Best Lawyers in California, United States for Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Companies facing high-risk cases rely on Todd to figure out how to develop an effective defense when no playbook exists. Todd’s recent focus has been on the liability and cybersecurity issues unique to autonomous vehicles. He also defends a wide variety of products liability cases, consumer class actions, mass torts, and investment disputes. Todd Benoff focuses his trial practice on high-exposure cases in the areas of products liability, toxic torts/mass torts, and business litigation, ...
David Biderman, a partner in Perkins Coie's San Francisco and Los Angeles offices, focuses his practice on mass tort litigation and consumer class actions. He heads the firm's Mass Tort/Toxic Tort Defense group. He has represented a wide variety of companies in state and federal courts in California for 30 years. David currently manages the firm’s full-service product liability team responsible for defending over 1000 toxic tort cases pending in Los Angeles and Northern California state...
Alexander Najarian is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Product Liability Litigation - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Alexander practices law in Glendale, California Best Lawyers has recognized Alexander Najarian since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Alexander Najarian is held by ot...
Ryan H. Chan’s practice focuses on the defense of pharmaceutical, medical device and consumer product litigation. Ryan is a tenacious advocate and works diligently to craft and pursue the most optimal litigation strategies for his clients. Ryan is a skilled litigator who has defended companies in a broad range of commercial and product liability litigation matters, particularly Fortune 500 companies in consumer class actions, multi-district litigations, coordinated proceedings, and prod...
Evan J. Critchlow is a member of the firm’s Product Liability and Warranty practice groups. He represents distributers, manufacturers, and retailers in breach of warranty, product liability, catastrophic injury, and fraud matters throughout the California state and federal court system. Prior to joining Wilson Turner Kosmo LLP, Evan was an associate at a national defense firm representing a wide range of clients, from Fortune 500 companies and international insurance carriers to public ...
Nicole Fukuoka is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Nicole practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Nicole Fukuoka since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Nicole Fukuoka is held by other lawyers.
Mikaela Critchlow is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Mikaela practices law in San Diego, California Best Lawyers has recognized Mikaela Critchlow since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Mikaela Critchlow is held by other lawyers.
A creative advocate and formidable legal writer, Joshua Roquemore brings strong analytical skills and communication to his practice as a commercial litigator. Focusing his work on defending the interests of businesses in commercial matters, Joshua is well-versed in civil litigation. His experience extends to written discovery, dispositive motions, depositions, and arguing motions in court. He is particularly skilled at translating legal issues into clear language and connecting case strategy ...
Erin Gilmore is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Erin practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Erin Gilmore since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Erin Gilmore is held by other lawyers.
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