McGuireWoods LLP’s seasoned litigators bring decades of success in defending leading companies in complex product liability and mass tort litigation. Recognized for its innovation, the team immerses itself in clients’ products, businesses, objectives, and regulatory landscapes to craft strategic defenses. The practice is co-led by Justin Howard, based in Richmond and Raleigh, with varied experience defending manufacturers and distributors in product liability claims, and Samuel Tarry, in the Tysons and Washington DC offices, who serves as lead trial and coordinating for pharma and medical devices companies in a variety of litigation. Another key team member, Richmond-based Davis Walsh, brings expertise across all phases of medical device litigation, having served in several capacities during trial.
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Key clients

  • Duke University Health System

Work highlights

  • Representing Duke University Health System in a class action filed in the US District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina in which Duke and other health systems are co-defendants with Meta.

Lawyers

Practice head

Benjamin Hatch; Justin Howard; Samuel Tarry, Jr.

Other key lawyers

Davis Walsh; Mark Anderson