John H Beisner
USA Guide 2024
Star Individuals : Product Liability & Mass Torts
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About
Provided by John H Beisner
Practice Areas
Head of Skadden’s Mass Torts, Insurance and Consumer Litigation Group. Focuses on the defense of purported class actions, mass torts and other complex civil litigation in both federal and state courts. Regularly handles appellate litigations and has appeared in matters before the U.S. Supreme Court. Has defended major U.S. and international corporations in more than 600 purported class actions filed in federal courts and in the courts of 40 states at both trial and appellate levels. Has appeared in more than 40 multidistrict litigation proceedings, usually as lead defense counsel. Has advised on numerous high-visibility corporate crisis situations. Regularly writes on litigation strategy issues and testifies at legislative hearings in support of litigation reform initiatives.
Career
J.D., University of Michigan, 1978 (with honors); B.A., University of Kansas, 1975 (with honors)
Chambers Review
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John Beisner is considered to be one of the country's premier product liability and consumer class action attorneys, with the ability to handle complex MDLs and appellate litigation. He has conducted a number of groundbreaking cases ranging from toxic torts and personal injury claims through to medical devices.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"John Beisner is a giant in mass torts. He knows everything there is to know in this space."
"He is the smartest product liability lawyer in the country and is a known strategist."
"John advises from a strategic standpoint and is extremely intelligent and efficient."
"John Beisner is a giant in mass torts. He knows everything there is to know in this space."
"He is the smartest product liability lawyer in the country and is a known strategist."
"John advises from a strategic standpoint and is extremely intelligent and efficient."
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