Akerman has experience in carefully steering the defense of a class action case through all the critical phases. A class action suit can cause substantial internal disruption, as well as raise public relations, regulatory, and business development issues. Our team aims not only to succeed, but to minimize disruption, and to move the matter to resolution as quickly as possible.

Whether at a class certification evidentiary hearing or at trial, we aggressively defend against class action suits. When required, we will negotiate the best possible settlement to avoid costly litigation. Recognizing that class action litigation can also raise regulatory and compliance issues, our class action lawyers work with lawyers in those substantive areas to manage these aspects of class action litigation.

Defended more than 250 class action lawsuits covering a broad range of issues in state and federal courts

Experienced in coordinating national, multi-state, and multi-district class actions

Approved panel counsel for insurers, with comprehensive experience in consumer and non-consumer class actions in state and federal court.

E-discovery experience for effectively handling electronically stored information

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"This solid team is well versed in handling complex commercial litigation. It is noted particularly for its expertise in matters relating to the financial services, insurance, healthcare and real estate sectors. With the backing of the firm's impressive national network, the team is able to handle nationwide class actions with ease." (Chambers USA)

U.S. News - Best Lawyers: Recognized as a national tier one law firm for International Arbitration - Commercial, Litigation - Bankruptcy, Litigation - Construction, and Litigation - Real Estate

Chambers Latin America: Ranked as one of the leading International Arbitration law firms across all of Latin America

Chambers Global: Ranked as one of the leading International Arbitration law firms across all of Latin America

U.S. News - Best Lawyers: Recognized in the national Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Antitrust, Litigation - Banking & Finance, Litigation - Intellectual Property, Litigation - Labor & Employment, and Litigation - Securities categories

Law360: Ranked among the top 100 Product Liability law firms

Benchmark Litigation: Recognized as Florida Litigation Law Firm of the Year

Benchmark Litigation: Top ranked in Florida and recommended as a leading Litigation law firm in Virginia

Benchmark Appellate: Top ranked in Florida, Eleventh Circuit

Chambers USA: Ranked as one of the leading Litigation law firms in Florida since 2003

Chambers USA: Ranked as one of the leading Antitrust law firms in Florida