2006-12-30 01:23:12 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
No, not necessarily. It depends on how big the class is. When you file a class action lawsuit, you have to identify the class. If the class is nationwide, you would not need a lawyer from your own state.
The lawyer has to be licensed in whatever jurisdiction the suit will be filed in. Where a suit is going to be filed is a tactical decision, but it does depend on where the "injury" ocurred and where the parties to the lawsuit reside (the defendant has to have sufficient "minimum contacts" in the area to be subjected to its jurisdiction). Most large class actions have multiple lawyers from the various jurisdictions that have potential plaintiffs to the action.
This is all pretty complicated stuff. You should seek out an attorney who specialized in class actions and let him deal with the jurisdictional issues.
2006-12-30 01:54:05 · answer #1 · answered by harrisnish 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. You can file suit in any state in the US were the potential defendant resides, has offices or does business. You need only find an attorney who is licensed in that state.
If you have grounds to sue someone or some company, you would be better off filing suit on your own behalf. Many class action suits end up rewarding plaintiffs' attorneys and very little, if anything goes to the plaintiffs'.
2006-12-30 01:29:39 · answer #2 · answered by regerugged 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to check the laws in your state. Where I live, we have to get an attorney out of state for some kinds of lawsuits. Check with a lawyer in your area to see if they can take your case.
2006-12-30 01:26:58 · answer #3 · answered by Topaz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋