Berger Montague

Berger Montague is a leading national litigation firm based in Philadelphia with over fifty years of experience securing more than $55 billion in settlements and verdicts. The firm specializes in class action, antitrust, False Claims Act, and commercial disputes, maintaining a preeminent reputation in Pennsylvania antitrust matters and earning Chambers USA recognition for over two decades.

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Berger Montague is a leading national litigation firm based in Philadelphia with more than fifty years of experience pursuing complex cases on behalf of individuals, businesses, organizations, and government entities. Since its founding in 1970, the firm has secured over $55 billion in settlements and verdicts for clients across the country, with recent post-trial judgments exceeding $2.4 billion in 2025 alone.

The firm's practice centers on class action litigation, antitrust matters, False Claims Act and whistleblower claims, and high-stakes commercial disputes. With more than one hundred attorneys, Berger Montague has successfully litigated cases in all fifty states and maintains a reputation as a preeminent force in the Pennsylvania antitrust market. The firm has been ranked among the nation's top law firms by Chambers USA for over two decades.

Notable engagements demonstrate the breadth and significance of Berger Montague's work. The firm served on the Executive Committee in the Holocaust Victim Assets Litigation, contributing to a historic $1.25 billion settlement with major Swiss banks. In antitrust matters, Berger Montague obtained over $512 million in settlements as part of a pay-for-delay class action and secured a $20 million settlement for traders in consolidated platinum and palladium derivative actions. The firm also achieved one of the largest False Claims Act recoveries in history for the federal government and currently serves as co-lead counsel in UFC fighters' antitrust litigation. In a landmark medical device case, Berger Montague obtained a $442 million verdict followed by significant injunctive relief.

The firm has earned consistent recognition from the judiciary for its professionalism and litigation acumen. Federal judges have commended Berger Montague's counsel for their expertise, thorough preparation, and ethical conduct in managing complex proceedings. Courts have specifically praised the firm's ability to handle intricate legal issues with candor and diligence, as well as its model approach to fee negotiations and case administration.

Berger Montague represents plaintiffs and works on a contingency basis in many matters, aligning the firm's interests with those of its clients. The firm's approach emphasizes rigorous case development, skilled courtroom advocacy, and commitment to achieving substantial recoveries for the classes and individuals it represents.

Overview compiled from the firm's website