The defense practice enjoys a long and storied history. A mainstay of the firm during its early years, the defense practice has evolved from simple insurance defense to complex litigation. The firm has had the privilege of representing some of the most preeminent corporations in the country. Many cases in which the firm has participated have set legal standards still followed today. The firm's defense practice continues to grow and expand with the onset of new and evolving legal theories. Corporate defense is the cornerstone of our defense practice.

Today, the firm is also proud to identify several insurance carriers as its clients, including liability insurance companies, automobile insurance companies, and third party administrators. The firm assists these clients with the defense of their insured, insurance coverage issues, bad faith litigation, regulatory issues, subrogation, and ERISA litigation.

Since the advent of product liability law, the firm has been a leader in its representation of manufacturers and distributors. The firm has defended product liability cases ranging from escalator to motor vehicles. The firm currently represents several manufacturers.

We also have significant experience in defense of employment-related and civil rights litigation.

Representative Clients:

• Hertz Corporation
• KONE Inc.
• General Motors Corporation
• Ally Financial (Formerly GMAC)
• CNA Insurance Company
• Armed Forces Insurance Company
• Cameron Mutual Insurance Company
• Circle Star Insurance Company
• The Kohler Company
• Johnson Controls, Inc.