Science & Experts

Multijurisdictional mass-torts often require attorneys who can immerse themselves in the underlying science. Such dedication is essential to formulate a viable defense, understand how best to frame matters for trial, find and retain the best possible experts, and act as a resource to other litigation teams, such as coordinating counsel or briefing and trial teams.

Irwin Fritchie has tremendous experience in this important area of complex litigation, allowing us to develop teams of experts in litigation-relevant scientific disciplines, then prepare team members for deposition and trial testimony. Our firm is skilled at identifying, retaining, and coordinating such teams as part of an overarching defense strategy in nationwide and international mass-torts. Years of practice in this area have led to a wide-ranging network of many of the world’s top experts.

Our attorneys also have extensive experience preparing company and 30(b)(6) witnesses for depositions and trial testimony in matters involving highly technical subjects. We have prepared company scientists and engineers for depositions and trial testimony in cases pending in dozens of U.S. jurisdictions, as well as for testimony in international proceedings. In addition, we routinely prepare presentations for clients, trial teams, national teams, and international counsel on key scientific issues.