Manufacturers across numerous industries have turned to Reed Smith as national, regional, local or science counsel for products and mass tort matters, including automotive; aviation, aerospace and defense; boats and marine; chemical and specialized materials, including asbestos, silica, talc, benzene; construction products; consumer products; drug and medical devices; engineered products and components; heavy equipment and industrial machinery; and recreational and sporting equipment.

We have provided counsel to multinational corporations in these areas for decades, who rely on us to guide them through the life cycle of a product or matter, from risk mitigation to trial to insurance recovery or appeal.

In the best case scenario, you want to avoid any claims. Our considerable experience conducting strategic risk assessments and advising on preventive measures can reduce the risk of liability without interfering with the your business objectives. We also provide counsel concerning regulatory compliance issues.

Whether we are working on a single-plaintiff case, class action or multidistrict litigation, our dedicated Records & E-Discovery team can handle document review and electronic discovery efficiently and at a lower cost. We also employ the latest software and proprietary technology to handle large litigations in a cost-effective manner, saving substantial time and money.

Our deep experience in product liability and mass and toxic torts means that we understand the technical side of your industry. We are able to swiftly marshal the resources necessary – like securing a key analyst or expert witness – to challenge baseless claims.

If an appeal is necessary, we bring in our seasoned Appellate lawyers, who have taken a prominent role in establishing case law favorable to manufacturers. And because litigation can be expensive, we can assist companies with insurance claims arising from product liability suits.