurance, telecommunications, entertainment, hospitality, construction, manufacturing and energy in disputes involving deceptive practices, product labeling, warranty claims, automatic renewal laws and privacy issues under statutes. These matters increasingly concern data collection, online tracking and digital marketing practices. We draw on Sheppard’s privacy and cybersecurity teams to help clients update their policies, terms of use and consent frameworks.

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2025 BTI Distinguished in Litigation Badge2023 BTI Litigation Powerhouse Badge2022 Law360 Class Action Badge