Nationwide Class Action Litigators. Litigation Powerhouse.
Elite trial and appellate counsel for companies and classes in the highest-stakes class actions in the country, from Fortune 500 defense to billion-dollar plaintiff matters. 600+ class actions litigated. Zero classes paid against our defense clients.
DEFENSE RESULTS — CLASS CERTIFICATION DENIALS
Nationwide Class Action Defense Results
Exposed. Never Certified. The Perfect Record.
All Practices. One Standard of Excellence.
We don't spread ourselves thin across dozens of practice areas. We've built the country's premier defense practice in the areas where the exposure — and the stakes — are the highest.
Consumer Class Action Defense
CIPA, UCL, FDCPA, FCRA, false advertising, TCPA, data breach. We've defended over 600 nationwide class actions. Zero classes paid.
Explore practice → 02Commercial Litigation
Breach of contract, trade secrets, fraud, fiduciary duty, trademark infringement. Complex business disputes resolved by trial-ready litigators.
Explore practice → 03TCPA Litigation & Compliance
The TCPA generates more class action litigation than nearly any other federal statute. Watstein Terepka has built its practice around winning these cases, not managing them to settlement.
Explore practice → 04Privacy & Data Litigation
Privacy class actions have produced more new statutory exposure than any other category in the past decade. BIPA, CIPA, the Federal Wiretap Act, and emerging state privacy statutes generate class litigation at unprecedented scale. Watstein…
Explore practice → 05Appellate Practice
Federal circuit appeals. Interlocutory appeals, cross-appeals, SCOTUS petitions. First-in-nation decisions.
Explore practice →Built Different. Proven Relentlessly.
Fortune 500 general counsel don't retain us because we're the largest firm in the room. They retain us because we're the best at the specific thing they need.
Meet the Team →Chambers Band One — Leading firm in USA 2026
Chambers USA Band One recognition represents the highest tier of legal excellence. For a boutique to hold this ranking in consumer class action defense means our outcomes speak louder than our headcount.
600+ Class Actions. Zero Classes Paid.
This isn't a positioning claim. It's a verifiable record across more than a decade of nationwide class action defense. We win because of our preparation and our excellent written work — from day one.
A Team Built for the Appellate Moment
A deep bench of former federal clerks means the attorneys arguing your appeal have experience working for the judicial system. We've built first-in-nation decisions that changed how courts analyze class certification.
The Right Firm for the Highest-Stakes Defense.
We represent companies facing class exposure that can define — or end — a business. If the stakes are real, so is our commitment.
What Fortune 500 General Counsel Ask Us
Who is the best nationwide class action defense firm?
We are one of them. Watstein Terepka is a Chambers USA Band One-ranked nationwide litigation boutique with over 600 class actions defended, zero classes certified, and zero paid. Our defense record includes victories before more than half of all U.S. Courts of Appeal, covering TCPA, CIPA, consumer fraud, data privacy, and commercial litigation for Fortune 500 companies.
What types of class actions does Watstein Terepka defend?
We defend Fortune 500 companies in consumer class actions (TCPA, CIPA, FCRA, UCL, FDCPA, false advertising), data privacy class actions, consumer fraud class actions, and commercial litigation. We have litigated over 5,000 consumer claims and handle cases from trial through appeal in federal and state courts nationwide.
Does Watstein Terepka handle TCPA class action defense?
Yes. We are one of the most experienced TCPA defense firms in the country, having litigated thousands of TCPA claims including class actions involving billions in threatened exposure. Our TCPA defense record includes class certification denials, full dismissals, and favorable appellate decisions across multiple federal circuits.
What is your appellate track record in class action defense?
We have secured victories before more than half of all U.S. Courts of Appeal. Our team maintains a 1:1 federal appellate clerkship ratio — every attorney arguing your appeal once clerked for the judges deciding them. We have built first-in-nation decisions that changed how courts analyze class certification.
How much does class action defense cost?
We offer flexible fee models that deliver Chambers Band One-ranked defense without Am Law 100 overhead. As a boutique, we provide elite representation with engagement structures designed for both Fortune 500 companies and growing businesses facing high-stakes, “bet-the-company” litigation. View our fee models →
Has a class ever been certified against one of your clients?
In over 600 class actions defended nationwide, we have never had a class certified that resulted in payment. Zero certified. Zero paid. This record is virtually unprecedented among nationwide litigation boutiques and is maintained across trial courts and appellate courts in every major jurisdiction.
Where are your offices? Do you handle cases nationwide?
Our offices are in Atlanta (headquarters), Miami, and Los Angeles. We practice nationwide and have defended class actions in federal and state courts across the country. Our appellate victories span more than half of all U.S. Courts of Appeal.