Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
William M. Gage
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2009 
Firm
Butler Snow LLP
233 Best Lawyers awards
Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
William Gage is “a great trial lawyer who is very good at managing complex litigations in multiple districts. That is his specialty.” (Chambers USA Editorial, 2024, where William is ranked nationally for Product Liability & Mass Torts). He is “renowned for acting as lead counsel for major pharmaceutical companies in large MDLs, drawing particular praise for his achievements in pelvic mesh litigation.” (Chambers USA Editorial, 2023) William is “vastly experienced both at a trial level and in terms of his overarching strategic prowess . . . .” (The Legal 500 US Editorial, 2023). “‘He is a pleasure to work with, very smart and very capable.’ ‘A really smart guy, beloved by his clients and really dedicated to his work - he has immense likability and charm.’” (Chambers USA Editorial, 2021)
Firm
Butler Snow LLP
233 Best Lawyers awards
Overview
- University of Mississippi, J.D., graduated 1990
- University of Mississippi, BA, graduated 1987
- Mississippi, The Mississippi Bar
- American Bar Association - Member
- Capital Area Bar Association - Member
- Defense Research Institute - Electronic Discovery Committee
- Lawyers for Civil Justice - Member
- Mississippi Bar Association - Member
- Mississippi Defense Lawyers Association - Member
- Mississippi, The Mississippi Bar
- American Bar Association - Member
- Capital Area Bar Association - Member
- Defense Research Institute - Electronic Discovery Committee
- Lawyers for Civil Justice - Member
- Mississippi Bar Association - Member
- Mississippi Defense Lawyers Association - Member
- University of Mississippi, J.D., graduated 1990
- University of Mississippi, BA, graduated 1987
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Product Liability Litigation - Defendants, Jackson, MS (2023)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
- Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Awards:
- AV-rated, Martindale-Hubbell
- Mid-South Super Lawyers®, Personal Injury Defense: General
- Graduate, International Association of Defense Counsel Trial Academy
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