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Ursula Henninger is a first-chair trial lawyer specializing in defending product liability and consumer products claims. Ursula co-chairs the firm's Consumer Products group which combines a variety of specialties handling matters related to any issue involving consumers. She has tried cases in numerous state and federal courts throughout the country, most often in recognized "judicial hellholes." Her trials often involve allegations of corporate misconduct leading to claims for significant punitive damages. A partner in our Trial and Global Disputes practice, Ursula represents companies in consumer products (including tobacco), pharmaceuticals, medical devices and other industries.
Ursula represents well-known corporations, including pharmaceutical and tobacco companies, in high-profile consumer and product liability matters. She has tried over 45 cases in her career and is known for her ability to relate to juries. In addition, she is frequently asked to lead industry groups related to common litigation themes, trial presentation and interests.
In addition to being a first-chair trial attorney, Ursula coordinates defense team efforts, leading case management from the filing of the complaint to trial and through the appeals process. She often serves as lead case management lawyer for actions filed in multiple jurisdictions, and directs pretrial discovery and motion practice for the defense team in numerous cases.
Although Ursula relocated to Florida recently, her trial experience in the State is extensive. She has extensive experience as trial counsel defending tobacco manufacturers in Engle progeny actions in Florida state and federal courts, and has tried over 15 Engle progeny cases. Ursula's Florida trial experience also includes defending pharmaceutical companies in consumer product actions.
Ursula's trial successes are well-recognized. Ursula received Law 360's MVP Award in 2018 for the category "Trials" and Courtroom View Network's "Engle Defense Attorney of the Year" in 2018 as well. Ursula has also been named a U.S. Litigation Star by Benchmark Litigation 2017, and has been ranked by Legal 500 US for Litigation: Product Liability and Mass Tort Defense – Consumer Products.
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