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Product Liability: Automobile

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Shook, Hardy & Bacon has earned international acclaim as a premier product liability and mass tort litigation defense firm. Numerous industry leaders and their subsidiaries have selected Shook as national, regional and convergence counsel in critical product liability matters. Shook’s Product Liability Practice offers clients a complete defense package—combining decades of courtroom success with state-of-the-art support services and cost-effective business solutions. 

In the world of product liability and mass tort litigation, manufacturers often look to one firm or a small number of firms to lead the defense. Through Shook’s years of experience in major product liability and tort litigation, the firm has developed systems and information suited to defend product liability and mass tort litigation. The volume and complexity of today’s product liability litigation requires knowledgeable scientific specialists and experienced trial attorneys; Shook offers both.

Shook’s wealth of experience handling complex and contentious matters has positioned the firm as an innovator in litigation management. Our combination of experience and tools provides clients with the flexibility to respond to the demands of the ever-changing environment of complex litigation. 

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What the Team is Known For

Shook, Hardy & Bacon has a standout practice much admired for its roster of product liability experts based across the USA. It handles a high volume of cases across all major product areas, acting in lead and national coordinating counsel roles, and maintains a particularly strong reputation in life sciences, tobacco and automotive litigation. The team has an impressive track record in trials and appeals involving mass torts and class actions, complementing its litigation bench with significant in-house scientific strength.

Strengths

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"They have exceptional expertise in automotive litigation and analysis of future liability trends. They have a deep bench of seasoned litigators specializing in automotive liability trial work and it's a firm of action that is always available and easy to work with."

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"Shook Hardy has an excellent ability to advise on complex issues and present information coherently, always with an eye on the commercial position. They are always available, responsive and practical."

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"The firm produces an excellent work product and quality briefing, from a creative and strategic standpoint."

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Notable Practitioners

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Madeleine McDonough
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Madeleine McDonough
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Eminent Practitioners
Madeleine McDonough is currently serving as the firm's chair and draws on a strong background in the sciences, leveraging her expertise to advise clients across the space on product liability and personal injury cases.
"She is an excellent lawyer and a leader in the products space for a very long time."
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Amir Nassihi
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Amir Nassihi
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Amir Nassihi comes recommended for the sterling quality of his advocacy, particularly in consumer class actions. He cochairs the firm's class action and appellate litigation practice.
"Amir is a talented thinker on automotive trends and a strong brief writer. He excels in appellate work and case strategy."
"He is very good from a strategy standpoint and very thoughtful. He definitely knows the ins and outs of the law and the key cases. He is very considerate and incorporates the latest decisions in his strategic approach to a case."
"He is one of the most creative attorneys in this space and really shines in this area."
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Kenneth J Reilly
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Kenneth J Reilly
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Kenneth Reilly is best regarded for his capabilities in tobacco, and acts for a number of leading clients in major MDLs. He is also recognized for his strength as a trial lawyer.
"Kenneth has lots of trial experience."
"He is a fine litigator."
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Michael Mallow
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Michael Mallow
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Michael Mallow impresses with his strength in class actions and MDLs in the automobile industry, in which he acts for an impressive list of major manufacturers.
"Michael is really excellent and shines in this space."
"He has an excellent reputation."
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Rachel Straus
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Rachel Straus
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Rachel Straus is commended for her work in consumer class actions and is greatly experienced in handling cases on behalf of notable automotive sector clients.
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William P Geraghty
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William P Geraghty
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William Geraghty is highly regarded for his strength in defending mass torts in the medical device and tobacco sectors.
"William has handled a tremendous amount of cases and gained great success."
"He is a very skilled trial lawyer."
"He has a great reputation."
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Robert Adams
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Robert Adams
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Robert Adams is an experienced trial lawyer who regularly acts as first chair across a range of product liability cases, with particular expertise in pharmaceutical MDLs.
"He is involved in big litigation efforts and oversees the work."
"He is an excellent lawyer who is very prominent and deserves the recognition."
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Hildy Sastre
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Hildy Sastre
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Hildy Sastre regularly defends clients in major trials across the medical device, tobacco and pharmaceutical industries. Her caseload includes pelvic mesh and hip implant litigation.
"Hildy has great instincts. She assembles a great team, provides exceptional client service and gives everything she has to try the case."
"She is a strategic trial lawyer."
"She is an excellent trial lawyer with first-hand knowledge. She is very well respected and clients praise her."
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Jan E Dodd
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Jan E Dodd
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Jan Dodd is esteemed for her experience as a trial lawyer in a range of pharmaceutical cases, as well as matters such as mass torts in the automotive sectors.
"Jan is a creative strategist and an organized leader."
"She is incredible at anticipating potential claims and giving advice accordingly."
"Jan is a great strategist, particularly when it comes to experts."
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Steven B. Weisburd
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Steven B. Weisburd
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Steven Weisburd has a wealth of experience acting as trial counsel in state and federal courts, including multidistrict product liability litigation and consumer class actions.
"Steven handles clients with the utmost care and respect. He has the ability to make you feel you're his only client and is a tough-as-nails litigator when he needs to be."
"He is a very good writer who produces creative arguments for complicated legal issues."
"He demonstrates a level of experience and oral advocacy that is polished and thoughtful, and he represents his clients' interests well."
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Ranked Lawyers at
Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP

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USA - Nationwide

Product Liability & Mass Torts
Madeleine McDonough
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Madeleine McDonough
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Eminent Practitioners
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Robert Adams
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Robert Adams
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Hildy Sastre
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Hildy Sastre
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William P Geraghty
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William P Geraghty
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Kenneth J Reilly
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Kenneth J Reilly
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Jan E Dodd
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Jan E Dodd
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Steven B. Weisburd
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Steven B. Weisburd
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Product Liability: Automobile
Amir Nassihi
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Amir Nassihi
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Michael Mallow
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Michael Mallow
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Band 1
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Rachel Straus
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Rachel Straus
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Band 1
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Product Liability: Tobacco
Kenneth J Reilly
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Kenneth J Reilly
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William P Geraghty
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William P Geraghty
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Band 1
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