Legal Insights

What a lawyer for suing a company costs, how the lawsuit process works step by step, how long it takes, and how to decide if hiring counsel is worth it.

Need an attorney to sue a company? Learn how to find and vet a civil litigation lawyer, what it costs, contingency vs. hourly fees, and when to hire versus file in small claims.

Suing a company means picking the right court, identifying its registered agent, filing a complaint, and serving the corporation under Rule 4(h). Here's the full step-by-step process from demand letter to trial, with realistic costs and timelines.

A practical guide to how class action settlements work in 2026 — who qualifies, how to file a claim with the settlement administrator before the deadline, what payouts typically look like under FRCP Rule 23, and when it makes sense to talk to a civil litigation attorney instead of waiting for the class to pay.

Illinois residents who used a non-rewards Visa, Mastercard, or Discover credit card at major retailers between 2016 and 2022 may be entitled to a cash payment from a $17.5 million American Express antitrust settlement. Deadline May 19, 2026.

Businesses that accepted Discover credit cards between 2007 and 2023 may be entitled to a payment from a class action settlement valued at up to $1.225 billion over alleged interchange fee misclassification. Minimum $10 base payment, no proof required. Deadline May 18, 2026.

A complete guide to the major class action settlements open for claims in May 2026 — who qualifies, what you can receive, and the deadlines you cannot afford to miss. Covers Google Play, Grubhub, Sealy, Joint Juice, Dodge Ram, Westlake, Discover, American Express, Google Android, and Toyota Camry.

Facing a civil dispute in California? Learn the most important questions to ask when hiring a civil litigation attorney — and what the answers should tell you about their experience, strategy, and fit for your case.

From a $58.3 million insurance fraud settlement to data breach payouts and TCPA robocall claims, several major class action settlements are open for claims in April 2026. Here's who qualifies and how to file before the deadlines close.