How much does it cost to hire R. for a class action case?

Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. R. walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

Does R. offer a free consultation?

R. charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain R.'s office. Some class action attorneys offer free consults — check R.'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. R. gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

Can R. take my case if I'm outside Los Angeles?

R. 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 — R. 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 R.?

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. R. will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

Is R. accepting new class action clients right now?

R.'s intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

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R. Brent Wisner, Class Action Attorney in Los Angeles, California

Over 15 years of legal practice · focused on Class Action, General, and Litigation · 5.0/5 rating from 4 verified client reviews

Managing PartneratWisner Baum

Los Angeles, CA

Practicing class action in Los Angeles since 2011.

15+: Years practicing
5.0 ★: 4 client reviews
17: Bar admissions

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Class Action General Litigation Personal Injury Product Liability Wrongful Death

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R. Brent Wisner is a managing partner based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Class Action, General, and Litigation. R. has over 15 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Wisner Baum. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 4 client reviews.

Based in: Los Angeles, CA
Experience: over 15 years
Known for: Class Action · General · Litigation

Handles Class Action, General, and Litigation matters from Los Angeles, CA.
Over 15 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
Offers consultations in Conversational and French Italian.

Areas of practice

Legal matters R. takes on

R. concentrates on class action, general, litigation, personal injury, and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case R. handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Class Action cases in Los Angeles, California

R. takes class action matters in Los Angeles, 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 R. agrees to represent you.

General cases in Los Angeles, California

R. takes general matters in Los Angeles, 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 R. agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in Los Angeles, California

R. takes litigation matters in Los Angeles, 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 R. agrees to represent you.

Personal Injury cases in Los Angeles, California

R. takes personal injury matters in Los Angeles, 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 R. agrees to represent you.

Product Liability cases in Los Angeles, California

R. takes product liability matters in Los Angeles, 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 R. agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet R. Brent Wisner — class action lawyer in Los Angeles

R. Brent Wisner is the managing partner and lead trial attorney at Wisner Baum. Recognized as one of America’s 50 Most Influential Trial Lawyers by Trial Lawyer Magazine, Brent has built a reputation for taking on large corporations in high stakes litigation and winning significant verdicts and settlements for his clients.

Over the last several years, Brent has served on the plaintiff’s leadership for multiple mass torts, earned jury verdicts worth a combined $2.427 billion, and helped negotiate settlements in excess of $1 billion—all before the age of 40. He is currently the youngest attorney in American history to win a multi-billion-dollar jury verdict, which he achieved with a $2 billion Roundup cancer verdict against Monsanto on behalf of the Pilliods.

While success in the courtroom is often measured exclusively by dollars and cents, Brent’s legal work has led to changes in business practices that will protect people and the environment for generations. Hundreds of media publications across the globe have asked for his perspective on a variety of pressing legal issues.His team has obtained class certification for the first non-settlement national Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) class action lawsuit against Big Pharma. The RICO case is against Takeda Pharmaceutical Company and Eli Lilly and Company. The class action alleges both drug companies conspired to conceal the bladder cancer risk associated with the diabetes drug, Actos, because they knew that adding a cancer warning label would harm sales. Experts say the damages total under RICO with trebled damages could reach $7 billion or more.

Wisner Baum is also leading several mass tort litigations that will see their first trials in the country. These include the Zantac cancer litigation in California, in which he serves as co-lead counsel for the Ranitidine Product Cases JCCP 5150 where at least 5,000 cases are filed. Brent also serves as Plaintiffs’ Co-Lead National Counsel for the Delaware Zantac litigation where more than 75,000 plaintiffs have filed lawsuits. Wisner Baum will also likely try the first of its kind toxic baby food lawsuit in California in 2024 and the first Gardasil HPV vaccine injury lawsuit against Merck.

Brent believes that being a trial lawyer is more than just securing large verdicts, it is also about using the law to affect real change and obtaining justice for your clients.

A perfect example of using the law to make the world a better place is his firm’s release of the Monsanto Papers. By releasing unsealed key internal Monsanto documents to the EU, US DOJ and California EPA, the truth was revealed about Monsanto’s rampant corporate malfeasance to manipulate the science and collude with the EPA to hide the health risks associated with using Roundup. These documents helped change the narrative across the globe surrounding the weedkiller.

Working with R. on a class action matter

Clients R. works with

R. reviews new inquiries case-by-case for class action, general, and litigation matters in Los Angeles and the surrounding California area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

Georgetown University
J.D. · 2010
Georgetown Public Policy Institute
M.A. · 2010

Jurisdictions

R.'s state bar admissions

The District of Colu
2021 · ACTIVE
District of Columbia
2021 · ACTIVE
U.S. Court of Appeal
2020 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
2017 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
2017 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
2016 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
2016 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
2015 · ACTIVE
U.S. Supreme Court
2014 · ACTIVE
U.S. Court of Appeal
2014 · ACTIVE
U.S. Court of Appeal
2014 · ACTIVE
U.S. Dist. Court, So
2013 · ACTIVE
U.S. Court of Appeal
2013 · ACTIVE
U.S. Dist. Court, Ce
2013 · ACTIVE
U.S. Dist. Court, Ea
2013 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
2012 · ACTIVE
California
2011 · ACTIVE

R. studied at J.D. in Georgetown University and M.A. in Georgetown Public Policy Institute. Consultations are available in Conversational and French Italian.

Law school and academic background

R. completed J.D. in Georgetown University and M.A. in Georgetown Public Policy Institute. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice R. runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Languages spoken

R. offers consultations in Conversational and French Italian. Client materials — retainer agreements, statements, court filings — are prepared in English unless R. agrees otherwise in writing.

Locations

R. Brent Wisner's office in Los Angeles

R.'s primary office is at 11111 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 1750, Los Angeles, CA, 90025. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Wisner Baum

11111 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 1750

Los Angeles, CA 90025

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Client feedback

Client reviews of R. Brent Wisner — 5.0/5 rating from 4 verified client reviews

Every review below is from a verified client of R.. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing class action attorneys in Los Angeles.

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Hiring guide

How to hire R. Brent Wisner — 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 R. usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

R. charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain R.'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; R. will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a class action attorney in Los Angeles, 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 R.

R. 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. R. confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

R.'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 R. Brent Wisner

How much does it cost to hire R. for a class action case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. R. walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does R. offer a free consultation?
R. charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain R.'s office. Some class action attorneys offer free consults — check R.'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. R. gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can R. take my case if I'm outside Los Angeles?
R. 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 — R. 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 R.?
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. R. will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is R. accepting new class action clients right now?
R.'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 Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego in California

R. 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.

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