CHICAGO — Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has announced the addition of prominent litigators Joshua Lee and Edward Casmere to its Chicago office as partners. They will co-lead the office’s Litigation and Disputes team, addressing various legal challenges in product liability, consumer disputes, and environmental and mass tort litigation.
Lee and Casmere come from Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila, a litigation firm based in Chicago that they helped establish. Both possess extensive experience in managing high-stakes issues for clients, focusing on strategy development, regulatory affairs, and the negotiation of complex transactions. Their combined decades of practice cover a wide range of subjects, including pharmaceuticals, genetic engineering, and chemical exposure.
Together, they have over 20 years of experience handling various complex legal disputes, such as environmental issues, intellectual property, labor relations, consumer fraud, and toxic tort cases. Both lawyers have earned recognition as Notable Gen X Leaders in Law from local business publications.
Jeff Cody, U.S. Managing Partner at Norton Rose Fulbright, emphasized the firm’s commitment to growth within the Chicago legal market, highlighting the abundance of opportunities available in the region.
Steve Jansma, the firm’s U.S. Head of Litigation and Disputes, praised the new partners for their exceptional litigation skills and history of delivering results for clients. He expressed excitement about their leadership in the Chicago office, particularly as the firm has expanded significantly in recent years.
Lee has been acknowledged in 2024 by The Best Lawyers in America for his work in mass tort litigation and class actions. He noted that clients are increasingly seeking external counsel to navigate heightened regulatory scrutiny, which has led to a rise in product liability lawsuits. Joining Norton Rose Fulbright, a leader in this area, aligns perfectly with his professional goals.
Casmere also received recognition from The Best Lawyers in America for his contributions to mass tort and product liability litigation. He was featured on Crain’s Chicago Business inaugural list of Notable Litigators & Trial Attorneys in 2023. He expressed enthusiasm for collaborating with his colleagues at Norton Rose Fulbright to address clients’ most pressing legal challenges.
Lee holds licenses to practice in California, Illinois, Michigan, New York, and Wisconsin. He earned his law degree from the University of Michigan Law School and his bachelor’s degree from Valparaiso University. Casmere is licensed in Illinois, Missouri, and New York. He graduated magna cum laude from the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law and completed his undergraduate studies at Illinois State University. Additionally, he has participated in the Harvard Negotiation Master Class at Harvard Law School.
The arrival of Lee and Casmere strengthens Norton Rose Fulbright’s presence in Chicago, positioning the firm to better serve clients facing complex legal issues across various industries.
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