Product Liability: Toxic Torts
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Band 1
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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.
Work Highlights
- Mayer Brown represented The Big Ten Conference in several putative class actions seeking recovery on behalf of former college football players for alleged concussion-related injuries.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm has a stellar reputation and is one of the preeminent firms in Chicago, and deservedly so."
"Mayer Brown is a key competitor in the environmental mass tort space."
"The firm has a stellar reputation and is one of the preeminent firms in Chicago, and deservedly so."
"Mayer Brown is a key competitor in the environmental mass tort space."
Notable Practitioners
Daniel Ring offers strong expertise in advising medical clients on major mass tort claims. He also acts on putative class actions regarding concussion injuries as well as acting for chemical companies in toxic torts.
"Daniel is a strategist who focuses on complex, multijurisdictional litigation and has a keen eye. He is very effective at managing challenges, does an exceptional job and is proactive at getting to the finish line."
"Dan is a good strategist and writer and has been doing this for a long time. He is highly respected."
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.
"He is an exceptional trial lawyer and a forceful advocate with a commanding presence in court. He really captures the space and attention of juries and jurors."