Defend electrical equipment manufacturer against product liability and toxic exposure claims. In 2025, obtained summary judgment in Cook County, Illinois against claim that workplace exposure to fumes caused pancreatic cancer and multiple myeloma.

Defend construction contractor against alleged toxic mercury exposure claims asserted by over 500 plaintiffs.

Defend distribution center property owner against wrongful death premises liability claims.

Defend enterprise mobility solutions provider against defective product claims related to handheld inventory management peripheral devices.

Defended out-of-state oil and gas company in a multi-party oil and gas securities fraud case. Plaintiffs alleged damages in excess of $40 million. After filing counter-claims and third-party claims, the case was resolved without making payment of any amount in settlement.

Served as outside general counsel and settlement counsel for tour company in connection with mass tort lawsuits arising out of a multi-fatality bus / train collision. The litigation raised a host of complex issues, including preemption, personal jurisdiction, GPS guidance technology and the borrowed servant doctrine.

Represented public accounting firm in arbitration dispute against former partners.

Defended appliance service company against claims that allegedly negligent repairs to a gas oven caused the deaths of three individuals from carbon monoxide poisoning.

Obtained summary judgment dismissing all claims against an aircraft engine seller in a wrongful death airplane crash lawsuit in which the plaintiffs claimed that the crash resulted from defects in the aircraft engine.

Represented telecommunication companies in various matters.

Represented liquor store chain in landlord-tenant disputes.

Negotiated resolution of partnership dispute between physician and medical practice.

Represented hospice company in intra-company ownership and control lawsuit.

Defend and advise major equipment manufacturer for over 20 years against wrongful death, personal injury, and property damage claims in multiple states, including management of extensive e-discovery. In 2024, secured order for this client in Illinois federal court striking all of plaintiffs’ liability experts and entry of summary judgment in catastrophic personal injury case (currently on appeal to United States Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals).

Served as outside coordinating counsel for media company in defense of wrongful death claim.

Served as national coordinating counsel for chemical manufacturer in defense of toxic tort claims in Texas and multiple other jurisdictions.

Defend furniture manufacturer against multiple product liability claims in Texas and Florida, including claims related to allegedly defective part supplied by Chinese manufacturer. Client resolved claims involving Chinese manufacturer without payment and recovered indemnity judgment against Chinese manufacturer.

Defended fireplace manufacturer against product liability claims.

Advised clients on matters related to investigations by the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission and OSHA regarding product safety and workplace safety issues.

Assisted client in evaluating risks of severe injury or death due to possible design defects in equipment utilized by the client's patrons in multiple public spaces. Advice extended to expert testing and evaluation, implementation of retro-fit solution, communication strategy with end-users and manufacturer, and design and implementation of warnings.

Defended tire manufacturer against product liability claims by 205 plaintiffs alleging harm from exposure to rubber fumes. The defense established a major favorable precedent under Texas law regarding summary judgment standards and evidentiary prerequisites for prosecuting mass tort claims.

Defended multiple pharmacies and pharmacists in phen / fen and other pharmaceutical lawsuits throughout Texas.

Defended Japanese laser equipment manufacturer against product liability claims alleging permanent ocular damage from exposure to laser testing equipment. Obtained dismissal without payment of any settlement funds.

Advise heavy equipment manufacturer on product liability risk assessment related to safety warnings and implementation of new safety design features.

Performed regulatory review and general comments to labels, warnings and instructions on multiple hair care products.