Practice Areas
Proven California Trial Lawyers
A History of Results in Class Actions and Complex Litigation
From consumer fraud and antitrust class actions to business litigation
and product defect claims, Pearson, Simon & Warshaw, LLP (PSW) has
achieved notable results in diverse legal arenas. Our nationally recognized
law firm has offices in Los Angeles and San Francisco, and practices in
state and federal courts in California and nationwide.
Class Action and Plaintiff Litigation
PSW's primary focus is plaintiff representation in large
class action lawsuits. We are recognized as one of the premier class action law firms in the
country, representing consumers, investors, employees and other individuals
in the following cases:
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Antitrust
— We serve as lead or co-lead counsel in numerous cases alleging
price-fixing, monopolization and market manipulation by major corporations
with a global presence.
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Consumer protection
— We pursue damages for fraud, false advertising and other unfair
business practices that prey upon consumers.
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Defective products liability
— We have sued manufacturers of automobiles, electronics, consumer
goods and other dangerous and defective products.
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Entertainment
— We represent artists, producers, actors and directors who have
been underpaid or deceived by companies in the entertainment industry.
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Employment (wage and hour)
— We hold employers accountable for unpaid overtime, meal or rest
breaks or other systemic employment law violations.
See
Notable Cases for examples of our past and pending litigation.
Business Litigation
Our attorneys have an extensive background representing the interests of
individuals and businesses in:
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Securities litigation
— We represent investors, both in class and individual actions, defrauded
by misrepresentations, insider trading, accounting fraud or stock manipulations.
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Investment fraud litigation
— We represent investors who have been harmed by investment fraud
(e.g., Ponzi schemes), broker fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty—including
unsuitable investment recommendations by brokers—and predatory lending
practices. PSW attorneys also have extensive experience representing investors
in FINRA securities arbitrations against brokerage firms.
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Commercial/Business litigation
— We represent individuals and businesses in contract, trade secret
and transaction disputes, as well as business torts (e.g., tortious interference
with a contract or prospective economic advantage).
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Bankruptcy Trustees — We represent bankruptcy trustees and post-effective date liquidating
trustees in adversary proceedings against former officers and directors,
accountants and other professionals associated with bankrupt business entities.
Contact PSW today for a free initial consultation at our Los Angeles or Bay Area locations.
You can call us toll-free at (877) 391-8300.