Complex Litigation Lawyer

Sacks Law, LLC

Complex litigation is intended for complex civil cases that usually involve multiple parties, large amounts of money, lengthy time in the courtroom, and other complex legal issues. This means matters such as class action lawsuits, mass torts or litigation against a corporation or industry cases are all large-scale legal issues that are complex litigation. If you need help with a complex litigation case, then call Mr. Sacks who has beaten the worst offending industries- Oil, Tobacco and Big Pharma.

Below are some examples where complex litigation may be necessary:

• Class actions
• Federal civil cases
• Business & commercial litigation
• International matters including transactions, investments, employment negotiations and arbitration

Multidistrict Litigation

It is not uncommon for civil actions in different district courts to involve similar allegations and questions of fact. To best reduce the burden on federal district courts and make the litigation process more efficient, these types of civil actions are consolidated and transferred to a single district for pretrial proceedings, although they remain separate cases. This process is called multidistrict litigation. The parties can file a motion to transfer their civil actions to the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation, which will decide whether to transfer the case. If the panel does decide to designate the case to a transferee court, a transferee judge will oversee and coordinate the pretrial proceedings. At every stage of the process, Mr. Sacks can provide strategic counsel and effective plans of action for both plaintiffs and defendants involved in multidistrict litigation matters.

Representation at the Municipal, Federal, and International Levels

For more than 40 years, Mr. Sacks has successfully represented foreign governments, the City of Philadelphia, and the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office at both the state and federal levels.

Mr. Sacks’s practice has included twenty-two years in groundbreaking representation of the European Union and 25 of its member countries, as well as the Republic of Colombia and all of its districts, in the only civil RICO litigation of its kind. That case resulted in the largest settlements in U.S. history for both the EU and Colombia. It also brought Mr. Sacks before the Supreme Court three times, leading to the first official judicial recognition of the EU’s legal standing to sue in U.S. courts. In total, the Supreme Court has issued rulings in five separate opinions in cases Mr. Sacks has been part of.

As part of a team of law firms, Mr. Sacks has also helped the City of Philadelphia recover more than $300 million to date in opioid litigation, with additional recoveries anticipated. He was among the first attorneys to counsel the City in pursuing these claims. In addition, the Philadelphia District Attorney’s opioid-related case is currently before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court in a matter of first impression.

Billion-Dollar Settlements by Award-Winning Lawyers

Mr. Sacks' track record is filled with landmark settlements and victories that demonstrate his unwavering dedication and passion for those he represents. He has obtained billion-dollar settlements and served as co-counsel for the plaintiff who was awarded the largest, single landowner verdict in U.S. history against ExxonMobil of $1 billion.

He understands that those with complex litigation needs are bound to have many questions and concerns. Mr. Sacks is ready to address any of your concerns so that you can be better equipped to make strategic and well-informed decisions.

For high-quality litigation representation, please contact us at (215) 925-8200 for assistance.