Best Lawyers in America for Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs

As a partner at the firm, Ben Whitley joins his father to provide comprehensive legal representation for their clients. The motivation for the Whitley family’s commitment to law stems from a desire to assist injured individuals, particularly when they face challenges against larger corporations. "Every case proceeds from a position of strength or we don’t proceed at all," says Ben, who has been involved in personal injury law since the beginning of his career for over two decades....

Ernie Teitell's career is defined not just by verdicts and settlements, but by the lasting change his work has brought about. When he represented the family of a 6-year-old boy who drowned after becoming entrapped in a swimming pool drain, the family dedicated the proceeds to pool safety, leading to significant changes in state regulations for pools and equipment. After the attacks of September 11, 2001, Ernie volunteered his legal services to Connecticut families of victims. And his advocacy...

Attorney Jim Kramer is a partner at Simmons Hanly Conroy. He joined the firm in 2017 an accomplished trial attorney, having secured more than $35 million in verdicts for his clients. Jim focuses his practice on complex toxic tort litigation with a specialization in mesothelioma- and asbestos-related cases. His responsibilities include managing cases from inception through trial. A Devoted Advocate Jim knew from a young age that he wanted to be an attorney and devote his life to fighting on be...

Gary B. Mims has practiced law since 1980. He was a defense litigator for 20 years, defending a heavy schedule of trials involving automobile, trucking, train and other transportation accidents and a wide variety of personal injury cases. He developed a special interest and significant experience in medical malpractice, first from the defense side, and since 1999, as a plaintiff's attorney. He has successfully represented clients in complicated medical cases involving, among other things, fai...

Alex Behar is a trial lawyer at Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP, specializing in automobile accident , product liability, and wrongful death cases throughout Arizona and California including in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties. He has extensive experience in cases involving back and spinal cord injuries and prides himself on developing strong relationships with his clients, ensuring good communication throughout the course of their case remains a priority. Recognized by...

Frederick R.(Rick) Hovde is a principal with Hovde Dassow & Deets LLC.He is a trial lawyer with an emphasis on medical negligence,automobile and truck accidents, construction site accidents and injuries from dangerous consumer products all on behalf of plaintiffs. He is Past President of the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association He was born in Lafayette, Indiana on October 1, 1955. He is a graduate of Southern Methodist University (B.B.A., 1977) and Indiana University School of Law - Indianap...

Michael Bradley is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Michael, who practices law in Birmingham, Alabama, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

J. Rutledge Young III is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. J. Rutledge, who practices law in Charleston, South Carolina, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which J. Rutledge is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mary Ellen Morris has an AV® rating from Martindale-Hubbell® and has represented countless clients in matters involving product liability , medical malpractice , wrongful death , and more. She has been admitted to practice in the state of Tennessee as well as in the U.S. District Courts for the Middle, Eastern, and Western District of Tennessee.

Philip C. Federico is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Philip C., who practices law in Baltimore, Maryland, has been recognized since 2009. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Philip C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Charles M. Merkel, Jr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Charles M., who practices law in Clarksdale, Mississippi, has been recognized since 1989. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Charles M. is held by other top lawyers in the ...

Summary Yoshiaki (“Yoshi”) C. Kubota is a nationally recognized personal injury trial lawyer and co-founder of Kubota & Craig, known for more than 30 years of litigation and trial experience in catastrophic injury, wrongful death, premises liability, product liability, and complex negligence cases. A Southern California Super Lawyer since 2006 and recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® (2025–2026), Yoshi has tried more than 45 cases to verdict and is widely regar...

Andrew D. Gowdown focuses on helping his clients with their complex personal injury cases. From traumatic brain injuries and wrongful death to products liability and trucking accidents, Andrew’s clients benefit from his experience and drive to see these cases through to a successful resolution. In addition to handling various types of personal injury cases, Andrew also represents clients in business and securities litigation matters. Knowing that he wanted to make a difference, Andrew a...

Larry E. Coben is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Larry E., who practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Larry E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Nicole Berg is a Senior Partner at Keller Postman LLC. She combines an analytical approach to the practice of law with expertise in legal strategy and briefing critical motions to deliver exceptional advocacy on behalf of plaintiffs. At Keller Postman , Nicole’s practice focuses on product liability matters. She sits on the Law & Briefing Subcommittee in the 3M Combat Arms Earplugs MDL—one of the largest group litigation matters in the United States—and is a member of th...

Badge Humphries is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Badge, who practices law in Sullivan's Island, South Carolina, has been recognized since 2017. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Badge is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.