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Described by clients as “the sharpest minds out there," Covington’s Product Liability and Mass Tort Practice is a market leader. Covington’s team has twice received the American Lawyer’s Litigation Department of the Year award (2019, 2016), is ranked Band 1 in Chambers USA, and is led by lawyers who have repeatedly received individual recognition for their trial results and other wins.
Our litigators have led the defense of many of the largest, most high-profile mass tort matters, including multidistrict litigation involving pharmaceuticals and medical devices; the opioid epidemic; automotive recalls; battlefield torts; and claims arising from acts of terrorism abroad.
The team’s success relies on Covington’s core strengths: some of the top trial lawyers in the country; keen strategic judgment; the experience and resources to manage sprawling multi-jurisdictional litigation; access to world-class regulatory and investigative expertise; and exceptional oral and written advocacy.
Ultimately, our results distinguish us — securing litigation-ending dismissals before trial, winning cases before juries, and shaping the law through seminal appeals.
Cymbalta trials
National Counsel to Eli Lilly and Co. defending products liability and consumer protection claims related to its antidepressant Cymbalta.
Accutane Litigation
Represented Hoffmann-La Roche Inc. in defending mass tort claims involving the prescription acne medication Accutane. In addition to considerable trial level success, Covington has obtained thirteen consecutive appellate victories for Roche in the Accutane litigation.
Pradaxa products liability litigation
Served as lead MDL counsel for Boehringer Ingelheim in the Pradaxa products liability litigation.
Genentech cancer medication product liability claims
National counsel to Genentech defending claims related to its cancer medications, Rituxan and Avastin.
Appellate counsel to Eli Lilly and Co before the Second Circuit
Covington obtained a ruling from the appellate court that Lilly was entitled to summary judgment on plaintiffs’ claims and that the “third party payor” plaintiffs’ claims related to Zyprexa pricing could not proceed as a class action, as initially certified by the district court.
Clinical trial defense
Counsel to pharmaceutical and biotech clients defending individuals’ claims arising out of their participation in our clients’ clinical trial programs.
Accutane Litigation
- Defense of Hoffman-La Roche Inc. in multi-jurisdictional litigation involving prescription acne medication.
- Successful exclusion of causation experts in Federal MDL and parallel state court proceedings, resulting in the dismissal of over 8,000 cases.
- Unprecedented string of 20 appellate victories, successfully affirming every trial win for client and reversing nearly $100 million in adverse trial results.
- Trial wins across multiple trials
Cialis Litigation
- National counsel for Lilly in In re: Viagra (Sildenafil Citrate) and Cialis (Tadalafil) Products Liability Litigation MDL proceeding involving erectile dysfunction medicines.
- Excluded all of plaintiffs’ causation experts on successful Daubert motion.
Mirena Litigation
- National counsel to Bayer in two separate MDL proceedings involving distinct claims relating to intrauterine contraceptive device.
- Ended both litigations through successful Daubert motions excluding all of plaintiffs’ general causation experts.
Cymbalta Litigation
- National counsel to Lilly in nationwide litigation involving medicine prescribed to treat severe affective disorders.
- Successfully defeated MDL centralization twice.
- Secured back-to-back-to-back trial wins in two separate venues.
Anti-Terrorism Act Litigation
- Defense of Deutsche Bank in Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA) litigation brought on behalf of American service members killed or injured by terrorist bombing attacks in Iraq. Secured complete dismissal with prejudice, which was affirmed on appeal by the Seventh Circuit in a precedent-setting ATA decision.
- Defense of F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd. In ATA litigation arising out of provision of medical supplies to Iraq after the fall of Saddam Hussein.
- Successfully represented Chiquita Brands International, Inc. before the Eleventh Circuit and Supreme Court in suits brought under the Alien Tort Statute arising out of extortion payments made by Chiquita’s former subsidiary to Colombian armed groups.
- Defense of telecommunications company in ATA litigation concerning alleged business in Taliban-controlled areas of Afghanistan.
Battlefield Torts
- Defense of KBR, the largest military services contractor in Iraq and Afghanistan.
- Obtained complete dismissal of 63 lawsuits brought by 800-plus named plaintiffs against KBR challenging KBR’s use of burn pits to dispose of waste.
Navy Yard Shooting Litigation
- Defense of HP Enterprise Services, LLC in eight actions asserting tort claims for wrongful death and injury arising from the mass shooting at the Washington Navy Yard on September 16, 2013.
Pradaxa Litigation
- National counsel to Boehringer Ingelheim in litigation involving novel oral anticoagulant medicine.
- Secured multiple defense verdicts at trial, including in first bellwether suit involving wrongful death claim.
Washington Gas Flower Branch Litigation
- Defense of Washington Gas Company in consolidation mass tort litigation arising from natural gas incident in apartment complex in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Roundup Litigation
- Defense of Bayer subsidiary Monsanto in thousands of lawsuits alleging that the exposure to glyphosate-based weed killer Roundup causes cancer.
Takata Airbags Litigation
- National counsel to Takata in NHTSA-administered recalls, government investigations, and nationwide litigation involving airbag inflators.
Nationwide Opioid Litigation
- National counsel to McKesson in defending against lawsuits relating to opioid distribution in dozens of U.S. states, counties, and territories.
January 17, 2020
WASHINGTON—Am Law Litigation Daily has named Covington partner Michael Imbroscio, co-chair of the firm’s Product Liability and Mass Tort practice, as a “Litigator of the Week.” Mr. Imbroscio led the defense of Eli Lilly and Company in litigation alleging that its medicine Cialis – as well as Pfizer’s medicine Viagra – could cause melanoma, convincing the trial ...
January 13, 2020
WASHINGTON—The American Lawyer has named Covington as its Product Liability Litigation Department of the Year for the second time. The firm was also recognized as a finalist for the White Collar Department of the Year and “honorable mention” for general Litigation Department of the Year. In its profile, The American Lawyer highlights Covington’s product ...
A Shared Purpose: Covington, Products Liability Litigation Department of the Year Winner
December 29, 2019, The American Lawyer
Scientist Tells Calif. Court J&J Mesh Doesn't Degrade
September 16, 2019
Ali Mojibi is mentioned in Law360 for his examination of a polymer science expert.
J&J Grills Marketing Expert Who Said It Hid Mesh Risks
July 23, 2019, Law360
Ali Mojibi is quoted in Law360 about his cross-examination of a consumer behavior witness, questioning him in detail about the communications he looked at and the method he used to evaluate them.
The National Law Journal - Products Liability/Mass Torts
June 3, 2019, The National Law Journal
May 28, 2019
WASHINGTON—The National Law Journal has named Covington one of three Washington, D.C. Litigation Departments of the Year. The firm was also named Product Liability/Mass Torts Department of the Year. With the largest litigation practice in Washington, Covington won a “string of victories” that “solidified the firm’s reputation as an inside-the-Beltway ...
Covington Named One of Law360's 2018 “Firms of the Year”
January 14, 2019
WASHINGTON—Law360 has named Covington as one of its 2018 “Firms of the Year” for earning seven Practice Group of the Year awards. The Covington practices named 2018 Practice Groups of the Year are: Banking Government Contracts Insurance International Trade Product Liability Sports White Collar "We have followed a ...
Four Covington Partners Named Law360 MVPs
December 12, 2018
WASHINGTON—Law360 has named four Covington partners as MVPs in their respective practice areas. The awards single out lawyers from across numerous practice areas based on their success in high-stakes litigation, complex global matters, and record-breaking deals. The Covington lawyers recognized as Law360 MVPs are: Shara Aranoff, International Trade. Ms. ...
Law360 MVP: Covington's Paul Schmidt
November 30, 2018, Law360
Paul Schmidt has been named a 2018 Product Liability MVP by Law360. The publication highlights a significant appellate victory in the New Jersey Supreme Court for his client Hoffmann-La Roche as well as multiple trial wins in other pharmaceutical cases.
August 2, 2018, Covington Alert
On August 1, 2018, the New Jersey Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision affirming a trial court’s exclusion of scientifically unfounded expert causation testimony in the Accutane litigation. The decision, which ends over 2,100 lawsuits against Hoffmann-La Roche Inc. and Roche Laboratories Inc. (“Roche”), represents the Supreme Court’s first statement on New ...
May 11, 2018, The AmLaw Litigation Daily
Phyllis Jones was named a “Litigator of the Week” by The AmLaw Litigation Daily for her successful representation of Boehringer Ingelheim, which was hit with a new wave of lawsuits alleging that Pradaxa caused excessive bleeding. On March 23, Jones and Paul Schmidt secured the first victory, and on May 7, she achieved another defense win before a Connecticut ...
Law360's Weekly Verdict: Legal Lions & Lambs
May 10, 2018, Law360
Michael Imbroscio and Phyllis Jones were recognized as “Legal Lions” by Law360 for their victory on behalf of Boehringer Ingelheim in a second bellwether trial as part of a consolidated state proceeding over the alleged bleeding risk of its blood thinner Pradaxa. The jury rejected a woman’s claims that taking the drug landed her in the hospital.
March 6, 2018, Law360
John DeBoy is quoted in a Law360 article regarding a recent Third Circuit ruling that gives medical device makers a legal shield for products composed of parts with various levels of regulatory approval. "[The decision] marks a step forward in clarifying the law on the component question,” says DeBoy. “Some federal district courts have applied an analysis ...
David Luttinger Joins Covington’s Insurance Practice
February 21, 2018
NEW YORK—David Luttinger has joined Covington as a partner in the firm’s Insurance Recovery practice in New York. Mr. Luttinger has more than 20 years of experience representing clients in the insurance coverage field, including extensive trial work in judicial and arbitral forums across the country. His experience in the coverage area includes disputes over ...
Covington Earns Five “Practice Group of the Year” Awards
February 6, 2018
WASHINGTON—Law360 has named five Covington practice groups among its “2017 Practice Groups of the Year.” The practice groups recognized by Law360 are as follows: Government Contracts International Trade Product Liability Sports White Collar
Law360's Weekly Verdict: Legal Lions & Lambs
February 1, 2018, Law360
Covington's victory on behalf of Hoffman-LaRoche Inc. in consolidated litigation over the adverse effects of Accutane was featured by Law360 in the "Legal Lions" roundup.
Product Liability Group Of The Year: Covington & Burling
January 30, 2018, Law360
Covington was named a 2017 Product Liability Practice Group of the Year by Law360. According to Paul Schmidt, "It's a pretty new group, relatively speaking, and a younger group. Our practice probably started 10 years ago and has really been completely built into a top-tier practice over that time-frame. … I think that gives us a certain nice energy." He adds ...
D.C.'s Rising Stars: Shankar Duraiswamy, 37
September 1, 2017, The National Law Journal
Shankar Duraiswamy was named a "D.C. Rising Star" by The National Law Journal, recognizing him as one of the “region’s 40 most promising lawyers age 40 and under.” Commenting on his biggest accomplishment, Duraiswamy says, "I am proudest of the results I have secured for my pro bono clients. A highlight was a landmark settlement in 2013 that we secured for deaf ...
Shankar Duraiswamy Named "D.C. Rising Star"
August 30, 2017
WASHINGTON—The National Law Journal has named Covington partner Shankar Duraiswamy a “D.C. Rising Star,” recognizing him as one of the “region’s 40 most promising lawyers age 40 and under.” In his profile, Mr. Duraiswamy highlights a number of experiences and lessons learned in his career. When asked about a key to his success, he credited one of his early ...
August 23, 2017, Strategic Risk
August 11, 2017
WASHINGTON—Law360 named Covington partners Elizabeth Canter and Shankar Duraiswamy to its list of “Rising Stars for 2017.” This annual recognition honors top attorneys under 40 “whose legal accomplishments transcend their age.” Ms. Canter advises multinational companies on privacy, cyber security, and technology transaction issues. She has special expertise in ...
Rising Star: Covington's Shankar Duraiswamy
July 19, 2017, Law360
Shankar Duraiswamy was named a "Rising Star" by Law360, recognizing him as a top attorney under 40 in Product Liability law. In its profile of Duraiswamy, Law360 highlights his defense of Takata Corp. in the wake of the largest public safety recall in U.S. history and his dedication to pro bono work.
April 16, 2017, The Litigation Daily
The Litigation Daily highlights Covington’s representation of Roche in the ongoing Accutane litigation, which recently saw a momentous defense ruling, likely leading to the dismissal of the nearly 3,000 remaining cases. Covington’s Product Liability team is led by Paul Schmidt and Michael Imbroscio.
February 27, 2017
WASHINGTON—Law360 has named four Covington practice groups among its “Practice Groups of the Year.” The practice groups recognized by Law360 are as follows: International Trade Life Sciences Product Liability Sports
Life Sciences Group Of The Year: Covington & Burling
February 10, 2017, Law360
Law360 selected Covington’s Life Sciences practice as a “Practice Group of the Year,” highlighting the firm’s involvement in billion-dollar transactions, success in contentious litigation, and regulatory advice on cutting-edge technology. According to Michael Labson, “What we offer and bring to complicated, complex issues is a mixture of deep subject-matter ...
Product Liability Group Of The Year: Covington & Burling
January 17, 2017, Law360
Law360 selected Covington’s Product Liability practice as a “Practice Group of the Year,” profiling the team’s defense of Takata in litigation over potentially explosive airbags and Bayer Healthcare in multidistrict litigation (MDL) over Mirena IUDs, among other matters. According to Paul Schmidt, the firm’s range of work showcases its diversity of ...
Six Covington Lawyers Named Law360 MVPs
January 3, 2017
WASHINGTON—Law360 has named six Covington lawyers as MVPs in their respective practice areas. The awards single out lawyers from across various practice areas based on their “success in high-stakes litigation, complex global matters, and record-breaking deals.” The Covington lawyers recognized as Law360 MVPs are: Shara Aranoff, International Trade. Ms. ...
Product Liability MVP: Covington's Michael Imbroscio
December 21, 2016, Law360
Law360 selected Michael Imbroscio as a 2016 Product Liability MVP and profiled his mass tort defense victories over the past year, which scored notable wins for Eli Lilly, Roche, Bayer, and others. According to Imbroscio, “I think our success is driven by our ability to zero in on the key legal and factual issues in a case and drive the litigation to focus on ...
January 28, 2016
WASHINGTON, DC - Law360 has named six Covington practice groups among its “Practice Groups of the Year.” The practice groups recognized by Law360 are as follows: Government Contracts Insurance International Trade Life Sciences Product Liability Sports
The American Lawyer Names Covington “Litigation Department of the Year: Product Liability”
December 22, 2015
WASHINGTON, DC, December 22, 2015 - The American Lawyer has named Covington its “Litigation Department of the Year: Product Liability.” The magazine recognizes the firm for its “string of big victories in trial and appellate courts, major settlements, plus a creative strategic edge that sets it apart.” In its profile of the firm in its January 2016 issue, The ...
Four Covington Partners Named Law360 MVPs
November 25, 2015
WASHINGTON, DC, November 25, 2015 - Law360 has named four Covington partners as MVPs in their respective practice areas. The awards single out lawyers from across 31 practice areas based on their success in high-stakes litigation, record-breaking deals, and complex global matters. The Covington lawyers recognized as Law360 MVPs are: Ray Biagini, ...
November 12, 2015, Covington Alert
November 2, 2015
WASHINGTON, DC, November 2, 2015 - The National Law Journal named Covington partner Paul Schmidt to its 2015 “Winning: A Special Report,” an annual feature profiling litigators with significant trial victories and their successful strategies. This year’s list includes 20 of the top litigators in the United States. The report highlighted Mr. Schmidt’s role as ...
September 14, 2015
WASHINGTON, DC, September 14, 2015 - The National Law Journal has named Phyllis Jones and Daniel Suleiman among its “D.C. Rising Stars.” The list recognizes Washington, D.C.’s “40 most promising lawyers age 40 and under.” Ms. Jones focuses on complex legal issues facing clients in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries. Her wide-ranging litigation ...
Covington Lawyers Kill on Cross-Exams in Cymbalta Case
August 14, 2015, The Am Law Litigation Daily
Phyllis Jones, Paul Schmidt, and Michael Imbroscio are quoted in an Am Law Litigation Daily article regarding their victory on behalf of client Eli Lilly in the Cymbalta litigation that looks closely at the cross-examination which exploited holes in plaintiff Erin Hexum’s case. During Hexum’s questioning, Jones used personal details from prior testimony to ...
June 30, 2015
WASHINGTON, DC, June 30, 2015 — The National Law Journal has selected Covington as one of Washington, D.C.’s top three litigation departments. In naming Covington a finalist for its “Washington Litigation Department of the Year” award, the publication noted that in 2014 Covington’s lawyers “kept the big wins coming.” The NLJ highlighted a string of Covington ...
April 14, 2015
WASHINGTON, DC, April 14, 2015 — Am Law Litigation Daily named Covington’s Paul Schmidt and Michael Imbroscio “Litigators of the Week” for leading the defense of Hoffmann-La Roche in the extensive litigation over its acne medication Accutane. Mr. Schmidt and Mr. Imbroscio scored a major victory on April 2 when they convinced a New Jersey state court judge ...
April 10, 2015, Am Law's The Litigation Daily
Covington's Paul Schmidt and Michael Imbroscio were named "Litigators of the Week" by AmLaw for their successful representation of Hoffmann-La Roche Inc.: "Not so long ago, Hoffmann-La Roche Inc. faced a grim reality in sprawling litigation over the acne medication Accutane." "In 2007, New Jersey judge Carol Higbee handed an edge to plaintiffs lawyers at ...
November 26, 2014, Law360
Covington partner Paul Schmidt was named a Law360 MVP in product liability law.
Covington’s Paul Schmidt Named Law360 MVP
11/26/2014
WASHINGTON, DC, November 26, 2014 — Law360 named Covington & Burling partner Paul Schmidt a “most valuable player” in product liability law. Law360’s “MVP of the Year” awards recognize lawyers who have had successes in high-stakes litigation, complex global matters, and record-breaking deals in the past year. In its profile of Mr. Schmidt, Law360 highlighted his ...
Covington’s Phyllis Jones Named “Rising Star”
April 27, 2014
WASHINGTON, DC, April 28, 2014 — Law360 has named Covington & Burling’s Phyllis Jones a recipient of its “Rising Star” award in the product liability category. The award honors attorneys under the age of 40 whose “legal accomplishments belie their age.” In its profile, Law360 wrote that Ms. Jones has “taken on big responsibilities in a variety of high-stakes ...
Covington Shortlisted for Five Chambers USA Awards
April 3, 2014
WASHINGTON, DC, April 3, 2014 — For the third consecutive year, Covington & Burling has been nominated for the 2014 Chambers USA Awards for Excellence in five national practice areas. Chambers released its “shortlist” of the law firms nominated based on their pre-eminence and recent achievements. Covington is a finalist in the areas of insurance, international ...
Covington Wins Six LMG Life Sciences Awards
9/27/2013
NEW YORK, September 27, 2013 — Covington & Burling received six awards at the inaugural LMG Life Sciences awards on September 25, including “FDA Pharmaceutical Firm of the Year” and Richard Kingham’s induction to the Hall of Fame. The awards, which are selected based on a survey of peers and leading companies in the life sciences industry, “recognize and honor ...
Covington Shortlisted for Five Chambers USA Awards
March 27, 2013
WASHINGTON, DC, March 27, 2013 — For the second straight year, Covington & Burling has been nominated for the 2013 Chambers USA Awards for Excellence in five national practice areas. Chambers released its “shortlist” of the law firms nominated based on their pre-eminence and recent achievements in 21 distinct practice areas. Covington is a finalist in each of ...
Top Environmental Lawyer Don Elliott Joins Covington
January 8, 2013
WASHINGTON, DC, January 8, 2013 — E. Donald Elliott, a leading environmental and administrative lawyer and scholar, has joined Covington & Burling, strengthening the firm’s top-ranked environmental and product liability practices. Mr. Elliott has more than 30 years of experience in environmental law, administrative law and product liability and toxic torts. He ...
Five Covington Lawyers Named Law360 MVPs
December 3, 2012
WASHINGTON, DC, December 3, 2012 — Law360 named five Covington & Burling lawyers today as “Most Valuable Players” in their respective practice areas. The award singles out lawyers from across 22 practice areas whose achievements in major litigation or transactional matters have “raised the bar” over the past year. The Covington lawyers recognized as Law360 MVPs ...
11/7/2012
WASHINGTON, DC, November 7, 2012 — Covington & Burling received 97 first-tier practice rankings in the 2013 “Best Law Firms” survey by U.S. News-Best Lawyers, placing Covington among the top 10 firms nationwide. Covington was also named “Law Firm of the Year” in both FDA Law and Corporate Compliance Law. The honor is presented to one law firm in each of the ...
Covington Lawyers Recognized by NY Super Lawyers
September 24, 2012
NEW YORK, September 24, 2012 — New York Super Lawyers selected 27 Covington & Burling lawyers for its 2012 list of top legal talent. Super Lawyers selects only five percent of the total lawyers in the state based upon peer review and the publication’s independent research. Nineteen Covington lawyers were named New York Super Lawyers: Jack Bodner, Mergers & ...
August 27, 2012
WASHINGTON, DC, August 27, 2012 — Covington & Burling LLP lawyers received 196 individual mentions in 57 areas of law in the 2013 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. This annual compilation of top U.S. lawyers is based on peer-review surveys and is used as a referral guide in the legal profession. The Covington lawyers recognized are as ...
Covington Lawyers Recognized by D.C. Super Lawyers
May 2, 2012
WASHINGTON, DC, May 2, 2012 — D.C. Super Lawyers selected 64 Covington & Burling lawyers for its 2012 list of top legal talent. Super Lawyers selects no more than five percent of the total lawyers who practice in Washington based on peer review and the publication’s independent research. Deborah Garza and Robert Long have been named among the “Top 100” for ...
September 27, 2011
NEW YORK, September 27, 2011 — Twenty Covington & Burling LLP lawyers are recognized in the 2011 edition of New York Super Lawyers. The annual list by Super Lawyers selects only five percent of the total lawyers in the state based upon peer review and the publication’s independent research. Sixteen Covington lawyers were named New York Super Lawyers: Jack ...
September 7, 2011
WASHINGTON, DC, September 7, 2011 — Covington & Burling LLP lawyers received 184 individual mentions in 56 areas of law in the 2012 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. This annual compilation of top US lawyers is based on peer-review surveys and is used as a referral guide in the legal profession. The Covington lawyers recognized are as follows: ...
June 10, 2011
WASHINGTON, DC, June 10, 2011 — Covington & Burling LLP received 123 individual mentions and 45 practice mentions in Chambers USA 2011. The guidebook, which ranks lawyers by state and national practice area, is designed to identify the most skilled legal practitioners based on the qualities most valued by clients. Here are the Covington lawyers and practices ...
Covington Receives First-Tier Practice Nods in Inaugural “Best Law Firms” Rankings by U.S. News and Best Lawyers
September 17, 2010
WASHINGTON, DC, September 17, 2010 — Covington & Burling LLP received 33 first-tier practice rankings in the 2010 “Best Law Firms” survey by U.S. News Media Group and Best Lawyers. Covington’s first-tier national rankings place it among the top 10 firms nationwide and at the top of the first-tier rankings for Washington, DC. The inaugural rankings presented in ...
August 6, 2010
WASHINGTON, DC, August 6, 2010 — Covington & Burling LLP received 138 individual mentions in 40 areas of law in the 2011 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. This annual compilation of top US lawyers is based on peer-review surveys and is used as a referral guide in the legal profession. The Covington lawyers recognized are as follows: Administrative: ...
June 16, 2010
WASHINGTON, DC, June 16, 2010 — Covington & Burling LLP received 112 individual mentions and 44 practice mentions in Chambers USA 2010. The guidebook, which ranks lawyers by state and national practice area, is designed to identify the most skilled legal practitioners based on the qualities most valued by clients. Here are the Covington lawyers and practices ...
Three Covington Partners Named ‘Rising Stars’ by Law360
4/8/2010
WASHINGTON, DC, April 8, 2010 — Three partners at Covington & Burling LLP have been selected as “Rising Stars” by Law360. The online legal publication describes each of the partners as one of the 10 best lawyers under the age of 40 in his respective practice area. Named as “Rising Stars” are David Fagan in international trade, Seth Safra in employment, and Paul ...
March 19, 2010
WASHINGTON, DC, March 19, 2010 — A jury in Middlesex County, New Jersey has ruled in favor of AstraZeneca in the first U.S. trial over its antipsychotic medication Seroquel. The state court panel returned its verdict March 18 following six hours of deliberations. A trial group from Covington & Burling LLP led by Mike Brock worked with teams from Dechert LLP and ...
9/18/2009
WASHINGTON, DC, September 18, 2009 — Four Covington & Burling LLP partners were recognized at the Washington Business Journal’s “2009 Top Washington Lawyers” awards gala held last night at The Fairmont Washington. Tony Herman, who chairs the firm’s public service committee, was named the “Top Washington Lawyer” in the pro bono category. Paul Schmidt, a ...
August 7, 2009
WASHINGTON, DC, August 7, 2009 — Covington & Burling LLP received 131 individual mentions in 38 areas of law in the 2010 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. This annual compilation of top US lawyers is based on peer-review surveys and is used as a referral guide in the legal profession. The Covington lawyers recognized are as follows: Administrative: ...
June 12, 2009
WASHINGTON, DC, June 12, 2009 — Covington & Burling LLP received 100 individual mentions and 40 practice mentions in Chambers USA 2009. The guidebook, which ranks lawyers by state and national practice area, is designed to identify the most skilled legal practitioners based on the qualities most valued by clients. Here are the Covington lawyers and practices ...
September 29, 2008
WASHINGTON, DC, September 29, 2008 — Covington & Burling LLP received 124 individual mentions in 40 areas of law in the 2009 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. This annual compilation of top US lawyers is based on peer-review surveys and is used as a referral guide in the legal profession. The Covington lawyers recognized are as follows: Administrative: ...
June 16, 2008
WASHINGTON, DC, June 16, 2008 — Covington & Burling LLP received 81 individual mentions and 45 practice mentions in the newly released 2008 Chambers USA. The guidebook, which ranks lawyers by state and national practice area, is designed to identify the most skilled legal practitioners based on the qualities most valued by clients. Here are the Covington ...
Covington Named to NLJ’s ‘Appellate Hot List’
4/9/2008
WASHINGTON, DC, April 9, 2008 — Covington & Burling LLP has been named to The National Law Journal’s inaugural “Appellate Hot List.” The “Hot List,” featured in the publication’s April 7 issue, recognizes 20 firms whose appellate track records included significant 2007 victories in cases with high financial stakes or that presented important legal principles. ...
February 27, 2008, Covington E-Alert
September 6, 2007
WASHINGTON, DC, September 6, 2007 — Covington & Burling LLP received 115 individual mentions in 38 areas of law in the 2008 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. This annual compilation of top US lawyers is based on peer-review surveys and is used as a referral guide in the legal profession. The recipients are as follows: Administrative: E. Edward Bruce and ...
June 18, 2007
WASHINGTON, DC, June 18, 2007 — Covington & Burling LLP received 44 practice mentions and 74 individual mentions in the newly released 2007 Chambers USA guidebook. The 2007 edition of Chambers USA attempts to identify the most skilled legal practitioners throughout the country based on the qualities most valued by clients. Covington attorneys have been ...
Covington Announces Ten New Counsel
April 3, 2007
WASHINGTON, DC, April 3, 2007 — Covington & Burling LLP has announced the promotion of four new Of Counsel and six new Special Counsel.The four new Of Counsel are Daniel P. Cooper, Christian Neira, Matthew J. O’Connor, and Kevin J. Shortill.Daniel P. Cooper advises on European privacy and data protection matters, as well as on contentious and non-contentious ...
March 29, 2007, Covington E-Alert
2007, International Comparative Legal Guide to: Product Liability
June 5, 2006
WASHINGTON, DC, June 5, 2006 - Fifty Covington & Burling lawyers practicing in 27 fields and in each of the firm's US offices were recognized as "leaders in their field" in this year's edition of Chambers USA - America's Leading Business Lawyers. The 2006 edition of Chambers USA, which was released June 2, 2006, attempts to identify the most skilled legal ...
Covington Partner Keith A. Teel Named as a "Legal Reform Champion" by the American Tort Reform Association
October 28, 2003
WASHINGTON, D.C., October 28, 2003 - The American Tort Reform Association (ATRA) has named Covington & Burling partner Keith A. Teel to its list of "Legal Reform Champions", a group of attorneys, scholars and businesspeople who are dedicated to legal reform through ending lawsuit abuse and promoting a fair and predictable legal system. For the last dozen years, ...
- Chambers USA, Products Liability & Mass Torts Practice (Band 1)
- The American Lawyer
- The National Law Journal, "D.C. Product Liability Department of the Year" (2019)
- Law360, "Product Liability Group of the Year" (2018, 2017, 2015)
- Law360, Paul Schmidt "Product Liability MVP" (2018)
- AmLaw Litigation Daily, Michael Imbroscio "Litigator of the Week" (1/17/2020)
- AmLaw Litigation Daily, Phyllis Jones "Litigator of the Week" (5/11/2018)
- Am Law Litigation Daily, Paul Schmidt & Michael Imbroscio “Litigators of the Week“ (4/9/2015)
- Legal 500 US, Product Liability & Mass Tort Defense - Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices (2016-2017)
- Ray Biagini, Jeffrey Davidson, Shankar Duraiswamy, Mike Imbroscio, Phyllis Jones, Paul Schmidt, and Keith Teel
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