A practical guide to the Roundup settlement timeline, tiering structure, and the preparation work firms need to do now, before the claims window opens.

Firms will have a limited window to submit claims, but preparation takes months. Medical records, exposure validation, and documentation gaps can't be rushed. Firms that start early submit cleanly. Firms that wait scramble, miss documentation gaps, or push their clients further back in the payment queue.

This guide will show you:

• The full settlement timeline, from preliminary approval through the Subclass 1 claims deadline

• How the 9-tier matrix works and what drives tier placement

• Why the payment structure rewards early submission at every level

• The nine preparation steps that determine whether your firm submits cleanly or scrambles