DLA Piper Strengthens Texas Team with High-Profile Tort Litigator from King & Spalding

Austin, Texas — DLA Piper has recently bolstered its Austin office by recruiting a well-regarded product liability and mass torts specialist from King & Spalding, marking another significant shift in Texas’ dynamic legal market. This move is part of a broader trend of lateral hires among top law firms in the region, signaling a competitive push to enhance legal expertise in key practice areas. The newly acquired expert, whose extensive background in handling complex litigation cases will be put to full use at DLA Piper, underscores the firm’s strategic intent to deepen its bench strength … Read more

King & Spalding Recognized as Finalist in Litigation Departments of the Year for Excellence in Products Liability and Mass Torts

New York, NY – King & Spalding, a leading law firm known for handling significant product liability and mass tort cases, has been recognized as a finalist in the Litigation Department of the Year awards. Kristen Fournier, a partner at the firm, responded to queries about the department’s formidable achievements over the past year, attributing their successful track record to their comprehensive approach to crises and complex legal challenges faced by their clients. The firm boasts a robust method that is both proactive and responsive, ideally positioned for clients who find themselves on the brink … Read more

King & Spalding Bolsters Miami Team with High-Profile Hire, Will Stute, from Orrick

MIAMI — King & Spalding, a prestigious law firm known for its robust legal practices, officially welcomed Will Stute as a partner in their Miami office this Monday. Stute steps into his new role in the product liability and mass torts practice group, bringing with him a wealth of experience across various high-stakes legal domains. Stute is known for his expertise in handling complex legal battles that span across multiple sectors including sports, technology, consumer products, financial services, and life sciences. His background features a formidable array of cases ranging from mass torts and personal … Read more

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

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