Product Liability: Automobile
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Provided by Bowman and Brooke LLP
Bowman and Brooke defends the world's largest manufacturers in their highest exposure product liability and mass torts litigation. We regularly serve in lead and national counsel roles and have been widely recognized as the go-to product liability trial firm in the U.S. We have defended thousands of wrongful death, catastrophic personal injury and other product liability claims brought against manufactures of motor vehicles, chemicals, consumer products, pharmaceutical and medical devices, heavy equipment and recreational equipment.
Chambers Review
Bowman and Brooke possesses a dedicated product liability defense firm, fielding a deep trial bench. The firm is widely considered a market leader in the automotive industry, with a client list that features numerous leading manufacturers. Its broad practice also includes strength in areas such as medical devices and consumer products alongside activity in large-scale consumer class actions.
Work Highlights
- Bowman and Brooke served as lead counsel in multiple mass actions for Ford Motor Company including for breach of warranty and fraud involving the DPS6 transmission in 2011-2016 Ford Fiesta and 2012-2016 Ford Focus vehicles.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Bowman and Brooke know our business well. They deliver good results, have the expertise and are highly experienced. The team are at the top of the list for product liability."
"They are winners and provide remarkable execution. They also have an incredible geographical coverage and come highly recommended."
"Bowman and Brooke know our business well. They deliver good results, have the expertise and are highly experienced. The team are at the top of the list for product liability."
"They are winners and provide remarkable execution. They also have an incredible geographical coverage and come highly recommended."
Notable Practitioners
Joel Smith is a sought-after trial lawyer who acts as national counsel on a number of mass torts for major automotive companies.
"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."
"Joel is a skilled and talented lawyer."
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.
"Paul is highly experienced in trial work."
"He is skilled."
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