Litigation: Product Liability
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Provided by Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Greenberg Traurig's Litigation Practice has handled some of the most complex litigation in challenging jurisdictions around the world. Whether your organization is facing a single complex dispute or a portfolio of disputes, GT has vast resources across a wide range of practices and industries available to serve you. We work with you to develop a strategic approach to litigation coordinated across jurisdictions. Our attorneys are prepared to take any case to trial and are experienced at managing litigation at every stage of the process. At the same time, our vast trial experience enables us to resolve cases short of trial upon the most favorable terms possible, where appropriate. The GT team will grow with your needs and our scale ensures that your needs will never outgrow us.
Chambers Review
Greenberg Traurig, LLP offers impressive bench strength and state coverage to a wide array of clients across a range of commercial disputes. The firm is noted for its highly adept counsel in product liability, banking and securities litigation, and also comes recommended for its strengths in insurance and real estate disputes. The team maintains a fine track record in complex cross-border cases and is also sought after for its extensive capabilities in appellate cases. Its lawyers represent a wide array of clients, including those within the telecommunications, financial services and manufacturing sectors.
Work Highlights
- Greenberg Traurig, LLP successfully defended Black Dragon Capital against claims that the private equity fund was a Ponzi scheme.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Greenberg Traurig do well in guiding a client into understanding the realistic scope of their concerns and goals in light of practical circumstances."
"The firm has a strong bench of talent across different domains with deep experience. Greenberg Traurig also has up-and-coming resources that can be leveraged below the partner level."
"They are always well prepared as their research is thoroughly conducted. The lawyers have a great court presence and knowledge base."
"Greenberg Traurig do well in guiding a client into understanding the realistic scope of their concerns and goals in light of practical circumstances."
"The firm has a strong bench of talent across different domains with deep experience. Greenberg Traurig also has up-and-coming resources that can be leveraged below the partner level."
"They are always well prepared as their research is thoroughly conducted. The lawyers have a great court presence and knowledge base."
Notable Practitioners
Bradford Kaufman is co-president of Greenberg Traurig and cochair of the securities litigation group at the firm. He is well known for representing large clients in sophisticated court cases and arbitration proceedings.
Joseph Coates is highly regarded for his practice as a securities litigator. He is particularly noted for his broker-dealer defense work.
"Joe is a great trial lawyer. He will handle our more complex matters that require people to roll up their sleeves. Joe is someone who can dig in and handle it."
Sabrina Gallo chairs Greenberg Traurig's product liability practice in Miami. She is a go-to lawyer for product manufacturers and has expertise in handing pharmaceutical and medical device-related litigation.
Tracy Gerber is an expert in broker-dealer securities work. Her clients also benefit from her regulatory knowledge.
"She is a well-known go-to lawyer. Tracy is great."
Alexandra Bach Lagos is a litigator with a broad practice covering tort and product liability actions. She is particularly accomplished in the representation of clients in the pharmaceutical and medical device sectors.
"She is an excellent lawyer."
"Alexandra is excellent at managing mass torts. She is an up-and-coming trial lawyer."
Michael Kreitzer wins praise for his handling of complex commercial disputes. His work spans a range of sectors, including real estate, construction and financial services.
"He is a master. Michael is frank and direct. It is easy to understand his viewpoints, and more importantly, he listens to his clients and explains why a different course of action is a better path. I cannot find the flaws, if he has any."
"He is an extraordinary trial attorney."
David Weinstein possesses expertise spanning a wide array of commercial litigation and arbitrations, and is adept at handling matters involving environmental and real estate issues. He chairs the Tampa litigation practice at Greenberg Traurig.
"He is a real expert and a highly regarded commercial litigator."
Sheila Oretsky is commended for her acumen as a trial lawyer. She is particularly skilled in class action work.
"Sheila is an excellent litigator who excels in communication and strategy."
Based in Greenberg Traurig's Tampa office, Christopher Torres is noted for his expertise in handling both commercial litigation and securities-related disputes.
"Christopher is easy to work with and very knowledgeable."
"He is well regarded."
"He is a bright and solid lawyer."
As cochair of Greenberg Traurig's consumer financial services litigation practice, Michele Stocker is regularly sought after by banks and other finance sector clients. She has experience across a wide range of commercial disputes and consumer claims.
"She is a strong litigator."
"Michele is a spectacular lawyer."
"She is well regarded."
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