How much does it cost to hire Alison for a class action case?

Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Alison walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

Does Alison offer a free consultation?

Alison charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Alison's office. Some class action attorneys offer free consults — check Alison's current terms during booking.

How long do class action cases in California typically take?

Simple class action matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Alison gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

Can Alison take my case if I'm outside Santa Barbara?

Alison is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Alison will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

What should I bring to my first meeting with Alison?

Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Alison will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

Is Alison accepting new class action clients right now?

Alison's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

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Alison E. Chase, Class Action Attorney in Santa Barbara, California

Over 23 years of legal practice · focused on Class Action, General, and International

PartneratKeller Rohrback L.L.P.

Santa Barbara, CA

Practicing class action in Santa Barbara since 2003.

23+: Years practicing
8: Bar admissions

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Based in: Santa Barbara, CA
Experience: over 23 years
Known for: Class Action · General · International

Handles Class Action, General, and International matters from Santa Barbara, CA.
Over 23 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

Areas of practice

Alison's practice areas in Santa Barbara

Alison concentrates on class action, general, international, litigation, and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case Alison handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Class Action cases in Santa Barbara, California

Alison takes class action matters in Santa Barbara, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Alison agrees to represent you.

General cases in Santa Barbara, California

Alison takes general matters in Santa Barbara, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Alison agrees to represent you.

International cases in Santa Barbara, California

Alison takes international matters in Santa Barbara, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Alison agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in Santa Barbara, California

Alison takes litigation matters in Santa Barbara, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Alison agrees to represent you.

Product Liability cases in Santa Barbara, California

Alison takes product liability matters in Santa Barbara, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Alison agrees to represent you.

Biography

Alison E. Chase, class action attorney serving Santa Barbara

Alison E. Chase is a partner based in Santa Barbara, CA. The practice focuses on Class Action, General, and International. Alison has over 23 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Keller Rohrback L.L.P.. Alison works from Santa Barbara, California and takes on class action matters across the region.

Alison is a partner in Keller Rohrback’s nationally-recognized Complex Litigation Group and a member of the firm’s Executive Committee.

Alison’s practice emphasizes cutting-edge complex litigation and she has been appointed to leadership positions by several state and federal courts. Alison is deeply committed to civility, teamwork, and working cooperatively with opposing counsel, having clerked for Judge J. Clifford Wallace of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and Judge Valerie Baker Fairbank of the United States District Court for the Central District of California.

Antitrust Litigation: Alison represented health plan payors and consumers affected by EpiPen price gouging, for which she and the team were honored by the American Antitrust Institute with an Outstanding Antitrust Litigation Achievement in Private Practice Award in 2022. In her antitrust practice, Alison currently represents insurers, payors, and consumers in other high-stakes pharmaceutical industry litigation relating to the pricing of prescription drugs, including actions arising from alleged pay-for-delay agreements, product hop schemes, and other anticompetitive conduct.

Financial Industries: Alison also has a deep background in financial industry litigation, including representation of several Federal Home Loan Banks in mortgage-backed securities litigation that resulted in the recovery of hundreds of millions of dollars for the firm’s clients. She has also been appointed class counsel in litigation relating to novel FinTech and in other ongoing financial industry litigation.

Consumer and Environmental Protection: Alison was appointed settlement class counsel in litigation arising from the largest natural gas leak in U.S. history, In re Southern California Gas Leak Cases. Similarly, Alison has represented property owners, businesses, and other victims of the 2015 Santa Barbara Oil Spill in seeking redress for their injuries.

International Law and Appellate Work: Alison represented a class of the sitting judges of the State of Arizona in constitutional litigation that was resolved in her clients’ favor by the Arizona Supreme Court. Alison was also a member of the legal team nominated for the 2016 Nobel Peace Prize for representing the Republic of the Marshall Islands before the International Court of Justice.

As a single mom, Alison cares deeply about protecting children, families, and opportunities for all.

Publications

•Author, The Politics of Lending and Reform: The International Monetary Fund and the Nation of Egypt, Stanford Journal of International Law, Vol. 93 (2006).
•Author, Legal Mechanisms of the International Community and the United States Concerning the State Sponsorship of Terrorism, Virginia Journal of International Law, Vol. 41 (2004).
•Author, Book Review: The Invention of Peace, Yale Journal of International Law, Vol. 27 (2002).

Honors & Awards

•Lawdragon, 500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers, 2023-2026
•American Antitrust Institute - Antitrust Enforcement Award Honoree, in the category of 'Outstanding Antitrust Litigation Achievement in Private Law Practice' - for work in In re EpiPen Marketing, Sales Practices, and Antitrust Litigation, 2022
•Finalist, Morris Tyler Moot Court
•Recipient, Gherini Prize for Outstanding Paper in International Law

How Alison handles class action matters

Alison is a partner in Keller Rohrback’s nationally-recognized Complex Litigation Group and a member of the firm’s Executive Committee. Alison’s practice emphasizes cutting-edge complex litigation and she has been appointed to leadership positions by several state and federal courts. Alison is deeply committed to civility, teamwork, and working cooperatively with opposing counsel, having clerked…

The kind of cases Alison takes

Alison reviews new inquiries case-by-case for class action, general, and international matters in Santa Barbara and the surrounding California area.

Credentials

Credentials — where Alison studied and practices

Yale Law School
J.D. Editor · 2003
Emory University
B.A. Political · 2000

Jurisdictions

Alison's state bar admissions

Oregon
2025 · ACTIVE
United States Distri
2016 · ACTIVE
United States Distri
2014 · ACTIVE
Arizona
2011 · ACTIVE
Ninth Circuit Court
2010 · ACTIVE
United States Distri
2007 · ACTIVE
United States Distri
2004 · ACTIVE
California
2003 · ACTIVE

Alison studied at J.D. Editor in Yale Law School and B.A. Political in Emory University.

Law school and academic background

Alison completed J.D. Editor in Yale Law School and B.A. Political in Emory University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Alison runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Affiliations

Alison's professional memberships and bar associations

Professional and Civic Involvement California State Bar Association, Member State Bar of Arizona, Member Santa Barbara Lawyers Association, Member Santa Barbara Women's Lawyers Association, Member California Women's Lawyers Association, Member
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Locations

Alison E. Chase's office in Santa Barbara

Alison's primary office is at 801 Garden Street, Suite 301, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Keller Rohrback L.L.P.

801 Garden Street, Suite 301

Santa Barbara, CA 93101

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Hiring guide

How to hire Alison E. Chase — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new class action attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Alison usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Alison charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Alison's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Alison will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a class action attorney in Santa Barbara, California

A short list to run through before you commit: How many class action matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Alison

Alison discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in class action practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every class action matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Alison confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Alison's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many class action practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Alison E. Chase

How much does it cost to hire Alison for a class action case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Alison walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Alison offer a free consultation?
Alison charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Alison's office. Some class action attorneys offer free consults — check Alison's current terms during booking.
How long do class action cases in California typically take?
Simple class action matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Alison gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Alison take my case if I'm outside Santa Barbara?
Alison is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Alison will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Alison?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Alison will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Alison accepting new class action clients right now?
Alison's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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