Bill Durham specializes in complex, high-stakes product litigation. A partner in our Mass Tort and Toxic Tort and Environmental practices, Bill represents product manufacturers in a variety of matters.

Bill defends product manufacturers, often in what are known to be challenging jurisdictions. As an example, he has represented R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company in numerous product liability lawsuits filed in Florida, Mississippi, Louisiana and Missouri. He also has served as lead counsel in numerous appeals in state and federal courts.

In individual cases and class actions, Bill has managed every aspect of complex high-stakes litigation, from strategic planning and preparation through discovery, pretrial motions, trial and appeal. He identifies and works cooperatively with national, regional and local counsel for codefendants.

Bill was recognized in 2013 by Legal 500 for Litigation — Product Liability and Mass Tort Defense: Consumer Products.

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