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James C Fitzpatrick

James C Fitzpatrick

USA 2026

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Practice Areas

James C. Fitzpatrick is Co-Chair of Hughes Hubbard’s Product Liability practice group and a member of the firm’s Litigation department. His practice focuses on domestic and international pharmaceutical and product liability litigation as well as other types of complex commercial litigation.

Jim’s practice also includes the development and presentation of scientific issues at trial, in the media, and as part of Congressional and Department of Justice investigations. He has litigated securities and Employee Retirement Income Security Act matters in the pharmaceutical area, as well as product liability trials in the US and around the world.

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Product Liability & Mass Torts - USA - Nationwide

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Individual Editorial

James Fitzpatrick frequently defends pharmaceutical clients against high-profile MDLs on a national and international scale. He is especially well-versed in defending litigation involving vaccines.

Strengths

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  • James has unique ability to form relationships of trust with experts.

    Product Liability & Mass TortsChambers Guide to the USA
  • James Fitzpatrick is an outstanding lawyer with deep expertise in pharmaceutical and scientific matters. He brings a rare combination of technical understanding and strategic legal thinking.

    Product Liability & Mass TortsChambers Guide to the USA
  • James is extremely knowledgeable on the science within product liability litigation. He is also a tremendous resource when it comes to handling local or international expert witnesses.

    Product Liability & Mass TortsChambers Guide to the USA
  • James stands out with his deep knowledge of the scientific and regulatory issues raised by a case.

    Product Liability & Mass TortsChambers Guide to the USA

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