Product Liability & Mass Torts: The Elite
USA Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
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Arnold & Porter has a prominent product liability practice, offering broad geographic reach and strength in depth. The firm fields notable life sciences industry expertise. It possesses an impressive bench of trial and appellate attorneys, acting across areas such as tobacco disputes, toxic torts and major consumer fraud actions. The team is particularly strong in the pharmaceutical sector when conducting high-profile cases for market-leading drug companies. The firm offers considerable capacity in CPSC-related matters on behalf of a broad client base, including regulatory compliance, product recalls and enforcement actions.
Work Highlights
- Arnold & Porter served as national counsel for Altria Group in class actions and personal injury claims, regarding e-vapor products manufactured by JUUL Labs.
Strengths
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"Arnold & Porter attorneys are very sophisticated, knowledgeable and well respected among the product liability circle."
"The group provides thorough and thoughtful advocacy and deep understanding of issues affecting the healthcare industry."
"Arnold & Porter attorneys are very sophisticated, knowledgeable and well respected among the product liability circle."
"The group provides thorough and thoughtful advocacy and deep understanding of issues affecting the healthcare industry."
Notable Practitioners
Anand Agneshwar is impressively active in the pharmaceutical sector, where he has acted for major national clients in several MDLs and consumer fraud litigation.
"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."
"He is knowledgeable, responsive and an expert in his field."
Arthur Brown is esteemed for acting as national counsel for major pharmaceutical companies in large-scale mass torts, including Bayer, Pfizer and AstraZeneca.
"He is an excellent attorney, active in the market, very prominent and deserving of recognition."
Daphne O'Connor is highly regarded for the quality of her counsel in product liability litigation, especially as it relates to tobacco matters. She serves as cochair of the firm's product liability litigation group.
"Daphne is highly recommended. She is very experienced in mass tort litigation, highly strategic and knowledgeable."
"She enjoys a good reputation in this area."
Eric Rubel is well regarded for his experience in consumer product safety issues, fielding considerable expertise in CPSC actions, including compliance, recalls and enforcement proceedings.
"He is responsive, insightful and always willing to go above and beyond to help us with information and advice."
"Eric is incredibly experienced and knows what he's doing."
Michelle Gillice is recommended for her deep knowledge of product safety and regulatory-related issues, in which she represents a client base including manufacturers, importers and retailers.
"Michelle is a top-notch lawyer with impeccable writing skills, especially in difficult matters. She's also a joy to work with."
"She is very competent in this area and has been super-helpful."
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.
"Pamela is leading product liability strategy for large multinational corporations and brings good results for her clients."
William Hoffman is well regarded for his experience as coordinating counsel for pharmaceutical mass torts and market-leading MDLs.
"William brings his expertise to hand for guidance and is always available and collegial."
"He is a fantastic attorney."
Daniel Pariser possesses particular expertise representing notable clients in the pharmaceutical sector as well as medical device manufacturers.
"He is a smart, practical and tactical lawyer in the way he manages litigation. His strategic perspective on litigation to get every advantage is very valuable in this area. Daniel is also talented on his feet and creates amazing written work product which stands out."
Jessica Wang practices in complex regulatory compliance and enforcement and expertly handles product safety matters.
Michael Gentine has a broad base of product safety and consumer protection expertise and advises manufacturers and retailers on regulatory matters, including recalls and enforcement action.