Reed Smith’s lawyers approach product liability lawsuits—whether a mass tort or a “one-off” case—with a strategic plan, and deliver both value and excellent results. Reed Smith is one of the go-to firms in the United States for product liability litigation. Among the accolades it has received, Reed Smith's Product Liability Group earned The American Lawyer’s prestigious "Product Liability Litigation Department of the Year" in January 2010. Also in January 2010, Law360 named Reed Smith as one of the top five "Product Liability Defense Firms of the Year" for its work on some of the most high-profile liability cases of the year. Most recently, Law360 recognized Tracy Ferak as one of only five “Product Liability Rising Stars” of 2013.
Our product liability lawyers also excel in the business of relationships, and have deep understanding of the industries in which they specialize, from aviation to pharmaceutical and medical devices to mechanical and toxic tort.
Our industry knowledge and our legal expertise are what allow us to deliver results and value. We take cases to trial, and have built an impressive record of trial victories by any standard.
And because we know our clients are not in the business of product liability litigation, we are at the forefront of helping our clients manage their litigation expenses through alternative billing arrangements for product liability work, including through fixed fee arrangements.
We also understand the importance of having a strategic vision for resolving complex product liability matters from the outset, and our Complex Litigation Strategy Group lawyers often engage a multi-front approach with our product liability attorneys to achieve comprehensive litigation resolution. Our attorneys also provide advice concerning regulatory compliance issues, and can help clients recoup litigation expenses through our insurance coverage practice.
Reed Smith’s product liability lawyers also have considerable experience conducting strategic risk assessments and advising clients on preventive measures that can reduce the risk of liability without interfering with the client’s business objectives.