Williams & Connolly LLP

Washington DC-based litigation heavyweight Williams & Connolly LLP has an excellent pedigree for handling a wide variety of product liability and mass tort litigation, acting for manufacturers and retailers across a range of consumer product types. The team is ‘adept at managing complex product liability litigation that has joint defense groups’, including large-scale MDLs and class actions. The firm is best-known for its trial-ready capabilities and boasts an impressive cadre of first and second chair trial lawyers. The ’exceptionally smart and sharp’ Joseph Petrosinelli has excellent credentials for handling civil and criminal cases in federal and state court, and has secured notable high-profile victories in the pharmaceuticals and medical devices space. Notably, he is currently defending Gerber Products Company as co-defendant in high-profile litigation brought by plaintiffs alleging that high levels of heavy metals in baby food products causes childhood autism and ADHD. Heidi Hubbard is also noted for her strong trial skills and co-heads the product liability team alongside Petrosinelli. Thanks to the expertise of David Forkner, the firm also has a strong presence advising clients in the food, beverages and pet sectors on litigation, regulatory and risk management work, including in relation to class actions regarding alleged deceptive and fraudulent marketing and labeling.