Spearheaded by seasoned trial lawyer David Weinstein in Tampa, Greenberg Traurig LLP represents clients in mass torts, class actions and multi-district litigation in matters involving alleged soil, water and air pollution, as well as regulatory enforcement actions. Christopher Torres , also in Tampa, is experienced in toxic tort defense, aggregate litigation and environmental litigation for clients including international chemical companies and industrial clients, while Houston based Christopher L Bell covers legislative and regulatory advocacy under all major environmental, health, safety and natural resource laws. Situated in Minneapolis, Libretta Stennes is noted for her expertise in litigating high profile toxic tort matters including involvement in shaping trends in class actions and emerging contaminants, and David G. Mandelbaum , in Philadelphia, is respected for his representation of clients in light of environmental regulations and lawsuits involving water rights and waste management. Alexandra Lizana joined the firm from Downey Brand LLP in April 2024.
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Key clients
- Lockheed Martin
- T.T. International Co
- Recycled Materials Association (ReMA)
- National Foam
- 35 International Cosmetic Manufacturers
- Tonoga, Inc., d/b/a Taconic
- Union Pacific
- Ovivo USA
- Qualcomm Incorporated and Sony Electronics
Work highlights
- Representing Lockheed Martin Corporation in several high-stakes toxic-tort suits in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, achieving case victories through expert exclusions and summary judgments, with current appeals ongoing in the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals.
- Acting in PFAS litigation for National Foam and related entities in defense of more than 100 class actions, mass tort actions, State Attorneys General actions, and state or municipal lawsuits and individual tort claims.
- Representing several cosmetic companies, including Shiseido Americas Corporation, Estée Lauder and 31 other cosmetic companies, in a Judicial Council Coordinated Proceeding regarding California Proposition 65 claims that powdered cosmetics require warnings for titanium dioxide.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
David Weinstein
Other key lawyers
Christopher Torres; Christopher L Bell; Libretta Stennes; David G. Mandelbaum