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GT's Products Liability & Mass Torts Practice brings a sophisticated and coordinated approach to trying complex cases in diverse industries such as pharmaceuticals, medical devices, chemicals, telecommunications, energy, toxic mold, and tobacco. We have been trailblazers on the cutting edge of some of the most high-profile cases in the country and possess deep knowledge and experience in both regulated and non-regulated industries. Not only do our attorneys provide powerful defense in litigation, but we also proactively partner with our clients to develop liability prevention programs to identify and correct potentially devastating practices that may lead to litigation.

We frequently try cases to verdict - and have the in-house legal and technological capabilities to efficiently handle dockets of cases numbering in the thousands, often collaborating with other defense counsel to coordinate strategy and pool case resources in large litigations. Our team, which includes in-house medical, nursing, and technology consultants, designs custom and tactical litigation plans based on our clients’ unique needs and best interests. Our depth of resources and stability of both highly experienced senior lawyers and “next generation” leaders, enables us to work efficiently to resolve or defend all matters, from single claims to high-stakes “bet the company” cases. 

Chambers Review

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

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Greenberg Traurig has an active trial team that is noted for its expert approach to long-term nationwide litigation strategy. The firm fields impressive strength in high-profile drug and device cases, as well as areas such as talc litigation and other toxic torts. The team also displays extensive experience in the defense of product recall claims. The firm possesses strong consumer class action coverage, which is bolstered by a dedicated group of litigators in the area.

Work Highlights

  • Greenberg Traurig acted as national trial counsel, national coordinating counsel, and national settlement counsel for all claims concerning pelvic mesh against Bard.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Lori G Cohen
Lori G Cohen
Star Individuals
Lori Cohen is a market-leading trial lawyer with a formidable reputation in defending pharmaceutical and medical device mass torts, as well as toxic tort and consumer product litigation.

Lori is the best trial attorney in this industry.

Francis A Citera
4
Francis A Citera
4
Band 4
Francis Citera is a seasoned practitioner in the consumer class action space. He is experienced in both state and federal courts, and is also well versed in product safety and risk management issues. He cochairs the product liability and mass torts practice.
4
Robert J Herrington
4
Band 4
Robert Herrington in noted for his expertise acting for consumer products companies in complex litigation, including those alleging defects and misleading claims. He cochairs the firm's class action litigation group and is a go-to choice for clients in the tech, retail and automotive sectors.

Robert is just an exceptional lawyer, who is amazing at the client service.

He is very business-friendly. I feel like we have a true partnership, he really wants the best for us.

Glenn Kerner
6
Glenn Kerner
6
Band 6
Glenn Kerner acts both as strategist and in trial during international product liability litigation, including in the pharmaceutical sector.
6
Sara Thompson
6
Band 6

Sara Thompson is highlighted for expert representation of clients in product liability and class actions. She has noteworthy experience defending clients in pharmaceutical and medical device cases.

She has encyclopedic knowledge on issues and also historical issues of the law and knowledge of our company.

Sara is smart and strategic. She is well regarded in this area.

Ranked Lawyers at
Greenberg Traurig, LLP

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USA - Nationwide

Product Liability & Mass Torts

Lori G Cohen
Lori G Cohen
Star Individuals
Francis A Citera
4
Francis A Citera
4
Band 4
4
Robert J Herrington
4
Band 4
Glenn Kerner
6
Glenn Kerner
6
Band 6
6
Sara Thompson
6
Band 6
Product Liability: Pharmaceutical

Lori G Cohen
1
Lori G Cohen
1
Band 1

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