Product Liability & Mass Torts: The Elite
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GT's Products Liability & Mass Torts Practice brings a sophisticated and coordinated approach to trying complex cases in diverse industries such as pharmaceuticals, medical devices, chemicals, telecommunications, energy, toxic mold, and tobacco. We have been trailblazers on the cutting edge of some of the most high-profile cases in the country and possess deep knowledge and experience in both regulated and non-regulated industries. Not only do our attorneys provide powerful defense in litigation, but we also proactively partner with our clients to develop liability prevention programs to identify and correct potentially devastating practices that may lead to litigation.
We frequently try cases to verdict - and have the in-house legal and technological capabilities to efficiently handle dockets of cases numbering in the thousands, often collaborating with other defense counsel to coordinate strategy and pool case resources in large litigations. Our team, which includes in-house medical, nursing, and technology consultants, designs custom and tactical litigation plans based on our clients’ unique needs and best interests. Our depth of resources and stability of both highly experienced senior lawyers and “next generation” leaders, enables us to work efficiently to resolve or defend all matters, from single claims to high-stakes “bet the company” cases.
Chambers Review
Greenberg Traurig has an active trial team that is noted for its expert approach to long-term nationwide litigation strategy. Fields impressive strength in high-profile drug and device cases, as well as areas such as talc litigation and other toxic torts. Also displays extensive experience in the defense of product recall claims. Increasingly strong consumer class action coverage bolstered by a dedicated group of litigators in the area.
Work Highlights
- Greenberg Traurig represented Alcon Vision in several pieces of litigation concerning a number of products including prescription eye products, contact lenses and surgical tools.
Strengths
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"Greenberg Traurig has a broad scope and deep capability."
"The firm is excellent. I have worked with a variety of experienced lawyers."
"Greenberg Traurig has a broad scope and deep capability."
"The firm is excellent. I have worked with a variety of experienced lawyers."
Notable Practitioners
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.
"Lori is one of the best trial lawyers in this space."
"Lori is an amazing lawyer and business partner."
"She's preeminent within the pharmaceutical and medical device fields."
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.
"Francis knows how to get to the issues at hand and does a great job of defending clients."
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.
"He's smart, thorough and modest in his demeanor. He's good at communicating, he's a very aggressive litigator and provides very good value."
"Robert has a number of great qualities. He is a great negotiator who communicates well with clients and is also a great strategist."
Glenn Kerner acts both as strategist and in trial during international product liability litigation, including in the pharmaceutical sector.
"Glenn is very practical and very skilled."
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