Best Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Product Liability Litigation - Defendants Lawyers
James H. Heller, chair of the firm's Products Liability Practice Group and vice chair of the Commercial Litigation Department, joined the firm in August 1985. Jim is a member of the firm's Board of Directors. Jim practices out of the Philadelphia office. Jim handles complex commercial disputes and catastrophic personal injury claims. During his tenure at Cozen O’Connor, Jim has had extensive litigation experience, trying more than 50 cases to verdict or judgment in state and federal cou...
Rob is a trial attorney who concentrates his practice on complex civil litigation, ranging from commercial disputes to defending against catastrophic personal injury claims. He has counseled companies and professionals across a variety of industries, including consumer and commercial product manufacturers, construction, hospitality, insurance, and governmental transportation and maritime agencies. He is regularly called upon by sophisticated clients to handle all phases of complex litigation....
Allison M. Brown is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Consumer Law, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Allison M. practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Allison M. Brown since 2023. 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 Allison...
Gerhard has more than 30 years of courtroom experience. Today, his practice is focused on the defense of product liability and other complex litigation matters, including mass torts and class actions. He represents manufacturers of appliances, HVAC equipment, roofing materials, truck-trailers, tires, and other products. He also has represented corporate clients in business disputes, commercial and employment litigation, CERCLA actions, and insurance coverage cases. He tried his first case to ...
Dennis has a special interest in disputes involving technical or scientific issues where he can utilize his engineering training. That technical training is also at the heart of his methodical and structured approach to representing his clients. His practice includes the defense of manufacturers, retailers, and property owners in a variety of product liability, pharmaceutical, and premises liability actions. In addition, Dennis represents businesses in commercial litigation, contract disputes...
For over 30 years, partner John Livingood has defended insured and self-insured entities in casualty litigation. He represents individuals and local, regional, and national corporations in complex, high-exposure litigation throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey. John has extensive major jury and non-jury trial experience in the Philadelphia region, having tried over 50 matters to verdict. He regularly serves as excess counsel for carriers, assuming responsibility for and trying cases anywhere...
Alan R. Gries is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Alan R. practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Alan R. Gries 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 Alan R. Gries is held by other lawyers.
Cathryn Ryan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Cathryn practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Cathryn Ryan 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 Cathryn Ryan is held by other lawyers.
Kara Cheever is a litigation associate in the New York office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. She has represented clients in federal and state courts in a variety of complex civil litigation matters, with an emphasis on consumer and product liability actions. Kara is committed to pro bono work. Among other things, Kara has successfully represented plaintiffs at trial for wage-and-hour violations, single mothers in child custody and support proceedings, and undocumented women seeking temporary vi...
Prior to joining Kline & Specter, Aaron L. Dunbar was a prosecutor representing victims of violent crimes at the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office. At Kline & Specter he represents plaintiffs in product liability, medical malpractice, premises liability and toxic torts litigation. Dunbar was co-counsel in a case that concluded in July 2023 with an $11 million settlement with a Philadelphia community umbrella agency for failing to oversee an infant’s care, leading to ...
James Y. Lee is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Labor and Employment and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. James Y. practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized James Y. Lee since 2023. 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 James Y. Lee is held by ...
