Area of Focus

We currently represent victims and their families in product liability cases including asbestos and pharmaceutical cases. Current practice is focused exclusively on representing injured workers and families in products cases against manufacturers. Prior practice involved serving as national and litigation counsel for manufacturers of products. Trial practice with special expertise in the trial of complex toxic tort and product liability cases. Have tried over one hundred cases to verdict throughout the country including numerous trials in Texas and California. National trial practice has included representation of clients in California, Texas, Pennsylvania, Colorado, Oregon, Arizona and New York.

Education

J.D., Boston University
B.A., cum laude, University of Michigan

Admitted

Admitted to practice before all California State Courts, United States District for the Northern and Eastern District of California, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

Bar and Professional Associations

American Bar Association; State Bar of California.

Legal and Technical Experience

Founder and Partner Levin, Simes and Kasier, 2002 to present; Partner, Brobeck, Phleger & Harrison LLP, 1990 to 2001; Associate Brobeck, Phleger & Harrison 1988 to 1990; Associate Ropers, Majeski, Kohn, Bentley and Wagner 1983 to 1985; Associate Law Offices of Ronald Hothem 1981 to 1982.

Representative Clients

Over 350 families in product liability cases in California, Texas, Oklahoma and Pennsylvania involving terminal mesothelioma from asbestos, and pharmaceutical cases involving devastating injuries to kidneys, liver, heart and brain. Current practice involves representing only injured workers and families in products cases.