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Williams & Connolly LLP

Product Liability & Mass Torts: The Elite

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Williams & Connolly LLP

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

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Williams & Connolly is a specialist litigation firm that houses an expert team with impressive trial experience. The firm frequently represents clients in the life sciences space, where it is noted for its long list of repeat mandates. It is adept at both trial counsel and coordinating counsel roles on major disputes. The team's broad product liability defense capabilities include acting on toxic tort claims, medical device cases and pharmaceutical litigation. It offers expertise handling all aspects of major product liability cases, including appellate proceedings and settlement negotiations.
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Work Highlights

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  • Williams & Connolly continued to act for Pfizer in product liability litigation concerning the antacid medication Zantac, securing a series of victories.

Strengths

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  • Williams & Connolly has real depth in this space.

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  • The bench strength at Williams & Connolly is outstanding.

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  • Williams & Connolly is an excellent firm known for being strong in the area of product liability.

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  • Williams & Connolly is an excellent firm with a stellar reputation.

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  • Williams & Connolly is extremely proficient in its approach.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Douglas R. Marvin
    Douglas R. Marvin

    Douglas R. Marvin

    Douglas Marvin is a longstanding practitioner with significant experience as national coordinating counsel in mass torts.

    • Douglas Marvin is both a mentor and a leader in product liability work.

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  • Joseph G. Petrosinelli
    Joseph G. Petrosinelli

    Joseph G. Petrosinelli

    Joseph Petrosinelli is a leading figure in disputes across federal and state courts, frequently defending against major MDLs for clients, particularly in pharmaceutical cases and toxic torts.

    • Joseph displays excellent judgment and has lots of credibility with judges across the country.

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    • Joe Petrosinelli is a fantastic attorney and an excellent strategist.

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    • Joseph Petrosinelli is a phenomenal lawyer.

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    • Joseph leads on product liability work and is an excellent lawyer.

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    • One can't say enough good things about Joseph. He is a true star.

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  • Heidi K. Hubbard
    Heidi K. Hubbard

    Heidi K. Hubbard

    Heidi Hubbard remains first-choice trial counsel for clients facing significant MDLs, and is widely considered to be a leading figure in mass torts within the pharmaceutical space.

    • Heidi is outstanding. She is extremely well prepared and erudite.

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    • Heidi is truly one of the best trial lawyers in the country.

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