CHICAGO — Norton Rose Fulbright, a leading global law firm, today announced the appointment of Joshua Lee and Edward Casmere as partners in its Chicago office. Both will lead the Chicago office’s Litigation and Disputes division, focusing on areas including product liability, consumer disputes, and environmental and mass tort litigation.
Lee and Casmere, who previously co-founded Chicago-based litigation firm Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila, bring extensive experience in high-stakes litigation across a multitude of sectors such as pharmaceuticals, genetic engineering, and chemical exposure. Their careers span over two decades of collaboration on a diverse range of legal challenges, from intellectual property disputes to constitutional law issues and beyond.
Both Lee and Casmere have accumulated numerous accolades for their legal prowess, including recognition from “Crains Chicago Business” as Notable Gen X Leaders in Law. Their reputations are also bolstered by notable inclusions in “The Best Lawyers in America,” where Lee was recognized for his expertise in mass tort litigation and class action defense in 2024, and Casmere for his work in mass tort and product liability litigation in the same year.
Reflecting on their new roles, Lee remarked on the increasing demand for skilled legal guidance amidst tightened regulatory scrutiny, prompting an uptick in product liability lawsuits. He noted that Norton Rose Fulbright’s robust global presence and comprehensive legal expertise render it an optimal platform for addressing these growing client needs.
Casmere also expressed enthusiasm about his move, highlighting the firm’s outstanding global reputation in litigation and dispute resolution. He anticipates a fruitful collaboration with his new colleagues both in Chicago and worldwide, aiming to tackle some of the most daunting legal challenges faced by clients.
Steve Jansma, U.S. Head of Litigation and Disputes at Norton Rose Fulbright, praised the duo’s formidable litigation track record and their knack for managing complex and significant legal battles. His comments underscore the strategic expansion of the firm’s capabilities in the Midwest, particularly within the Chicago legal market which Norton Rose Fulbright U.S. Managing Partner, Jeff Cody, described as brimming with opportunities.
The firm’s commitment to growth in this region has seen considerable progress over the past two years, with Lee and Casmere poised to further enhance the firm’s local and global service offerings.
Adding to their professional credentials, Lee is licensed to practice in multiple states including California, Illinois, Michigan, New York, and Wisconsin. He is a graduate of the University of Michigan Law School and Valparaiso University. Meanwhile, Casmere holds licenses in Illinois, Missouri, and New York, and his academic record includes a magna cum laude degree from the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law and participation in the Harvard Negotiation Master Class.
This strategic bolstering of Norton Rose Fulbright’s litigation team marks a significant enhancement of its service capabilities, directly aligning with the firm’s broader growth objectives in the legal industry.
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