Elizabeth J. Cabraser, Class Action Attorney in San Francisco, California
focused on Class Action, Consumer, and Litigation
San Francisco, CA
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Elizabeth J. Cabraser is an attorney based in San Francisco, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Class Action, Consumer, and Litigation.
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- San Francisco, CALIFORNIA
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- Class Action · Consumer · Litigation
- Handles Class Action, Consumer, and Litigation matters from San Francisco, CALIFORNIA.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (San Francisco) (2024).
About Elizabeth J. Cabraser: Elizabeth J. Cabraser is an attorney based in San Francisco, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Class Action, Consumer, and Litigation.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Elizabeth takes on
Elizabeth concentrates on class action, consumer, litigation, personal injury, and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case Elizabeth handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Class Action
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Consumer
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Litigation
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Personal Injury
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Product Liability
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Class Action cases in San Francisco, California
Elizabeth takes class action matters in San Francisco, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Elizabeth agrees to represent you.
Consumer cases in San Francisco, California
Elizabeth takes consumer matters in San Francisco, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Elizabeth agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in San Francisco, California
Elizabeth takes litigation matters in San Francisco, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Elizabeth agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in San Francisco, California
Elizabeth takes personal injury matters in San Francisco, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Elizabeth agrees to represent you.
Product Liability cases in San Francisco, California
Elizabeth takes product liability matters in San Francisco, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Elizabeth agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Elizabeth J. Cabraser — class action lawyer in San Francisco
Elizabeth J. Cabraser is an attorney based in San Francisco, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Class Action, Consumer, and Litigation.
Under Elizabeth Cabraser’s leadership, Lieff Cabraser has become one of the country’s largest law firms serving clients seeking redress for financial and consumer fraud, anti-competitive practices, harmful drugs and products, and illegal employment practices. For four decades, Elizabeth has made sure that our firm remains dedicated to its clients and its core values.
Possessing unparalleled expertise in complex civil litigation, Elizabeth has served as court-appointed lead, co-lead, or class counsel in scores of federal multi-district and state coordinated proceedings. These cases include multi-state tobacco, the Exxon Valdez disaster, Breast Implants, Fen-Phen (Diet Drugs), Vioxx, Toyota sudden acceleration, numerous securities/investment fraud cases, and Holocaust litigation. Today, Elizabeth serves in court-appointed leadership positions in several of the nation’s highest profile civil cases, including serving as Plaintiffs’ Co-Lead Counsel in the GM ignition switch defect litigation, as Plaintiffs’ Lead Counsel in the Volkswagen “Clean Diesel” and Fiat Chrysler Ecodiesel Emissions MDLs. She is currently immersed in nationwide Opioids litigation. In January 2018, she was appointed to the Plaintiffs’ Executive Committee and Settlement Negotiating Committee in the National Prescription Opiates MDL, and earlier this year was appointed Plaintiffs’ Lead Counsel in the McKinsey & Co. National Prescription Opiate MDL.
A Pillar of the Plaintiffs’ BarElizabeth has been repeatedly recognized as one of the foremost litigators in our nation, including being selected an unprecedented four times as one of the 100 Most Influential Lawyers in America by the National Law Journal, which has called her “a pillar of the plaintiffs’ bar.”
A Daily Journal “Top California Woman Lawyer” since 2007, in 2018 Law360 named her a “Titan of the Plaintiffs Bar,” the National Trial Lawyers Association selected her for its National Trial Lawyers Hall of Fame, and California Lawyer named her “California Lawyer of the Year” for her work on the Volkswagen “Clean Diesel” Emissions Fraud case. In 2017, Elizabeth received the National Law Journal’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Also in 2017, she was named “Plaintiff Attorney of the Year” by Benchmark Litigation, which noted that she “is known nationwide for having handled some of the largest class actions in US history, as well as being one the firm’s — and the country’s — foremost trial lawyers.” The publication also named her to its lists for “Top 10 Women in Litigation,” “Top 250 Women in Litigation,” and “Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America.” The National Law Journal selected Elizabeth as a 2017 “Energy and Environmental Law Trailblazer,” and Chambers and Partners USA named her a “Leader in the Field” for General Litigation (California) and Product Liability (Nationwide).
Elizabeth's approach to class action cases
Under Elizabeth Cabraser’s leadership, Lieff Cabraser has become one of the country’s largest law firms serving clients seeking redress for financial and consumer fraud , anti-competitive practices , harmful drugs and products , and illegal employment practices . For four decades, Elizabeth has made sure that our firm remains dedicated to its clients and its core values. Possessing unparalleled…
The kind of cases Elizabeth takes
Elizabeth reviews new inquiries case-by-case for class action, consumer, and litigation matters in San Francisco and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
University of California Berkeley
J.D. · 1978
University of California Berkeley
B.A. · 1975
Jurisdictions
Elizabeth's state bar admissions
California, The Stat
ACTIVE
Elizabeth studied at J.D. in University of California Berkeley and B.A. in University of California Berkeley.
Law school and academic background
Elizabeth completed J.D. in University of California Berkeley and B.A. in University of California Berkeley. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Elizabeth runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Elizabeth has received 88 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Lawyer of the Year — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (San Francisco)
2024
Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (San Francisco)
2020
Lawyer of the Year — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (San Francisco)
2019
Lawyer of the Year — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (San Francisco)
2016
Lawyer of the Year — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (San Francisco)
2014
Lawyer of the Year — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (San Francisco)
2012
Best Lawyers in America — Consumer Protection Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Securities
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Class Actions
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2026
Best Lawyers in America — “California Lawyer of the Year (CLAY),” California Lawyer, 1998, 2026
2026
Best Lawyers in America — “Lawdragon 500 Global Plaintiff Lawyers,” Lawdragon, 2024-2026
2026
Best Lawyers in America — “Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers in America,” Lawdragon, 2019-2026
2026
Best Lawyers in America — “Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Antitrust & Competition Lawyers,” Lawdragon, 2025, 2026
2026
Best Lawyers in America — “Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigator Hall of Fame,” Lawdragon, 2021-2026
2026
Best Lawyers in America — “Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers in America,” Lawdragon, 2019-2026
2026
Best Lawyers in America — “Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America,” Lawdragon, 2006-2020
2026
Best Lawyers in America — “Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America,” Lawdragon, 2006-2020
2026
Best Lawyers in America — “Legends of the 500,” Lawdragon, 2015
2026
Best Lawyers in America — “Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiffs’ Lawyers,” Lawdragon, Winter 2007
2026
Best Lawyers in America — “Titan of the Plaintiffs Bar,” Law360, 2018, 2026
2026
Best Lawyers in America — “California Legal Awards Lifetime Achievement Award,” Law.com & The Recorder, 2026
2026
Best Lawyers in America — “Leading Commercial Litigators,” Daily Journal, 2024-2026
2026
Best Lawyers in America — “Top 100 Northern California Super Lawyers,” Super Lawyers, 2005-2025
2026
Best Lawyers in America — “Top 50 Women Northern California Super Lawyer,” Super Lawyers, 2005-2025
2026
Best Lawyers in America — “Super Lawyer for Northern California,” Super Lawyers, 2004-2025
2026
Best Lawyers in America — “Band 1 Ranking in Product Liability: Plaintiffs; Litigation: General Commercial,” Chambers USA, 2025
2026
Best Lawyers in America — “Top Women Lawyers in California,” Daily Journal, 2007-2020, 2022-2025
2026
Best Lawyers in America — “Elite Women of the Plaintiffs Bar,” National Law Journal, 2018, 2025
2026
Best Lawyers in America — “National Litigation Star,” “California Litigation Star,” “Top 250 Women in Litigation,” Benchmark Litigation, 2024
2026
Best Lawyers in America — “Top 100 Lawyers in California,” Daily Journal, 2002-2007, 2010-2016, 2019-2024
2026
Best Lawyers in America — “Top 10 USA-Based Plaintiff Attorneys Crushing Product Liability Cases Nationwide,” Business Today, 2023
2026
Best Lawyers in America — “Top Plaintiff Lawyers,” California Daily Journal, 2016-2017, 2019, 2021-2023
2026
Best Lawyers in America — “Top 10 Northern California Super Lawyer,” Super Lawyers, 2011-2023
2026
Best Lawyers in America — “Product Liability MVP of the Year,” Law360, 2022
2026
Best Lawyers in America — “Lifetime Achievement Award,” National Law Journal, 2022
2026
Best Lawyers in America — “Top Lawyers of the Decade,” Daily Journal, 2021
2026
Best Lawyers in America — “Ramey Gender Justice Award,” Equal Rights Advocates, 2021
2026
Best Lawyers in America — “Top 250 Women in Litigation,” Benchmark Litigation, 2016-2020
2026
Best Lawyers in America — “Top 20 Trial Lawyers in America,” Benchmark Litigation, 2020
2026
Best Lawyers in America — “Vern Countryman Consumer Law Award,” National Consumer Law Center, 2019
2026
Best Lawyers in America — “Trial Lawyer Excellence Award,” Law Bulletin, 2019
2026
Best Lawyers in America — “Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America,” Benchmark Litigation, 2015, 2017, 2018
2026
Best Lawyers in America — “Champion of Justice,” Public Justice, 2018
2026
Best Lawyers in America — “California Lawyer of the Year,” California Lawyer, 2018
2026
Best Lawyers in America — “Plaintiff Lawyer of the Year,” Benchmark Litigation, 2017
2026
Best Lawyers in America — “Lifetime Achievement Award,” National Law Journal, 2017
2026
Best Lawyers in America — “Consumer Attorney of the Year Finalist,” Consumer Attorneys of California, 2017
2026
Best Lawyers in America — “Top 10 Women in Litigation,” Benchmark Litigation, 2016, 2017
2026
Best Lawyers in America — “Energy and Environmental Law Trailblazer,” National Law Journal, 2017
2026
Best Lawyers in America — “MVP for Class Action Law,” Law360, 2016
2026
Best Lawyers in America — “Litigator of the Week,” American Lawyer Litigation Daily, October 28, 2016
2026
Best Lawyers in America — “Judge Learned Hand Award,” American Jewish Committee, 2016
2026
Best Lawyers in America — “25 Most Influential Women in Securities Law,” Law360, 2016
2026
Best Lawyers in America — “California Litigation Star,” Benchmark Litigation, 2012-2017
2026
Best Lawyers in America — “Women Trailblazers in the Law,” Senior Lawyers Division, American Bar Association, 2015
2026
Best Lawyers in America — “Outstanding Women Lawyer,” National Law Journal, 2015
2026
Best Lawyers in America — “Recommended Lawyer,” The Legal 500 (U.S. edition, 2000-2014)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — “100 Most Influential Lawyers in America,” The National Law Journal, 1997, 2000, 2006, 2013
2026
Best Lawyers in America — “Lifetime Achievement Award,” American Association for Justice, 2012
2026
Best Lawyers in America — “Outstanding Achievement Award,” Chambers USA, 2012
2026
Best Lawyers in America — “Edward Pollock Award,” Consumer Attorneys of California, 2008
2026
Best Lawyers in America — “50 Most Influential Women Lawyers in America,” The National Law Journal, 1998, 2007
2026
Best Lawyers in America — “Award For Public Interest Excellence,” University of San Francisco School of Law Public Interest Law Foundation, 2007
2026
Best Lawyers in America — “Top 75 Women Litigators,” Daily Journal, 2005-2006
2026
Best Lawyers in America — “Distinguished Leadership Award,” Legal Community Against Violence, 2006
2026
Best Lawyers in America — “Women of Achievement Award,” Legal Momentum (formerly the NOW Legal Defense & Education Fund), 2006
2026
Best Lawyers in America — “Top 30 Securities Litigator,” Daily Journal, 2005
2026
Best Lawyers in America — “Top 50 Women Litigators,” Daily Journal, 2004
2026
Best Lawyers in America — “Citation Award,” University of California, Berkeley Law, 2003
2026
Best Lawyers in America — “Distinguished Jurisprudence Award,” Anti-Defamation League, 2002
2026
Best Lawyers in America — “Top 30 Women Litigators,” California Daily Journal, 2002
2026
Best Lawyers in America — “Top Ten Women Litigators,” The National Law Journal, 2001
2026
Best Lawyers in America — “Matthew O. Tobriner Public Service Award,” Legal Aid Society, 2000
2026
Best Lawyers in America — “California Law Business Top 100 Lawyers,” California Daily Journal, 2000
2026
Best Lawyers in America — “Presidential Award of Merit,” Consumer Attorneys of California, 1998
2026
Best Lawyers in America — “Public Justice Achievement Award,” Public Justice, 1997
2026
Legal awards and honors
Lawyer of the Year — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (San Francisco) (2024). Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (San Francisco) (2020). Lawyer of the Year — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (San Francisco) (2019). Lawyer of the Year — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (San Francisco) (2016). Lawyer of the Year — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (San Francisco) (2014). Lawyer of the Year — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (San Francisco) (2012).
Locations
Elizabeth J. Cabraser's office in San Francisco
Elizabeth's primary office is at 275 Battery Street, Suite 2900, San Francisco, California, 94111. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Elizabeth J. Cabraser — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new class action attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Elizabeth usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Elizabeth charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Elizabeth's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Elizabeth will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a class action attorney in San Francisco, California
A short list to run through before you commit: How many class action matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Elizabeth
Elizabeth discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in class action practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every class action matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Elizabeth confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Elizabeth's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many class action practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Elizabeth J. Cabraser
How much does it cost to hire Elizabeth for a class action case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Elizabeth walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Elizabeth offer a free consultation?
Elizabeth charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Elizabeth's office. Some class action attorneys offer free consults — check Elizabeth's current terms during booking.
How long do class action cases in California typically take?
Simple class action matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Elizabeth gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Elizabeth take my case if I'm outside San Francisco?
Elizabeth is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Elizabeth will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Elizabeth?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Elizabeth will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Elizabeth accepting new class action clients right now?
Elizabeth's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Class Action attorneys serving San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego in California
Elizabeth handles class action matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified class action attorneys in that community.
- San Francisco26,380 attorneys
- Los Angeles39,975 attorneys
- San Diego16,903 attorneys
- Sacramento10,561 attorneys
- Irvine6,831 attorneys
- Oakland5,709 attorneys
- San Jose5,009 attorneys
- Palo Alto4,084 attorneys
- Beverly Hills3,348 attorneys
- Newport Beach3,106 attorneys
- Pasadena2,894 attorneys
- Santa Monica2,756 attorneys
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