Privacy litigation

Overview

At McDonald Hopkins, our team of over 20 data privacy litigators work in state and federal courts around the country. We have a wide breadth of knowledge and experience, and the networks of vendors, experts, and local counsel needed to navigate complex legal problems, while still being cost-conscious and efficient. We know litigation, and even the threat of it, can be daunting. We are here to advise, defend, and support our clients, every step of the way.

With us, you’ll have the comfort of knowing we have over a decade of experience successfully handling all manners of data privacy litigation in a wide variety of industries. These cases range from single-plaintiff actions to multicount class actions involving dozens of lawsuits and millions of putative class members. Our work covers the full gamut of privacy-related issues, from breaches large and small, to alleged violations of privacy and consumer protection statutes, including federal and state wiretap acts, the Video Privacy Protection Act, the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, numerous California privacy acts (including the Confidentiality of Medical Information Act, the Consumer Privacy Act, and the Invasion of Privacy Act), and the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act, among countless other state consumer protection laws. The scope of our experience ensures that we bring a seasoned perspective to your unique situation, backed by a deep understanding of legal nuances, key players, and effective defenses.

Understanding the financial and operational impacts of litigation, we emphasize cost-conscious and efficient legal strategies. Whether resolving cases in the courtroom or the conference room, our goal is to achieve the best possible outcome, minimizing cost and legal exposure without compromising on the quality of service.