Product Liability: Toxic Torts
USA Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
Band 1
Chambers Review
Husch Blackwell is recognized for its considerable expertise handling asbestos exposure litigation often involving multiple state court actions, drawing on its nationwide reach. The firm is frequently called upon to act in a national coordinating role as well as handling representation in trial and settlement negotiations. It regularly acts for clients in the manufacturing, agriculture and healthcare sectors, among others.
Work Highlights
- Husch Blackwell served as coordinating counsel to Monsanto for the docket of Roundup cases in Missouri.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Husch Blackwell prove to be very sophisticated lawyers at both the national and local counsel level. The depth of the team reaches beyond basic defense and includes experts in trial strategy. The team are extremely responsive, knowledgeable and commercial, and their advice supports their level of awareness."
"Their responsiveness is one of their strong points in client service they provide."
"They have a good team with experience in most of the jurisdictions that are important to the company. They provide significant value to us."
"Husch Blackwell prove to be very sophisticated lawyers at both the national and local counsel level. The depth of the team reaches beyond basic defense and includes experts in trial strategy. The team are extremely responsive, knowledgeable and commercial, and their advice supports their level of awareness."
"Their responsiveness is one of their strong points in client service they provide."
"They have a good team with experience in most of the jurisdictions that are important to the company. They provide significant value to us."
Notable Practitioners
J.Y. Miller has a growing reputation in the asbestos and toxic tort arena.
"He is a very well-known lawyer who is very good in this space."
Jennifer Dlugosz is regularly called upon to represent clients in toxic tort claims, with considerable expertise handling multijurisdictional asbestos exposure litigation in courts across the country.
Jennifer Lee stands out for her ability to handle a large docket of toxic tort-related litigation. Her strong trial experience is backed by successful defenses.
"Jennifer is strong on strategy and seeing the big picture, as well as being skilled in a courtroom with witnesses and a jury."
Ranked Lawyers at
Husch Blackwell LLP
USA - Nationwide