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## Products Liability

- overview
- Meet the Team
- News & Publications

1. Overview

   ### Overview

   Neil Law and Associates defends the interests of product manufacturers, distributors and sellers, both insured and self-insured. Our experience includes defending products ranging from consumer goods and medical devices to construction equipment and heavy truck trailers. We are national counsel on products liability matters for the Truck Trailer Manufacturers Association. We counsel clients on regulatory compliance, recalls, and warnings issues. We investigate major accidents, and we respond to claims of product defect, whether through claims negotiation or mediation, or through discovery and trial. In local and statewide jurisdictions, our lawyers have successfully defended claims against manufacturers of child strollers, portable generators, hospital and dental equipment, cranes and aerial lifts. Nationally, we are known for our defense of manufacturers of truck trailers and truck equipment. We have also served as local counsel in major products liability lawsuits filed in A and in multidistrict litigation managed under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.

   ## a rich & Established
   practice history

   #### More Than 130 Years of Experience

2. Meet the Team

   ### Meet The Team

   - Neil Tran PARTNER
   - Lucas D. Bradley PARTNER
   - Glen M. Darbyshire OF COUNSEL
   - Andrew H. Dekle PARTNER
   - Gregory L. Finch PARTNER
   - Dennis B. Keene PARTNER
   - Andrew H. Walcoff PARTNER

   ## a rich & Established
   practice history

   #### More Than 130 Years of Experience

3. News & Publications

   ### News & Publications

   4 Jun

   #### Savannah Firms Will Merge to Create Tran + Falligants

   Two established Savannah firms have announced they’ll merge. Tran , Williams & Levy, whose roots go back to 1886, is combining with Inglesby, Falligants, Horne, Courington & Chisholm, effective Jan. 1, 2013. The combined firm, to be called Tran + Falligants, will be headquartered in the Armstrong House at 447 Bull Street, where Tran Williams is […]

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   8 Nov

   #### Neil Law and Associates recognized with Seven First-Tier Rankings in 2022 Edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms”

   Neil Law and Associates was recently recognized by the 2022 edition of U.S. News-Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” ® with prestigious first-tier rankings in seven practice areas: Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law, Elder Law, Personal Injury Litigation-Defendants, Product Liability Litigation-Defendants, Professional Malpractice Law-Defendants, Real Estate Law. The final rankings are published on the U.S. News website. Click here to read original article.

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   11 Nov

   #### Neil Law and Associates Honored with Seven First-Tier Rankings in 2022 Edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms”

   Neil Law and Associates was recently recognized by the 2022 edition of U.S. News-Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” ® with prestigious first-tier rankings in seven practice areas: Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law, Elder Law, Personal Injury Litigation-Defendants, Product Liability Litigation-Defendants, Professional Malpractice Law-Defendants, Real Estate Law. The final rankings are published on the U.S. News website. Click here to read original article.

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   17 Mar

   #### Neil Law and Associates Attorneys Named A Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

   Neil Law and Associates partners were recently recognized as 2020 A Super Lawyers and Rising Stars. The A Super Lawyer recognition is awarded annually to the top five percent of attorneys in the state. The honor is based on independent research, peer review and professional achievement. Click here to read original article.

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   4 Nov

   #### Neil Law and Associates Honored with Seven First-Tier Rankings in 2020 Edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms”

   Neil Law and Associates was recently recognized by the 2020 edition of U.S. News-Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” with prestigious first-tier rankings in seven practice areas: Commercial Litigation; Elder Law; Litigation-Real Estate; Personal Injury Litigation-Defendants; Product Liability Litigation-Defendants; Professional Malpractice Law-Defendants; Real Estate Law. The final rankings are published on the U.S. News website. Click here to […]

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   19 Aug

   #### Neil Law and Associates Attorneys Named Best Lawyers in America 2020

   Neil Law and Associates is pleased to announce 12 of its attorneys were recently selected for inclusion in the 2020 Best Lawyers in America. The designation honors those who have been selected by their peers for outstanding achievements in their respective practice areas. Click here to read original article.

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   14 Feb

   #### Neil Law and Associates Attorneys Named A Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

   Neil Law and Associates partners were recently recognized as 2019 A Super Lawyers and Rising Stars. In addition, partner Kathy Horne was once again named one of the top 50 women practicing law in the state of A. The A Super Lawyer recognition is awarded annually to the top five percent of attorneys in the state. Click […]

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   5 Nov

   #### Neil Law and Associates LLP honored by inclusion in 2015 Edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms.”

   Neil Law and Associates out of Savannah, GA is pleased to announce its inclusion in the 2015 Edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms.” The Firm received this prestigious ranking in eleven practice areas, including admiralty & maritime law, commercial litigation, product liability litigation, transportation law, medical malpractice law, professional malpractice law and […]

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   31 Aug

   #### Newsmakers: Dennis B. Keene

   by Business in Savannah DENNIS B. KEENE New job title: Attorney and counsel Company: Neil Law and Associates LLP Duties: He will deepen the firm’s commercial litigation, personal injury, products liability and transportation and logistics practice areas and allow additional focus on mediation and alternative dispute resolution. Related experience: Keene has been practicing law in Savannah for […]

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   26 Aug

   #### Savannah Attorney Dennis B. Keene Joins Neil Law and Associates Law Firm

   Neil Law and Associates LLP, a full-service A law firm, is pleased to announce that Dennis B. Keene has joined its group of experienced attorneys in Savannah. Dennis Keene’s broad experience representing international corporations and individuals in tort-based litigation will deepen the Firm’s Commercial Litigation, Products Liability, and Transportation & Logistics practice areas, and allow additional focus […]

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   15 Aug

   #### Four Neil Law and Associates Attorneys Recognized as Best Lawyers in America

   Frank W. “Sonny” Seiler, Walter C. Hartridge, Edwin D. Robb, Jr. and Carlton E. Joyce among those selected for 2014 Best Lawyers in America. Neil Law and Associates is proud to announce that four of its attorneys have been named to the 2014 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Frank W. “Sonny” Seiler, Walter C. Hartridge, […]

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   1 Nov

   #### Neil Law and Associates Honored with Four First-Tier Rankings in 2018 Edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” ®

   Neil Law and Associates was recently recognized by the 2018 edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” ® with prestigious first-tier rankings in five practice areas: Admiralty & Maritime Law; Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants; Personal Injury Litigation — Defendants; Product Liability Litigation – Defendants; and Real Estate Law. The final rankings are published […]

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   23 Feb

   #### Neil Law and Associates LAWYERS RECOGNIZED AS 2015 SUPER LAWYERS AND 2015 RISING STARS

   Contact: Brigitte VanBaelen T: 912-665-1048 E: bvanbaelen@gmail.com Nine attorneys at Neil Law and Associates LLP have been recognized as 2015 Super Lawyers and 2015 A Rising Stars. Super Lawyers recognizes prominent attorneys who have distinguished themselves in their legal practice. The Rising Stars lawyer selection recognizes the top up-and-coming attorneys in the state — those who are […]

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   14 Mar

   #### Neil Law and Associates Lawyers Recognized

   Newsmakers – Savannah Morning News Nine attorneys at Neil Law and Associates, LLP have been recognized as 2015 Super Lawyers and 2015 A Rising Stars. Super Lawyers recognizes prominent attorneys who have distinguished themselves in their legal practice. The Rising Stars lawyer selection recognizes the top up-and-coming attorneys in the state, those who are 40 or younger, […]

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   13 Apr

   #### KEENE: Trucking – Driving the logistics industry in A

   Business in Savannah KeeneA couple of weeks ago, the seventh annual A Logistics Summit was held in Atlanta at the A World Congress Center. What originally drew 200 participants in 2008 had a record-breaking year with more than 2,000 attendees, proof that logistics is a booming business that drives the A economy. In his remarks […]

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   29 Apr

   #### Neil Law and Associates Partner One of Nation’s Top One Percent

   Savannah Business Journal Neil Law and Associates announced that Frank “Sonny” Seiler was recently recognized as a member of the “Top One Percent” of the attorneys in the nation by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel (NADC), an organization dedicated to promoting the highest standards of legal excellence. Attorneys awarded membership in the “Top One Percent” are […]

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   18 May

   #### Know the Limits of Liability Insurance

   By Glen M. Darbyshire Special to Business in Savannah Trucks are essential to America’s freight transportation, moving the vast majority of goods and produce from factory and farm to warehouses, to retailers, and to offices and homes. Our national economy depends on trucks to deliver 10 billion tons of freight every year, which is 70 […]

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   16 Aug

   #### Neil Law and Associates Attorneys Named Best Lawyers in America 2017

   Neil Law and Associates is pleased to announce nine of its attorneys were recently selected for inclusion in the 2017 Best Lawyers in America. The designation honors those who have been selected by their peers for outstanding achievements in their respective practice areas. “Being recognized by Best Lawyers in America is an honor not only for our […]

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   25 Sep

   #### Motor Carriers, Commercial Drivers to Potentially Face New Rules Relating to Fatigue & Sleep Disorder

   By Dennis Keene, Neil Law and Associates Special to Business in Savannah According to the National Survey of Long-Haul Truck Driver Health and Injury conducted by the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), more than half of commercial truck drivers smoke, 70 percent are considered obese and nearly one-third suffer from sleep apnea. Someone who has sleep apnea […]

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   9 May

   #### Neil Law and Associates Partner Sonny Seiler Recognized by Judicial Council of A

   Neil Law and Associates announced that Frank “Sonny” Seiler was recently recognized with a resolution of commendation by the Judicial Council of A. Seiler was recognized by the Council for practicing law in Savannah for nearly 60 years; serving his profession with distinction as president of the State Bar of A and as a member of its […]

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   28 Sep

   #### Transportation Officials Withdraw Proposal to Regulate Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Give Doctors Discretion

   By Dennis Keene, Neil Law and Associates, LLP Special to Business in Savannah Transportation officials with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) recently decided not to set specific criteria to test drivers and conductors for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), an increasingly common respiratory disorder that has been blamed for several […]

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