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Mayer Brown LLP

Product Liability: Toxic Torts

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Mayer Brown LLP

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Product Liability: Toxic Torts - USA - Nationwide

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What the Team is Known For
Mayer Brown has a highly regarded litigation group that is especially noted for its extensive appellate practice and strong strategic capabilities. The practice group handles disputes involving a range of products, including medical devices and pharmaceuticals. The firm also acts for major food and beverage and chemical industry clients. It also has notable experience acting as national coordinating counsel in major litigation.
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Work Highlights

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  • Mayer Brown continued to represent Union Carbide and its former subsidiary, Amchem Products in asbestos litigation, related to phenolic molding compounds, generically referred to as “bakelite,” once made by Union Carbide, and for the claims relating to products once made by Amchem.

Strengths

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  • The attorneys at Mayer Brown do incredible good work.

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  • The work quality of Mayer Brown attorneys is very high.

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  • The Mayer Brown team knows the product area very well and provides resources around both the science and litigation strategy.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Michael Olsen
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    Michael Olsen

    Michael Olsen comes recommended for his handling of environmental matters, pharmaceutical cases, concussion-related litigation and toxic torts. He frequently acts as lead trial counsel for major multinational companies.

    • Michael Olsen is a fantastic attorney.

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    • Clients relax because they know Michael will get the job done right.

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