Deposing Opponents' Experts in Personal Injury Cases: Preparation, AI Tools, Goals, Techniques

Mr. Johnston is an experienced trial lawyer, litigator, and appellate advocate practicing primarily in the areas of pharmaceutical products, toxic tort, and insurance. With over 26 years of experience, he has tried cases to verdict or obtained judgment for clients in courts throughout the U.S. Called upon to solve clients’ most challenging problems, Mr. Johnston often handles high-profile, landmark cases, presenting cutting-edge litigation theories and defenses for some of the largest companies in the country. He also represents smaller companies and individuals with significant matters. Mr. Johnston is a frequent author and lecturer on litigation issues and developments.

Mr. Russo practices complex litigation defense, handling a variety of pharmaceutical, medical device, products liability, and toxic tort matters. He has significant experience in all aspects of products liability litigation, including fact and expert discovery, proceedings before the Federal Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation, pleading and summary judgment motions, Daubert/Frye motions, trials, appeals, and settlement strategy. In his insurance coverage practice, Mr. Russo represents policyholders in coverage disputes arising out of tort and products liability claims. On this front, he often represents clients seeking coverage as additional insureds pursuant to agreements with business partners. Mr. Russo also has experience representing policyholders seeking coverage under commercial property and casualty insurance policies.

Mr. Smith is a Litigation Managing Partner at Keefe, Campbell, Biery and Associates, LLC.