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Product Liability & Mass Torts: Highly Regarded

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Product Liability & Mass Torts: Highly Regarded - USA - Nationwide

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What the Team is Known For

Orrick is highlighted for its expertise in toxic tort litigation, with a particular specialty in defending chemical industry giants from asbestos-related mass tort claims. It fields a strong bench of capable trial lawyers who are regularly called upon to act in national counsel and first-chair trial roles. The team is also noted for its experience representing Chinese state-owned enterprises in domestic US litigation.

Work Highlights

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  • Orrick obtained a defense verdict on behalf of Ethicon in two separate trials in Florida and New Jersey in connection with its pelvic mesh devices.

Strengths

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"The team has tremendous intellect, a keen understanding of the law and takes a practical approach to achieve the results we need. They are tactical in their decision-making, exemplary in preparation and have supreme confidence."

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"Orrick is extraordinarily well positioned to handle complex and sophisticated matters, with attorneys who are experienced, talented, hard-working and insightful. They show attention to detail while never losing sight of the big picture. Their collegiality, teamwork and diversity are also all second to none." 

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Notable Practitioners

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Meghan Rohling Kelly
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Meghan Rohling Kelly
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Meghan Rohling Kelly is a highly experienced trial lawyer who regularly handles product liability disputes, representing clients from a wide range of sectors including manufacturers and large corporations.

"She is a fantastic trial lawyer, a great trial team lead and is incredibly smart and focused on the results. She thinks beyond the norm but considers strategy and positions cases for resolution."

"Meghan is a fighter and a scholar. She is brilliant, hard-working, a tireless advocate and a terrific mentor."

"Meghan has a reputation for being a great communicator and tactician."

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Peter A Bicks
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Peter A Bicks
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Peter Bicks is highly regarded for his representation of Fortune 500 companies in matters such as major MDLs in the talc space. He is especially active in personal injury lawsuits and primarily acts as strategic counsel on these matters.

"He's a fantastic trial lawyer whose client relations and skill set are top-notch."

"Peter has incredible vision on large cases and clients turn to him for that vision and management."

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Ranked Lawyers at
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Peter A Bicks
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Meghan Rohling Kelly
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Meghan Rohling Kelly
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Peter A Bicks
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