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Provided by Geoffrey Wyatt
Represents clients in mass tort and other aggregate litigation, with an emphasis on trial and appellate litigation. Defends companies as part of a team that focuses on global litigation strategy and law and motions practice in coordinated proceedings in federal and state courts, including at trial. Extensive litigation experience in state and federal appellate courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court. Also has extensive experience handling expert motion issues and developing strategies for defeating highly complex but speculative and unscientific theories of liability. Has worked with defense experts to develop reports and prepare for depositions in order to implement those strategies, and taken a lead role in drafting motions both for and in opposition to the exclusion of expert testimony. Negotiated and coordinated resolution of a number of mass tort proceedings. Frequently publishes on matters relevant to his practice, including on issues relating to multidistrict litigation and class action procedure.
Law Clerk, Hon. Gerald B. Tjoflat, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit (2004-2005); J.D., Harvard Law School; A.B., Michigan State University
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Geoffrey Wyatt primarily handles large consumer class actions and mass torts, as well as being able to advise on complex appellate litigation.
Provided by Chambers
"He's diligent and very good at anticipating what the other side will do."
"Geoff has a balancing and optimistic approach."
"He's diligent and very good at anticipating what the other side will do."
"Geoff has a balancing and optimistic approach."
