Recognized Product Liability Lawyers

Neil KliebensteinNeil M. Kliebenstein

Neil defends automotive, consumer product and material handling manufacturers in product liability litigation involving catastrophic injury, wrongful death and property damage. His trial work includes claims concerning vehicle safety systems, tire defects, hand tools and saws, with a focus on technical evidence.

Bard BorkonBard D. Borkon

Bard is a first-chair trial attorney defending automobile manufacturers and other corporate clients in product liability cases involving catastrophic injuries. He also leads national automotive litigation programs, coordinates discovery and handles disputes involving vehicle safety systems and other products.

Patrick ClearyPatrick J. Cleary

Patrick defends manufacturers in high-exposure product liability litigation involving automobiles and devices. His work spans trials, mass torts, class actions and novel defect claims. He also helps clients develop mass tort resolution strategies and defends them in consumer protection actions.

Neal WaltersNeal Walters

Neal leads a product liability and mass tort practice, defending manufacturers against product liability and consumer claims, including class actions. He also advises automotive and industrial companies on product development, warnings, regulatory issues and litigation risk throughout the product life cycle.

Diana SurprenantDiana Cole Surprenant

Diana focuses on product liability and toxic tort litigation for clients in manufacturing, construction, oil and gas, and health care, including multidistrict litigation in state and federal courts. She also defends health care providers in medical malpractice suits and handles post-trial motions and appeals.

Alex PurvisAlex Purvis

Alex handles insurance coverage disputes for commercial policyholders, including first- and third-party claims and construction-related matters. He assists clients from the early stages of a claim through negotiation, litigation and appeal, and handles product liability injury and wrongful death litigation for manufacturers.

Jeff PattersonJeff Patterson

Jeff defends car and truck manufacturers in product liability litigation, including cases involving electric vehicles, battery fires and advanced driver-assistance systems. He also handles commercial, fraud and patent litigation for vehicle manufacturers and has served as national counsel in pattern litigation.

Trey Bourn IIIFreddie E. (Trey) Bourn III

Trey represents manufacturers in product liability matters, from pre-litigation planning through trial in state and federal courts nationwide, involving heavy construction equipment, vehicles and medical devices. He also advises on risk management, product safety, recalls and federal regulatory compliance.

Michael WilliamsMichael Casey Williams

Michael defends manufacturers and national companies in product liability and mass tort litigation involving catastrophic injury and wrongful death claims. His broader civil litigation practice includes business disputes, trials, expert challenges and defense strategy across jurisdictions.