Akerman has extensive experience in the area of products liability and toxic torts litigation. We represent clients in class actions, individual lawsuits, commercial damage claims, and mass tort litigation. Our lawyers have experience as both national and state coordinating counsel and have trial experience in both state and federal courts. Our experience also includes dispute resolution, mediation, and arbitration.

Team has defended claims involving a wide range of products including: pharmaceuticals, tobacco, medical devices, vaccines, automobiles, building and construction products, trucks, motorcycles, recreational vehicles, cranes, materials handling equipment, scaffolding, electronic transformers, protective clothing, as well as silica and asbestos products

Experience spans a broad range of services from national and regional counsel, as well as local counsel, class action counsel, trial and litigation support, product safety and liability counseling, and crisis management

Access to a network of local trial counsel and scientific experts to assess cases and create a consistent and cost-effective strategy

Actively involved in industry groups including Defense Research Institute (DRI), Association of Defense Trial Attorneys (ADTA), American Board of Trial Advocates, American College of Trial Lawyers, and Network of Trial Law Firms

Toxic Torts, including Asbestos, Silica, and Mold

Environmental Litigation

Consumer Protection Class Actions

Consumer Protection Litigation

Chinese Drywall Litigation

Indoor Air Quality

Product Risk Assessment

Food Liability Litigation

"This solid team is well versed in handling complex commercial litigation. It is noted particularly for its expertise in matters relating to the financial services, insurance, healthcare and real estate sectors. With the backing of the firm's impressive national network, the team is able to handle nationwide class actions with ease." (Chambers USA)

U.S. News - Best Lawyers: Recognized as a national tier one law firm for International Arbitration - Commercial, Litigation - Bankruptcy, Litigation - Construction, and Litigation - Real Estate

Chambers Latin America: Ranked as one of the leading International Arbitration law firms across all of Latin America

Chambers Global: Ranked as one of the leading International Arbitration law firms across all of Latin America

U.S. News - Best Lawyers: Recognized in the national Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Antitrust, Litigation - Banking & Finance, Litigation - Intellectual Property, Litigation - Labor & Employment, and Litigation - Securities categories

Law360: Ranked among the top 100 Product Liability law firms

Benchmark Litigation: Recognized as Florida Litigation Law Firm of the Year

Benchmark Litigation: Top ranked in Florida and recommended as a leading Litigation law firm in Virginia

Benchmark Appellate: Top ranked in Florida, Eleventh Circuit

Chambers USA: Ranked as one of the leading Litigation law firms in Florida since 2003

Chambers USA: Ranked as one of the leading Antitrust law firms in Florida