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McGuireWoods LLP

Product Liability & Toxic Torts

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McGuireWoods LLP

Rankings

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Product Liability & Toxic Torts - Virginia

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

McGuireWoods is a leading firm with an impressive track record in high-stakes product liability and toxic tort matters. It is especially well known for its representation of automobile manufacturers in wrongful death and severe injury claims. The team is experienced in handling class actions and multidistrict litigation. The firm has broad defense capabilities, spanning from asbestos claims to chemical exposure.

Strengths

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  • McGuireWoods has deep scientific knowledge and an ability to translate such knowledge into legal proceedings, to anticipate what we will need and provide it. But the biggest value is that the team really invests the time to understand us.

    Product Liability & Toxic Torts respondentUSA
  • They have a very strong team that have been successful on the litigation side.

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  • McGuireWoods excels at providing practical guidance to clients. The firm has a deep bench capable of handling any issue that might arise, and is well equipped to handle all complex and even unprecedented matters.

    Product Liability & Toxic Torts respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Eminent PractitionersTracy Walker
    Eminent PractitionersTracy Walker

    Tracy Walker

    Tracy Walker is McGuireWoods' managing partner. He's highly regarded for his product liability practice, which includes a particular focus on consumer class action cases. He is especially active in the automobile industry.

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

    Samuel L Tarry Jr

    Samuel Tarry advises clients on a range of product liability disputes, with a particular focus on asbestos exposure cases. He also has extensive experience in medical device matters.
    • He's a terrific partner.

      Product Liability & Toxic Torts respondentUSA
  • Band 2Andrew F. Gann Jr.
    Band 2Andrew F. Gann Jr.

    Andrew F. Gann Jr.

    Andrew Gann specializes in mass tort lawsuits and class actions. He advises clients across a range of sectors, including transportation, energy and construction.
    • Andrew demonstrates a high level of sophistication in his legal work. He approaches complex issues with clarity and precision, providing insightful and practical advice tailored to the client’s needs.

      Product Liability & Toxic Torts respondentUSA
    • Drew is amazing. He is always available, knowledgeable, and clear on our options and the pros and cons of strategies.

      Product Liability & Toxic Torts respondentUSA
  • Band 2Davis Walsh
    Band 2Davis Walsh

    Davis Walsh

    Davis Walsh offers support throughout the cycle of a dispute, from pre-contentious advice, preliminary injunctions and defense strategies, to litigation connected to patent infringement and patient injuries. He is also apt at handling class actions and mass tort litigation.

    • Davis gives clients practical advice.

      Product Liability & Toxic Torts respondentUSA
    • Davis is a fantastic trial lawyer.

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