Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is frequently engaged in PFAS litigation, contaminated food products, asbestos, and chemical exposure matters. Spearheaded by Alexandra Cunningham, Georgia Lucier, and Tom Waskom, the firm’s client base spans an array of industries, including manufacturers of automobiles, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices. Richmond-based Cunningham is a key name in the market for catastrophic injury and death claims involving asbestos and benzene, as well as advising on large-scale environmental toxin and exposure claims. In Houston, Lucier represents clients in state and federal courts in personal injury and wrongful death claims. In Los Angeles, Waskom advises clients on class action, mass tort, and environmental litigation, notably defending Atotech USA, LLC against groundwater PFAS claims. Tom Taylor in Houston and Joe Blizzard in Dallas are also key members of the team.
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- ‘It is surprisingly rare to find subject-matter experts who are also highly responsive--usually it feels like you have to choose one or the other. But the folks at Hunton are both, and it's what has kept us with them for many years and will continue to keep us coming back. ’
- ‘Alexandra Cunningham is a responsive expert, who is detail-oriented and demands high quality of her partners and associates.'
- 'Alexandra Cunningham delivers great value, has a deep knowledge of our business and has built trust directly with our business folks. ’
- ‘There are not enough good words to describe my appreciation for Ali Cunningham and Tom Waskom and their excellent representation over the years. They are experts in their areas of the law and master strategists.'
- 'Ali Cunningham and Tom Waskom know and understand our company, and are able to give sound legal advice that jives with business objectives.’
- ‘In addition to the above, they are both great at making us feel like we're their only clients. We obviously know that we aren't their only client, but they sure know how to make us feel that way.’
- 'I have had significant experience working with Tom Waskom, Tom Taylor, Joe Blizzard and Georgia Lucier. Each brings a unique perspective, subject matter expertise, and strategic counsel in effectively managing significant litigation risks across multiple high-risk jurisdictions.'
- 'The team are trusted legal advisors. They are strategic in settlement negotiations and have achieved excellent results.'
- 'The team gets high marks with respect to keeping me informed about developments through effective collaboration.'
Key clients
- Alfa Laval Inc.
- Smithfield Foods, Inc.
- Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII)
- Atotech USA, LLC
- Axalta Coatings Systems, LLC
- INV Performance Surfaces
Work highlights
Representing government contractor Huntington Ingalls as national strategic and trial counsel for its asbestos cases arising out of the Newport News Shipyard.
Representing Alfa Laval in ongoing litigation, including representing it in all of its US-based product liability cases.
Acting as lead counsel for specialty chemical manufacturer Atotech USA in defending a putative class action in federal district court in Delaware alleging PFAS water contamination.
Practice head
Alexandra Cunningham; Georgia Lucier; Tom Waskom
Other key lawyers
Tom Taylor; Joe Blizzard