Ranking tables
Product Liability & Mass Torts | USA
USA - Nationwide
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Senior Statespeople
Eminent Practitioners
Star Individuals
Band 1
- Anand Agneshwar Arnold & Porter12 Years Ranked
- Diane P Sullivan Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP19 Years Ranked
- Heidi K. Hubbard Williams & Connolly LLP17 Years Ranked
- Joseph G. Petrosinelli Williams & Connolly LLP8 Years Ranked
- Loren H Brown DLA Piper LLP (US)16 Years Ranked
- Mark S Cheffo Dechert LLP18 Years Ranked
- Michael K Brown Reed Smith LLP19 Years Ranked
- Michael X Imbroscio Covington & Burling LLP11 Years Ranked
- Paul W Schmidt Covington & Burling LLP16 Years Ranked
- Robert C Brock Kirkland & Ellis LLP17 Years Ranked
Band 2
- Andrew T Bayman King & Spalding LLP15 Years Ranked
- Arthur Brown Arnold & Porter13 Years Ranked
- David E Dukes Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP22 Years Ranked
- James M Campbell Campbell Conroy & O'Neil, P.C. 16 Years Ranked
- Jessica Davidson Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates15 Years Ranked
- Joe W Tomaselli Jr Goldman Ismail Tomaselli Brennan & Baum LLP16 Years Ranked
- Pamela Yates Arnold & Porter12 Years Ranked
- Phyllis A Jones Covington & Burling LLP9 Years Ranked
- Robert Adams Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP21 Years Ranked
- Shayna Cook Goldman Ismail Tomaselli Brennan & Baum LLP7 Years Ranked
- William Gage Butler Snow LLP8 Years Ranked
Band 3
- Allison Brown Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates4 Years Ranked
- Bruce Parker Venable LLP13 Years Ranked
- Craig Thompson Venable LLP9 Years Ranked
- Daniel Ring Mayer Brown LLP12 Years Ranked
- Debra E Pole Sidley Austin LLP18 Years Ranked
- Heidi Levine Sidley Austin LLP10 Years Ranked
- Hildy Sastre Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP10 Years Ranked
- James F. Murdica Barnes & Thornburg LLP9 Years Ranked
- John Hooper King & Spalding LLP12 Years Ranked
- Kaspar J. Stoffelmayr Bartlit Beck LLP5 Years Ranked
- Kristen R Fournier King & Spalding LLP9 Years Ranked
- Peter A Bicks Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP19 Years Ranked
- Quentin F. Urquhart Jr Irwin Fritchie Urquhart Moore & Daniels LLC15 Years Ranked
- Sean P Fahey Troutman Pepper14 Years Ranked
- Stephanie E Parker Jones Day16 Years Ranked
- Theodore J Boutrous Jr Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP21 Years Ranked
- Tripp Haston Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP16 Years Ranked
- William Hoffman Arnold & Porter11 Years Ranked
- William P Geraghty Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP19 Years Ranked
Band 4
- Adam Hoeflich Bartlit Beck LLP20 Years Ranked
- Andrea Pierson Faegre Drinker6 Years Ranked
- Brian L. Stekloff Wilkinson Stekloff LLP5 Years Ranked
- Charles W Cohen Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP16 Years Ranked
- Francis A Citera Greenberg Traurig, LLP6 Years Ranked
- James C Fitzpatrick Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP16 Years Ranked
- Joel H Smith Bowman and Brooke LLP18 Years Ranked
- John D Winter Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP15 Years Ranked
- Ken Baum Goldman Ismail Tomaselli Brennan & Baum LLP7 Years Ranked
- Kenneth J Reilly Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP20 Years Ranked
- Kim Bueno King & Spalding LLP4 Years Ranked
- Kim Moore Irwin Fritchie Urquhart Moore & Daniels LLC6 Years Ranked
- Kimberly Branscome Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP5 Years Ranked
- Lauren S Colton Hogan Lovells US LLP15 Years Ranked
- Matthew Holian DLA Piper LLP (US)10 Years Ranked
- Melissa A. Geist Reed Smith LLP8 Years Ranked
- Michael Brown Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP7 Years Ranked
- Michael O'Donnell Wheeler Trigg O'Donnell LLP16 Years Ranked
- Michael Olsen Mayer Brown LLP9 Years Ranked
- Michael T. Williams Wheeler Trigg O'Donnell LLP10 Years Ranked
- Morton D Dubin II King & Spalding LLP12 Years Ranked
- Orlando R. Richmond Butler Snow LLP10 Years Ranked
- Paul G Cereghini Bowman and Brooke LLP17 Years Ranked
- Rebecca Weinstein Bacon Bartlit Beck LLP8 Years Ranked
- Richard B North Jr Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP4 Years Ranked
- Robert J Herrington Greenberg Traurig, LLP2 Years Ranked
- Sherry Knutson Tucker Ellis LLP10 Years Ranked
- Steve Marshall Venable LLP12 Years Ranked
- Susan M Sharko Faegre Drinker19 Years Ranked
- William J Conroy Campbell Conroy & O'Neil, P.C.15 Years Ranked
Band 5
- Andrew Kaplan Crowell & Moring LLP3 Years Ranked
- Barry Boise Troutman Pepper1 Years Ranked
- Geoffrey Wyatt Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates4 Years Ranked
- Glenn Kerner Greenberg Traurig, LLP10 Years Ranked
- James E Hooper Wheeler Trigg O'Donnell LLP14 Years Ranked
- Joe G Hollingsworth Hollingsworth LLP1 Years Ranked
- John Fitzpatrick Wheeler Trigg O'Donnell LLP17 Years Ranked
- Joseph Cohen Porter Hedges LLP4 Years Ranked
- Julie Park Morrison Foerster4 Years Ranked
- Laura Kingsley Hong Tucker Ellis LLP5 Years Ranked
- Leslie M Smith Kirkland & Ellis15 Years Ranked
- Lyn P Pruitt DLA Piper LLP (US)16 Years Ranked
- Michael Zogby Barnes & Thornburg LLP5 Years Ranked
- Nancy Erfle Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP6 Years Ranked
- Paul E. Boehm Williams & Connolly LLP7 Years Ranked
- Peter W Herzog III Wheeler Trigg O'Donnell LLP3 Years Ranked
- Richard Goetz O'Melveny & Myers LLP18 Years Ranked
- Richard T. Bernardo Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates4 Years Ranked
- Sabrina Strong O'Melveny & Myers LLP4 Years Ranked
- Sarah Johnston Barnes & Thornburg LLP4 Years Ranked
- Stephen D Brody O'Melveny & Myers LLP4 Years Ranked
- Stephen D. Raber Williams & Connolly LLP17 Years Ranked
- Thomas Yoo Polsinelli PC3 Years Ranked
Band 6
- Adam Spicer King & Spalding LLP5 Years Ranked
- Amanda S. Kitts Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP1 Years Ranked
- Amy Fisher McCarter & English, LLP2 Years Ranked
- Andrew Tauber Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP9 Years Ranked
- Brian O'Donoghue Goldman Ismail Tomaselli Brennan & Baum LLP1 Years Ranked
- Cara Edwards DLA Piper LLP (US)4 Years Ranked
- Christopher Campbell DLA Piper LLP (US)2 Years Ranked
- Daniel Pariser Arnold & Porter2 Years Ranked
- Douglas J. Moore Irwin Fritchie Urquhart Moore & Daniels LLC3 Years Ranked
- Emily Ullman Covington & Burling LLP3 Years Ranked
- Eric Rumanek Troutman Pepper6 Years Ranked
- Halli Cohn Troutman Pepper2 Years Ranked
- Jan E Dodd Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP18 Years Ranked
- Jonathan B Skidmore Norton Rose Fulbright18 Years Ranked
- Kara McCall Sidley Austin LLP4 Years Ranked
- Keri Arnold Wilkinson Stekloff LLP1 Years Ranked
- Kimberly B. Martin Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP4 Years Ranked
- Lindsey Boney Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP4 Years Ranked
- Manuel F Cachán Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates1 Years Ranked
- Meghan Rohling Kelly Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP1 Years Ranked
- Michael Zellers Tucker Ellis LLP4 Years Ranked
- Michelle Ramirez Sidley Austin LLP2 Years Ranked
- Mollie Benedict Tucker Ellis LLP2 Years Ranked
- Richard E Sarver Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, L.L.C.21 Years Ranked
- Steven B. Weisburd Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP2 Years Ranked
- Terri Reiskin Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP4 Years Ranked
- Thomas J Cullen, Jr Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP5 Years Ranked
- William J. Beausoleil Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP4 Years Ranked
- William Monahan Sullivan & Cromwell LLP1 Years Ranked
All Lawyers profiles
Senior Statespeople
S Chilton Davis VarnerKing & Spalding LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2024 | Senior Statespeople | 22 Years RankedChilton 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.S Douglas R. MarvinWilliams & Connolly LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2024 | Senior Statespeople | 18 Years RankedDouglas Marvin is a longstanding practitioner with significant experience as national coordinating counsel in mass torts.S Kenneth J ParsigianLatham & Watkins LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2024 | Senior Statespeople | 21 Years RankedKenneth 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.S Nina M GussackTroutman Pepper | Product Liability & Mass Torts2024 | Senior Statespeople | 19 Years RankedNina 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.S Philip BeckBartlit Beck LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2024 | Senior Statespeople | 22 Years RankedPhilip Beck is a highly experienced trial lawyer who acts both for individuals and major corporations on a number of high-profile product liability cases.S Robert C HeimDechert LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2024 | Senior Statespeople | 22 Years RankedRobert Heim is a well-respected trial lawyer who has acted on a number of significant product liability cases in pharmaceuticals and medical devices.
Eminent Practitioners
E Madeleine McDonoughShook, Hardy & Bacon LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2024 | Eminent Practitioners | 5 Years RankedMadeleine 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.E Theodore VH MayerHughes Hubbard & Reed LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2024 | Eminent Practitioners | 19 Years RankedTheodore 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.
Star Individuals
- Beth A WilkinsonWilkinson Stekloff LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2024 | Star Individuals | 17 Years Ranked"Beth's skill set is beyond comprehension. She is just a brilliant trial lawyer and holds the jury in the palm of her hands. She is the best I have ever seen."
- John H BeisnerSkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Product Liability & Mass Torts2024 | Star Individuals | 19 Years RankedJohn 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 G CohenGreenberg Traurig, LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2024 | Star Individuals | 18 Years RankedLori 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 IsmailGoldman Ismail Tomaselli Brennan & Baum LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2024 | Star Individuals | 18 Years RankedTarek 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.
Band 1
1 Anand AgneshwarArnold & Porter | Product Liability & Mass Torts2024 | Band 1 | 12 Years Ranked"Anand is one of the deans of product liability, a real master of navigating and driving successful resources in consolidated proceedings. He is trustworthy, smart, talented and communicates with an amazing level of candor and advocacy."1 Diane P SullivanWeil, Gotshal & Manges LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2024 | Band 1 | 19 Years RankedDiane 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.1 Heidi K. HubbardWilliams & Connolly LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2024 | Band 1 | 17 Years RankedHeidi 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.1 Joseph G. PetrosinelliWilliams & Connolly LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2024 | Band 1 | 8 Years Ranked"He has good judgment and is trusted by adversaries and judges alike. He is good at resolving matters, good in the boardroom advising executives and has worked in a number of areas and excelled in all."1 Loren H BrownDLA Piper LLP (US) | Product Liability & Mass Torts2024 | Band 1 | 16 Years RankedLoren Brown is a highly respected trial lawyer who is best known for his strengths in pharmaceutical mass torts and medical device cases.1 Mark S CheffoDechert LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2024 | Band 1 | 18 Years Ranked"He is a strategic thinker, has the ability to form relationships and is an extraordinarily likable deal maker. He is the brains of the litigation and has a keen legal mind, is a master of detail and knows all of the facts of litigation."1 Michael K BrownReed Smith LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2024 | Band 1 | 19 Years RankedMichael Brown is an esteemed trial lawyer, commended for his strength in mass torts. His experience includes leading mesh cases for prominent multinational companies.1 Michael X ImbroscioCovington & Burling LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2024 | Band 1 | 11 Years RankedMichael Imbroscio is renowned for his strengths in strategy and briefing on mass torts, especially in the pharmaceutical sector.1 Paul W SchmidtCovington & Burling LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2024 | Band 1 | 16 Years Ranked"Paul is one of the smartest and most talented lawyers in the product liability space. He has the rare ability to be a high-level trial and appellate lawyer. He is very client-friendly, a creative problem solver and shares very practical advice. I consider Paul to be one of the top lawyers in the space."1 Robert C BrockKirkland & Ellis LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2024 | Band 1 | 17 Years RankedRobert 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.
Band 2
2 Andrew T BaymanKing & Spalding LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2024 | Band 2 | 15 Years RankedAndrew 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.2 Arthur BrownArnold & Porter | Product Liability & Mass Torts2024 | Band 2 | 13 Years RankedArthur Brown is esteemed for acting as national counsel for major pharmaceutical companies in large-scale mass torts, including Bayer, Pfizer and AstraZeneca.2 David E DukesNelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2024 | Band 2 | 22 Years RankedDavid 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.2 James M CampbellCampbell Conroy & O'Neil, P.C. | Product Liability & Mass Torts2024 | Band 2 | 16 Years RankedJames Campbell is best recognized for his expertise in automotive litigation, regularly handling matters in both federal and Massachusetts courts.2 Jessica DavidsonSkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Product Liability & Mass Torts2024 | Band 2 | 15 Years RankedJessica Davidson (formerly Miller) is highly regarded for her work across product liability MDLs and consumer class actions, frequently representing major international corporations.2 Joe W Tomaselli JrGoldman Ismail Tomaselli Brennan & Baum LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2024 | Band 2 | 16 Years RankedJoe Tomaselli is best known for his ability to lead expert science groups in constructing defense cases for high-profile life science entities.2 Pamela YatesArnold & Porter | Product Liability & Mass Torts2024 | Band 2 | 12 Years RankedPamela 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.2 Phyllis A JonesCovington & Burling LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2024 | Band 2 | 9 Years Ranked"Phyllis is a phenomenal trial attorney who is very agile. She can go in with a plan, pivot or reset that activity and is also terrific on her feet."2 Robert AdamsShook, Hardy & Bacon LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2024 | Band 2 | 21 Years RankedRobert 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.2 Shayna CookGoldman Ismail Tomaselli Brennan & Baum LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2024 | Band 2 | 7 Years RankedShayna Cook is a prominent trial lawyer with a strong track record as lead counsel in MDLs, frequently acting for major pharmaceutical corporations.2 William GageButler Snow LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2024 | Band 2 | 8 Years RankedWilliam 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.
Band 3
3 Allison BrownSkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Product Liability & Mass Torts2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked"She has a tremendous grasp for taking complex facts and distilling information for the jurors. She gives good, practical advice to navigate data issues and is a very strong brief writer who can turn materials around quickly."3 Bruce ParkerVenable LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2024 | Band 3 | 13 Years RankedBruce Parker frequently acts as national counsel on major pharmaceutical MDLs, with the ability to handle complex science and medical issues in these cases.3 Craig ThompsonVenable LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2024 | Band 3 | 9 Years RankedCraig Thompson is best known for his strengths in medical device and drug cases, in which he often acts as national counsel.3 Daniel RingMayer Brown LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2024 | Band 3 | 12 Years RankedDaniel 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.3 Debra E PoleSidley Austin LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2024 | Band 3 | 18 Years RankedDebra 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.3 Heidi LevineSidley Austin LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2024 | Band 3 | 10 Years RankedHeidi Levine frequently acts as national counsel for pharmaceutical companies on high-profile MDLs. She handles matters across pretrial, trial and resolution.3 Hildy SastreShook, Hardy & Bacon LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2024 | Band 3 | 10 Years RankedHildy Sastre regularly defends clients in major trials across the medical device, tobacco and pharmaceutical industries. Her caseload includes pelvic mesh and hip implant litigation.3 James F. MurdicaBarnes & Thornburg LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2024 | Band 3 | 9 Years Ranked"His deep insight of the key issues affecting litigation is impressive and a consistent source of knowledge on the future landscape of litigation."3 John HooperKing & Spalding LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2024 | Band 3 | 12 Years RankedJohn 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.3 Kaspar J. StoffelmayrBartlit Beck LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2024 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedKaspar Stoffelmayr is an esteemed practitioner in the market, recognized for his handling of mass torts across the pharmaceutical and toxic tort sectors.3 Kristen R FournierKing & Spalding LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2024 | Band 3 | 9 Years RankedKristen Fournier regularly acts as national coordinating counsel for major corporate clients in toxic torts, typically those relating to asbestos and chemical exposure.3 Peter A BicksOrrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2024 | Band 3 | 19 Years RankedPeter 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.3 Quentin F. Urquhart JrIrwin Fritchie Urquhart Moore & Daniels LLC | Product Liability & Mass Torts2024 | Band 3 | 15 Years RankedQuentin Urquhart offers significant experience in mass torts and personal injury claims, with expertise in cases involving pharmaceuticals, medical devices and toxic torts.3 Sean P FaheyTroutman Pepper | Product Liability & Mass Torts2024 | Band 3 | 14 Years Ranked"Sean is a fantastic lawyer, an extension of our in-house team and works hard to understand business considerations. He is a great asset, a true partner and a pleasure to work with."3 Stephanie E ParkerJones Day | Product Liability & Mass Torts2024 | Band 3 | 16 Years RankedStephanie 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.3 Theodore J Boutrous JrGibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2024 | Band 3 | 21 Years RankedTheodore Boutrous boasts a distinguished appellate practice, while also being highly active in consumer class actions, personal injury cases and environmental torts.3 Tripp HastonBradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2024 | Band 3 | 16 Years Ranked"Tripp is extremely aware of his client's needs and how to best address them in a calm and collected manner to make sure they feel secure in their choice of support for their legal needs."3 William HoffmanArnold & Porter | Product Liability & Mass Torts2024 | Band 3 | 11 Years RankedWilliam Hoffman is well regarded for his experience as coordinating counsel for pharmaceutical mass torts and market-leading MDLs.3 William P GeraghtyShook, Hardy & Bacon LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2024 | Band 3 | 19 Years RankedWilliam Geraghty is highly regarded for his strength in defending mass torts in the medical device and tobacco sectors.
Band 4
4 Adam HoeflichBartlit Beck LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2024 | Band 4 | 20 Years RankedAdam Hoeflich is well regarded as a trial lawyer and strategic adviser, with noted strength in both individual cases and MDLs.4 Andrea PiersonFaegre Drinker | Product Liability & Mass Torts2024 | Band 4 | 6 Years RankedAndrea Pierson has garnered a strong reputation for medical device MDLs, including those regarding pelvic mesh products and knee replacements.4 Brian L. StekloffWilkinson Stekloff LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2024 | Band 4 | 5 Years Ranked"Brian is valuable in terms of being a lead strategic coordinator. His ability to see litigation as a whole and guide the cases sets him apart. We look to him for his leadership, great creativity and exceptional skill."4 Charles W CohenHughes Hubbard & Reed LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2024 | Band 4 | 16 Years Ranked"He consistently demonstrates a keen ability to handle sophisticated cases and his adept leadership ensures a high-end product, always maintaining a proactive approach and staying on top of every detail."4 Francis A CiteraGreenberg Traurig, LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2024 | Band 4 | 6 Years RankedFrancis 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.4 James C FitzpatrickHughes Hubbard & Reed LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2024 | Band 4 | 16 Years Ranked"Jim's performance is marked by efficiency, delivering a service that is not only effective but also personalized and prompt. His dedication to forming intelligent teams and allocating resources judiciously underscores his effectiveness as a legal professional."4 Joel H SmithBowman and Brooke LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2024 | Band 4 | 18 Years Ranked"He is reputable and has had successful results. His skill set is excellent and he is able to represent clients in difficult high-exposure cases."4 John D WinterPatterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2024 | Band 4 | 15 Years RankedJohn 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.4 Ken BaumGoldman Ismail Tomaselli Brennan & Baum LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2024 | Band 4 | 7 Years RankedKen 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.4 Kenneth J ReillyShook, Hardy & Bacon LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2024 | Band 4 | 20 Years RankedKenneth 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.4 Kim BuenoKing & Spalding LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedKim Bueno comes recommended for her trial capabilities, regularly acting for life sciences clients in complex large-scale litigation and personal injury claims.4 Kim MooreIrwin Fritchie Urquhart Moore & Daniels LLC | Product Liability & Mass Torts2024 | Band 4 | 6 Years RankedKim Moore frequently acts on high-profile product liability cases and personal injury cases, and is especially well versed in litigation surrounding scientific issues.4 Kimberly BranscomePaul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2024 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedKimberly 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.4 Lauren S ColtonHogan Lovells US LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2024 | Band 4 | 15 Years Ranked"She provides the highest level of service, she's very familiar with product liability law and is always thinking creatively and strategically to ensure the best outcome. We trust her guidance and she successfully defends any matter she handles."4 Matthew HolianDLA Piper LLP (US) | Product Liability & Mass Torts2024 | Band 4 | 10 Years RankedMatthew Holian has developed an increasingly strong reputation for defending major pharmaceutical companies as national counsel in MDLs, handling everything from discovery to resolution.4 Melissa A. GeistReed Smith LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2024 | Band 4 | 8 Years RankedMelissa 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.4 Michael BrownNelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2024 | Band 4 | 7 Years RankedMichael Brown is an experienced trial lawyer who offers strength across the space, regularly handling toxic tort, pharmaceutical and personal injury claims.4 Michael O'DonnellWheeler Trigg O'Donnell LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2024 | Band 4 | 16 Years RankedMichael O'Donnell is experienced across both mass torts and consumer class actions, with additional expertise defending major corporations facing consumer product litigation.4 Michael OlsenMayer Brown LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2024 | Band 4 | 9 Years RankedMichael 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.4 Michael T. WilliamsWheeler Trigg O'Donnell LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2024 | Band 4 | 10 Years RankedMichael Williams is widely regarded as a leading class action defense lawyer and is regularly called upon by multinational consumer product manufacturers.4 Morton D Dubin IIKing & Spalding LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2024 | Band 4 | 12 Years RankedMorton 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.4 Orlando R. RichmondButler Snow LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2024 | Band 4 | 10 Years RankedOrlando Richmond regularly serves as lead counsel and co-counsel on a range of mass tort litigations, including both pharmaceutical cases and toxic torts.4 Paul G CereghiniBowman and Brooke LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2024 | Band 4 | 17 Years RankedPaul 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.4 Rebecca Weinstein BaconBartlit Beck LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2024 | Band 4 | 8 Years RankedRebecca 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.4 Richard B North JrNelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedRichard North handles a wide range of product liability disputes, with expertise handling major pharmaceutical MDLs and aviation disputes.4 Robert J HerringtonGreenberg Traurig, LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2024 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedRobert 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.4 Sherry KnutsonTucker Ellis LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2024 | Band 4 | 10 Years RankedSherry Knutson is widely respected for her experience in high-profile product liability MDLs, regularly acting in pharmaceutical cases and toxic torts.4 Steve MarshallVenable LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2024 | Band 4 | 12 Years RankedSteve Marshall is widely recognized for his strength as a trial lawyer in high-profile medical and science cases, including pharmaceutical mass torts.4 Susan M SharkoFaegre Drinker | Product Liability & Mass Torts2024 | Band 4 | 19 Years RankedSusan 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.4 William J ConroyCampbell Conroy & O'Neil, P.C. | Product Liability & Mass Torts2024 | Band 4 | 15 Years RankedWilliam 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.
Band 5
5 Andrew KaplanCrowell & Moring LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2024 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedAndrew 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.5 Barry BoiseTroutman Pepper | Product Liability & Mass Torts2024 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedBarry Boise is highlighted for his experienced representation of clients in complex product liability litigation involving pharmaceuticals and medical devices.5 Geoffrey WyattSkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Product Liability & Mass Torts2024 | Band 5 | 4 Years RankedGeoffrey Wyatt primarily handles large consumer class actions and mass torts, as well as being able to advise on complex appellate litigation.5 Glenn KernerGreenberg Traurig, LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2024 | Band 5 | 10 Years RankedGlenn Kerner acts both as strategist and in trial during international product liability litigation, including in the pharmaceutical sector.5 James E HooperWheeler Trigg O'Donnell LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2024 | Band 5 | 14 Years RankedJames Hooper is well regarded for his strength across a range of product liability disputes, including asbestos litigation, pharmaceutical cases and toxic torts.5 Joe G HollingsworthHollingsworth LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2024 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedJoe Hollingsworth is well equipped to advise on product liability claims, fielding expertise in the pharmaceutical sector.5 John FitzpatrickWheeler Trigg O'Donnell LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2024 | Band 5 | 17 Years RankedJohn 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.5 Joseph CohenPorter Hedges LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2024 | Band 5 | 4 Years RankedHouston-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.5 Julie ParkMorrison Foerster | Product Liability & Mass Torts2024 | Band 5 | 4 Years Ranked"She works on very high-profile cases, she is very collaborative and does it in a very clear and thorough way. She has a great understanding from a legal and regulatory perspective and clients and government agencies trust her immensely with the process."5 Laura Kingsley HongTucker Ellis LLP | Head of Product Liability & Mass Torts2024 | Band 5 | 5 Years Ranked"Laura is focused on results, smart, engaged, respectful and very client-focused. She is always willing to help with an issue as needed and I highly recommend her."5 Leslie M SmithKirkland & Ellis | Product Liability & Mass Torts2024 | Band 5 | 15 Years Ranked"She is very good at the art of litigation. Her tactical lawyering skills, strategic decisions and ability to identify and capitalize on opportunities within litigation are very good."5 Lyn P PruittDLA Piper LLP (US) | Product Liability & Mass Torts2024 | Band 5 | 16 Years RankedLyn 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.5 Michael ZogbyBarnes & Thornburg LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2024 | Band 5 | 5 Years RankedMichael Zogby acts on pharmaceutical litigation as well as mass torts in medical devices, frequently serving as coordinating counsel and trial counsel.5 Nancy ErfleGordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2024 | Band 5 | 6 Years RankedNancy 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.5 Paul E. BoehmWilliams & Connolly LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2024 | Band 5 | 7 Years RankedPaul 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.5 Peter W Herzog IIIWheeler Trigg O'Donnell LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2024 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedPeter 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.5 Richard GoetzO'Melveny & Myers LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2024 | Band 5 | 18 Years RankedRichard 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.5 Richard T. BernardoSkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Product Liability & Mass Torts2024 | Band 5 | 4 Years RankedRichard Bernardo maintains an exceptional litigation practice, with recognized expertise in mass tort cases in a variety of sectors.5 Sabrina StrongO'Melveny & Myers LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2024 | Band 5 | 4 Years RankedSabrina 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.5 Sarah JohnstonBarnes & Thornburg LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2024 | Band 5 | 4 Years Ranked"Sarah's commitment to client service is truly strong and has the ability to effectively analyze the complex issues involved across numerous nationwide litigations. It is evident that she cares deeply about her clients and is always a pleasure to work with."5 Stephen D BrodyO'Melveny & Myers LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2024 | Band 5 | 4 Years Ranked"Steve is a true trusted adviser whose legal guidance and acumen is always impressive. I especially appreciate his strategic, efficient approach to case management and counseling."5 Stephen D. RaberWilliams & Connolly LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2024 | Band 5 | 17 Years RankedStephen Raber is recommended for his strength in pharmaceutical product liability, while also boasting skills in broader civil disputes taken to both trial and arbitration.5 Thomas YooPolsinelli PC | Product Liability & Mass Torts2024 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedThomas Yoo of Polsinelli is routinely engaged in product liability and mass tort cases. He frequently represents clients in the life sciences sector, among others.