CHICAGO — Norton Rose Fulbright, a leading global law firm, has announced the addition of two distinguished litigators, Joshua Lee and Edward Casmere, to its Chicago office as partners. The pair will also head the Litigation and Disputes division within the office, bringing a wealth of experience in product liability, environmental litigation, and mass torts.
Joining from Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila, where they played pivotal roles in forming the Chicago-based litigation firm, Lee and Casmere bring over two decades of combined experience. They are known for their expertise in handling significant legal battles across various sectors including pharmaceuticals, genetic engineering, and chemical exposure.
Together, Lee and Casmere have handled a dynamic array of legal disputes, ranging from intellectual property issues and consumer fraud class actions to catastrophic injury claims and environmental law. Both have earned recognition as Notable Gen X Leaders in Law by Crains Chicago Business, reflecting their prominence and influence in the legal community.
Jeff Cody, U.S. Managing Partner for Norton Rose Fulbright, reflected on the strategic enhancement of the firm’s capabilities, noting, “The legal landscape in Chicago is brimming with opportunities. Our expansion in the Midwest is integral to our growth strategy.”
Steve Jansma, the firm’s U.S. Head of Litigation and Disputes, commended the new partners. “Josh and Ed are outstanding trial lawyers whose skills in the courtroom and in strategy settings have greatly benefited their clients’ most complex cases. Their leadership will surely strengthen our litigation team in Chicago,” Jansma said.
Lee, recently named among The Best Lawyers in America for his work in mass tort litigation and class action defense, expressed enthusiasm about his new role. “The increasing regulatory scrutiny and subsequent rise in product liability lawsuits have made expert legal counsel more important than ever. Norton Rose Fulbright’s formidable reputation in these areas made it an obvious choice for me,” Lee commented.
Casmere, also recognized by The Best Lawyers in America and newly listed as one of Chicago’s Notable Litigators & Trial Attorneys by Crains, shared his optimism about the opportunities at Norton Rose Fulbright. “The firm’s leadership in litigation and dispute resolution globally is unparalleled. I am eager to collaborate with colleagues both in Chicago and worldwide to tackle our clients’ most pressing challenges,” he said.
Lee, licensed across multiple states including California, Illinois, Michigan, New York, and Wisconsin, is a University of Michigan Law School graduate. Casmere holds licenses in Illinois, Missouri, and New York, and he is a magna cum laude graduate of the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law. He has also participated in the Harvard Negotiation Master Class at Harvard Law School.
The arrival of these seasoned litigators at Norton Rose Fulbright’s Chicago office is poised to further enhance the firm’s already robust capabilities in managing high-stakes disputes across a multitude of industries.
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