Ross M. Petty

Ross M. Petty

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2020
Awarded Practice Areas
Commercial Litigation Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Awarded Practice Areas
Commercial Litigation Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Works at
Nixon Peabody LLP

197 Best Lawyers awards

Nixon Peabody LLP logo

Biography

Ross focuses his practice on complex commercial litigation with an emphasis on defending products liability and health effects claims.

What do you focus on?

For two decades I have represented large and small businesses across a wide range of industries, including energy companies, vehicle manufacturers, contractors, distributors and property owners. A significant part of my work includes national strategy and coordination of mass tort personal injury litigation.

From trials to appeals, I defend a variety of health effects and property damage claims, including asbestos, silica, mold and catastrophic accidents. I also have substantial experience in insurance coverage matters related to health effects and environmental damage claims.

Works at
Nixon Peabody LLP

197 Best Lawyers awards

Nixon Peabody LLP logo

Locations

Education

  • University of the Pacific, J.D., graduated 1993
  • University of California - Los Angeles, B.S.

Bar Admissions

  • California, California Bar Association

Court Admissions

  • U.S. District Court, Central District of California
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of California

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants

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