We have defended thousands of toxic and mass tort cases. Our attorneys are thoroughly proficient at handling the scientific and medical issues at the heart of these claims. We have successfully defended manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and property owners against claims involving asbestos, cosmetic talc, industrial talc, benzene, petrochemicals, welding rod disease, pesticides, electromagnetic frequencies, sick building syndrome, mold contamination, vermiculite, latex, legionnaires’ disease, PCBs, silica, occupational diseases, and lead paint. Our team is assisted by a highly professional staff and equipped with state-of-the-art technical support necessary for efficient national coordination of mass tort litigation.
We have extensive experience defending toxic and mass torts. Our attorneys routinely litigate an array of complex and vigorously contested issues facing product manufacturers and property owners in various hotbed jurisdictions. Some of these jurisdictions are referred to as “judicial hellholes” due, in part, to the large number of claims filed. Regardless of the venue, however, we effectively and efficiently protect our clients throughout the litigation process of toxic and mass torts.
We are well versed in what can be a maze of medical and scientific issues such as causation, epidemiology, genetics, industrial hygiene, risk assessment, and toxicology. Our attorneys use this knowledge, along with our deep bench of well-qualified and respected experts, to defend our clients across a diverse landscape. We have also lectured on these issues in various settings across the country.
Our attorneys are prepared to assist our clients in facing the liability issues that arise during toxic tort litigation. We are prepared at all litigation points to challenge a plaintiff’s allegations, experts, and credibility. We are equally prepared to explore resolution and pursue trial. We have the knowledge, litigation experience, staff, and attorneys to achieve the best possible results for clients.


Nicolette S. Aktas Associate
(973) 559-0977
Gina M. Apostolico Of Counsel
(973) 559-9802
Casey Chamra Partner
(973) 559-9809
Glenn V. Chew Of Counsel
(973) 559-9810
Deena M. Crimaldi Partner
(973) 559-9824
Emily Lagg Gonzalez Associate
(973) 559-9862
Larry C. Green, Jr. Of Counsel
(973) 559-9852
Rosemarie C. Hebner Associate
(973) 559-9861
Kyle M. Kennett Associate
(973) 559-9843
Arthur G. Lash Of Counsel
(973) 559-9832
Lisa M. Lazzaro Associate
(973) 559-9854
Leslie E. Lombardy Partner
(973) 559-9834
Dennise E. Mejia Associate
(973) 559-9837
Gabriel S. Miller Of Counsel
(973) 559-9838
Kevin J. O’Toole Managing Partner
(973) 559-9800
Franklin D. Paez Of Counsel
(973) 559-9841
Amy E. Robinson Of Counsel
(973) 559-9833
Gary D. Van Lieu Partner
(973) 559-9846
Steven A. Weiner Partner
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