Stephen Busch > McGuireWoods LLP > Richmond, United States > Lawyer Profile

McGuireWoods LLP
GATEWAY PLAZA
800 EAST CANAL STREET
RICHMOND, VA 23219
VIRGINIA
United States

Career

Steve Busch has spent more than four decades defending large companies in complex litigation throughout the U.S. He has served as national counsel for several public and private companies handling environmental, toxic tort, and other product-related litigation in state and federal courts throughout the country. He also is well-recognized for his representation of businesses in the alcoholic beverage industry, handling regulatory issues, litigation, and business transactions.

Steve has a long record of leadership in the legal profession, civic organizations, and our law firm. This has included serving as president of The Virginia Bar Association, the Virginia Law Foundation, Delta Waterfowl Foundation, and as a former member of our firm’s Executive Committee and as a chair of our mass tort and environmental litigation practice. He also has served on numerous civic and professional boards.

Lawyer Rankings

United States > Dispute resolution > Product liability, mass tort and class action - defense: toxic tort

Primarily centred from its Richmond headquarters but also able to add additional bench strength from other offices, including Chicago, should the need arise, McGuireWoods LLP has a strong grounding in the defense of clients in class actions and MDLs arising in the context of product liability/toxic tort infractions. Team head Diane Flannery  has deep experience in the field and has over many years in practice had lead counsel and trial counsel roles in toxic tort cases relating to asbestos, lead paint and chemicals. She recently concluded a long-running MDL litigation involving more than 140 class actions alleging excessive levels of formaldehyde in Chinese manufactured laminate flooring. A highly regarded litigator in Virginia, Stephen Busch also has a very strong track record handling toxic tort cases, particularly with an environmental complexion.