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Product Liability & Mass Torts: The Elite

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Arnold & Porter

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What the Team is Known For

Arnold & Porter has a prominent product liability practice, offering broad geographic reach and strength in depth. The firm fields notable life sciences industry expertise. It possesses an impressive bench of trial and appellate attorneys, acting across areas such as tobacco disputes, toxic torts and major consumer fraud actions. The team is particularly strong in the pharmaceutical sector when conducting high-profile cases for market-leading drug companies. The firm offers considerable capacity in CPSC-related matters on behalf of a broad client base, including regulatory compliance, product recalls and enforcement actions.

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Work Highlights

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Arnold & Porter continues to represent Sanofi in nationwide product liability litigation involving allegations that the over-the-counter heartburn medication Zantac causes cancer.

Strengths

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The tea at Arnold & Porter is completely trusted on deal work and the attorneys are incredibly smart and strategic.
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The team at Arnold & Porter performs a key role in major pieces of litigation.
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The team is extremely personable and provides quick turnaround times and practical advice.
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The greatest strength of Arnold & Porter's products department is the depth of its experience.
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Arnold & Porter's direct experience is second to none. Their approach is business-friendly and is informed by a depth of knowledge of the subject matter.
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Anand Agneshwar
Anand Agneshwar is impressively active in the pharmaceutical sector, where he has acted for major national clients in several MDLs and consumer fraud litigation.
Anand Agneshwar thinks ten steps ahead. He really knows how to handle complex issues.
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Anand is a leading product lawyer.
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Arthur Brown
Arthur Brown is esteemed for acting as national counsel for major pharmaceutical companies in large-scale mass torts, including Bayer, Pfizer and AstraZeneca.
Arthur is an outstanding attorney who is very focused and a driven fighter.
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Daphne O'Connor
Daphne O'Connor is highly regarded for the quality of her counsel in product liability litigation, especially as it relates to tobacco matters. She serves as co-chair of the firm's product liability litigation group.
Daphne is well respected in the space.
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Eric Rubel
Eric Rubel is well regarded for his experience in consumer product safety issues, fielding considerable expertise in CPSC actions, including compliance, recalls and enforcement proceedings. He draws on his past experience as former general counsel to the CPSC.
Eric is one of the most experienced and knowledgeable attorneys in the field of consumer product law and the CPSC.
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Eric Rubel is really good and well established in regulatory work.
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Eric brings years of experience and a depth of knowledge that makes him essential to CPSC matters.
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Eric is an expert in his handling of CPSC and related matters.
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Eric Rubel is great, down to earth and super smart.
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Michael Gentine
Michael Gentine has a broad base of product safety and consumer protection expertise and advises manufacturers and retailers on regulatory matters, including recalls and enforcement action.
Mike provides a great perspective on industry issues.
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Michael Gentine is a preeminent CPSC expert.
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Michael Gentine is knowledgeable, experienced and simply wonderful to speak with.
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Michael's expertise and clear guidance throughout product recalls is outstanding.
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Michelle Gillice
Michelle Gillice is recommended for her deep knowledge of product safety and regulatory-related issues, in which she represents a client base including manufacturers, importers and retailers.
Michelle Gillice is simply fantastic.
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Michelle Gillice is methodical, detail-oriented and rigorously client-focused.
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Michelle's experience and knowledge of the client's needs is excellent.
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Michelle Gillice is a highly trusted adviser on complex product safety and regulatory matters.
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Michelle is a great partner and is deeply knowledgeable.
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Pamela Yates
Pamela Yates is best recognized in the market for her skills at trial, frequently handling major pharmaceutical MDLs, including opioid litigation, as well as toxic tort matters.
Pamela Yates is an incredible lawyer.
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William Hoffman
William Hoffman is well regarded for his experience as coordinating counsel for pharmaceutical mass torts and market-leading MDLs.
In the product liability space, William Hoffman stands out as a classic great thinker.
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Daniel Pariser
Daniel Pariser possesses particular expertise representing notable clients in the pharmaceutical sector as well as medical device manufacturers.
Daniel Pariser is brilliant. He knows how to successfully navigate complex issues.
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Jessica Wang
Jessica Wang practices in complex regulatory compliance and enforcement and expertly handles product safety matters.
Jessica is simply a great attorney.
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Kelsie Sicinski
Kelsie Sicinski is a senior associate recognized for her adept support of clients across numerous industries on regulatory compliance as well as CPFC and other agency enforcement actions.
Kelsie Sicinski is super comprehensive, always meets tough deadlines and delivers great work.
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