Jackson Kelly has decades of experience defending clients in asbestos-related and other toxic tort/exposure claims involving personal injury and wrongful death. Our attorneys have experience serving as general defense coordinating counsel in asbestos-related litigation in West Virginia and extensive experience as defense counsel throughout trial courts in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Kentucky , Indiana and other jurisdictions.
The firm’s attorneys have extensive experience in defending toxic exposure cases from their inception through discovery and ultimate conclusion on behalf of premises owners, employers, product suppliers, contractors and manufacturers of numerous types of products and equipment.
Jackson Kelly's attorneys routinely undertake internal investigations and conduct and/or defend depositions involving fact witnesses, expert witnesses and corporate representatives in asbestos-related claims.
Our attorneys have litigated dismissals and other successful outcomes for clients in thousands of toxic tort cases in trial courts throughout multiple jurisdictions and venues, and in doing so, have gained invaluable courtroom experience throughout the various stages of litigation.
Jackson Kelly's attorneys have also overseen and coordinated the defense of corporations involved in toxic tort litigation at the national level, including the handling and preparation of voluminous discovery to ensure consistent and thorough representation.
As a result of extensive experience in handling and managing this type of work, we provide our clients with analyses and advice concerning trends, issues, and risk assessments, as well as strategies and best practices for litigation.
