Product Liability & Mass Torts: The Elite
USA Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
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Contact number
202 662 6000Chambers Review
Covington & Burling possesses a dynamic group that maintains a strong position in the nationwide market, evidenced by notable trial victories in the pharmaceutical space. The firm also handles complex cases in other product areas, including mass torts and class actions involving construction and consumer product industries. It is frequently called upon to litigate major multidistrict matters and advise on appeals.
Work Highlights
- Covington & Burling represented Bristol Myers Squibb and AstraZeneca in hundreds of lawsuits alleging that their diabetes medicines Onglyza and Kombiglyze cause heart failure and other cardiovascular injuries.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team works seamlessly and is excellent at task management, communication, in-court advocacy and motion briefing at the trial and appellate level."
"The Covington team is first-class with exceptional experience and knowledge with respect to the subject matter. The team provides outstanding service."
"It's a top team which is very impressive with their capability and experience. Follow-ups are smooth and attention to detail is top-level."
"The team works seamlessly and is excellent at task management, communication, in-court advocacy and motion briefing at the trial and appellate level."
"The Covington team is first-class with exceptional experience and knowledge with respect to the subject matter. The team provides outstanding service."
"It's a top team which is very impressive with their capability and experience. Follow-ups are smooth and attention to detail is top-level."
Notable Practitioners
Michael Imbroscio is renowned for his strengths in strategy and briefing on mass torts, especially in the pharmaceutical sector.
"Michael is a talented trial lawyer and strategist."
"Mike is phenomenal and does high-level sophisticated appellate work."
"He has a real skill in doing expert depositions."
Paul Schmidt is highly experienced both in trial and at appeal, with particular strength in pharmaceutical litigation and toxic torts.
"Paul is a great advocate, he's impressive on his feet."
"His strategic thinking and ability to distill complex legal concepts into clear and concise executive summaries is impressive."
"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."
Sarah Wilson is highlighted for her work advising clients on regulatory and enforcement matters in relation to recalls and product safety investigations.
"Sarah is a star. She's knowledgeable, thorough in her work product and her advice is super-impressive."
"Sarah provides practical advice and regulatory guidance. She is always effective."
"Sarah is first-class and very knowledgeable within her field of expertise."
Phyllis Jones is an esteemed trial lawyer in pharmaceutical defense, with a caseload that includes opioid litigation.
"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."
"She works on significant matters, is a strategic thinker and very easy to work with."
Emily Ullman is talented in mass tort and class action litigation. She is particularly active in cases in the health and technology spaces.
"Emily is excellent in front of juries and also a very good legal writer, with a good understanding of legal issues."
"Emily is versatile and a dogged advocate who is comfortable arguing complicated legal motions. She is also an absolute master of running cases day to day and managing interactions with opposing counsel."
Ranked Lawyers at
Covington & Burling LLP
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