Experience:
Served as national coordinating defense counsel for leading building products manufacturer regarding formaldehyde personal injury and property damage litigation.
Regional trial counsel for manufacturer of products containing asbestos.
Defense verdict in child lead poisoning case in Wayne County, Michigan.
Numerous defense verdicts in formaldehyde personal injury litigation.
Obtained settlement of 40 percent of mediation award and 30 percent of pre-trial demand in chemical plant explosion resulting in breach of contract and business interruption claims.
Arbitrated minor drowning death claim for $1.3 million with pre-trial demand of $5 million; subsequently granted complete indemnification from co-defendant.
Negotiated settlement of asbestos personal injury class action claim 10 percent of demand and recouped 10 percent via indemnification from co-defendants.
Education:
B.A., cum laude, Oakland University, 1980
J.D., with honors, Wayne State University Law School, 1983
Professional Memberships and Affiliations:
American Bar Association
Defense Research Institute
Federalist Society
Environmental Claims Managers Association
Awards & Professional Recognition:
Named “Top 500 Product Liability Lawyers” by Law Dragon