Drug and medical device industries face ever increasing litigation threats and regulatory scrutiny.   Ongoing changes to the product liability landscape present an ever shifting minefield for manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers across every jurisdiction. California’s comprehensive pharmaceutical and medical device protection programs, working in tandem with the FDA, further complicate the regulatory procedures for every business in the stream of distribution of drugs and medical devices in the United States.

Experience in Key Areas and Industries

For more than 20 years, attorneys at Archer Norris have specialized in pharmaceutical, medical device, biotechnology and healthcare representation. The range of experience covers a broad spectrum; from service as national counsel in mass tort litigation involving thousands of plaintiffs to two-party actions with a single plaintiff. Archer Norris has handled cases designated as Complex Litigation with multiple and inter-related cases filed in a variety of jurisdictions. Our experience has been valued by clients in complex litigation procedures, such as class action practice, MDLs and statewide coordinated proceedings.

Scientific Backgrounds Yield Impressive Trial Record

Archer Norris's drug and medical device practice group consists of experienced litigators, including nationally recognized trial counsel who have tried numerous cases. Several of our attorneys have educational backgrounds in scientific fields and years of experience handling a wide variety of Life Science matters. Our background and experience allows us to foster relationships with experts in an array of medical disciplines: statistics, epidemiology, genetics, certified specialties and sub-specialties and biomedicine. As such, we have developed an impressive record in molding, and successfully arguing, Daubert/Kelly motions.

Focused on Wide Range of Medical Device Issues

Attorneys at Archer Norris  have extensive experience with medical devices, representing clients in cases involving silicone breast implants, respirators, angioplasty devices, stents, surgical instruments, latex gloves, RF ablation devices, retinal implants, micro catheters, orthopedic stabilization devices, hip implants, infusion pumps, and centrifuges, to name only a few.

Defending Full Range of Pharmaceutical Claims

Pharmaceutical litigation requires its own set of expertise and experience. Archer Norris  has defended claims involving the conduct of clinical trials as well as litigation regarding prescription and non-prescription medications, for the treatment of arthritis, depression, psychosis and other mental health disorders, pain, inflammation, diabetes, hormonal disorders, infections, obesity, multiple sclerosis, osteoporosis, pancreatic disorders and a variety of other maladies including headache, cold and flu. Furthermore, we have represented clients in the food and medicine supplement business for treatment of many of the same conditions.

California Representation and Strategies

Pharmaceutical and Medical device Litigation in California requires its own set of specialized knowledge and experience. The variations in jury pools, judicial temperament and procedures, and expert standards necessitate counsel with experience and stature. The Archer Norris Pharmaceutical and Medical device team has this experience and stature and provide superior representation and advice on a cost effective and industry wide competitive basis. For additional information or inquiry, contact Joe Macha or Trajan Perez.