About
Trial attorney for 40 years concentrating on product liability defense, commercial disputes, aviation litigation, class action defense, and construction litigation. Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers. Experience includes defense of manufacturers across industrial, chemical, aviation, marine, automotive, firearm and consumer products, involving technical issues of product design, manufacture and performance, and complex medical causation and disability. Commercial litigation includes defense of national class actions, construction disputes, and contractual disputes in international tribunals. Also resolves matters through AAA arbitrations. Counsels manufacturers on preventative measures to reduce liability exposure, including prototype design evaluation, hazard analyses, safety manuals, recalls, safety bulletins, ISO 9000 certification, and document management programs.