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Preparing to Meet With a Class Action Attorney for the First Time

If you've recently thought about filing a class action lawsuit against an employer, insurance company, credit card company, or corporation that you believe has violated your consumer rights, you probably have a lot of questions about what to expect during your initial meeting with your Massachusetts class action attorney.

When planning to meet with a class action lawyer for the first time, a bit of preparation might help you alleviate some of the fears and anxieties associated with pursuing this type of complicated lawsuit.

An important part of preparing for your meeting includes gathering relevant documents that your attorney will need in order to evaluate whether or not you qualify for a class action claim. The documents he or she will need may vary depending on the type of class action that you are pursuing.

Listed below are a few of the documents that your class action lawyer may need during your first meeting, based on type:

• Credit card scams, interest rate hikes, and fees - Statements with suspicious or disputed charges; the credit card company's terms of service; correspondence to or from the company and financial statements of how the errors impacted you. Also bring older statements to demonstrate interest rate hikes or fees.
• Phone and cable termination and reinstatement fees - Evidence of past payment, including canceled checks or bank statements; copies of any bills and terms of service.
• Wage and hour and employee misclassification cases- Any employee contracts or handbooks; copies of past pay stubs; financial records that demonstrate the negative impact on your livelihood.

These are just a few of the types of documents that your class action lawyer may need to review during your first visit. It is very likely that he or she will request additional documents that are more specific to your case. When you schedule your initial consultation with a class action lawyer, ask what types of evidence they will need to see.

To learn more about working with a class action attorney, refer to our article What to Expect When Meeting With a Class Action Attorney.

If you have been ripped off, cheated or harmed by a large corporation, the Massachusetts class action attorneys at Phillips & Garcia will fight for your rights! We are committed to protecting your best interests and helping you collect the damages you need and deserve to move on with your life. Contact us today to schedule your FREE legal consultation - (877) 892-5620.