Practice Areas & Industries: Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP

Practice/Industry Group Overview
Smith Moore maintains an unparalleled presence throughout the Southeast in defending class actions. With clients ranging from financial institutions and insurance companies to manufacturers and product distributors, Smith Moore's Class Action Team has the substantive and procedural knowledge of high-stakes class-action litigation. Drawing on their substantive experience from numerous practice areas, members of the Class Action Team work together with the client to develop the best possible litigation strategy. The confidence of the Class Action Team comes from its years of experience. Members of the team have handled class actions in state and federal courts throughout the Southeast, some seeking certification of "nationwide classes" and some involving "bet-the-company" litigation. Members are experienced with the complexity of class discovery and opposing class certification and are well equipped to proactively seek and obtain dismissals of actions where appropriate. Members are also well-versed in the process of class settlements, including negotiating agreements and seeking court approvals. The confidence of the Class Action Team also comes from the use of technology and support staff to meet the needs of clients effectively and efficiently. From coordinating complex filings to managing significant document productions, and designing detailed databases to organize extensive information concerning class members, the Class Action Team has the knowledge and resources to get the job done.