Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz PC
Product Liability and Mass Tort
Product liability and mass tort cases often carry the risk of substantial financial exposure for manufacturers, distributors and retailers. We understand our clients' industries and they trust the resources and depth of Baker Donelson's courtroom experience to defend all kinds product liability, environmental, and mass tort cases. And whether it is an individual case, or a class action claim with industry-wide implications, we partner with each client to develop litigation strategies that protect our clients' interests and meet their business objectives.
Baker Donelson lawyers are trusted advocates with decades of trial experience who frequently serve as national, regional and local counsel. We are experienced in managing not only large class actions and multiple-suit and mass tort litigation but also the high stakes "bet the company" cases involving serious personal injury or death. Baker Donelson has a strong track record defending such cases in some of the nation's most dangerous venues and has proven experience with the complex technical, scientific, and medical/health issues involved with these claims.
Our attorneys serve as litigation and trial counsel for numerous companies throughout the United States with experience covering a wide array of industries and claims such as: motor vehicles, orthopedic devices, pharmaceuticals, breast implants, consumer products, appliances, children's products, asbestos and tobacco in a wide array of complex product and mass tort claims including the defense of design, warning and manufacturing defect cases for manufacturers, distributors and retailers. In addition, we regularly advise clients concerning product safety and regulatory compliance issues and have served as lead counsel in multiple product safety recalls for manufacturers.
We also have substantial experience defending manufacturers, distributors and service providers, including mining companies, solvent manufacturers, water treatment providers and radioactive waste generators for environmental and toxic tort claims whether they arise from exposure to chemical and biological contaminants, asbestos, lead paint, PCBs, vinyl chloride, printing solvents, methylene chloride, petroleum, lead, and other toxic chemicals. In fact, Baker Donelson has not only defended these cases, but has been at the forefront of asbestos and toxic tort litigation since its inception not only defending, but also addressing the policy and tort reform issues through, for example, industry-coordinated appellate advocacy.
Additionally, our litigation teams are well-versed in the specialized knowledge and unique liability issues faced by the transportation industry and as well as nursing homes and other medical service providers in the health care industry.
We understand the complexities and demands of defending product liability and mass tort cases, and strive to ensure that our clients receive the most comprehensive representation possible. We're ranked by Best Lawyers in America® as the number one firm in the country for both Product Liability Litigation and Mass Tort Litigation in 2010. Our lawyers are members of the American College of Trial Lawyers, the American Board of Trial Advocates, and the Product Liability Advisory Council. We are also active in the Defense Research Institute, the International Association of Defense Counsel, and the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel – associations that enable us to share our experiences and to benefit from the collective efforts of other defense professionals throughout the nation.
Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz PC
420 N 20th St #1600
Birmingham AL 35203
Tel: 205 328-0480
Fax: 205 322-8007
The country's 73rd largest law firm, Baker Donelson offers 550+ attorneys & public policy advisors covering 30+ practice areas, seamlessly connected across 15 offices to serve virtually any legal need.
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