The Products Liability Lawyers: the premier guide to recommended products liability attorneys, practice area news and legal insights.
Product liability is a doctrine that gives plaintiffs a cause of action if they encounter a defective consumer item. This doctrine is generally associated with strict liability, meaning that defendants can be held liable regardless of their intent or knowledge. Products liability lawyers have two distinct roles:
- Prosecuting individuals and companies that have created a product which caused harm.
- Defending manufacturers and businesses accused of creating, designing or selling a product that causes harm to the public.
We assist individuals, business directors and in-house counsel by providing a concise and up-to-date guide to leading products liability lawyers across the country. Our research covers all 50 states, with featured attorneys being selected based on the results of peer nominations, in-depth research, awards and client feedback. Our selection process is independent and it is not possible to request entry into the guide.
Featured Attorney
Lauren S. Colton - Maryland
Lauren is the Office Managing Partner of Hogan Lovells' Baltimore office and head of the firm’s Products Law group. She has a proven track record of obtaining favorable litigation results for her clients through innovative defense strategies, such as motions to bifurcat [...]
Latest News & Legal Insights
CPSC Takes Another Step To Advance Draft Rule On Lithium-Ion Batteries Used In Micromobility Products
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC’s) proposed safety standard for lithium-ion batteries used in micromobility products is back on the agency’s agenda.
The Acting Chairman and current sole Commissioner of the CPSC, Peter Feldman, issued a statement announcing several advancements of “critical safety standards” to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) pursuant to Executive Order No. 14215, “Ensuring Accountability for All Agencies,” including the CPSC’s draft proposed rule on lithium-ion batteries used in micromobility […]