Across the nation, Munck Wilson Mandala’s comprehensive litigation team has successfully managed numerous class action cases in various industries. Our attorneys have experience with the legal dynamics unique to class action lawsuits and have industry experience dealing with antitrust, consumer fraud, RICO claims, product liability, securities fraud, and other related cases.

Prominent attorneys with unique class action experience are the building block for our exceptional team handling class action litigation. We are known for navigating some of the most complex cases with the goal to control expenses and win on our client’s behalf, whether through a successful trial or a settlement. We have succeeded in neutralizing damaging class action suits against our clients through preliminary discovery and we have often arrived at favorable terms through mediation. We have a strong record of having cases dismissed before costly trials and litigation. In plaintiffs’ cases, we have subject matter experts in almost every major industry, including high-tech electronics, oil and gas, health and beauty products, toy and game manufacturing, and more. Our attorneys provide tailored and strategic counseling to clients, and we have handled cases that result in eight and nine-figure settlements. Our exceptional representation serves clients in courtrooms across the U.S., on both the federal and state level.

A Munck Wilson Mandala litigation team led by Austin partner Rob Linkin has secured a $10 million settlement on behalf of homeowners who filed a class action in Matson v. NIBCO.

Munck Wilson Mandala press release, Oct. 19, 2022

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