Joseph Cohen, who leads the litigation practice group at Porter Hedges LLP, focuses on high-profile products liability and mass tort matters, particularly in the pharma and medical device sectors. He represents non-party executives and managers in major national MDLs, including opioid and Roundup litigation, where individual conduct is closely scrutinized. Cohen also advises former marketing leaders and corporate officers in cases involving allegations of consumer deception or product-related harm. His practice spans multiple jurisdictions and high-stakes litigation environments.
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Key clients
- Multiple individuals who are former pharmaceutical and medical device sales representatives, managers, and executives in multiple states, various MDLs, and various consolidated state litigations.
- Former Group Chairman for North and Latin America of a consumer products company
- Former Marketing Managers for a pharmaceutical and consumer products company
Work highlights
Representing multiple non-party former pharmaceutical and medical device sales representatives, managers, area directors, and executives in connection with mass pharmaceutical litigation.
Represented the former Group Chairman for North and Latin America of a consumer products company in non-party litigation alleging that a product caused harm to a child.
Represented former Marketing Managers of a pharmaceutical and consumer products company in a class action alleging deceptive marketing of a consumer product.