Areas of Practice

Defective Building Products

CGL is nationally recognized for holding corporations accountable for defective building products. We are pursuing major cases involving defective roofing shingles, faulty brass fittings, and plumbing piping systems. 

By challenging corporations that conceal risks, engage in false advertising, and fail to honor warranties, we have secured nearly one billion dollars for our clients through class action lawsuits.

Civil Rights, Human Rights, & Workplace Disputes

CGL is nationally recognized for representing plaintiffs in civil and international human rights class actions. Our work on constitutional and human rights cases has earned team lawyers numerous accolades, including recognition as finalists for Trial Lawyer of the Year. 

We have also successfully represented employees in class actions involving wage violations, securing significant recoveries for workers denied overtime pay and proper compensation.

Consumer Protection

CGL is dedicated to defending consumer rights by holding corporations accountable for deceptive practices, fraud, and false advertising. Our firm has a strong record of advocating for consumers in class action lawsuits, addressing misleading advertising claims, privacy violations, and unlawful business practices. 

We have led groundbreaking cases that have set new precedents in consumer protection, including significant victories that established stricter standards for product labeling and enhanced privacy protections. 

CGL’s work has resulted in substantial settlements and reforms, reinforcing our commitment to protecting the public from corporate misconduct and promoting accountability in the marketplace.

Cases For & Against Governments

Cases for or against governments refer to legal disputes where a government entity is either the plaintiff or the defendant. 

Cases against governments involve individuals, businesses, or organizations suing local, state, or federal government agencies. Examples include civil rights violations, government contract disputes, and unlawful regulations.

Cases for governments occur when government agencies initiate lawsuits against individuals or businesses. Examples include antitrust enforcement, environmental regulation violations, and regulatory enforcement actions.

Our lawyers have represented a diverse range of clients across a broad spectrum of issues, such as: 

• State and federal constitutional law
• Environmental and nuclear regulatory law
• Product safety
• Medicare and Medicaid
• Tax law
• Utility rate regulation
• Securities regulation
• Financial institution oversight
• Public international law

These clients have included individuals, businesses, financial institutions, insurance companies, utilities, state and foreign governments, and public interest groups.

Healthcare & Pension Plans

For the past decade, CGL has fought for fair compensation by representing subscribers and providers in actions against insurance companies seeking reimbursements for “out of plan” medical care.

Securities Fraud & Corporate Governance

CGL represents investors in securities fraud cases, addressing lawsuits where officers and directors are accused of wrongdoing related to the sale of securities and business management.

Our attorneys bring extensive experience to securities fraud actions, tackling financial schemes and malfeasance that harm investors. This includes participation in some of the most significant securities cases in recent history and numerous other fraud cases of varying scales. 

Under federal securities laws, we have recovered damages from corporations and their officers and directors. Our Washington team played a key role in landmark cases like Enron and WorldCom, which involved billions in shareholder losses.

We are also pursuing several “derivative” cases, enabling shareholders to seek claims on behalf of a corporation against officers and directors who have harmed the company.

Stopping Government Fraud

At CGL, we protect government resources by pursuing cases against individuals and entities involved in fraudulent schemes that target public funds.

Our ongoing efforts focus on holding accountable those who defraud government agencies. We aim to ensure that public resources are used for their intended purposes. CGL remains at the forefront of preventing fraud and related illegal activities.

Representing Major Institutions with Large Scale Damages

In complex litigation involving large-scale damages, we represent major institutions, including hospitals and healthcare systems. Our firm is dedicated to holding corporations accountable for widespread harm caused by their actions. We have a proven record of accomplishment in pursuing justice on behalf of institutions affected by corporate negligence, fraud, and regulatory violations.