Product Liability & Mass Torts: Highly Regarded
USA Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
Band 2
Contact number
312 558 5600About
Provided by Winston & Strawn LLP
Major multinational companies turn to Winston & Strawn LLP to resolutely defend their products and reputations in high-stakes, high-profile product liability and mass tort claims involving substantial exposure. Winston’s litigators are among the most seasoned in the industry and have tried some of the most high-profile and difficult cases in the country involving an array of products, including pharmaceuticals, agricultural products, tobacco, and chemical compounds. Our long history of taking cases to trial—and winning—gives our clients confidence in a successful outcome, whether at trial or through tremendous settlement leverage with their adversaries.
We frequently serve as lead trial counsel, multidistrict litigation (MDL) counsel, statewide coordinating counsel, or local counsel, as well as class action and appellate counsel for our clients. Winston attorneys bring a deep understanding of the scientific and technical issues crucial to the outcome of cases, including experience in toxicology, epidemiology, exposure, medical causation, and quantitative and comparative risk assessment. We work closely with the country’s most well-respected experts in these fields to build the strongest case possible for our clients.
Chambers Review
Winston & Strawn has a strong practice with expertise in federal multidistrict litigation and mass tort cases. Sought after by a wide range of clients from the pharmaceutical, medical device, aviation and automotive sectors. Has notable skills in a broad range of product liability matters including opiate litigation, failure-to-warn issues and mislabeling cases. Also offers expert counseling on environmental matters.
Sandra Edwards is a key contact.
Strengths
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"Winston & Strawn work on high-quality cases and are a big player in this space."
"Winston & Strawn work on high-quality cases and are a big player in this space."
Members
Provided by Winston & Strawn LLP
Bryce Cooper
Christopher Essig
Christopher Murphy
Daniel Blouin
Eric Knapp
Head of Department
Jonathan Brightbill
Julia Johnson
LeElle Slifer
Luke Connelly
Matthew Saxon
Michael Murphy
Natalie Arbaugh
Samuel Mendenhall
Sandra Edwards
Head of Department
Scott Ahmad
Scott Glauberman
Sharon Desh
Stephen D'Amore
Terrence Dee
Troy Yoshino
Industries
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Agriculture
Automotive
Aviation, Aerospace & Defense
Chemicals
Consumer Products
Food & Beverage
Health Care and Life Sciences
Manufacturing
Medical Devices
Pharmaceuticals
Technology & Electronics
Tobacco
Transportation