Richard B. North, Jr. > Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP > Atlanta, United States > Lawyer Profile

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP
ATLANTIC STATION
201 17TH STREET NW, SUITE 1700
ATLANTA GA 30363
GEORGIA
United States

Position

Partner

Career

Richard B. North, Jr. focuses his litigation practice on pharmaceutical and medical device defense, aviation law, product liability, and commercial litigation. A former leader of Nelson Mullins’ general litigation practice group, he presently heads up a litigation team.

Memberships

Memberships:

  • Sustaining Member, Product Liability Advisory Council
  • American Bar Association
  • Atlanta Bar Association
  • International Association of Defense Counsel
  • Defense Research Institute
  • Board of Governors, Alliance Francaise in Atlanta

Education

University of Virginia School of Law, JD (1982), Harvard University, BA, History and Literature, cum laude (1979)

Lawyer Rankings

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

Drawing upon ‘deep products liability experience’ throughout the country, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP provides ‘sound counsel and advice’ to pharmaceutical manufacturers and medical device companies in disputes, irrespective of geographical location. The team also works well with others, be it in the role of national co-ordinating or regional counsel, and is appreciated for its ability to provide ‘exemplary work and strategy for clients’. Able to call upon the expertise of numerous strong trial lawyers, the team often acts as first chair in state and federal courts throughout the country, where its grasp of the underlying subject matter is greatly valued, as is its strategic sense and advocacy skills. Baltimore-based Mike Brown exemplifies these qualities, as do David Dukes  in South Carolina and Richard B. North, Jr.  in Atlanta, with all three having excellent track records, including in relation to MDL bellwether cases. Mark Jones  and Alana Bassin co-head the overarching products liability team from South Carolina and Minnesota, respectively.