The Toxic Tort and Complex Litigation Practice Group is a defense-oriented team of highly experienced attorneys who represent clients in all aspects of toxic tort litigation.
The Group litigates in federal and state courts in the following areas:
- Chemical Exposure
- Lead Paint Poisoning in Adults and Children
- Mold Exposure
- Sick Building Syndrome
- Welding Exposure
- Construction Defects
- Product Liability
- Catastrophic Personal Injury
- Medical Malpractice
- Premises Liability
- Multi-District Litigation
Each member of the Group has specific medical and scientific knowledge that is critical to the proper and comprehensive evaluation of the potential liability and damages aspects of toxic tort litigation. As needed, our attorneys have ready access to leading medical and technical experts who often have a key role to play in these matters. Working together, we provide our clients with effective, sophisticated representation to meet the unique challenges posed by toxic tort litigation, both in the courtroom and at the negotiating table.
Our Group has a keen awareness of the need for a cost-balanced approach to litigation. We strive to contain legal costs and at the same time provide a full and vigorous defense. We do this through efficient staffing, state-of-the-art technology, a competitive fee structure and aggressive case management techniques. We are sensitive to the importance of timely and responsive client communication and that each attorney is immediately accountable for every aspect of the cases we defend.
Bleakley Platt is committed to our clients’ success and believes that in some instances, an alternative fee arrangement may be preferable to a traditional hourly fee structure. Such arrangements require approval by the Firm’s management. To learn more about the Firm’s policy regarding alternative fee arrangements, click here or speak with a partner.
