Top Defective And Dangerous Products Lawyers Near Me in Baltimore Area

Unfortunately, for most, getting by on a daily basis is a challenge in and of itself. When a person is injured by another’s negligence, that challenge is only further compounded, as those who suffer these injuries, are the ones who generally cannot afford an exacerbation of their already difficult lives. The pains and struggles my clients endure, are ones to which I can relate on a personal level. My appreciation of these struggles is my driving force when prosecuting my clients’ cases.. At the end of the day, it is my goal that each client not only knows, but feels, that they aren’t just another name; that the level of care, attention to detail, and overall compassion I provide, assures them that I am passionate about their case and that I am here to work as hard as I can to help them obtain the justice that they so rightfully deserve.

Ms. Downie practices primarily in the areas of complex pharmaceutical/medical device product liability, toxic tort and environmental litigation, and general tort liability claims.  She has represented clients in state and federal courts across the country and has tried several cases to verdict in Maryland.  Ms. Downie also has appellate experience and has argued before the Maryland Court of Special Appeals.. Ms. Downie’s pharmaceutical/medical device practice has focused on the representation of pharmaceutical manufacturers in cases involving personal injury claims related to a variety of products including heart medication, blood products, over-the-counter cold medication, diabetes medication, cholesterol medication, vaccines, and diet drugs.  Ms. Downie has also represented medical device manufacturers in claims alleging injury as a result of product defects.  Ms. Downie’s toxic tort experience has included the representation of Baltimore City property owners involved in lead-based paint litigation as well as the representation of manufacturers in cases of alleged injury from exposure to benzene and vinyl chloride.

As an attorney in DLA Piper's Litigation practice, I am engaged in a broad-based litigation practice focused on product liability, internal investigations and ERISA litigation.. I have first chair trial experience with automotive product liability litigation, particularly warranty litigation where I have appeared in nearly every court in the State of Maryland.  My practice is centered on the preparation, trial, and appeal of civil litigation cases, including conducting internal investigations in reconstructing and explicating the “company story” with respect to involvement with legacy products such as asbestos; responding to and conducting discovery in mass tort litigation; the representation of a major health care system and its practitioners in a variety of contexts; the representation of major pharmaceutical manufacturers, as well as manufacturers and distributors of automobiles and heavy construction equipment in the product liability context, and the represenation of numerous companies with respect to benefits disputes and allaged violations of ERISA.. I also represents clients in various pro bono matters, providing legal advice relating to intellectual property, contracts, business formation, and estate-planning. I am also an active participant in my firm's signature project, Empowering Students and Families. In this capacity, I have represented clients in adoption, child support, child visitation, and educational accomodation matters.. I am a commissioner on the Maryland Access to Justice Commission, a non-profit organization committed to advancing access to the civil justice system for all Marylanders. In this capacity, I workshops ideas for advancing civil justice, and has created a joint partnership project between the Commission and the Firm to research and identify areas in which non-attorneys can advocate for Maryland residents.. I am the Co-Chair of the Maryland Chapter of the Wills for Heroes Foundation, volunteering my time drafting Wills, Powers of Attorney, and Advanced Medical Directives for emergency first responders in Maryland.. I am also an Eagle Scout and serve as an Assistant Scoutmaster at the troop level within the Boy Scouts of America.

Experienced Defective And Dangerous Products attorney serving clients in Baltimore and surrounding areas.

Experienced Defective And Dangerous Products attorney serving clients in Baltimore and surrounding areas.

Experienced Defective And Dangerous Products attorney serving clients in Baltimore and surrounding areas.

Experienced Defective And Dangerous Products attorney serving clients in Baltimore and surrounding areas.

Experienced Defective And Dangerous Products attorney serving clients in Baltimore and surrounding areas.