Comprehensive Class Action Services

Claims Management

End-to-End Claims Administration

Class action claims involve layers of procedural complexity that can overwhelm even sophisticated corporate claimants. BDS Associates provides complete claims management from initial eligibility review and documentation assembly through submission, tracking, and final disbursement.

Our team monitors deadlines across hundreds of active matters simultaneously, ensuring no eligible recovery is forfeited due to missed filing windows or incomplete documentation.

• Eligibility assessment and claim valuation
• Documentation compilation and review
• Multi-jurisdiction filing coordination
• Deadline monitoring and compliance tracking
• Distribution oversight and reconciliation

Litigation Support

Strategic Counsel Throughout the Litigation Lifecycle

Class action litigation demands both procedural mastery and strategic foresight. Our attorneys work alongside lead counsel to strengthen case positioning, manage discovery obligations, and protect client interests at every stage of the proceeding.

We advise on class certification strategy, damages methodology, and settlement negotiation bringing decades of experience to bear on the decisions that determine outcome.

• Class certification strategy and briefing
• Discovery management and document review
• Expert witness coordination
• Damages analysis and methodology
• Settlement negotiation and approval

Settlement Administration

Rigorous Oversight of Settlement Funds and Distribution

Settlement administration is where recoveries are won or lost. Errors in fund management, distribution protocols, or compliance reporting can delay or diminish what claimants ultimately receive. BDS Associates brings institutional-grade oversight to every settlement we administer.

We coordinate with claims administrators, courts, and counsel to ensure that distribution is accurate, timely, and fully documented protecting both the integrity of the settlement and the interests of every eligible claimant.

• Settlement fund management and escrow oversight
• Distribution protocol design and execution
• Court reporting and compliance documentation
• Claimant communication and dispute resolution
• Post-distribution audit and reconciliation

Wills & Trusts

Thoughtful Estate Planning for Individuals and Families

Thoughtful estate planning can help protect your assets, provide for the people and organizations that matter to you, and ensure that your wishes are carried out.

We assist individuals and families with the preparation and establishment of wills, trusts, and related estate planning documents. Our goal is to create an estate plan that reflects your wishes while addressing the management and distribution of your assets during your lifetime and after your passing.

Whether you are establishing an estate plan for the first time or updating an existing plan, we can help you understand your options and put appropriate documents in place.

• Preparation and execution of Last Wills and Testaments
• Establishment and administration of living trusts and other trusts
• Planning for the orderly distribution of assets
• Designation of beneficiaries and fiduciaries
• Powers of attorney and related estate planning documents
• Reviewing and updating existing estate plans as circumstances change