Dynamic Duo Joins Norton Rose Fulbright: Talented Litigators Step Up as Co-Heads of Chicago Office’s Disputes Team

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 … Read more

Litigation Expert Justin VandenBout Joins Norton Rose Fulbright in Houston, Bolsters Firm’s Nationwide Practice

Houston, TX – Norton Rose Fulbright, a prominent global law firm, announced the addition of Justin VandenBout to its Houston office, where he will serve as a partner in the firm’s specialized Products, Pharma, Medical and Mass Tort practice team. VandenBout, formerly of Chamberlain Hrdlicka, brings extensive experience in commercial, product liability, insurance coverage, and mass tort litigation across numerous state and federal jurisdictions in the United States. VandenBout’s portfolio includes handling complex litigation for both plaintiffs and defendants, with a resume highlighting his involvement in high-stakes cases from Texas to California and several states … Read more

Litigation Leaders Joshua Lee and Edward Casmere Join Norton Rose Fulbright as Co-Heads of Chicago Disputes Team

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 … Read more

Norton Rose Fulbright Tops Legal 500 US Rankings with Stellar Performance in 34 National Practice Areas

New York, NY — Norton Rose Fulbright has achieved high marks in The Legal 500 United States 2023 guide, securing top rankings in 34 practice areas across the nation and having 23 of its lawyers named as leaders in their fields. Esteemed for its extensive national footprint and esteemed practice groups, the firm continues to excel by delivering exceptional legal expertise and maintaining strong client relationships. Among the accolades, Norton Rose Fulbright saw seven of its attorneys inducted into the “Hall of Fame,” highlighting their sustained excellence and profound impact within their specializations. Additionally, eight … Read more