Mass Tort & Multi-State Litigation Leadership
When litigation crosses borders and scales up, the stakes grow fast. As a mass tort attorney and national coordinating counsel, we help clients navigate the complexity of multi-state product liability and toxic exposure claims. From MDL procedures to unified trial strategy, we bring clarity and control to sprawling legal challenges.
What Are Mass Torts, MDLs & Class Actions?
Mass torts involve many individuals harmed by the same product or event—but unlike class actions, each plaintiff typically files a separate case. These lawsuits may be consolidated in one court as part of a multi-district litigation (MDL) for efficiency during discovery and pretrial proceedings. Class actions, by contrast, treat all claimants as part of one certified group.
We represent companies and select plaintiffs in these high-volume, high-stakes cases—often involving complex scientific evidence and nationwide coordination.
National Litigation Strategy You Can Count On
In multi-jurisdiction litigation, coordination isn’t optional—it’s essential. We’ve acted as lead counsel and national coordinating counsel in major product liability cases, including a multi-state defense involving Kent Bicycles across California, Nevada, Arizona, Texas, and Tennessee. We’re currently litigating a lithium battery fire case in Orange County, California, which may escalate to broader multi-plaintiff action.
Whether managing strategy across jurisdictions or supervising local counsel, we help ensure consistency, compliance, and credible results.
Why National Coordinating Counsel Matters
Inconsistent defense strategies, missed deadlines, or poor local coordination can expose companies to greater risk. As national counsel, we help:
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Control litigation tone and tempo across venues
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Ensure aligned discovery responses to reduce duplication or conflict
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Build coherent defenses or settlement positions
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Avoid conflicting rulings or admissions across jurisdictions
For large companies facing lawsuits in multiple states, we offer both litigation horsepower and strategic discipline.
Mass Tort Cases We Handle
We have experience with a wide range of mass tort and multi-plaintiff litigation, including:
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Consumer product defect cases (e.g. bicycles, lithium battery fires)
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Toxic tort exposure claims (e.g. water or soil contamination affecting entire neighborhoods)
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Product liability class actions (involving pharmaceuticals, devices, or equipment defects)
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Environmental mass harms that impact entire communities or workforce populations
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Fires from heated pads and electric blankets
When the facts call for broad coordination, we help shape the litigation from day one.
Serving people and businesses throughout and Middle Tennessee, including Columbia, Nashville, Franklin, as well as surrounding areas and California.
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Case Management, Technology & Court Access
We bring the infrastructure to handle complex matters efficiently. That includes:
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Centralized case management systems for document control and case tracking
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Access to expert witnesses in engineering, toxicology, medicine, and more
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Admission to multiple jurisdictions and pro hac vice access as needed
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Experience working with joint defense groups or co-lead plaintiffs’ counsel
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Clear communication with local counsel teams to maintain strategic alignment
Whether you're based in California or Tennessee—or facing litigation in both—we have the legal tools and trial temperament to step in and lead.
Call for Experienced Multi-State Litigation Counsel
If your company is defending product or exposure claims across several states—or facing a coordinated mass tort or class action—contact us to discuss how we can serve as lead or coordinating counsel. We offer seasoned experience in major litigation and a proven ability to bring structure to chaos.
FAQ
What is the difference between a mass tort and a class action?
A class action combines all claimants into one lawsuit. A mass tort treats each plaintiff’s case individually but may consolidate them during discovery or trial prep.
What does national coordinating counsel do?
They lead the litigation strategy across multiple jurisdictions, supervise local counsel, manage discovery, and ensure consistency in defense or plaintiff posture.
Can your firm handle cases outside Tennessee?
Yes. We’re licensed in multiple states and regularly handle cases nationwide, including California. We can appear pro hac vice as needed.
Do you only represent companies in mass torts?
We have represented both plaintiffs and defendants in major tort cases, giving us a well-rounded perspective. Most often, we serve as defense counsel for corporate clients.
What kinds of mass torts do you take on?
We handle product liability cases, toxic exposure claims, environmental disasters, and other large-scale litigation involving many plaintiffs or venues.
