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Stephen Huffaker Joins DLA Piper’s Austin Team, Bolstering Expertise in Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Litigation

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Austin, TX – Stephen Huffaker has taken a significant step in his legal career by joining DLA Piper, stepping into a role as a partner within the firm’s specialized practice area focusing on product liability, mass torts, and class actions. This move, which was officially announced on September 10, places Huffaker in a key position within one of the most respected law firms in the city. At DLA Piper, Huffaker will leverage his considerable expertise in the pharmaceutical and medical device sectors. His work largely revolves around strategy coordination in mass tort cases, aiming for … Read more

DLA Piper Strengthens Austin Office by Acquiring Top Product Liability Expert from King & Spalding

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Austin, TX — In a significant development in Texas’ legal sector, DLA Piper has strengthened its Austin office with the addition of a prominent product liability and mass torts expert previously with King & Spalding. This move underscores a week filled with notable shifts among major law firms in the region, signaling a possible trend of strategic recruitment aimed at bolstering legal expertise in key areas of litigation. This transaction is part of a broader pattern of talent migration within BigLaw, whereby firms strategically enhance their capacities in lucrative legal fields such as product liability … Read more