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Product Liability & Mass Torts: The Elite - USA - Nationwide

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What the Team is Known For

Reed Smith is a highly regarded group based across the country, noted for its expert handling of life sciences disputes. It is equally adept serving in a national coordinating and lead trial counsel role in a number of high-profile drug and device trials, as well as leading negotiations for out-of-court settlements. The firm also offers strength in disputes such as toxic torts involving alleged asbestos exposure. It draws on a notable litigation bench with experience in defending against claims filed across the US.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Michael K Brown
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Michael K Brown
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Michael Brown is an esteemed trial lawyer, commended for his strength in mass torts. His experience includes leading mesh cases for prominent multinational companies.

Michael is a once-in-a-generation attorney when it comes to product liability.

Michael is one of the top product liability trial lawyers in America. He has a real style and presence, but also has substantive depth.

Melissa A. Geist
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Melissa A. Geist
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Melissa Geist is an expert trial lawyer who is experienced across both drug and medical device mass torts and MDLs. She regularly acts as national counsel in cases within the life sciences sector.

Her strengths are her knowledge, communication and resolution skills.

Melissa is an exceptional lead partner who provides clear strategic direction while maintaining strong client communication. She has an outstanding ability to coordinate national litigation strategy.

Stephen J McConnell
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Stephen J McConnell
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Stephen McConnell is sought after for his experience handling complex mass tort litigation in the consumer product and pharmaceutical spaces.

Stephen does an amazing job navigating the issues when trying a case. He is amazingly talented and creative.

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Reed Smith LLP

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Product Liability & Mass Torts

Michael K Brown
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Michael K Brown
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Melissa A. Geist
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Melissa A. Geist
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Stephen J McConnell
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Stephen J McConnell
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