Product Liability & Mass Torts | USA

Chilton Davis Varner is a highly acclaimed trial lawyer with a remarkable track record in mass torts, class actions and MDLs. She is accomplished in both trial and appellate law across medical device, pharmaceutical and automobile cases.

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

Kenneth Parsigian offers notable expertise in mass torts arising from the tobacco industry, in which he represents a number of leading clients. He is also skilled in federal pharmaceutical cases.

Nina Gussack attracts widespread recognition for her longstanding presence in pharmaceutical and medical device mass torts. She acts as trial counsel and national coordinator in both class actions and MDLs.

Philip Beck is a highly experienced trial lawyer who acts both for individuals and major corporations on a number of high-profile product liability cases.

Robert Heim is a well-respected trial lawyer who has acted on a number of significant product liability cases in pharmaceuticals and medical devices.

Madeleine McDonough is currently serving as the firm's chair and draws on a strong background in the sciences, leveraging her expertise to advise clients across the space on product liability and personal injury cases.

Theodore Mayer currently serves as chair of the firm and acts regularly for clients defending against medical and pharmaceutical MDLs. He is particularly active in disputes involving pharmaceuticals, vaccines and blood products.

Beth Wilkinson is a highly acclaimed trial lawyer with unparalleled expertise acting as lead trial counsel in bet-the-company pharmaceutical MDLs.

John Beisner is considered to be one of the country's premier product liability and consumer class action attorneys, with the ability to handle complex MDLs and appellate litigation. He has conducted a number of groundbreaking cases ranging from toxic torts and personal injury claims through to medical devices.

Lori Cohen is a market-leading trial lawyer with a formidable reputation in defending pharmaceutical and medical device mass torts, as well as toxic tort and consumer product litigation.

Tarek Ismail is esteemed for his handling of high-profile pharmaceutical product liability cases. He is also highlighted for his work in medical device litigation and toxic torts alongside his strength in antitrust class actions.

Anand Agneshwar is impressively active in the pharmaceutical sector, where he has acted for major national clients in several MDLs and consumer fraud litigation.

Diane Sullivan is an esteemed trial lawyer with experience acting as lead counsel on numerous market-leading mass torts. Alongside her experience in representing Fortune 500 companies on nationwide talc litigation, she is also active in environmental and natural resource cases.

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.

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

Loren Brown is a highly respected trial lawyer who is best known for his strengths in pharmaceutical mass torts and medical device cases.

Mark Cheffo is highly experienced as both national coordinator and trial counsel for numerous mass torts in the pharmaceutical and environmental spaces.

Michael Brown is an esteemed trial lawyer, commended for his strength in mass torts. His experience includes leading mesh cases for prominent multinational companies.

Michael Imbroscio is renowned for his strengths in strategy and briefing on mass torts, especially in the pharmaceutical sector.

Paul Schmidt is highly experienced both in trial and at appeal, with particular strength in pharmaceutical litigation and toxic torts.

Robert Brock is a highly esteemed trial lawyer with notable experience across high-profile MDLs. He has achieved successful defense verdicts across the pharmaceutical, automobile and life science industries.

Andrew Bayman acts for a number of major pharmaceutical companies on their most significant product liability cases. He is especially active in federal courts, where he has acted on market-leading MDLs in the life sciences sector.

Arthur Brown is esteemed for acting as national counsel for major pharmaceutical companies in large-scale mass torts, including Bayer, Pfizer and AstraZeneca.

David Dukes leads on several major MDLs in the pharmaceutical industry, as well as handling environmental cases. He is also accomplished in litigation within the technology sector.

James Campbell is best recognized for his expertise in automotive litigation, regularly handling matters in both federal and Massachusetts courts.

Jessica Davidson (formerly Miller) is highly regarded for her work across product liability MDLs and consumer class actions, frequently representing major international corporations.

Joe Tomaselli is best known for his ability to lead expert science groups in constructing defense cases for high-profile life science entities.

Pamela Yates is best recognized in the market for her skills at trial, frequently handling major pharmaceutical MDLs, including opioid litigation, as well as toxic tort matters.

Phyllis Jones is an esteemed trial lawyer in pharmaceutical defense, with a caseload that includes opioid litigation.

Robert Adams is an experienced trial lawyer who regularly acts as first chair across a range of product liability cases, with particular expertise in pharmaceutical MDLs.

Shayna Cook is a prominent trial lawyer with a strong track record as lead counsel in MDLs, frequently acting for major pharmaceutical corporations.

William Gage is renowned for acting as lead counsel for major pharmaceutical trial companies in large MDLs, drawing particular praise for his achievements in pelvic mesh litigation.

Allison Brown represents clients in mass torts, class actions and MDLs across the products space, including acting for multinational pharmaceutical companies.

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

Craig Thompson is best known for his strengths in medical device and drug cases, in which he often acts as national counsel.

Daniel Ring offers strong expertise in advising medical clients on major mass tort claims. He also acts on putative class actions regarding concussion injuries as well as acting for chemical companies in toxic torts.

Debra Pole has a longstanding career as a trial lawyer in MDLs and mass torts across both state and federal courts. Her practice includes toxic torts and consumer fraud claims in the life sciences sector.

Heidi Levine frequently acts as national counsel for pharmaceutical companies on high-profile MDLs. She handles matters across pretrial, trial and resolution.

Hildy Sastre regularly defends clients in major trials across the medical device, tobacco and pharmaceutical industries. Her caseload includes pelvic mesh and hip implant litigation.

James Murdica chairs Barnes & Thornburg's product liability group and acts on multiple mass torts in the pharmaceutical and medical device arenas.

John Hooper represents major international companies on product liability cases across state and federal courts involving automotive and toxic tort concerns, as well as acting on consumer class actions.

Kaspar Stoffelmayr is an esteemed practitioner in the market, recognized for his handling of mass torts across the pharmaceutical and toxic tort sectors.

Kristen Fournier regularly acts as national coordinating counsel for major corporate clients in toxic torts, typically those relating to asbestos and chemical exposure.

Peter Bicks is highly regarded for his representation of Fortune 500 companies in matters such as major MDLs in the talc space. He is especially active in personal injury lawsuits and primarily acts as strategic counsel on these matters.

Quentin Urquhart offers significant experience in mass torts and personal injury claims, with expertise in cases involving pharmaceuticals, medical devices and toxic torts.

Sean Fahey has experience handling MDLs across a wide range of areas, including pharmaceutical and medical device mass torts, class actions and concussion litigation.

Stephanie Parker co-leads the firm's business and tort litigation practice, and oversees its product liability litigation practice. She is an eminent trial lawyer in tobacco and in pharmaceutical trials.

Theodore Boutrous boasts a distinguished appellate practice, while also being highly active in consumer class actions, personal injury cases and environmental torts.

Tripp Haston is widely respected for acting both as national trial and coordinating counsel in major pharmaceutical mass torts and chemical litigation.

William Hoffman is well regarded for his experience as coordinating counsel for pharmaceutical mass torts and market-leading MDLs.

William Geraghty is highly regarded for his strength in defending mass torts in the medical device and tobacco sectors.

Adam Hoeflich is well regarded as a trial lawyer and strategic adviser, with noted strength in both individual cases and MDLs.

Andrea Pierson has garnered a strong reputation for medical device MDLs, including those regarding pelvic mesh products and knee replacements.

Brian Stekloff has a significant reputation for acting as a trial lawyer across a number of mass torts, including on major pharmaceutical litigation.

Charles Cohen has a strong reputation in life sciences product liability, with experience representing domestic and international clients in pharmaceutical cases and toxic torts.

Francis Citera is a seasoned practitioner in the consumer class action space. He is experienced in both state and federal courts, and is also well versed in product safety and risk management issues. He cochairs the product liability and mass torts practice.

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.

Joel Smith is a sought-after trial lawyer who acts as national counsel on a number of mass torts for major automotive companies.

John Winter is a seasoned practitioner who frequently represents major multinational companies on pharmaceutical and medical device MDLs, with further experience in toxic torts. He is a partner at Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler.

Ken Baum is experienced in advising on the scientific aspects of drug and medical device litigation, as well as handling expert witness preparation during major MDLs.

Kenneth Reilly is best regarded for his capabilities in tobacco, and acts for a number of leading clients in major MDLs. He is also recognized for his strength as a trial lawyer.

Kim Bueno comes recommended for her trial capabilities, regularly acting for life sciences clients in complex large-scale litigation and personal injury claims.

Kim Moore frequently acts on high-profile product liability cases and personal injury cases, and is especially well versed in litigation surrounding scientific issues.

Kimberly Branscome is a well-regarded trial lawyer who has amassed a broad range of experience in mass torts and class actions. Her skills range from personal injury lawsuits in the automotive industry to toxic torts.

Lauren Colton leads Hogan Lovells' products law group and is commended for her handling of mass torts and class actions arising from the life sciences and pharmaceutical space.

Matthew Holian has developed an increasingly strong reputation for defending major pharmaceutical companies as national counsel in MDLs, handling everything from discovery to resolution.

Melissa Geist is an expert trial lawyer who is experienced across both drug and medical device mass torts and MDLs. She regularly acts as national counsel in cases within the life sciences sector.

Michael Brown is an experienced trial lawyer who offers strength across the space, regularly handling toxic tort, pharmaceutical and personal injury claims.

Michael O'Donnell is experienced across both mass torts and consumer class actions, with additional expertise defending major corporations facing consumer product litigation.

Michael Olsen comes recommended for his handling of environmental matters, pharmaceutical cases, concussion-related litigation and toxic torts. He frequently acts as lead trial counsel for major multinational companies.

Michael Williams is widely regarded as a leading class action defense lawyer and is regularly called upon by multinational consumer product manufacturers.

Morton Dubin comes recommended as a first-chair trial lawyer in toxic torts, most significantly in litigation related to talc. He is also capable of leading cases before appellate courts and acting as coordinating counsel.

Orlando Richmond regularly serves as lead counsel and co-counsel on a range of mass tort litigations, including both pharmaceutical cases and toxic torts.

Paul Cereghini chairs the firm and regularly acts as lead trial counsel in large-scale product liability cases and personal injury matters for major automobile companies. He also acts on concussion injury litigation.

Rebecca Weinstein Bacon is widely praised for her skills in product liability disputes, commercial cases and class actions. She is best recognized for advising major pharmaceutical clients in significant mass torts.

Richard North handles a wide range of product liability disputes, with expertise handling major pharmaceutical MDLs and aviation disputes.

Robert Herrington in noted for his expertise acting for consumer products companies in complex litigation, including those alleging defects and misleading claims. He cochairs the firm's class action litigation group and is a go-to choice for clients in the tech, retail and automotive sectors.

Sherry Knutson is widely respected for her experience in high-profile product liability MDLs, regularly acting in pharmaceutical cases and toxic torts.

Steve Marshall is widely recognized for his strength as a trial lawyer in high-profile medical and science cases, including pharmaceutical mass torts.

Susan Sharko routinely acts as national coordinating counsel for leading companies in mass torts and MDLs across a wide range of sectors, including pharmaceuticals, medical devices and toxic torts.

William Conroy is a leading automotive lawyer who is well regarded for catastrophic injury cases, in which he has acted for clients at both the state and national level.

Andrew Kaplan is held in high regard for the caliber of his advocacy in product liability litigation. He serves as chair of the firm's mass tort, product and consumer litigation group.

Barry Boise is highlighted for his experienced representation of clients in complex product liability litigation involving pharmaceuticals and medical devices.

Geoffrey Wyatt primarily handles large consumer class actions and mass torts, as well as being able to advise on complex appellate litigation.

Glenn Kerner acts both as strategist and in trial during international product liability litigation, including in the pharmaceutical sector.

Joe Hollingsworth is well equipped to advise on product liability claims, fielding expertise in the pharmaceutical sector.

John Fitzpatrick is a seasoned trial lawyer who is best recognized for his strength in toxic torts such as asbestos cases. His experience includes acting as national counsel for several manufacturing clients.

Houston-based Porter Hedges partner Joseph Cohen garners praise for his expert representation of former senior company employees in large MDLs and mass torts, as well as acting for clients facing personal injury claims.

Julie Park advises on class actions and mass torts across the products landscape, while also being able to provide counsel on regulatory matters. She operates across Morrison Foerster's San Diego and San Francisco offices.

Laura Kingsley Hong chairs the firm's product liability group and frequently acts as first-chair trial counsel in mass torts at both the state and federal level.

Leslie Smith is a skilled trial lawyer who is experienced in a range of pharmaceutical cases and consumer fraud litigation.

Lyn Pruitt is widely renowned for her considerable trial expertise and is frequently sought after for first-chair complex product liability trials and consumer class actions on behalf of pharmaceutical and medical device companies, among others.

Michael Zogby acts on pharmaceutical litigation as well as mass torts in medical devices, frequently serving as coordinating counsel and trial counsel.

Nancy Erfle is a partner at Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani and is widely recognized for her strength in representing pharmaceutical and automotive clients in product liability cases and broader class actions. She is especially well known for her work in toxic torts such as talc litigation.

Paul Boehm is a skilled litigator who is well versed in representing major multinational companies in product liability cases ranging from pharmaceutical litigation to toxic torts.

Peter Herzog impresses with the caliber of his litigation practice, which is particularly strong in class actions. His diverse industry expertise includes experience in energy and automotive cases.

Richard Goetz is well respected for his skill in leading pharmaceutical cases and toxic torts. He is also experienced in personal injury, false advertising and consumer products.

Richard Bernardo maintains an exceptional litigation practice, with recognized expertise in mass tort cases in a variety of sectors.

Sabrina Strong comes recommended for her representation of clients in high-stakes product litigation and consumer class actions, typically acting for those in the life sciences space.

Sarah Johnston cochairs the firm’s drug and medical device group, with demonstrable experience acting for clients in sophisticated MDLs.

Stephen Brody has garnered an increasingly strong reputation after acting on high-profile product liability cases for major multinational companies.

Stephen Raber is recommended for his strength in pharmaceutical product liability, while also boasting skills in broader civil disputes taken to both trial and arbitration.

Thomas Yoo of Polsinelli is routinely engaged in product liability and mass tort cases. He frequently represents clients in the life sciences sector, among others.

Adam Spicer is an increasingly prominent trial lawyer who has acted for major clients on pharmaceutical and medical device cases.

Amanda Kitts is a talented litigator who offers notable strength in product liability claims and maintains a broad practice, spanning toxic tort, pharmaceutical and medical device-related disputes.

Amy Fisher excels in the representation of pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers in complex multidistrict product liability litigation, including acting in national defense roles. She is co-managing partner of the firm's Indianapolis office.

Andrew Tauber is well versed in acting as appellate counsel on a range of product liability matters, including environmental cases and medical device torts. He is a counsel in BCLP's Washington, DC office.

Brian O'Donoghue advises clients on a broad range of product liability litigation and has significant experience handling claims on behalf of large corporations.

Cara Edwards advises on an array of product liability disputes, including large-scale medical device MDLs.

Christopher Campbell chairs the firm's product liability and mass torts practice and possesses widespread experience in the space, including acting in a national coordinating role as well as providing trial and regulatory counsel.

Daniel Pariser possesses particular expertise representing notable clients in the pharmaceutical sector as well as medical device manufacturers.

Douglas Moore comes recommended for his solid trial experience. He is routinely engaged in product liability and mass tort litigation.

Emily Ullman is talented in mass tort and class action litigation. She is particularly active in cases in the health and technology spaces.

Eric Rumanek represents clients in pharmaceutical and medical device MDLs, as well as mass torts and personal injury cases.

Halli Cohn has a broad base of experience in product liability mass tort and class action matters.

Jan Dodd is esteemed for her experience as a trial lawyer in a range of pharmaceutical cases, as well as matters such as mass torts in the automotive sectors.

Jonathan Skidmore is a go-to trial lawyer for mass torts across the pharmaceutical and medical device space, as well as personal injury cases and automotive litigation.

Kara McCall of Alston & Bird LLP comes recommended for her handling of consumer class actions, and acts for an impressive list of clients in the food, retail and manufacturing industries.

Keri Arnold is an accomplished trial lawyer with a wealth of expertise in complex product liability claims. She has handled cases on behalf of major names in the pharmaceutical and chemical sectors.

Kimberly Martin routinely handles high-profile product liability disputes, including at both the state and federal level. She typically acts on behalf of clients in the medical device and pharmaceutical space.

Lindsey Boney is relied upon by clients in the pharmaceutical and medical device space for his stellar representation in mass torts and MDLs.

Manuel Cachán is an accomplished trial lawyer who has acted for major clients on pharmaceutical and toxic tort cases.

Meghan Rohling Kelly is a highly experienced trial lawyer who regularly handles product liability disputes, representing clients from a wide range of sectors including manufacturers and large corporations.

Michael Zellers comes recommended for his representation of clients facing challenging litigation at both the state and national level, regularly handling large MDLs.

Michelle Ramirez possesses strong experience representing clients in the pharmaceutical and medical devices space.

Mollie Benedict is a go-to lawyer for pharmaceutical manufacturers facing complex product liability claims and frequently serves as trial counsel and in national coordinating roles in multidistrict litigation.

Richard Sarver regularly acts as a lead trial counsel in pharmaceutical MDLs, as well as assisting clients with environmental litigation and toxic torts. He is a founding member of Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver.

Steven Weisburd has a wealth of experience acting as trial counsel in state and federal courts, including multidistrict product liability litigation and consumer class actions.

Terri Reiskin is particularly noted for her representation of automotive manufacturers, while also offering experience across a broad range of consumer and product liability claims.

Thomas Cullen garners a particularly strong reputation for product liability cases involving forklift trucks and material handling equipment. He is also well versed in pharmaceutical mass torts.

William Beausoleil is relied upon for his strategic advice in relation to complex mass torts and pharmaceutical MDLs.

William Monahan heads Sullivan & Cromwell's products liability and mass torts group. His sector expertise covers consumer class actions and personal injury claims.

Celeste Brecht is noted for her growing experience handling complex product liability cases at trial, including toxic tort and pharmaceutical-related claims.

Emma Ross enjoys a solid reputation for her product liability practice advising pharmaceutical and medical device companies in high-stakes litigation.