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Product Liability & Mass Torts: The Elite

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Product Liability & Mass Torts: The Elite - USA - Nationwide

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What the Team is Known For

Reed Smith is a highly regarded group based across the country, noted for its expert handling of life sciences disputes. Equally adept serving in a national coordinating and lead trial counsel role in a number of high-profile drug and device trials, as well as leading negotiations for out-of-court settlements. Also offers strength in disputes such as toxic torts involving alleged asbestos exposure. Draws on a notable litigation bench with experience in defending against claims filed across the US.

Strengths

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"The team is professional, knowledgeable and effective at handling liability claims involving multiple parties and stakeholders."

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"Reed Smith stands out because of its collegiality."

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Notable Practitioners

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Michael K Brown
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Michael K Brown
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Michael Brown is an esteemed trial lawyer, commended for his strength in mass torts. His experience includes leading mesh cases for prominent multinational companies.

"He is an excellent orator who is excellent at connecting with juries and convincing them of the client's position."

"Michael is one of the finest product liability lawyers I've ever come across."

"He is an effective oral advocate and an effective writer. He gets very good results."

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Melissa A. Geist
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Melissa A. Geist
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Melissa Geist is an expert trial lawyer who is experienced across both drug and medical device mass torts and MDLs. She regularly acts as national counsel in cases within the life sciences sector.

"Melissa is a skilled lawyer."

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Michael K Brown
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Michael K Brown
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Melissa A. Geist
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Melissa A. Geist
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