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Provided by Paul W Schmidt
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Paul Schmidt is a nationally recognized trial lawyer and strategist, with a practice focused on life sciences clients. He has been selected as a “Top Litigator” by National Law Journal and an MVP by Law 360, and his wins have been recognized by publications such as American Lawyer (in its Litigator of the Week and Product Liability Litigation Department of the Year features, and in "Covington Lawyers Kill on Cross-Exams in Cymbalta Case") and the National Law Journal (recognizing Covington as Washington Litigation Department of the Year finalist).
In addition to trial wins around the country, Paul also maintains an active appellate practice, including sweeping precedent-setting wins in a string of 18 argued appeals. Finally, he has played key leadership roles in multiple successful mass torts, including ones resolved for the defense through Daubert wins.
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Paul Schmidt has a distinguished reputation for representing clients in a range of product liability trials, regularly defending major pharmaceutical companies. He works out of Covington & Burling's New York and DC offices.
Paul Schmidt is highly experienced both in trial and at appeal, with particular strength in pharmaceutical litigation and toxic torts.
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"Paul is a great advocate, he's impressive on his feet."
"His strategic thinking and ability to distill complex legal concepts into clear and concise executive summaries is impressive."
"Paul is one of the smartest and most talented lawyers in the product liability space. He has the rare ability to be a high-level trial and appellate lawyer. He is very client-friendly, a creative problem solver and shares very practical advice. I consider Paul to be one of the top lawyers in the space."
"Paul is a great advocate, he's impressive on his feet."
"Paul is a great advocate, he's impressive on his feet."
"His strategic thinking and ability to distill complex legal concepts into clear and concise executive summaries is impressive."
"Paul is one of the smartest and most talented lawyers in the product liability space. He has the rare ability to be a high-level trial and appellate lawyer. He is very client-friendly, a creative problem solver and shares very practical advice. I consider Paul to be one of the top lawyers in the space."
"Paul is a great advocate, he's impressive on his feet."
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