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Venable LLP

Product Liability & Mass Torts

USA Guide 2026 : USA - Nationwide


Venable LLP

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About

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Venable has one of the most active and respected product liability practices in the United States. We are particularly well known for our defense of pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers in jurisdictions across the country.

In the past five years, Venable has served as lead counsel for pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers in federal multidistrict litigation (MDL) and state-wide coordinated proceedings in Arkansas, California, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. Our clients also routinely call on us to defend them in jurisdictions such as Atlantic County, New Jersey; Madison and St. Clair Counties, Illinois; Montgomery County, Alabama; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and Miami-Dade County, Florida. We have also represented our pharmaceutical and medical device clients in consumer class actions, most recently defeating class certification in federal courts in California and New York. We have also assisted our pharmaceutical clients in responding to congressional investigations and in defending against mass tort claims in the United Kingdom and Canada.

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What the Team is Known For

Venable is highlighted for its enviable track record of trial success in major pharmaceutical disputes, with niche expertise in vaccine litigation. The firm offers a highly experienced team that is particularly commended for its in-depth understanding of the scientific issues underpinning complex product claims. The team is regularly called upon to act in federal multidistrict litigation and is equally adept in a national coordination and trial counsel role.

Work Highlights

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  • Venable continues to serve as co-national counsel to Takeda for litigation related to allegations that its PPI medications cause certain kidney injuries.

Strengths

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  • The team at Venable gets very in-depth with the client and really seeks to understand the problems they face.

    Product Liability & Mass Torts respondentUSA
  • Venable has the ability to handle complex topics and give good advice.

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  • The depth and breadth of the Venable team is notably strong.

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  • Venable does a tremendous job improving the client's relationship with the regulator.

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  • Venable demonstrates extensive experience of product recalls.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Bruce Parker
    Band 1Bruce Parker

    Bruce Parker

    Bruce Parker frequently acts as national counsel on major pharmaceutical MDLs, with the ability to handle complex science and medical issues in these cases.
    • Bruce Parker is an experienced and talented attorney.

      Product Liability & Mass Torts respondentUSA
  • Band 2Craig Thompson
    Band 2Craig Thompson

    Craig Thompson

    Craig Thompson is best known for his strengths in medical device and drug cases, in which he often acts as national counsel.
    • Craig Thompson is fantastic and should be on anyone's shortlist.

      Product Liability & Mass Torts respondentUSA

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