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Class Action

Order Certifying Class

Drafting class certification orders requires exhaustive review of motions, evidence, and procedural history, followed by meticulous Rule 23 analysis across multiple prerequisites. Attorneys spend 6-8 hours synthesizing facts, researching legal standards, and formatting complex orders—time that could be spent on strategic litigation work.

Automation ROI

Time savings at a glance

Manual workflow8.5 hoursAverage time your team spends by hand
With CaseMark12 minutesDelivery time with CaseMark automation
EfficiencySave 32.5x time with CaseMark

The Problem

Drafting an Order Certifying Class requires extensive legal analysis across multiple Rule 23 factors, detailed findings of fact supported by record citations, and precise language that withstands appellate scrutiny. Judges and clerks spend hours synthesizing briefing, evidence, and precedent into a comprehensive order that addresses numerosity, commonality, typicality, adequacy, predominance, and superiority while establishing notice procedures and case management protocols.

The CaseMark Solution

CaseMark automates the creation of thorough, legally sound class certification orders by analyzing your motion, briefs, and supporting evidence to generate findings of fact, Rule 23 analysis, and precise class definitions. The platform incorporates controlling precedent, structures notice provisions, and produces court-ready orders that comprehensively address all certification requirements in a fraction of the time.

Key benefits

How CaseMark automations transform your workflow

Generate complete certification orders in 12 minutes with all required sections

Automatic Rule 23 analysis covering numerosity, commonality, typicality, adequacy, predominance, and superiority

Extract and cite facts directly from uploaded motions, evidence, and case documents

Built-in legal research integration for FRCP 23 interpretations and precedents

Reduce drafting time by 97% while maintaining judicial quality standards

What you'll receive

Court Caption
Introduction and Recitals
Findings of Fact
Conclusions of Law
Certification Order
Additional Provisions
Conclusion and Signature

Document requirements

Required

  • Class Certification Motion
  • Complaint or Amended Complaint
  • Proposed Class Definition

Optional

  • Opposition Brief
  • Expert Declarations or Reports
  • Evidence Supporting Class Size
  • Oral Argument Transcript
  • Reply Brief

Perfect for

Federal and state court judges presiding over class action litigation
Judicial law clerks drafting orders for class action cases
Plaintiffs' class action attorneys seeking certification
Defense counsel responding to certification motions
Complex litigation practitioners handling multi-district litigation

Also useful for

This workflow is applicable across multiple practice areas and use cases

Employment discrimination and wage-and-hour cases frequently proceed as class actions requiring certification orders that analyze commonality of employment practices and class-wide damages.

Employment litigation is one of the most common areas for class certification, particularly for FLSA collective actions and discrimination claims, making this workflow highly applicable for judges and employment attorneys.

Securities fraud class actions under Rule 10b-5 require certification orders analyzing predominance of reliance issues, market efficiency, and class-wide damages in investor litigation.

Securities litigation is heavily dominated by class actions, with certification being a critical gateway issue that determines case viability and settlement leverage.

Consumer protection, antitrust, and securities fraud cases in commercial litigation often involve class certification motions requiring detailed Rule 23 analysis and findings.

Commercial litigation frequently involves class action components for consumer fraud, breach of contract, and antitrust claims where certification orders are essential procedural documents.

Data breach and privacy violation cases increasingly proceed as class actions requiring certification orders that address standing, common injury, and adequacy of class representation.

The rise of GDPR, CCPA, and data breach litigation has created a surge in privacy-related class actions where certification orders are essential for both plaintiffs and defendants.

Personal Injury70% relevant

Mass tort and product liability cases involving defective products or pharmaceuticals often require class certification orders to manage large groups of similarly injured plaintiffs.

Personal injury practice includes mass tort class actions for defective medical devices, dangerous drugs, and toxic exposure cases where certification determinations are pivotal.

Frequently asked questions

Q

What makes a class certification order legally sufficient?

A

A legally sufficient class certification order must contain detailed findings of fact supporting each Rule 23(a) requirement (numerosity, commonality, typicality, and adequacy), legal conclusions demonstrating satisfaction of the applicable Rule 23(b) subsection, a precise class definition using objective criteria, formal appointment of class representatives and class counsel under Rule 23(g), and appropriate notice provisions for Rule 23(b)(3) classes. Each finding must be supported by specific citations to the evidentiary record, and the legal analysis must address controlling precedent including Supreme Court decisions like Wal-Mart v. Dukes.

Q

How does CaseMark handle different types of class certification under Rule 23(b)?

A

CaseMark analyzes your case materials to determine whether certification is sought under Rule 23(b)(1), (b)(2), or (b)(3) and tailors the order accordingly. For (b)(3) certifications, it generates detailed predominance and superiority analysis along with comprehensive notice provisions and opt-out procedures. For (b)(2) certifications seeking injunctive or declaratory relief, it focuses on whether the defendant acted on grounds generally applicable to the class. The platform ensures the legal analysis matches the specific certification pathway and includes all required elements for that subsection.

Q

Can the order address appointment of class counsel under Rule 23(g)?

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Yes, CaseMark automatically generates the required Rule 23(g) findings for appointing class counsel. The order includes analysis of counsel's work in identifying and investigating potential claims, experience in handling class actions and the relevant subject matter, knowledge of applicable law, and resources committed to representing the class. These findings are essential for proper appointment and help establish the adequacy of representation, ensuring the order meets all procedural requirements for class counsel designation.

Q

How long does it typically take to draft a class certification order manually?

A

Manually drafting a comprehensive class certification order typically requires 6-10 hours of focused work by a judge or law clerk. This includes reviewing all briefs and evidence, synthesizing the record, researching and applying controlling precedent, drafting detailed findings of fact with record citations, conducting Rule 23 legal analysis, crafting precise class definitions, and establishing notice and case management procedures. CaseMark reduces this to approximately 12 minutes for initial generation, plus review and customization time, representing a time savings of over 95%.

Q

What happens if I need to modify the class definition after certification?

A

Class certification orders are subject to modification before final judgment under Rule 23(c)(1)(C), and CaseMark-generated orders include appropriate language noting this flexibility. If circumstances change or further discovery reveals the need for adjustments, the court can amend the certification order, modify the class definition, or even decertify the class. The initial order should be sufficiently detailed to provide clear guidance while preserving the court's ability to make necessary adjustments as the litigation progresses.