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Litigation: Product Liability - Illinois

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What the Team is Known For

Bartlit Beck is a standout litigation boutique renowned for its expertise in the commercial litigation space and much sought after for its capabilities in highly complex class actions and multidistrict matters. The team possesses deep expertise in areas such as product liability, mass torts, securities, antitrust and IP, and represents top clients from the financial services, technology, chemical and pharmaceutical sectors. It features an exceptional roster of talented attorneys with an impressive track record of success at trial.

Work Highlights

  • Bartlit Beck represented a certified class of California residents in a class action that alleged Google designed its Android operating system to secretly transmit data about users and their phone activity to Google servers.

Strengths

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They are laser focused on the evidence we need, and their ability to pivot and respond in the moment is unparalleled. They are exceptionally talented trial lawyers. It's like watching someone win Wimbledon in the morning and then an Olympic medal in the afternoon. It's magic.

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The Barlit Beck team know and understands the business of the client top to bottom and executes decisions with an awareness of what would work best for the client inside and outside of the litigation.

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They are always available. They think ten steps ahead and the strategy is well-crafted with an endgame and a win in mind. They are the people you call when you are in a crisis and you need people to fix it.

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The team is outstanding. They are credible, attentive to detail and able to simplify complicated concepts. I can't say enough good things about their trial capabilities.

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They're stellar in the courtroom. They are known as being trial attorneys and they live up to the hype.

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Notable Practitioners

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Philip Beck
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Philip Beck
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Senior Statespeople
Philip Beck is a widely respected trial and appellate lawyer who draws on longstanding experience in big-ticket civil disputes. His practice includes defending against product liability, civil fraud and breach of duty claims.

There is nobody better.

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Kaspar J. Stoffelmayr
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Kaspar J. Stoffelmayr
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Band 1

Kaspar Stoffelmayr is an experienced mass tort litigator with noteworthy expertise in pharmaceutical and toxic tort matters.

Kaspar is a true strategic partner and a superior trial attorney.

He is a smart, capable lawyer.

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Rebecca Weinstein Bacon
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Rebecca Weinstein Bacon
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Rebecca Weinstein Bacon is a noted trial lawyer who regularly handles a wide range of civil disputes, with recent experience representing employers and higher education sector clients.

Rebecca is tremendously talented and a phenomenal trial lawyer.

Rebecca is the best lawyer with whom I have ever worked. I would go to war with her. She is a top tier litigator who is in complete command of the situation. She also sees and assesses risk quickly and wisely.

Rebecca is very smart and has great judgment. I would recommend her without qualification.

Rebecca is an amazing trial lawyer and one among our first calls.

She is very good on her feet and she sees what we may have not anticipated.

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Sean W Gallagher
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Sean W Gallagher
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Sean Gallagher is a respected litigator noted for his expertise in handling large class actions, including those with product liability and breach of fiduciary aspects.

Sean is second to none. His advice is sound and he is never wrong. He will always get the problem solved while keeping the long-term business strategy and client in mind.

I think he’s the best trial lawyer in America today. I have never seen anyone better than Sean.

Sean has a methodical approach to trial and is very impressive in terms of his level of organization and breaking things down into key points.

He is a great trial attorney and very responsive.

Sean is probably the most exceptional lawyer I know. He has excellent presence and gets into the details, but also sees the big picture. He understands what needs to be done.

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Katherine Swift
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Katherine Swift
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Katherine Swift is an experienced product liability and mass tort litigator. She possesses noteworthy experience representing clients at trial.

Kate is the perfect balance of fierce advocate and thoughtful counselor. She takes the time to get to know the business thoroughly and is thoughtful in how she approaches everyone.

She is one of the firm's rising stars.

Katherine Swift is absolutely fantastic.

Katherine is outstanding.

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Abby Mollen
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Abby Mollen
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Band 4

Abby Mollen is a well-regarded litigator who is experienced in a variety of disputes, ranging from antitrust and patents to securities-related cases.

I would recommend her for any matter without any reservation. She is terrific.

Abby is just whip smart, really thoughtful and leaves no stone unturned.

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Nico Martinez
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Nico Martinez
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Up and Coming

Nico Martinez is noted for his experience handling a range of disputes, including False Claims Act cases and securities litigation.

Nico is skilled and hardworking. I really enjoy working with him.

He is strategic and has a calm, steely demeanor.

Nico is a superstar deep thinker. He is incredible at deposition and thinks two steps ahead.

He has a very high intellect and high level of responsiveness.

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Ranked Lawyers at
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Litigation: General Commercial
Philip Beck
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Philip Beck
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Senior Statespeople
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Rebecca Weinstein Bacon
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Rebecca Weinstein Bacon
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Band 1
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Sean W Gallagher
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Sean W Gallagher
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Band 1
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Abby Mollen
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Abby Mollen
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Band 4
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Nico Martinez
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Nico Martinez
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Up and Coming
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Litigation: Product Liability
Kaspar J. Stoffelmayr
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Kaspar J. Stoffelmayr
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Band 1
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Katherine Swift
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Katherine Swift
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Band 2
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