What Plaintiff Support Services does

Plaintiff Support Services, operating as Preferred Plaintiff Support, is a U.S. non-recourse plaintiff funding company founded in 1992 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with additional offices in St. Louis, Missouri and Las Vegas, Nevada. The company provides two core products: pre-settlement (non-recourse) cash advances to plaintiffs with pending personal injury cases — including motor vehicle accidents, mass torts, medical malpractice, and products liability — and post-settlement advances of up to 50% of net settlement for plaintiffs whose cases have resolved but who are awaiting disbursement. Advances range from $500 to $100,000 per case, are disbursed via check, wire, or Western Union, and are repaid only if the case is successfully resolved; if the plaintiff loses, they owe nothing.

The business operates a sales-led, referral-driven go-to-market motion. Distribution is direct, with no intermediaries: plaintiffs and attorneys apply through a website Quick Start Form, a toll-free phone line (1-800-352-9676), or fax/email submission. Attorney referral partnerships are the primary demand channel, supported by a dedicated 'For Attorneys' track and a testimonials page featuring multiple mid-market personal injury firms. The company holds the exclusive endorsement of The National Trial Lawyers — which it describes as the only such endorsement in non-recourse funding — and is a founding member of the American Legal Finance Association (ALFA), the industry's principal trade body.

Revenue is generated through transaction-based fees: a small processing fee, a case monitoring fee, and a low monthly rate charged only on funded accounts that resolve successfully. Cumulative capital deployed to plaintiffs since founding is stated at over $100 million across 20,000+ customers, but the company itself is a small private firm (11–50 employees) with no disclosed funding rounds, no M&A activity, no public financial filings, and no proprietary technology stack or AI/ML capabilities described in available sources. Competitive positioning emphasizes responsible funding practices, multi-state ethics compliance (40+ states), and what the company characterizes as the lowest cost of funding in the industry.

Name

Plaintiff Support Services

Legal name

Preferred Plaintiff Support Services

Website

https://plaintiffsupport.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Plaintiff Legal Funding Services

SIC

Insurance Agents, Brokers & Service (6411)

akta.pro primary industry

Escrow, Trust & Legal Settlement Disbursements (FSAMAKAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Claims Advocacy & Loss Recovery Services (FSAEADAH), Personal Injury & Insurance Defense (BPAHAAAM)

Keywords

• Pre-settlement funding
• Post-settlement funding
• Non-recourse funding
• Plaintiff legal funding
• Lawsuit cash advance

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Non-Recourse Pre-Settlement Funding: Provides financial support to plaintiffs during pending personal injury cases. Funding is repaid only if the case is successfully resolved. If the case is lost, the plaintiff owes nothing. Revenue generated through processing fees, case monitoring fees, and monthly rates on funded accounts.
2. Post-Settlement Funding: Provides advances against settled cases. Plaintiffs can receive up to 50% of their net settlement while waiting for disbursement. Repaid from settlement proceeds upon distribution.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Plaintiff Support Services (operating as Preferred Plaintiff Support) provides non-recourse pre-settlement and post-settlement cash advances to plaintiffs involved in personal injury lawsuits (including motor vehicle accidents, mass torts, medical malpractice, and products liability). Advances range from $500 to $100,000 per case, are repaid only if the plaintiff wins or settles, and are disbursed via check, wire, or Western Union with a 24-hour funding turnaround after approval.

Product overview

Preferred Plaintiff Support is a non-recourse lawsuit funding company offering two core products: Pre-Settlement Funding for plaintiffs awaiting case resolution and Post-Settlement Funding for those waiting for settlement distributions. The company also offers flexible funding options including lump sum or monthly rolling fundings, with disbursement via check, Western Union, or wire transfer. Funding ranges from $500 to $100,000 per case. The company was established in 1992, has funded over $100 million, and serves more than 20,000 satisfied customers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pre-Settlement Funding Non-recourse cash advance provided to plaintiffs involved in personal injury lawsuits (motor vehicle accidents, mass torts, medical malpractice, products liability) while their case is pending. Used to cover general living expenses and medical expenses during litigation. Repaid only if the case is successfully resolved; if the case is lost, the plaintiff owes nothing.
• Post-Settlement Funding Cash advance provided to plaintiffs whose personal injury cases have settled but who are waiting up to 6 months or more for the settlement funds to be distributed. Plaintiffs can receive up to 50% of their net settlement in advance, and Preferred Plaintiff Support is repaid at the time of distribution of the settlement funds.
• Lawsuit Funding Options Flexible funding solution bundling pre- and post-settlement funding options with customizable structures, including lump sum or monthly rolling funding, and choice of disbursement via check, Western Union, or wire transfer. Funding amounts range from $500 to $100,000 per case.

Quantifiable outcome

• Check in the mail in as few as 24 hours after approval
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• The National Trial LawyerscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerExclusive endorsement relationship. Preferred Plaintiff Support is the ONLY non-recourse funding company exclusively endorsed by The National Trial Lawyers. The endorsement is displayed on the company website and marketing materials.
• American Legal Finance Association (ALFA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding member of ALFA, a trade organization focused on instituting best practices in the non-recourse funding industry. Commits to highest ethical standards and responsible funding practices.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• LawCash: Non-recourse pre-settlement and post-settlement funding provider focused on personal injury cases. Competes with PSS on the same product set, target plaintiff segment, and attorney-driven distribution model.
• Oasis Financial: One of the largest non-recourse pre-settlement funding companies in the U.S., serving personal injury plaintiffs. Directly competes with Plaintiff Support Services on funding product, target customer (PI plaintiffs), and attorney referral channel.
• Legal Bay: Pre-settlement lawsuit funding company serving plaintiffs nationwide. Competes with PSS on non-recourse funding structure, personal injury plaintiff focus, and attorney partnership channel.
• FairRate Funding: Litigation funding company focused on pre-settlement funding for personal injury plaintiffs. Competes on the same non-recourse product, plaintiff customer, and rate-transparency positioning.
• TriMark Legal Funding: Provides pre-settlement and post-settlement funding to plaintiffs nationwide. Directly comparable on consumer litigation funding products, personal injury plaintiff focus, and attorney referral GTM.
• High Rise Financial: Pre-settlement and post-settlement funding provider for personal injury plaintiffs. Comparable to PSS in product offering, target customer (PI plaintiffs), and attorney referral distribution.
• WhiteBridge Financial: Litigation financing firm offering pre-settlement funding for personal injury cases. Directly comparable to PSS on funding product and plaintiff customer segment.

Broad incumbents

• Burford Capital: Largest publicly-traded commercial litigation finance firm. While primarily focused on commercial litigation funding rather than consumer PI, it is the most prominent incumbent in the broader litigation finance category and shapes competitive dynamics for consumer-facing funders like PSS.
• Litigation Capital Holdings: Global litigation finance company providing funding across commercial disputes. Operates broadly in the litigation finance space and provides category context for the narrower consumer PI funding business of PSS.

Others

• American Legal Finance Association (ALFA): Trade association for the non-recourse legal funding industry. PSS is a founding member of ALFA; the organization is an ecosystem participant that sets ethical standards and advocacy positions affecting the entire category.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/pssfunding
• Facebookfacebook.com/plaintiff-support-services-545334322262110
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/plaintiff-support

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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