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Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP

Litigation: Product Liability

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Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP

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Shook, Hardy, and Bacon's two Florida offices in Miami and Tampa, are highly regarded for their powerhouse litigation in the state of Florida and nationwide. Clients include many of the world’s largest multinational companies in the pharmaceutical and medical device, life sciences and biotechnology, banking and financial services, and retail industries. Of particular note are repeated litigation success in defending tobacco, pharmaceutical and medical device products.

With a primary focus on product liability defense and business litigation, Shook Florida attorneys handle matters involving privacy and data security, class action and complex litigation, mass tort, toxic tort and exposure, FDA and regulatory guidance, product recalls, bankruptcy and creditors’ rights, employment litigation and policy, and international law. They assist in the defense of Engle-class tobacco litigation in Florida.

Other strengths include international arbitration and privacy and data security practices.  

Industries (2)

  • Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices
  • Tobacco

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Litigation: Product Liability - Florida

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What the Team is Known For

Shook, Hardy & Bacon is highly regarded for its extensive expertise in product liability multidistrict and class action litigation. The firm maintains a fine track record for its work in disputes concerning tobacco, pharmaceutical and medical device products. The team is also well regarded for its counsel in complex IP and employment litigation and acts for an impressive roster of blue-chip corporate clients, including airlines, tobacco companies and medical device companies.

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Strengths

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  • The firm takes pride in developing deep client relationships, understanding and being current with the client's business and the industries they are representing in, mindful of the big picture.

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  • The firm has a very active litigation practice, and I've always been extraordinarily impressed with the talent of its attorneys.

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  • Shook, Hardy & Bacon has a very commonsense approach to litigation and a great depth of knowledge on legal issues. The team is very attuned to client needs and very responsive.

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  • Shook, Hardy & Bacon is wonderful, and we really rely on the firm as a strategic partner – not just for legal decisions but advising on how they will impact the business.

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  • Shook, Hardy & Bacon has very experienced lawyers and supporting teams, which handle complex and sophisticated trial matters at the highest level.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Kenneth J Reilly
    Kenneth J Reilly

    Kenneth J Reilly

    Kenneth Reilly is a renowned product liability litigator recognized for his practice defending cigarette manufacturers against class actions.

    • He has long history of practice in Miami and has as much depth of knowledge as anyone else out there.

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    • In terms of understanding client needs, he is the very top.

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    • Kenneth is a lawyers' lawyer. He is respected by both sides, and his skills in the courtroom are unmatched.

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    • He is an exceptional trial attorney, a gifted communicator and a personable and knowledgeable individual. He can formulate analytical global legal and trial strategies while handling critical tasks.

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    • Ken is a first-chair trial lawyer and one of the better trial lawyers that I've seen. He has years and years of experience trying cases, and he's excellent at it.

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  • Jennifer McLoone
    Jennifer McLoone

    Jennifer McLoone

    Jennifer McLoone has experience handling a range of products-related disputes and is frequently sought after by manufacturers of medical devices, pharmaceuticals and household products.

    • Jennifer is a great writer who is unbelievably smart and understands how to get to the heart of the issues quickly. She is highly knowledgeable on Florida practice and Florida law.

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    • Jennifer is unbelievably smart and has a great demeanor. She is always responsive and really great to work with. She has common sense, and she's practical and strategic.

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    • Jennifer provides practical advice. She digs in to the facts and is strategic in her litigation thinking.

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  • Jennifer Voss
    Jennifer Voss

    Jennifer Voss

    Jennifer Voss concentrates her practice on product liability defense, with a particular focus on consumer products personal injury cases.

    • Jen is good in the courtroom.

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    • She is smart, creative, intelligently aggressive and also a tremendous team leader.

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    • Jennifer is a rising star. She is becoming a first-chair lawyer with great experience.

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  • Laura Whitmore
    Laura Whitmore

    Laura Whitmore

    Laura Whitmore has a wealth of experience defending complex personal injury and product liability matters on behalf of major corporate clients.

    • Laura is a phenomenally good lawyer, especially on extremely complicated legal issues and appellate questions.

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  • Anitra Clement
    Anitra Clement

    Anitra Clement

    Anitra Clement possesses a varied litigation practice, which sees her handle insurance, product liability and wider commercial disputes.

    • Anitra is really good at building relationships with opposing counsel and building trust. She is also very responsive.

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    • Anitra's connection and attention to detail and client service are exceptional.

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