Wilkinson Stekloff’s toxic tort practice is frequently engaged in herbicide contamination, PFAS, and climate change-related litigation. The firm’s practice spans an array of industries, including the medical device, oil and gas, manufacturing, and chemical sectors. Beth Wilkinson is an experienced litigator representing clients in bet-the-company cases and high-profile toxic torts. Brian Stekloff serves as lead strategist for 3M in nationwide PFAS litigation and as national trial counsel in Monsanto’s Roundup herbicide litigation, while Keri Arnold represents pharmaceutical, tobacco, and energy companies in state and federal courts. Grace Hill and Tamarra Matthews Johnson departed the firm. Jolee Porter joined the team from the DOJ. All lawyers mentioned are based in Washington DC.
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- ‘Wilkinson Stekloff is THE preeminent trial firm. There's nobody better.’
- ‘Its roster is a list of litigation all-stars, with Beth Wilkinson achieving unparalleled status, Brian Stekloff being an extraordinary leader, and Keri Arnold bringing absolute credibility to the courtroom.’
Key clients
- Medtronic
- Exxon Mobil Corporation
- 3M
- Bayer
- Monsanto
Work highlights
Served ExxonMobil as national trial counsel in climate litigation comprising various cases alleging that Exxon downplayed the impact of fossil fuels on global warming to protect their businesses.
Representing 3M in nationwide PFAS litigation as lead trial counsel.
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Practice head
Beth Wilkinson; Brian Stekloff
Other key lawyers
Keri Arnold; Jolee Porter