Best Lawyers in America for Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
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Robert Ellis is an Associate Attorney with Simon Greenstone Panatier, PC. Mr. Ellis focuses his practice on asbestos and cosmetic talc litigation, representing individuals who suffer from mesothelioma and other cancers. He is motivated and determined to give a voice to those who have been wronged and to help them obtain justice. Bobby is experienced in litigating all stages of complex cases from investigations through depositions, critical motion practice, trial and appeals. He navigates diff...
Karen L. Karavatos is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Karen L. practices law in Newport Beach, California Best Lawyers has recognized Karen L. Karavatos since 2022. 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 professi...
David S. Casey, Jr., a senior partner in the firm, has practiced for over 30 years in the area of serious personal injury and wrongful death litigation. He has been recognized as Lawyer of the Year by the San Diego County Bar Association, listed in "Best Lawyers in America,” and named by the Los Angeles Daily Journal as one of the Top 100 Lawyers in California. In 2003, Mr. Casey was elected by his peers to be the president of the 65,000 member Association of Trial Lawyers of America. (...
J.C. Pleban is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Civil Rights Law, Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. J.C. practices law in St. Louis, Missouri Best Lawyers has recognized J.C. Pleban 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 J.C. Pleban i...
Thomas Breen is a trial lawyer and shareholder at Schroeter Goldmark & Bender , litigating complex, serious injury cases against formidable opponents. Tom helps families devastated by catastrophic injuries, and he represents executives in wage and earn-out matters. His work includes 7- and 8-figure recoveries in automobile crashworthiness, consumer and recreational products, roadway design, aviation crashes, legal malpractice, sexual assault , and others – including an 8-figure jury...
Attorney – Jason Williams biography Jason Williams is a Chicago personal injury attorney at Smith LaCien LLP, concentrating in catastrophic personal injury, medical malpractice and wrongful death. He joined the firm in December 2021 after eight years as a solo practitioner, litigating cases at the trial and appellate levels on complex computer matters, medical malpractice, healthcare, antitrust and commercial work, and trusts and estates. The firm regularly confronts powerful corporatio...
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 2010 and recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® (2025–Present), Yoshi has tried more than 45 cases to verdict and is widely re...
Emanuella Paulos is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Emanuella practices law in Pensacola, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Emanuella Paulos since 2025. 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 Emanuella Paulos is held by other lawyers.
Robert Giroux Jr. 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. Bob, who practices law throughout Michigan and with firm headquarters in Farmington Hills, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Bob is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and ...
James J. McHugh, Jr. is a trial attorney with Lopez McHugh LLP in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, whose practice focuses on representing plaintiffs in complex civil litigation, including medical malpractice , Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs, and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Throughout his career, Mr. McHugh has handled matters involving serious injuries and wrongful death, with experience ranging from failure to diagnose cancer to complex pediatric litigation. Mr. ...
Christopher A. Gomez has experience in a wide range of legal matters – from representing plaintiffs and defendants, practicing in state and federal courts, and litigating matters from personal injury to mass torts to whistleblower litigation. And he has had success every step of the way. Gomez earned his bachelor’s degree at North Carolina State University and his law degree at Widener University School of Law, where he graduated in the top third of his class and was a member of t...
Jeff is one of the founding partners of Marsh, Rickard & Bryan. At first, Jeff wanted to be an engineer. His father was an engineer and he saw the profession as challenging and rewarding. Then, he discovered an affinity for words and speaking, which led him to the law. “Both professions require critical thinking,” says Jeff. “That was and still is very important to me.” Jeff gives much credit to the advantages of growing up in small town Alabama where everybody too...
Published Works · Articles on Litigation (Co-Authored) Representative Cases · IEL Liquidation Proceedings, Wayne C. Metcalf, Insurance v. Gary L. Vose, et al · HIG Rehabilitation, HUI/UNICO Liquidation and Linda v. Hawaiian Electric Co. · State v. Kealakekua Ranch · Maunawili Lessees v. Trustees of Castle Estate · State Farm Mut. Auto. Ins. Co. v. Robinol, 699 F.Supp. 819 (D.Hawai'i 1988) · Tilton v. Rivera · Eder v. County of Kauai and ...
Edward H. Gersowitz is one of the co-founders of Gersowitz, Libo & Korek, P.C. In addition to handling the firm’s pharmaceutical, motor vehicle, premises, municipal liability and toxic tort cases, he also oversees the firm’s daily activities and philanthropic endeavors.Education & Employment HistoryMr. Gersowitz received his Bachelor of Science at Cornell University. He then embarked upon his formal legal education and received his Juris Doctor at Benjamin N. Cardozo Schoo...
Catherine Hancock Dorsey is a senior appellate attorney and shareholder in the Washington D.C. offices of Baron & Budd, where she works in the firm’s Opioid Litigation Group. She brings almost 17 years of experience at the Department of Justice to Baron & Budd’s robust opioid practice and has briefed and argued an array of complex cases in her lengthy career. At Baron & Budd, Ms. Dorsey handles, advises, and strategizes on appellate and other issues. “I am excite...
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