Chicago Federal Appeals Lawyer

Class Action Appeals and Removals

A talented writer and orator with several significant appellate successes to her name, Chicago attorney Lisa M. Lilly offers experienced appellate advocacy in specific areas of federal appeals work.

Ms. Lilly's successful federal appeals work has not only benefited her clients but has helped clarify and influence interpretation of federal law. To learn more about Ms. Lilly's federal appeals work, 866-389-3051 or contact her office online.

Removals of Class Action Lawsuits to Federal Court

Attorney Lisa M. Lilly writes briefs and conducts oral argument on behalf of defendants seeking to remove a class action lawsuit to federal court or seeking to appeal a federal court's decision to send a class action lawsuit back to the state court.

Removals in the class action context, and related appeals, involve specific federal appellate procedural law addressing such factors as diversity, consent to removal, the types of damages that can be included in the amount in controversy, and other aspects of the Class Action Fairness Act (CAFA).

Over the course of her career, Ms. Lilly has enjoyed significant success in removal defense advocacy. She has extensively analyzed different districts' approaches to making decisions about removal, which she uses to formulate persuasive arguments on behalf of removal in jurisdictions that have not yet settled on one specific approach to removals.

Federal Appeals Relating to Certification of Class Action Lawsuits

Ms. Lilly has represented several insurance companies in litigation and declaratory judgment actions relating to insurance coverage disputes and insurance claims handling. When plaintiffs file class action lawsuits regarding insurance coverage disputes, Ms. Lilly has the skills and resources to defend her clients against large-scale class action claims.

Specifically, Ms. Lilly has significant experience obtaining dismissal of class action allegations at the outset of the case, opposing class certification, appealing orders deciding class certification or remanding the case, and seeking decertification of a class of plaintiffs in federal court. Using her strong analytical abilities, Ms. Lilly provides persuasive written and oral argument regarding issues relating to class certification such as:

• Whether common issues of law and fact predominate over individual issues
• Whether the named plaintiffs' claims are typical of the class
• Whether the class representatives will fairly and adequately protect the interests of unnamed class members

Sophisticated Legal Services at Cost–Effective Rates

Lisa M. Lilly provides a quality of service equal to or higher than that found at large law firms because of her strong skills as a oral and written orator. She also offers economical rates and a promise that each client will work directly with her instead of with an inexperienced associate.

Ms. Lilly is known as an excellent communicator who insists on professionalism and courteous conduct. She represents individuals and small, midsized and large businesses, including banks, brokers, entrepreneurs and insurance companies.

To schedule an appointment, call 866-389-3051 or contact her office online.