FAQ > Class Action > What is the length of a typical class action? I.e., how long will it last?
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This can range from less than one month to more than five years. With the possibility of multiple appeals, voluminous document production, certification and de-certification hearings, and potentially a jury trial, class action lawsuits can take an extraordinary amount of time. Often, defendants will have an incentive to settle early. And in those situations, the proposed class representative will have the option of trying to negotiate an early settlement.