Ranking tables

Product Liability & Mass Torts | USA

USA - Nationwide

This chapter encompasses legal claims that allow an injured party to recover financial compensation from the manufacturer or seller of a product. This can include faulty brakes, contaminated food and medicine lacking appropriate label warnings. Law firms advise manufacturers, distributors, suppliers, retailers and others who make the product available to the public. It also covers toxic tort, relating to the exposure to chemicals, pharmaceutical drugs or occupational hazards. Most pharmaceutical claims are mass tort cases because drugs are consumed by thousands of people. Occupational toxic tort cases occur where industrial and other works have been exposed to toxic chemicals. Most of the law in this area has traditionally arisen from asbestos exposure. The chapter also recognizes firms who represent plaintiffs in products liability litigation.

Rankings overview for Lawyers

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Band 4

  1. Adam Hoeflich
    Adam Hoeflich Bartlit Beck LLP20 Years Ranked
  2. Andrea Pierson
    Andrea Pierson Faegre Drinker6 Years Ranked
  3. Brian L. Stekloff
    Brian L. Stekloff Wilkinson Stekloff LLP5 Years Ranked
  4. Charles W Cohen
    Charles W Cohen Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP16 Years Ranked
  5. Francis A Citera
    Francis A Citera Greenberg Traurig, LLP6 Years Ranked
  6. James C Fitzpatrick
    James C Fitzpatrick Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP16 Years Ranked
  7. Joel H Smith
    Joel H Smith Bowman and Brooke LLP18 Years Ranked
  8. John D Winter
    John D Winter Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP15 Years Ranked
  9. Ken Baum
    Ken Baum Goldman Ismail Tomaselli Brennan & Baum LLP7 Years Ranked
  10. Kenneth J Reilly
    Kenneth J Reilly Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP20 Years Ranked
  11. Kim Bueno
    Kim Bueno King & Spalding LLP4 Years Ranked
  12. Kim Moore Irwin Fritchie Urquhart Moore & Daniels LLC6 Years Ranked
  13. Kimberly Branscome
    Kimberly Branscome Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP5 Years Ranked
  14. Lauren S Colton
    Lauren S Colton Hogan Lovells US LLP15 Years Ranked
  15. Matthew Holian
    Matthew Holian DLA Piper LLP (US)10 Years Ranked
  16. Melissa A. Geist
    Melissa A. Geist Reed Smith LLP8 Years Ranked
  17. Michael Brown
    Michael Brown Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP7 Years Ranked
  18. Michael O'Donnell Wheeler Trigg O'Donnell LLP16 Years Ranked
  19. Michael Olsen
    Michael Olsen Mayer Brown LLP9 Years Ranked
  20. Michael T. Williams Wheeler Trigg O'Donnell LLP10 Years Ranked
  21. Morton D Dubin II
    Morton D Dubin II King & Spalding LLP12 Years Ranked
  22. Orlando R. Richmond
    Orlando R. Richmond Butler Snow LLP10 Years Ranked
  23. Paul G Cereghini
    Paul G Cereghini Bowman and Brooke LLP17 Years Ranked
  24. Rebecca Weinstein Bacon
    Rebecca Weinstein Bacon Bartlit Beck LLP8 Years Ranked
  25. Richard B North Jr
    Richard B North Jr Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP4 Years Ranked
  26. Robert J Herrington Greenberg Traurig, LLP2 Years Ranked
  27. Sherry Knutson
    Sherry Knutson Tucker Ellis LLP10 Years Ranked
  28. Steve Marshall
    Steve Marshall Venable LLP12 Years Ranked
  29. Susan M Sharko
    Susan M Sharko Faegre Drinker19 Years Ranked
  30. William J Conroy Campbell Conroy & O'Neil, P.C.15 Years Ranked
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Band 6

  1. Adam Spicer
    Adam Spicer King & Spalding LLP5 Years Ranked
  2. Amanda S. Kitts
    Amanda S. Kitts Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP1 Years Ranked
  3. Amy Fisher
    Amy Fisher McCarter & English, LLP2 Years Ranked
  4. Andrew Tauber
    Andrew Tauber Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP9 Years Ranked
  5. Brian O'Donoghue Goldman Ismail Tomaselli Brennan & Baum LLP1 Years Ranked
  6. Cara Edwards
    Cara Edwards DLA Piper LLP (US)4 Years Ranked
  7. Christopher Campbell
    Christopher Campbell DLA Piper LLP (US)2 Years Ranked
  8. Daniel Pariser
    Daniel Pariser Arnold & Porter2 Years Ranked
  9. Douglas J. Moore Irwin Fritchie Urquhart Moore & Daniels LLC3 Years Ranked
  10. Emily Ullman
    Emily Ullman Covington & Burling LLP3 Years Ranked
  11. Eric Rumanek
    Eric Rumanek Troutman Pepper6 Years Ranked
  12. Halli Cohn
    Halli Cohn Troutman Pepper2 Years Ranked
  13. Jan E Dodd
    Jan E Dodd Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP18 Years Ranked
  14. Jonathan B Skidmore Norton Rose Fulbright18 Years Ranked
  15. Kara McCall
    Kara McCall Sidley Austin LLP4 Years Ranked
  16. Keri Arnold
    Keri Arnold Wilkinson Stekloff LLP1 Years Ranked
  17. Kimberly B. Martin
    Kimberly B. Martin Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP4 Years Ranked
  18. Lindsey Boney
    Lindsey Boney Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP4 Years Ranked
  19. Manuel F Cachán
    Manuel F Cachán Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates1 Years Ranked
  20. Meghan Rohling Kelly
    Meghan Rohling Kelly Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP1 Years Ranked
  21. Michael Zellers
    Michael Zellers Tucker Ellis LLP4 Years Ranked
  22. Michelle Ramirez
    Michelle Ramirez Sidley Austin LLP2 Years Ranked
  23. Mollie Benedict
    Mollie Benedict Tucker Ellis LLP2 Years Ranked
  24. Richard E Sarver
    Richard E Sarver Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, L.L.C.21 Years Ranked
  25. Steven B. Weisburd
    Steven B. Weisburd Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP2 Years Ranked
  26. Terri Reiskin
    Terri Reiskin Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP4 Years Ranked
  27. Thomas J Cullen, Jr
    Thomas J Cullen, Jr Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP5 Years Ranked
  28. William J. Beausoleil
    William J. Beausoleil Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP4 Years Ranked
  29. William Monahan
    William Monahan Sullivan & Cromwell LLP1 Years Ranked

All Lawyers profiles

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Senior Statespeople

  1. Chilton Davis Varner
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    Chilton Davis Varner
    King & Spalding LLP
    King & Spalding LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts
    2024 | Senior Statespeople | 22 Years Ranked
    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.
  2. Douglas R. Marvin
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    Douglas R. Marvin
    Williams & Connolly LLP
    Williams & Connolly LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts
    2024 | Senior Statespeople | 18 Years Ranked
    Douglas Marvin is a longstanding practitioner with significant experience as national coordinating counsel in mass torts.
  3. Kenneth J Parsigian
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    Kenneth J Parsigian
    Latham & Watkins LLP
    Latham & Watkins LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts
    2024 | Senior Statespeople | 21 Years Ranked
    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.
  4. Nina M Gussack
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    Nina M Gussack
    Troutman Pepper
    Troutman Pepper | Product Liability & Mass Torts
    2024 | Senior Statespeople | 19 Years Ranked
    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.
  5. Philip Beck
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    Philip Beck
    Bartlit Beck LLP
    Bartlit Beck LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts
    2024 | Senior Statespeople | 22 Years Ranked
    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.
  6. Robert C Heim
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    Robert C Heim
    Dechert LLP
    Dechert LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts
    2024 | Senior Statespeople | 22 Years Ranked
    Robert Heim is a well-respected trial lawyer who has acted on a number of significant product liability cases in pharmaceuticals and medical devices.
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Eminent Practitioners

  1. Madeleine McDonough
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    Madeleine McDonough
    Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP
    Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts
    2024 | Eminent Practitioners | 5 Years Ranked
    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.
  2. Theodore VH Mayer
    E
    Theodore VH Mayer
    Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP
    Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts
    2024 | Eminent Practitioners | 19 Years Ranked
    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.

Star Individuals

  1. Beth A Wilkinson
    Beth A Wilkinson
    Wilkinson Stekloff LLP
    Wilkinson Stekloff LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts
    2024 | 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."
  2. John H Beisner
    John H Beisner
    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates
    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Product Liability & Mass Torts
    2024 | Star Individuals | 19 Years Ranked
    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.
  3. Lori G Cohen
    Lori G Cohen
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts
    2024 | Star Individuals | 18 Years Ranked
    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.
  4. Tarek Ismail
    Tarek Ismail
    Goldman Ismail Tomaselli Brennan & Baum LLP
    Goldman Ismail Tomaselli Brennan & Baum LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts
    2024 | Star Individuals | 18 Years Ranked
    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.
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Band 1

  1. Anand Agneshwar
    1
    Anand Agneshwar
    Arnold & Porter
    Arnold & Porter | Product Liability & Mass Torts
    2024 | 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."
  2. Diane P Sullivan
    1
    Diane P Sullivan
    Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
    Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts
    2024 | Band 1 | 19 Years Ranked
    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.
  3. Heidi K. Hubbard
    1
    Heidi K. Hubbard
    Williams & Connolly LLP
    Williams & Connolly LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts
    2024 | Band 1 | 17 Years Ranked
    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.
  4. Joseph G. Petrosinelli
    1
    Joseph G. Petrosinelli
    Williams & Connolly LLP
    Williams & Connolly LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts
    2024 | 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."
  5. Loren H Brown
    1
    Loren H Brown
    DLA Piper LLP (US)
    DLA Piper LLP (US) | Product Liability & Mass Torts
    2024 | Band 1 | 16 Years Ranked
    Loren Brown is a highly respected trial lawyer who is best known for his strengths in pharmaceutical mass torts and medical device cases.
  6. Mark S Cheffo
    1
    Mark S Cheffo
    Dechert LLP
    Dechert LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts
    2024 | 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."
  7. Michael K Brown
    1
    Michael K Brown
    Reed Smith LLP
    Reed Smith LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts
    2024 | Band 1 | 19 Years Ranked
    Michael Brown is an esteemed trial lawyer, commended for his strength in mass torts. His experience includes leading mesh cases for prominent multinational companies.
  8. Michael X Imbroscio
    1
    Michael X Imbroscio
    Covington & Burling LLP
    Covington & Burling LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts
    2024 | Band 1 | 11 Years Ranked
    Michael Imbroscio is renowned for his strengths in strategy and briefing on mass torts, especially in the pharmaceutical sector.
  9. Paul W Schmidt
    1
    Paul W Schmidt
    Covington & Burling LLP
    Covington & Burling LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts
    2024 | 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."
  10. Robert C Brock
    1
    Robert C Brock
    Kirkland & Ellis LLP
    Kirkland & Ellis LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts
    2024 | Band 1 | 17 Years Ranked
    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.
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Band 2

  1. Andrew T Bayman
    2
    Andrew T Bayman
    King & Spalding LLP
    King & Spalding LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts
    2024 | Band 2 | 15 Years Ranked
    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.
  2. Arthur Brown
    2
    Arthur Brown
    Arnold & Porter
    Arnold & Porter | Product Liability & Mass Torts
    2024 | Band 2 | 13 Years Ranked
    Arthur Brown is esteemed for acting as national counsel for major pharmaceutical companies in large-scale mass torts, including Bayer, Pfizer and AstraZeneca.
  3. David E Dukes
    2
    David E Dukes
    Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP
    Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts
    2024 | Band 2 | 22 Years Ranked
    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.
  4. 2
    James M Campbell
    Campbell Conroy & O'Neil, P.C.
    Campbell Conroy & O'Neil, P.C. | Product Liability & Mass Torts
    2024 | Band 2 | 16 Years Ranked
    James Campbell is best recognized for his expertise in automotive litigation, regularly handling matters in both federal and Massachusetts courts.
  5. Jessica Davidson
    2
    Jessica Davidson
    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates
    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Product Liability & Mass Torts
    2024 | Band 2 | 15 Years Ranked
    Jessica Davidson (formerly Miller) is highly regarded for her work across product liability MDLs and consumer class actions, frequently representing major international corporations.
  6. Joe W Tomaselli Jr
    2
    Joe W Tomaselli Jr
    Goldman Ismail Tomaselli Brennan & Baum LLP
    Goldman Ismail Tomaselli Brennan & Baum LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts
    2024 | Band 2 | 16 Years Ranked
    Joe Tomaselli is best known for his ability to lead expert science groups in constructing defense cases for high-profile life science entities.
  7. Pamela Yates
    2
    Pamela Yates
    Arnold & Porter
    Arnold & Porter | Product Liability & Mass Torts
    2024 | Band 2 | 12 Years Ranked
    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.
  8. Phyllis A Jones
    2
    Phyllis A Jones
    Covington & Burling LLP
    Covington & Burling LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts
    2024 | 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."
  9. Robert Adams
    2
    Robert Adams
    Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP
    Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts
    2024 | Band 2 | 21 Years Ranked
    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.
  10. Shayna Cook
    2
    Shayna Cook
    Goldman Ismail Tomaselli Brennan & Baum LLP
    Goldman Ismail Tomaselli Brennan & Baum LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts
    2024 | Band 2 | 7 Years Ranked
    Shayna Cook is a prominent trial lawyer with a strong track record as lead counsel in MDLs, frequently acting for major pharmaceutical corporations.
  11. William Gage
    2
    William Gage
    Butler Snow LLP
    Butler Snow LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts
    2024 | Band 2 | 8 Years Ranked
    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.
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Band 3

  1. Allison Brown
    3
    Allison Brown
    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates
    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Product Liability & Mass Torts
    2024 | 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."
  2. Bruce Parker
    3
    Bruce Parker
    Venable LLP
    Venable LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts
    2024 | Band 3 | 13 Years Ranked
    Bruce 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 Thompson
    3
    Craig Thompson
    Venable LLP
    Venable LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts
    2024 | Band 3 | 9 Years Ranked
    Craig Thompson is best known for his strengths in medical device and drug cases, in which he often acts as national counsel.
  4. Daniel Ring
    3
    Daniel Ring
    Mayer Brown LLP
    Mayer Brown LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts
    2024 | Band 3 | 12 Years Ranked
    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.
  5. Debra E Pole
    3
    Debra E Pole
    Sidley Austin LLP
    Sidley Austin LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts
    2024 | Band 3 | 18 Years Ranked
    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.
  6. Heidi Levine
    3
    Heidi Levine
    Sidley Austin LLP
    Sidley Austin LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts
    2024 | Band 3 | 10 Years Ranked
    Heidi Levine frequently acts as national counsel for pharmaceutical companies on high-profile MDLs. She handles matters across pretrial, trial and resolution.
  7. Hildy Sastre
    3
    Hildy Sastre
    Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP
    Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts
    2024 | Band 3 | 10 Years Ranked
    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.
  8. James F. Murdica
    3
    James F. Murdica
    Barnes & Thornburg LLP
    Barnes & Thornburg LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts
    2024 | 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."
  9. John Hooper
    3
    John Hooper
    King & Spalding LLP
    King & Spalding LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts
    2024 | Band 3 | 12 Years Ranked
    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.
  10. Kaspar J. Stoffelmayr
    3
    Kaspar J. Stoffelmayr
    Bartlit Beck LLP
    Bartlit Beck LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts
    2024 | Band 3 | 5 Years Ranked
    Kaspar Stoffelmayr is an esteemed practitioner in the market, recognized for his handling of mass torts across the pharmaceutical and toxic tort sectors.
  11. Kristen R Fournier
    3
    Kristen R Fournier
    King & Spalding LLP
    King & Spalding LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts
    2024 | Band 3 | 9 Years Ranked
    Kristen Fournier regularly acts as national coordinating counsel for major corporate clients in toxic torts, typically those relating to asbestos and chemical exposure.
  12. Peter A Bicks
    3
    Peter A Bicks
    Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
    Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts
    2024 | Band 3 | 19 Years Ranked
    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.
  13. 3
    Quentin F. Urquhart Jr
    Irwin Fritchie Urquhart Moore & Daniels LLC
    Irwin Fritchie Urquhart Moore & Daniels LLC | Product Liability & Mass Torts
    2024 | Band 3 | 15 Years Ranked
    Quentin Urquhart offers significant experience in mass torts and personal injury claims, with expertise in cases involving pharmaceuticals, medical devices and toxic torts.
  14. Sean P Fahey
    3
    Sean P Fahey
    Troutman Pepper
    Troutman Pepper | Product Liability & Mass Torts
    2024 | 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."
  15. Stephanie E Parker
    3
    Stephanie E Parker
    Jones Day
    Jones Day | Product Liability & Mass Torts
    2024 | Band 3 | 16 Years Ranked
    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.
  16. Theodore J Boutrous Jr
    3
    Theodore J Boutrous Jr
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts
    2024 | Band 3 | 21 Years Ranked
    Theodore Boutrous boasts a distinguished appellate practice, while also being highly active in consumer class actions, personal injury cases and environmental torts.
  17. Tripp Haston
    3
    Tripp Haston
    Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP
    Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts
    2024 | 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."
  18. William Hoffman
    3
    William Hoffman
    Arnold & Porter
    Arnold & Porter | Product Liability & Mass Torts
    2024 | Band 3 | 11 Years Ranked
    William Hoffman is well regarded for his experience as coordinating counsel for pharmaceutical mass torts and market-leading MDLs.
  19. William P Geraghty
    3
    William P Geraghty
    Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP
    Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts
    2024 | Band 3 | 19 Years Ranked
    William Geraghty is highly regarded for his strength in defending mass torts in the medical device and tobacco sectors.
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Band 4

  1. Adam Hoeflich
    4
    Adam Hoeflich
    Bartlit Beck LLP
    Bartlit Beck LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts
    2024 | Band 4 | 20 Years Ranked
    Adam Hoeflich is well regarded as a trial lawyer and strategic adviser, with noted strength in both individual cases and MDLs.
  2. Andrea Pierson
    4
    Andrea Pierson
    Faegre Drinker
    Faegre Drinker | Product Liability & Mass Torts
    2024 | Band 4 | 6 Years Ranked
    Andrea Pierson has garnered a strong reputation for medical device MDLs, including those regarding pelvic mesh products and knee replacements.
  3. Brian L. Stekloff
    4
    Brian L. Stekloff
    Wilkinson Stekloff LLP
    Wilkinson Stekloff LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts
    2024 | 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 Cohen
    4
    Charles W Cohen
    Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP
    Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts
    2024 | 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."
  5. Francis A Citera
    4
    Francis A Citera
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts
    2024 | Band 4 | 6 Years Ranked
    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.
  6. James C Fitzpatrick
    4
    James C Fitzpatrick
    Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP
    Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts
    2024 | 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."
  7. Joel H Smith
    4
    Joel H Smith
    Bowman and Brooke LLP
    Bowman and Brooke LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts
    2024 | 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."
  8. John D Winter
    4
    John D Winter
    Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP
    Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts
    2024 | Band 4 | 15 Years Ranked
    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.
  9. Ken Baum
    4
    Ken Baum
    Goldman Ismail Tomaselli Brennan & Baum LLP
    Goldman Ismail Tomaselli Brennan & Baum LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts
    2024 | Band 4 | 7 Years Ranked
    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.
  10. Kenneth J Reilly
    4
    Kenneth J Reilly
    Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP
    Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts
    2024 | Band 4 | 20 Years Ranked
    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.
  11. Kim Bueno
    4
    Kim Bueno
    King & Spalding LLP
    King & Spalding LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts
    2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked
    Kim Bueno comes recommended for her trial capabilities, regularly acting for life sciences clients in complex large-scale litigation and personal injury claims.
  12. 4
    Kim Moore
    Irwin Fritchie Urquhart Moore & Daniels LLC
    Irwin Fritchie Urquhart Moore & Daniels LLC | Product Liability & Mass Torts
    2024 | Band 4 | 6 Years Ranked
    Kim Moore frequently acts on high-profile product liability cases and personal injury cases, and is especially well versed in litigation surrounding scientific issues.
  13. Kimberly Branscome
    4
    Kimberly Branscome
    Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
    Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts
    2024 | Band 4 | 5 Years Ranked
    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.
  14. Lauren S Colton
    4
    Lauren S Colton
    Hogan Lovells US LLP
    Hogan Lovells US LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts
    2024 | 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."
  15. Matthew Holian
    4
    Matthew Holian
    DLA Piper LLP (US)
    DLA Piper LLP (US) | Product Liability & Mass Torts
    2024 | Band 4 | 10 Years Ranked
    Matthew Holian has developed an increasingly strong reputation for defending major pharmaceutical companies as national counsel in MDLs, handling everything from discovery to resolution.
  16. Melissa A. Geist
    4
    Melissa A. Geist
    Reed Smith LLP
    Reed Smith LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts
    2024 | Band 4 | 8 Years Ranked
    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.
  17. Michael Brown
    4
    Michael Brown
    Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP
    Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts
    2024 | Band 4 | 7 Years Ranked
    Michael Brown is an experienced trial lawyer who offers strength across the space, regularly handling toxic tort, pharmaceutical and personal injury claims.
  18. 4
    Michael O'Donnell
    Wheeler Trigg O'Donnell LLP
    Wheeler Trigg O'Donnell LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts
    2024 | Band 4 | 16 Years Ranked
    Michael O'Donnell is experienced across both mass torts and consumer class actions, with additional expertise defending major corporations facing consumer product litigation.
  19. Michael Olsen
    4
    Michael Olsen
    Mayer Brown LLP
    Mayer Brown LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts
    2024 | Band 4 | 9 Years Ranked
    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.
  20. 4
    Michael T. Williams
    Wheeler Trigg O'Donnell LLP
    Wheeler Trigg O'Donnell LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts
    2024 | Band 4 | 10 Years Ranked
    Michael Williams is widely regarded as a leading class action defense lawyer and is regularly called upon by multinational consumer product manufacturers.
  21. Morton D Dubin II
    4
    Morton D Dubin II
    King & Spalding LLP
    King & Spalding LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts
    2024 | Band 4 | 12 Years Ranked
    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.
  22. Orlando R. Richmond
    4
    Orlando R. Richmond
    Butler Snow LLP
    Butler Snow LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts
    2024 | Band 4 | 10 Years Ranked
    Orlando Richmond regularly serves as lead counsel and co-counsel on a range of mass tort litigations, including both pharmaceutical cases and toxic torts.
  23. Paul G Cereghini
    4
    Paul G Cereghini
    Bowman and Brooke LLP
    Bowman and Brooke LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts
    2024 | Band 4 | 17 Years Ranked
    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.
  24. Rebecca Weinstein Bacon
    4
    Rebecca Weinstein Bacon
    Bartlit Beck LLP
    Bartlit Beck LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts
    2024 | Band 4 | 8 Years Ranked
    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.
  25. Richard B North Jr
    4
    Richard B North Jr
    Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP
    Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts
    2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked
    Richard North handles a wide range of product liability disputes, with expertise handling major pharmaceutical MDLs and aviation disputes.
  26. 4
    Robert J Herrington
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts
    2024 | Band 4 | 2 Years Ranked
    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.
  27. Sherry Knutson
    4
    Sherry Knutson
    Tucker Ellis LLP
    Tucker Ellis LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts
    2024 | Band 4 | 10 Years Ranked
    Sherry Knutson is widely respected for her experience in high-profile product liability MDLs, regularly acting in pharmaceutical cases and toxic torts.
  28. Steve Marshall
    4
    Steve Marshall
    Venable LLP
    Venable LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts
    2024 | Band 4 | 12 Years Ranked
    Steve Marshall is widely recognized for his strength as a trial lawyer in high-profile medical and science cases, including pharmaceutical mass torts.
  29. Susan M Sharko
    4
    Susan M Sharko
    Faegre Drinker
    Faegre Drinker | Product Liability & Mass Torts
    2024 | Band 4 | 19 Years Ranked
    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.
  30. 4
    William J Conroy
    Campbell Conroy & O'Neil, P.C.
    Campbell Conroy & O'Neil, P.C. | Product Liability & Mass Torts
    2024 | Band 4 | 15 Years Ranked
    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.
5

Band 5

  1. Andrew Kaplan
    5
    Andrew Kaplan
    Crowell & Moring LLP
    Crowell & Moring LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts
    2024 | Band 5 | 3 Years Ranked
    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.
  2. Barry Boise
    5
    Barry Boise
    Troutman Pepper
    Troutman Pepper | Product Liability & Mass Torts
    2024 | Band 5 | 1 Years Ranked
    Barry Boise is highlighted for his experienced representation of clients in complex product liability litigation involving pharmaceuticals and medical devices.
  3. Geoffrey Wyatt
    5
    Geoffrey Wyatt
    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates
    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Product Liability & Mass Torts
    2024 | Band 5 | 4 Years Ranked
    Geoffrey Wyatt primarily handles large consumer class actions and mass torts, as well as being able to advise on complex appellate litigation.
  4. Glenn Kerner
    5
    Glenn Kerner
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts
    2024 | Band 5 | 10 Years Ranked
    Glenn Kerner acts both as strategist and in trial during international product liability litigation, including in the pharmaceutical sector.
  5. 5
    James E Hooper
    Wheeler Trigg O'Donnell LLP
    Wheeler Trigg O'Donnell LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts
    2024 | Band 5 | 14 Years Ranked
    James Hooper is well regarded for his strength across a range of product liability disputes, including asbestos litigation, pharmaceutical cases and toxic torts.
  6. 5
    Joe G Hollingsworth
    Hollingsworth LLP
    Hollingsworth LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts
    2024 | Band 5 | 1 Years Ranked
    Joe Hollingsworth is well equipped to advise on product liability claims, fielding expertise in the pharmaceutical sector.
  7. 5
    John Fitzpatrick
    Wheeler Trigg O'Donnell LLP
    Wheeler Trigg O'Donnell LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts
    2024 | Band 5 | 17 Years Ranked
    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.
  8. Joseph Cohen
    5
    Joseph Cohen
    Porter Hedges LLP
    Porter Hedges LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts
    2024 | Band 5 | 4 Years Ranked
    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.
  9. Julie Park
    5
    Julie Park
    Morrison Foerster
    Morrison Foerster | Product Liability & Mass Torts
    2024 | 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."
  10. Laura Kingsley Hong
    5
    Laura Kingsley Hong
    Tucker Ellis LLP
    Tucker Ellis LLP | Head of Product Liability & Mass Torts
    2024 | 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."
  11. Leslie M Smith
    5
    Leslie M Smith
    Kirkland & Ellis
    Kirkland & Ellis | Product Liability & Mass Torts
    2024 | 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."
  12. Lyn P Pruitt
    5
    Lyn P Pruitt
    DLA Piper LLP (US)
    DLA Piper LLP (US) | Product Liability & Mass Torts
    2024 | Band 5 | 16 Years Ranked
    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.
  13. Michael Zogby
    5
    Michael Zogby
    Barnes & Thornburg LLP
    Barnes & Thornburg LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts
    2024 | Band 5 | 5 Years Ranked
    Michael Zogby acts on pharmaceutical litigation as well as mass torts in medical devices, frequently serving as coordinating counsel and trial counsel.
  14. Nancy Erfle
    5
    Nancy Erfle
    Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP
    Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts
    2024 | Band 5 | 6 Years Ranked
    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.
  15. Paul E. Boehm
    5
    Paul E. Boehm
    Williams & Connolly LLP
    Williams & Connolly LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts
    2024 | Band 5 | 7 Years Ranked
    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.
  16. 5
    Peter W Herzog III
    Wheeler Trigg O'Donnell LLP
    Wheeler Trigg O'Donnell LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts
    2024 | Band 5 | 3 Years Ranked
    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.
  17. Richard Goetz
    5
    Richard Goetz
    O'Melveny & Myers LLP
    O'Melveny & Myers LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts
    2024 | Band 5 | 18 Years Ranked
    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.
  18. Richard T. Bernardo
    5
    Richard T. Bernardo
    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates
    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Product Liability & Mass Torts
    2024 | Band 5 | 4 Years Ranked
    Richard Bernardo maintains an exceptional litigation practice, with recognized expertise in mass tort cases in a variety of sectors.
  19. Sabrina Strong
    5
    Sabrina Strong
    O'Melveny & Myers LLP
    O'Melveny & Myers LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts
    2024 | Band 5 | 4 Years Ranked
    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.
  20. Sarah Johnston
    5
    Sarah Johnston
    Barnes & Thornburg LLP
    Barnes & Thornburg LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts
    2024 | 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."
  21. Stephen D Brody
    5
    Stephen D Brody
    O'Melveny & Myers LLP
    O'Melveny & Myers LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts
    2024 | 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."
  22. Stephen D. Raber
    5
    Stephen D. Raber
    Williams & Connolly LLP
    Williams & Connolly LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts
    2024 | Band 5 | 17 Years Ranked
    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.
  23. 5
    Thomas Yoo
    Polsinelli PC
    Polsinelli PC | Product Liability & Mass Torts
    2024 | Band 5 | 3 Years Ranked
    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.