Litigation: Product Liability
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About
Provided by Hill Ward Henderson
Hill Ward Henderson is known as a “go-to” litigation firm for complex commercial litigation matters throughout the state of Florida in state and federal courts. We successfully try cases of all varieties, but we also pursue alternative resolutions when in our clients’ best interests.
Our attorneys have experience in handling cases in almost every substantive area, including:
- Antitrust
- Business Litigation
- Contract Disputes
- Employment
- Insurance Coverage
- Intellectual Property
- Mass Torts and Class Actions
- Products Liability
- Professional Liability
- Securities and Shareholder Rights
Work Highlights
- Representing lawyers and law firms in complex professional liability matters in litigation and disciplinary proceedings.
- Representing officers, directors and other business principals of significant private and public companies in litigation matters challenging their professional conduct.
- Handling the defense of toxic tort, consumer, industrial, and pharmaceutical companies, and other industrial-related incidents in mass litigation.
- Representing financial services and insurance companies in a variety of matters, including breach of contract and securities class action cases.
- Handling the state-wide defense of products liability matters for manufacturers in the consumer products, automotive and vehicle, and industrial products sectors.
Chambers Review
Hill Ward Henderson has a Tampa-based team offering expertise across a wide range of commercial litigation, both statewide and beyond. The firm represents both individuals and corporations and is well known for its work in breach of contract, securities and IP disputes. The team also possesses notable expertise in antitrust, product liability and professional negligence cases. Clients hail from a broad range of industries, including the manufacturing, food and drink, construction and chemical sectors. The team brings additional expertise in healthcare-related litigation.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Hill Ward Henderson has a good depth of knowledge, especially in Florida courts and state law."
"It's an excellent firm for complex matters."
"Hill Ward Henderson have expertise and are excellent in terms of value. The customer service is spot on as well, as they will take my calls any day or night."
"Hill Ward Henderson has a good depth of knowledge, especially in Florida courts and state law."
"It's an excellent firm for complex matters."
"Hill Ward Henderson have expertise and are excellent in terms of value. The customer service is spot on as well, as they will take my calls any day or night."
Notable Practitioners
Robert Fulton is commended for his expertise in product liability litigation. He has notable experience working with clients in the automotive sector.
"Robert handles cases well. I know I can take really tricky stuff to him and he will handle it sensitively."
"Robert is well connected in Florida and has good relationships, which helps to get cases resolved. He is also a very talented trial lawyer."
"He is everything you want in a lead counsel."
Troy Fuhrman is skilled at representing manufacturers in complex tobacco-related product liability claims, among other mass tort litigation. He leads Hill Ward Henderson's tobacco litigation group.
"The virtue of experience gives Troy a level of wisdom, meaning he is able to give practical, diligent advice. If he is assigned a task, he is going to accomplish it at the most competent level and stay on top until the task is done."
"We go to Troy because of his expertise in Florida law and for his relationships with plaintiff counsel."
"Troy is very skilled and good in front of a jury."
Benjamin Hill is noted for his particular expertise representing tobacco companies in personal injury and wrongful death cases. He is the chair of Hill Ward Henderson's product liability and personal injury litigation group.
"Ben is an excellent attorney."
"He is extremely professional and provides the highest-quality representation."
Dennis Waggoner maintains a wide-ranging practice, spanning contract disputes, class actions and antitrust litigation. He offers notable experience acting for law firms in professional liability cases.
"Dennis is my go-to litigation counsel."
"He is an excellent lawyer. Dennis is efficient and achieves excellent results."
"Dennis is well regarded."
Joshua Webb has a broad-based commercial litigation practice, with experience handling business torts, legal malpractice and product liability suits, among others.
"Joshua is very responsive and great at thinking through strategy."
"He does an excellent job in providing good service and good practical recommendations about the handling of the case."
Allison Stevenson is an associate recognized for her ability to defend product manufacturers against claims of wrongful death and personal injury. She is particularly experienced in handling tobacco-related cases.
"Allison is a very talented associate."
"She is very diligent and is always on top of matters."
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