The firm's broad experience in products liability has enabled it to handle a broad range of litigation arising out of claims of strict liability, negligence, failure to warn, fraud, negligent misrepresentation and breach of warranty claims. Our firm’s tort expertise encompasses all aspects of litigation in state and federal courts across the United States. Representative cases handled by our attorneys include product liability claims; toxic torts; hazardous chemical and fire explosions; boat industry matters; defense of professional malpractice claims; RICO, fraud and intentional torts; and premises liability.
Our lawyers have successfully investigated, managed, directed and tried high-stakes litigation cases for multiple companies, including several Fortune 500 companies. We have also successfully argued key procedural, evidentiary and liability issues in Florida courts, including, among others, removal of state court suits to federal court; forum non conveniens issues; conflict of law issues, Daubert and Frye motions to exclude expert testimony; FIFRA preemption; application of foreign law; and state-of-the-art defenses.
Our firm’s tort defense and trial lawyers engage in daily case management essential to developing strong litigation and trial strategies necessary to achieve consistent results and address client needs. Our lawyers’ success in trial stems from decades of trial experience, combined with excellent writing skills and an in-depth knowledge of technical and scientific issues.
Our lawyers work closely with in-house counsel and advise companies on liability issues before suit is filed to limit the risk of future exposure make wise cost-effective decisions and implement an effective litigation strategy. An integral part of our practice is helping clients avoid costly and uncertain litigation. We routinely advise on products liability/mass tort exposure, risk management, manufacturing issues, product recalls, loss prevention and situations calling for crisis management. Our lawyers review product claims and warranties and counsel clients on how to minimize risks under state consumer protection statutes.
Due diligence presents another opportunity to protect our clients by reducing risk. We know what to look for and help determine when an acquisition target might prove to be a liability instead of a sound investment. We do more than identify significant potential exposure. By working closely with colleagues in our Business, Tax and Bankruptcy Practices, our lawyers help create corporate structures to protect clients from future product liability
and other types of tort claims.
