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Thompson Coburn LLP

Litigation: Product Liability

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Thompson Coburn LLP

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Thompson Coburn's national litigation team conquers business challenges through practical, pragmatic and cost-effective solutions – be it in arbitration, in settlement negotiations or at trial. They take a fighter’s mentality to every case, stepping into the ring with meticulous preparation and strategy.

The first rounds are spent analyzing the lay of the land — understanding the business, the legal challenges ahead, and the best tactics. But when the gloves come off, the team is ready to fight fiercely, delivering powerful, well-aimed arguments that cut through opposition and leave no opening for attacks, whether it’s a high-profile class action, a contractual breach, or a complicated corporate conflict.

The team includes former federal prosecutors, judges and government officials from across the nation as well as lawyers with in-house experience, C-level backgrounds and strong business acumen. While diverse in professional and personal backgrounds, TC litigators share a razor-sharp focus on client service and securing optimal results. They have tried cases in state and federal courts throughout the country, in national and international administrative tribunals, and before domestic and international arbitration panels.

And while the team is proud to say they try cases, they also save clients millions every year by not going to trial. They've even convinced the government to not pursue cases.

Industries (13)

  • Agriculture
  • Cannabis
  • Financial Services
  • Life Sciences & Biotechnology
  • Food
  • Media, Advertising & Internet
  • Public Transit
  • Railroad
  • Transportation
  • Defense & Aerospace
  • Automotive
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Health Care

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Litigation: Product Liability - Missouri


What the Team is Known For

Thompson Coburn LLP has a talented group of attorneys offering clients the benefit of substantial trial experience. Its deep bench ensures wide coverage, with noted experience in product liability, fraud and consumer class actions. The group boasts an impressive track record of representing clients in the financial, telecommunications, pharmaceutical and transportation industries.

Work Highlights

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  • Thompson Coburn LLP represented AT&T in a class action lawsuit involving allegations that it was improperly collecting state taxes from customers.

Strengths

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  • The attorneys at Thompson Coburn understand our industry and provide great response times and availability.

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  • Thompson Coburn has good depth and bench strength.

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  • Thompson Coburn provides access to extensive experience and offers an incredible service and responsiveness.

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  • We value the team's strategic contributions and pragmatic approach to driving matters to resolution.

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  • The team is highly responsive and attentive to the client's needs.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleRoman P Wuller
    Senior StatespeopleRoman P Wuller

    Roman P Wuller

    Roman Wuller has a wealth of experience handling complex class actions and a considerable track record for trying arbitrations.

    • Roman Wuller exemplifies sophistication. He is an excellent and polished litigator.

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  • Band 3Booker Shaw
    Band 3Booker Shaw

    Booker Shaw

    Booker Shaw is a skilled litigator and appellate advocate noted for his broad base of product liability expertise. He has handled cases involving chemicals, tobacco and automotives.

    • Booker Shaw provides an excellent perspective to clients and is very much aware of client business needs.

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  • Band 2Carl Pesce
    Band 2Carl Pesce

    Carl Pesce

    Carl Pesce is experienced acting as a litigator and trial lawyer on behalf of notable manufacturers, particularly of vehicles and consumer products. He chairs Thompson Coburn's product liability practice and co-chairs the tort litigation group.

    • Carl is an outstanding advocate and delivers high-quality work product.

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  • Band 2John Kingston
    Band 2John Kingston

    John Kingston

    John Kingston has tried jury trials and bench trials in Missouri, Illinois, New York and other states involving issues ranging from real estate litigation to civil conspiracy.

    • John is an outstanding all round trial lawyer and litigator. He's both extremely responsive and very efficient.

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    • John Kingston is a fantastic lawyer and person. He is smart and astute on his clients' businesses.

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  • Band 3Sharon B Rosenberg
    Band 3Sharon B Rosenberg

    Sharon B Rosenberg

    Sharon Rosenberg is well placed to advise on a range of commercial litigation matters, including intellectual property and competition disputes.

    • Sharon is smart and hardworking.

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    • Sharon is a trusted counsel.

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    • Sharon is a great thought partner and always willing to put forward ideas and solutions that are tailored to us.

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    • Sharon's input always helps us reach the best outcome.

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Ranked Individuals at Thompson Coburn LLP (7)

Missouri

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Members

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  • Gordon Ankney

  • Bill Bay

  • Dominic Biffignani

  • Matthew Bober

  • Kim Bousquet

  • Shaun Broeker

  • Clare Carter

  • Christopher Clark

  • Daniel Cox

  • Caleb Crahan

  • Matt Darrough

  • Dominic Ferrante

  • Jeff Fink

  • Kevin Foley

  • Lawrence Friedman

  • Danny Garcia

  • Matt Guletz

  • Edwin Harvey

  • Amanda Hettinger

    Head of Department

  • Eric Hogrefe

  • Chris Hohn

  • Layla Husen

  • Korbin Keller

  • Brian Lamping

  • Matthew Landwehr

  • Sonette Magnus

  • David Mangian

  • Jeff Masson

  • Mark Mattingly

  • Adrian Mehdirad

  • B.I. Middleton

  • Jan Paul Miller

  • Brittney Mollman

  • Rachael Moore

  • Michael Morris

  • Thomas Rea

  • Sharon Rosenberg

  • Kristen Sanocki

  • Claire Schenk

  • Nick Schnell

  • Catherine Schroeder

  • Allison Brauns Spors

  • Rose Tanner

  • Benjamin Tate

  • William Thompson

  • Robert Wagner

  • Jason Wheeler

  • Maria Zschoche

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