Philadelphia, PA – Motley Rice LLC, a top plaintiff’s civil litigation firm, recently announced the appointment of Mike Daly to its Philadelphia office, marking a significant expansion of its class action and multidistrict litigation practice. Daly, a seasoned litigator with a robust track record, will play a crucial role in leading the Philadelphia team, focusing on product liability claims related to defective medical devices, dangerous pharmaceuticals, environmental hazards, and asbestos-related injuries.
Daly’s appointment comes at a time when Motley Rice is looking to deepen its litigation capabilities in several high-profile areas, including the Paraquat and Roundup® herbicide litigations, and the ongoing cases concerning the Abbott baby formula recall. His role will also encompass other major litigations such as the necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) MDL, Elmiron vision loss MDL, and mass torts involving Bard and Covidien hernia mesh products.
Joseph F. Rice, Co-founding Member of Motley Rice, expressed confidence in Daly’s appointment, noting that his extensive experience and local ties will significantly benefit their operations and client service. “Mike’s knowledge and leadership in mass torts, along with his strong connections within the Philadelphia legal community, align perfectly with our strategic goals,” Rice commented.
Mike Daly expressed excitement about his new role, underscoring his deep ties to the city and its legal legacy. “Philadelphia’s rich legal history is personal to me, and I am excited to contribute to it through Motley Rice’s dynamic team,” he said. Daly is committed to enhancing the firm’s cadre of legal talent and strengthening its relationship with clients and co-counsel.
Throughout his career, Daly has been recognized for his leadership in complex litigations, having served as co-lead counsel in notable mass torts like the Johnson & Johnson and Ethicon hernia mesh litigations. His experience spans a wide range of critical legal battles that have paved the way for significant verdicts and settlements favoring those harmed by negligent corporate practices.
Additionally, Daly’s expertise is not limited to domestic cases. He has consulted with international litigators on product and environmental cases and has facilitated discovery for foreign litigants in U.S. courts, bolstering global efforts to achieve justice.
Before joining Motley Rice, Daly was a pivotal figure at an international civil law firm where he spent a decade, recently serving as the managing partner of its Philadelphia office. His educational background includes a JD from Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law and a Bachelor of Science in Political Science from Pennsylvania State University. Daly is a frequent speaker at both national and international conferences, demonstrating his dedication to legal education and advocacy.
Motley Rice, with roots in Mount Pleasant, S.C., continues to be a trailblazer in representing clients against powerful interests. Known for their historic litigation against the tobacco industry and their representation of 9/11 families, the firm today handles a variety of complex legal issues across numerous offices in the United States.
Daly is accessible to both clients and the media, ready to leverage his profound expertise to further Motley Rice’s mission of championing the rights of individuals against corporate and other large-scale wrongdoing. For further information or to discuss potential cases, Mike Daly can be reached through Motley Rice’s dedicated channels.