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Litigation: General Commercial

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McCarter’s litigators are known for their broad experience in business litigation, including traditional business tort, contract, and unfair trade practice claims; securities litigation; misappropriation of trade secrets claims; white collar criminal defense; commercial real estate and construction disputes; ERISA litigation; financial services disputes; intellectual property litigation; employment litigation; product liability matters; and related appeals. Our team represents Fortune 500 companies, global manufacturers, start-ups, and private clients.

McCarter’s Product Liability group represents manufacturers of consumer products, pharmaceuticals and medical devices, and industrial machines. Our attorneys serve as national, regional, and local counsel; defense medical counsel; and lead counsel in consolidated and multidistrict litigations. We also have defended many consumer protection class actions involving NJ's Consumer Fraud Act and TCCWNA. Our Product Liability attorneys have filed numerous amicus briefs in landmark appeals at the request of industry and trade groups. We are counsel of record in over 200 published cases and regularly try cases, including several that have been cited by the National Law Journal as Defense Verdicts of the Year.

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What the Team is Known For

McCarter & English is distinguished for its expansive litigation capabilities and an outstanding reputation in New Jersey. The practice offers a first-class group of civil litigators with strength in a full range of complex commercial disputes, securities litigation and antitrust matters. The firm's market-leading product liability practice covers disputes in a range of fields, including consolidated and multidistrict litigation, and is lauded in the insurance litigation space, with an insurance coverage group that regularly excels on behalf of policyholder clients. McCarter & English is in high demand among clients from wide-ranging industry sectors, including pharmaceutical companies, sporting entities and manufacturers.

Work Highlights

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  • McCarter & English successfully defended Surgical Care Affiliates, obtaining the complete dismissal of all counts at the motion to dismiss stage in a medical malpractice action in New Jersey Superior Court.

Strengths

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"They have the bench and experience to handle complex and sophisticated matters."

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"I feel they are very attentive to the detail and leave no stone unturned."

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Notable Practitioners

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David R Kott
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David R Kott
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David Kott routinely acts on behalf of companies within the manufacturing and industrial sectors in class actions.

"His attentiveness and responsiveness is definitely a key strength."

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Edward Fanning
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Edward Fanning
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Edward Fanning frequently defends medical device manufacturers against product liability claims. He offers notable skill in handling large class actions.

"I think he is a fantastic lawyer. He is both good as a strategist and in terms of oral advocacy."

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Gregory Hindy
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Gregory Hindy
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Gregory Hindy is well regarded for his broad litigation practice, which includes complex securities disputes. He offers significant experience representing clients in both state and federal trials.

"Greg is very attentive to details. He explains everything about the case and he always makes himself available."

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William D Wallach
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William D Wallach
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William Wallach handles a range of commercial disputes and has recent experience representing companies within the logistics sector.

"He's terrific."

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Natalie H. Mantell
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Natalie H. Mantell
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Natalie Mantell is a talented litigator highlighted for her expertise on behalf of pharmaceutical and medical technologies clients in product liability litigation.

"Natalie is very smart, she shines on appellate issues."

"She is a dynamic, impressive lawyer."

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Ranked Lawyers at
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New Jersey

Litigation: General Commercial
William D Wallach
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William D Wallach
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Litigation: Product Liability
David R Kott
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David R Kott
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Edward Fanning
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Edward Fanning
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Natalie H. Mantell
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Natalie H. Mantell
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Litigation: Securities
Gregory Hindy
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Gregory Hindy
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Members

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Adam Budesheim

Daniel P. D'Alessandro

Debra M. Perry

Geoffrey N. Rosamond

Gregory J. Hindy

James A. Kosch

John C. Garde

John C. Kelly

Joseph Boccassini

Joseph R. Scholz

Laura L. Kyler

Louis A. Chiafullo

Mary Gabriel

Matthew G. Wapner

Matthew J. Tharney

Natalie S. Watson

Nicholas M. Insua

Penelope M. Taylor

Richard A. Beran

Steven H. Weisman

Thomas J. Goodwin

Thomas W. Ladd

William T. Reilly

Zane C. Riester

Industries

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Aerospace & Defence

Banks

Charities / Not for Profit

Chemicals

Commercial & Professional Services

Construction & Materials

Consumer Product Manufacturing

Education

Financial Services

Food & Drink Producers

Health Care

Insurance

Mining & Metals

Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences

Private Clients / Individuals

Real Estate

Retail

Software & Computer Services

Sports

Technology, Hardware & Electronics

Telecommunications

Transportation