If I bring a major class action lawsuit (big business) to a particular firm, is it ethical for me to expect some kind of "finder's fee" or extra cut for bringing the business?
I already know how attorneys would respond to this - it's obvious.
Anyone else have an opinion, suggestion, or fact on this?
Thanks!
Andy
2007-02-07 06:37:51 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Lead Plaintiffs in class action suits are allowed to collect some additional $$ over & above the class members to compensate them for their time & inconvenience. But it is not a lot. It is illegal for attorneys to "split fees" with non-lawyers, or to pay referral fees or finders fees or commissions to non-lawyers. Since judges must approve all fees & expenses in class action settlements, you'd have to find a lawyer willing to break the law big time. That being said, some well known class action specialists have been caught doing just that. We get to read about their disbarments & prosecutions in The NY Times & Wall St. Journal.
2007-02-07 09:05:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Class action suits take years and of course the additonal people to back you up. Also, in a class action suit, expect less monitary reward than you would get in a one on one law suit. You probably know this already, however, my best advise is to get a free consultation from a lawyer that specializes in this type of thing. If he thinks it is a good case he will take it and advise you what to do. Be ready to be in it for the long haul. Also , let the lawyer know that you as spokesman for the group want an addtional percentage as in the instance of a executor of a will . Good luck.
2007-02-07 06:56:42 · answer #2 · answered by vivib 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
contact a lawyer, and get a consultation about a civil lawsuit on your case. in the journey that your lawyer consents there is adequate data to make a lawsuit priceless, and there is reason to have self assurance you at the instantaneous are not the in hardship-free words injured get jointly, he will be ready to request that the courts supply the case type action status, and invite others in to the action.
2016-12-03 20:49:36 · answer #3 · answered by barnas 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋