International

International Representation and Alliance

Manufacturers and providers of goods and services imported into the United States are often unfamiliar with the U.S. civil liability system and the laws and regulations which affect product sales and distribution in the United States. Wiedner & McAuliffe has the experience and the resources to guide and assist non-U.S. based companies through the hurdles of U.S. product liability law and regulations.

We provide product liability defense representation to its clients on a regional and national level, involving many situations in which a product has caused personal injury, property damage, or any claims resulting from design or manufacturing defects.

As the marketplace becomes more global, Wiedner & McAuliffe, Ltd. has established an alliance with Lehman, Lee & Xu. Lehman, Lee & Xu is one of China's largest law firms, with significant experience in assisting companies doing business in the global marketplace. With over 140 attorneys combined, a highly-educated support staff of foreign and domestic lawyers and paralegals, the alliance between Lehman, Lee & Xu and Wiedner & McAuliffe, Ltd. enables our firms to handle complex product liability litigation relating to both domestic and international products.

Our attorneys can tailor a product liability defense program to fit your specific needs by offering one or more of the following services:

Initial investigation of claims including early retention of experts required to defend the claim
Exposure and expense budget reserve recommendations
Coordination of claims, lawsuits and defense on national, regional or statewide basis
Single-point contact for all claims and lawsuits
Preparation of consistent discovery responses on a nationwide basis
Protection of your business documents through the use of protective orders
Access to computerized accounts of your claims
Product liability trials
Product liability prevention through discussions with in-house engineers and product reviews
Analysis of warnings and instructions
Product recall analysis and advice
CPSC reporting requirement and assistance

A product liability lawsuit can dramatically affect the business reputation and financial survival of manufacturers and retailers. Because of increased consumer sophistication, efficient representation and devotion to every aspect of product liability defense is essential to a strong bottomline. The protection of the rights of accused manufacturers, distributors and retailers are a hallmark of our representation. We provide the legal support and strategy whicih minimize the legal risks so that our clients can focus on their business challenges ahead.

For more information concerning our international product liability representation, please contact James W. Stevenson, Jr., David J. O'Connell, and James W. Ozog with any questions you may have.

Our Departments/
Industries Served

Workers' Compensation
Civil Litigation
Commercial Disputes
Construction Disputes
Employment Law
Fire and Explosion
Governmental Relations
Personal Injury and Property Damage
Industry-wide Litigation
Insurance Coverage
Product Liability
Professional Liability
Subrogation and Insurance Recovery
International Representation