Impact Litigation

NCLC's Litigation Project helps meet the chronic and vast legal needs of low-income and elderly consumers who are victimized in the marketplace. By becoming directly involved in cases, NCLC hopes to promote the availability of outside resources for these clients in the form of high quality pro bono and traditional representation by private attorneys, legal services programs, public interest groups and other organizations. We anticipate working together as a team on cases in order to achieve the broadest available relief on behalf of the most vulnerable consumer populations in our community. Because of NCLC's limited resources, we are not able to receive and review complaints sent by consumers. Individuals seeking representation must seek local counsel. For assistance finding a lawyer, click here.

Consumer Class Actions

NCLC's litigation activities are restricted to consumer law matters only, focusing on areas where low-income consumers do not have access to high- quality legal representation or in cases where low-income consumers may benefit from NCLC's specialized expertise, particularly in the areas of consumer sales and services, credit, bankruptcy, preservation of home ownership, and the provision of services to low-income utility users and potential users. NCLC does not join in representation in personal injury, mass tort or consumer product liability cases.

• Litigation Project Guidelines
• Why Co-counsel with NCLC?
• Where Do You Fit In?
• Synergy In Partnering
• Examples of NCLC's Impact Litigation