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Bernstein Liebhard LLP is one of the premier class action firms in the country. Since its founding in 1993, the Firm has recovered over $3.5 billion [...]

You will receive your share of the recovery at the successful conclusion of the case, after notice is given to the class members, and after the [...]

In a securities class action, the best evidence of membership is the confirmation slip you received when you purchased the stock, or, if you no longer [...]

Attorney’s fees are generally awarded as a percentage of the benefit achieved by the attorneys for the class. The percentages vary depending upon, among other factors, [...]

The damages paid to the plaintiffs and the class depends on a variety of factors, such as the size of the recovery, the ability of the [...]

Each case is different; some cases settle shortly after the action is brought and some cases are litigated for years, concluding with a trial. A typical [...]

In class action litigation, Bernstein Liebhard LLP does not generally charge its clients attorneys’ fees or expenses. Instead, the Firm typically handles such cases on a [...]

Once the lead plaintiffs are appointed by the court, they may select and retain counsel to represent the class. The lead plaintiffs are charged with the [...]

Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, courts will appoint a person, entity, group of persons or entities from the class to serve as [...]

The lead plaintiff is a proactive member of the class who acts as a representative party for all members of the class. Your participation as a [...]