Product Liability Defense


Ranked among the top three firms nationally in Product Liability and Mass Torts (Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business), Dykema’s team of product liability lawyers defends and tries high-stakes cases across the country. With more than 95 years of experience defending product liability and other personal injury cases across all industries, we are the trial-tested, trial-ready, go-to product liability defense firm.

Ranked among the top five firms nationally in product liability, mass tort, and class action by The Legal 500 US.

Clients note “The team is always available when I need them and their advice is sound and prompt.” (The Legal 500 US)


We have been at the forefront of the defense of claims pertaining to products of all types. Our representation spans a wide array of manufacturers of household products, industrial and construction equipment, vehicle manufacturers, medical devices and drugs, and a variety of consumer as well as durable products. We work with our clients to develop a compelling company story, retain credible defense experts, challenge plaintiffs’ experts, and coordinate with counsel handling similar cases to share information and strategy.

We have significant experience serving as national, regional, local discovery, and appellate counsel, often working as part of a team with local or specialty counsel, in virtual law firm teams, as well as stand-alone trial  counsel. We are team players, adaptable to the particular structure or team composition that best fits the client’s needs.

We also counsel clients in the development of product programs, including product assessment, product safety design, labeling, warnings, advertising, and warranty programs.

Latest News and Insights

Press Releases10.15.26

Dykema Adds Experienced Product Liability Litigator Bret R. Henry in Los Angeles

Dykema announced today the addition of Bret R. Henry as Senior Counsel in the firm’s Product…

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Press Releases10.15.26

Dykema Grows Houston Office With Addition of Oil & Gas Transactional Attorney Jasper Mason and Litigator Warren B. Wise

Dykema is pleased to announce the addition of Jasper Mason and Warren B. Wise, each as Senior…

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Press Releases9.28.26

Dykema Named a Litigation Powerhouse in BTI Litigation Outlook 2027

Dykema, a leading national law firm, is proud to announce that it has been recognized as a…

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