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McGuireWoods LLP

Product Liability: Automobile

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McGuireWoods LLP

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For more than 35 years, McGuireWoods has been a national leader in the defense of products, environmental and mass tort litigation. With more than 60 attorneys devoted to these practice areas, we offer exceptional depth and experience to handle the most difficult litigation threats facing corporate America. We have defended clients in virtually every type of high-stakes litigation across the U.S. in state courts and federal courts, including defending medical devices, lead paint, toxic tort claims involving many types of chemical exposures, personal injury claims for a variety of products ranging from smoke alarms to power tools, foodborne illnesses, false labelling and consumer defective trade practices act cases, and class actions for numerous clients, including the country’s leading automotive manufacturers.

What differentiates our practice is that our lawyers are experts in developing strategically focused defense plans to help our clients achieve their goals in the most efficient and effective way possible. Whether leveraging early settlements, or winning cases outright at the pretrial stage of litigation, at trial or through successful appeals, we let the client’s unique needs drive the strategy. This is well-recognized and appreciated by our clients, most of whom we have represented for decades.

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Product Liability: Automobile - USA - Nationwide


What the Team is Known For
McGuireWoods has a prominent product liability practice with broad experience in mass torts and multidistrict litigation. It is particularly noted for its expert handling of disputes arising from areas such as pharmaceuticals and retail. The team has significant experience in consumer fraud class action and asbestos and toxic exposure cases.

Strengths

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  • The attorneys at McGuireWoods demonstrate superior responsiveness and client service as well as a high level of expertise.

    Product Liability: Automobile respondentUSA
  • McGuireWoods distinguishes itself through exceptional client service, responsiveness and practical solutions.

    Product Liability: Automobile respondentUSA
  • The team provides excellent communication, litigation strategy and legal research.

    Product Liability: Automobile respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Samuel L Tarry Jr
    Band 1Samuel L Tarry Jr

    Samuel L Tarry Jr

    Samuel Tarry is noted for his expertise handling high-stakes toxic tort matters. He offers significant experience defending clients in asbestos exposure related matters.

    • Samuel is an incredible toxic tort lawyer and a go-to.

      Product Liability: Automobile respondentUSA

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