Product Liability & Mass Torts: The Elite
USA Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
Band 4
Contact number
202 344 4000About
Provided by Venable LLP
Venable has one of the most active and respected product liability practices in the United States. We are particularly well known for our defense of pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers in jurisdictions across the country.
In the past five years, Venable has served as lead counsel for pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers in federal multidistrict litigation (MDL) and state-wide coordinated proceedings in Arkansas, California, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. Our clients also routinely call on us to defend them in jurisdictions such as Atlantic County, New Jersey; Madison and St. Clair Counties, Illinois; Montgomery County, Alabama; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and Miami-Dade County, Florida. We have also represented our pharmaceutical and medical device clients in consumer class actions, most recently defeating class certification in federal courts in California and New York. We have also assisted our pharmaceutical clients in responding to congressional investigations and in defending against mass tort claims in the United Kingdom and Canada.
Chambers Review
Venable is highlighted for its enviable track record of trial success in major pharmaceutical disputes, with niche expertise in vaccine litigation. Highly experienced team that is particularly commended for its in-depth understanding of the scientific issues underpinning complex product claims. Regularly called upon to act in federal multidistrict litigation and is equally adept in a national coordination and trial counsel role.
Work Highlights
- Venable defended Venator Corporation against two lawsuits that alleged exposure to the company's wood products which caused the plaintiffs personal injury or illness and other hazards.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Venable is a predominant firm with great expert knowledge on a wide range of issues."
"Venable handles complex topics, provides a very good level of detail and very good service."
"Venable is a very strong firm with a range of really good litigators and a bench of expert lawyers. The team is very good on strategy, tactical in approach and very good as a firm in getting ahead of the science."
"Venable is a predominant firm with great expert knowledge on a wide range of issues."
"Venable handles complex topics, provides a very good level of detail and very good service."
"Venable is a very strong firm with a range of really good litigators and a bench of expert lawyers. The team is very good on strategy, tactical in approach and very good as a firm in getting ahead of the science."
Notable Practitioners
Bruce Parker frequently acts as national counsel on major pharmaceutical MDLs, with the ability to handle complex science and medical issues in these cases.
"Bruce is an excellent trial lawyer and an expert on experts."
Craig Thompson is best known for his strengths in medical device and drug cases, in which he often acts as national counsel.
"Craig has a stellar reputation as a lead trial lawyer."
"Craig is an excellent strategist and trial lawyer."
"He is a solid trial lawyer in this area who is incredibly personable and professional."
Steve Marshall is widely recognized for his strength as a trial lawyer in high-profile medical and science cases, including pharmaceutical mass torts.
"Steve is very bright and I have high regard for him."
"He is highly regarded, a great strategist and excellent in court."
Ranked Lawyers at
Venable LLP
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