What SCHUBERT JONCKHEER & KOLBE LLP does

Schubert Jonckheer & Kolbe LLP is a privately held San Francisco-based plaintiffs' law firm organized as a Limited Liability Partnership. The firm investigates and litigates class actions and shareholder derivative suits on behalf of shareholders, employees, and consumers, with reported cumulative client recoveries of over $850 million across its 35-40 year history (including predecessor entities). Its case portfolio spans consumer fraud, privacy and data breach, securities fraud, antitrust, shareholder derivative, and employee rights matters, frequently in a Lead Counsel or Co-Lead Counsel capacity.

The firm's core service is contingency-based legal representation: prospective clients receive a free initial consultation and the firm funds litigation costs in exchange for a percentage of recoveries. Distribution is direct-to-client via website contact forms, phone, and email, with content marketing through a News & Investigations blog that surfaces data breach alerts and investor alerts to attract plaintiffs. The firm operates from a single San Francisco office (2001 Union St, Suite 200) but litigates nationwide through a co-counsel partnership network, covering U.S. federal and state courts.

There is no proprietary technology product, no app or API surface, and no disclosed use of AI/ML. The business model is fundamentally a partner-driven professional services practice, with revenue tied to the cadence and size of class action settlements and derivative recoveries rather than recurring subscriptions or transactional fees.

Name

SCHUBERT JONCKHEER & KOLBE LLP

Legal name

Schubert Jonckheer & Kolbe LLP

Website

https://schubertlawfirm.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Schubert Jonckheer & Kolbe is a privately held San Francisco plaintiffs' law firm that represents shareholders, employees, and consumers in class action and shareholder derivative litigation on a contingency fee basis, reporting over $850 million in lifetime client recoveries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Plaintiffs Class Action and Securities Litigation Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (541110)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) & Securities Law (BPAHAAAI)

Keywords

• Class action litigation
• Securities fraud representation
• Shareholder derivative suits
• Consumer protection law
• Employee rights litigation

Headquarters

HQ city

San Francisco

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Legal Services - Class Action Contingency Fees: The firm represents clients in class action and shareholder derivative litigation on a contingency fee basis, earning a percentage of recoveries when cases are successful. This is the primary revenue model implied by the firm's focus on consumer and securities fraud class actions.
2. Legal Services - Hourly/Retainer (implied): Individual legal consultation and potential ongoing representation may operate on traditional hourly or retainer arrangements, particularly for employment rights matters.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Schubert Jonckheer & Kolbe LLP is a plaintiffs' law firm that investigates and prosecutes class action and shareholder derivative litigation against corporate defendants. The firm provides legal representation to shareholders, employees, and consumers in cases involving securities fraud, consumer fraud, privacy/data breach, antitrust, and employee rights violations, primarily on a contingency fee basis. The firm serves as Lead Counsel or Co-Lead Counsel in major class actions and has recovered over $850 million for clients.

Product overview

Schubert Jonckheer & Kolbe LLP is a law firm offering a unified portfolio of legal services focused on class action and shareholder derivative litigation. The firm provides specialized legal representation across six core service areas: Consumer Fraud, Privacy & Data Breach, Securities Fraud, Antitrust, Shareholder Derivative, and Employee Rights. These services collectively address corporate fraud affecting shareholders, employees, and consumers, with the firm having achieved over $850 million in recoveries for clients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Consumer Fraud Legal Services Legal representation in class action and individual consumer fraud matters for individuals harmed by false advertising, defective products, and deceptive business practices. The firm investigates and prosecutes claims such as excessive late fees, flawed hard drives causing data loss, and false "all-natural organic" food labeling. Service is delivered on a contingency fee basis in class action matters.
• Privacy and Data Breach Legal Services Legal representation for individuals whose personal, financial, and medical data has been compromised due to inadequate data security measures or unauthorized sale of information. The firm investigates and pursues class actions against companies that fail to safeguard consumer data.
• Securities Fraud Legal Services Legal representation for investors defrauded by corporations through securities fraud, false statements, insider trading, or market manipulation. The firm represents clients across the spectrum from small individual holders to large pension funds in securities class actions and related litigation.
• Antitrust Legal Services Legal representation for consumers affected by price fixing, monopolization, and anti-competitive business practices. The firm pursues class actions seeking recovery, including potential triple damages, for consumers who paid inflated prices due to competitor collusion.
• Shareholder Derivative Legal Services Legal representation enabling shareholders to step into the shoes of a company they hold stock in to prosecute its officers and directors for corporate malfeasance. The firm works to reform corporate governance and claw back ill-gotten gains through derivative suits.
• Employee Rights Legal Services Legal representation for workers misclassified as independent contractors, denied overtime pay, retirement plans, or health insurance benefits. The firm represents both salaried and hourly employees in employment class actions addressing wage theft and benefits denial.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $850 million in monetary recovery for clients

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Co-Counsel NetworkcoreOthersThe firm works with co-counsel to litigate cases nationwide beyond California. This network of legal partnerships enables the firm to serve clients across all U.S. states in class action and derivative litigation. No specific co-counsel partners are named.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Grant & Eisenhofer PA: Specialized shareholder rights and securities litigation boutique; represents institutional investors and pension funds, directly comparable client base and case types to SJK.
• Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC: Plaintiff-side class action firm with strong consumer protection, antitrust, and securities practices; competes for Lead Counsel positions in large class and derivative matters.
• Scott+Scott Attorneys at Law LLP: Plaintiff-side antitrust, securities, and consumer class action firm; competes for court-appointed roles and directly overlaps with SJK's antitrust and securities practice areas.
• Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossmann LLP: Premier securities litigation and shareholder derivative boutique; represents institutional investors including pension funds in securities fraud and derivative cases, overlapping directly with SJK's core practice.
• Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP: Largest U.S. plaintiff-side securities class action firm; serves as Lead Counsel in major shareholder and consumer class actions, directly competing with Schubert Jonckheer & Kolbe for Lead Counsel appointments in securities fraud matters.
• Labaton Sucharow LLP: Specialized securities litigation boutique representing institutional investors; comparable Lead Counsel positioning in securities fraud class actions and overlapping pension fund client base.
• Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP: Plaintiff-side class action firm active in consumer, antitrust, securities, and employment class actions; direct peer across multiple SJK practice areas including antitrust and consumer fraud.
• Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check LLP: Plaintiff-side securities and shareholder rights boutique with strong Lead Counsel credentials; competes directly for court appointments in securities class actions and derivative litigation.
• Susman Godfrey LLP: Trial boutique with substantial plaintiff-side complex litigation including securities and consumer class actions; comparable contingency-fee model and high-stakes court-appointed leadership.
• Pomerantz LLP: Plaintiff securities class action firm with multi-decade track record; competes for Lead Counsel roles in securities and shareholder derivative litigation across U.S. federal courts.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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

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