Lawyers at Cotten Schmidt, L.L.P., have actively engaged in representing clients in mass tort litigation since the firm’s creation. That representation has taken the form of serving the client both as lead counsel and as co-counsel with other firms. In that regard, lawyers from Cotten Schmidt have successfully represented clients:

• in Temporomandibular Joint ("TMJ") Litigation, regional counsel (Kansas, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Louisisana and Texas);

• in litigation involving agricultural products liability claims resulting in a landmark Texas decision on the admissibility of expert witnesses (E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Co., Inc. v. Robinson, 923 S.W.2d 549 64 USLW 2047, Prod.Liab.Rep (CCH) P 14,294, 38 Tex. Sup. Ct. J. 852 (Rex., Jun 15, 1995) (NO.94 0843) and in summary judgments on limitations, sanctions against plaintiffs, and dismissals;

• in drafting and shepherding legislation through the Texas Legislature which enhanced the ability of Texas courts to efficiently handle mass litigation;

• in state-wide litigation involving asbestos claims, in which the firm has successfully obtained defense jury verdicts in death cases;

• in litigation involving silica claims, in which the firm has succeeded in obtaining dismissals of nearly the entire docket of claims asserted against the firm’s clients.

Whether as lead counsel, co-counsel, at trial, on appeal, or drafting legislation directed toward the efficient and effective handling of mass tort claims, Cotten Schmidt, L.L.P., has demonstrated its ability to represent clients in mass tort litigation. We would appreciate the opportunity to represent you on such matters.