Nixon Peabody LLP is home to an experienced product liability and toxic tort team that is lauded for its experience in representing product manufacturers in the aviation, petrochemical, energy, and food and beverage industries. Led by New York-based Joseph Ortego and Vivian Quinn, the group’s wide-ranging practice spans asbestos claims, AFFF contamination, and climate litigation. Ortego regularly represents clients in state and federal courts and is currently serving as national counsel for PestSure in chemical and health effects litigation, while Quinn has substantial experience advising food, pharmaceutical, and medical device clients. In Rochester, Laurie Bloom advises on the full spectrum of environmental litigation, whereas Long Island-based Santo Borruso’s expertise spans claims involving toxic exposure, alleged medical conditions, and related damages. Boston's Jeffrey Brenner is recommended for arbitration and mediation proceedings and frequently represents clients before regulatory agencies.
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Key clients
- PestSure
- Shell Oil Products Company, LLC
- Shell PLC
Work highlights
Defending a leading international oil and gas company in litigation pending in Rhode Island Superior Court in which the State of Rhode Island seeks to hold the client and numerous other oil and gas companies financially responsible for the adverse impacts of climate change.
Practice head
Joseph Ortego; Vivian Quinn
Other key lawyers
Laurie Bloom; Santo Borruso; Jeffrey Brenner
