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Provided by Bowman and Brooke LLP

Bowman and Brooke defends the world's largest manufacturers in their highest exposure product liability and mass torts litigation. We regularly serve in lead and national counsel roles and have been widely recognized as the go-to product liability trial firm in the U.S. We have defended thousands of wrongful death, catastrophic personal injury and other product liability claims brought against manufactures of motor vehicles, chemicals, consumer products, pharmaceutical and medical devices, heavy equipment and recreational equipment.

Chambers Review

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Product Liability & Mass Torts: The Elite - USA - Nationwide

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Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Bowman and Brooke possesses a dedicated product liability defense team, fielding a deep trial bench. The firm is widely considered a market leader in the automotive industry, with a client list that features numerous leading manufacturers. Its broad practice also includes strength in areas such as medical devices and consumer products alongside activity in large-scale consumer class actions.

Work Highlights

  • Bowman and Brooke served as lead trial counsel and national coordinating counsel for Patheon Manufacturing Services in the the Zantac multidistrict litigation.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Joel H Smith
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Joel H Smith
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Joel Smith is a sought-after trial lawyer who acts as national counsel on a number of mass torts for major automotive companies.

Joel is a seasoned trial attorney. He has a fantastic personality and has tremendous technical skill in working with experts and in-house witnesses to develop a strong defensive case.

Paul G Cereghini
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Paul G Cereghini
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Paul Cereghini chairs the firm and regularly acts as lead trial counsel in large-scale product liability cases and personal injury matters for major automobile companies. He also acts on concussion injury litigation.

Paul has an unprecedented ability to cross-examine plaintiff experts and highlight for the jury the gaps in the plaintiff's technical allegations. He also has an untiring work ethic.

Ranked Lawyers at
Bowman and Brooke LLP

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USA - Nationwide

Product Liability & Mass Torts

Paul G Cereghini
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Paul G Cereghini
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Band 4
Joel H Smith
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Joel H Smith
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Product Liability: Automobile

Joel H Smith
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Joel H Smith
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Band 1
Paul G Cereghini
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Paul G Cereghini
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Band 1

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