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Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP

Product Liability & Mass Torts: Highly Regarded

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Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP

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Product Liability & Mass Torts: Highly Regarded - USA - Nationwide

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison is sought after for its experience defending clients in a variety of product liability disputes, including those involving consumer products and pharmaceuticals. The firm is also highlighted for its experience in toxic torts claims and environmental contamination cases.

Work Highlights

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  • Paul Weiss continued to provide strategic advice and counselling to Bayer in connection with nationwide litigation related to polychlorinated biphenyls.

Strengths

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  • Paul Weiss has an excellent, deep bench of experienced attorneys.

    Product Liability & Mass Torts: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
  • Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison is a hugely well-regarded firm in the products space.

    Product Liability & Mass Torts: Highly Regarded respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Kimberly Branscome
    Band 3Kimberly Branscome

    Kimberly Branscome

    Kimberly Branscome is a well-regarded trial lawyer who has amassed a broad range of experience in mass torts and class actions. Her skills range from personal injury lawsuits in the automotive industry to toxic torts.
    • Kimberley Branscome has great instincts.

      Product Liability & Mass Torts: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
  • Band 5Adam Hoeflich
    Band 5Adam Hoeflich

    Adam Hoeflich

    Adam Hoeflich is well regarded as a trial lawyer and strategic adviser, with noted strength in both individual cases and MDLs.
    • Adam Hoeflich is an amazing attorney and great to work with.

      Product Liability & Mass Torts: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
  • Band 6Yahonnes Cleary
    Band 6Yahonnes Cleary

    Yahonnes Cleary

    Yahonnes Cleary is an experienced attorney known for his facility with nationwide product liability litigation. His clients include major pharmaceutical businesses and energy companies.

    • Yahonnes Cleary is an exceptional and bright attorney.

      Product Liability & Mass Torts: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
  • Up and ComingCrystal Parker
    Up and ComingCrystal Parker

    Crystal Parker

    Crystal Parker is highlighted for her expertise defending clients in mass tort litigation, such as in pharmaceutical and chemical exposure matters. She is deputy chair of the firm's product liability and mass torts practice group.

    • Crystal is strategic and innovative.

      Product Liability & Mass Torts: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
    • Crystal has the great ability to understand and guide complex environmental cases. She is always available for questions or discussion. She is technically and legally strong, asks insightful questions, and provides great leadership to the projects we work with her on.

      Product Liability & Mass Torts: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
    • Crystal is a really fantastic lawyer.

      Product Liability & Mass Torts: Highly Regarded respondentUSA

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