Mr. Ridge is the Managing Partner of the Firm. He focuses his practice in the areas of product liability and commercial litigation. Mr. Ridge represents biotech, pharmaceutical and medical device companies in a variety of forums across the nation. He has successfully represented clients in individual, mass tort and class actions. His experience includes products for the treatment of conditions involving the cardiovascular system, mental health, blood, oncology, the endocrine system, infections, and orthopedics, and other medical products such as surgical tools, wheelchairs and defibrillators in matters alleging injuries from allergies to dermatological conditions to cardiovascular disorders to nervous system disorders. He routinely counsels these clients on litigation avoidance in many different areas, including clinical trials, sales representative practices and warnings.
Mr. Ridge has also represented clients on other product liability matters concerning such products as household goods, food, automobiles and automobile parts, manufacturing machinery, chemicals and solvents.
Mr. Ridge's complex commercial litigation experience ranges from contractual disputes to commercial fraud. He also has experience in copyright, trademark and other intellectual property matters.
Professional Memberships and Activities
· Defense Research Institute, Drug and Medical Device Subcommittee
· American Bar Association
· Los Angeles County Bar
Distinctions
· 2012 Southern California Super Lawyer
· 2011 Southern California Super Lawyer
· 2010 Southern California Super Lawyer
· 2009 Southern California Super Lawyer
· 2008 Southern California Super Lawyer
· 2007 Southern California Super Lawyer
· 2006 Southern California Super Lawyer
· 2004 Southern California Super Lawyer
Speeches and Publications
· "US Courts & Recent Trends," in-house presentation to an insurance company in Zurich, Switzerland, 2012
· Speaker, Hildebrandt Institute 8th Annual Practice Group Management Forum: New Models for Success, 2010
· "Cross the Pond Without Drowning - How to Staff & Conduct Global Clinical Trials," Food, Drug & Healthcare MCLE Event, 2010
· "Legal Issues Relating to Sales Force", 2005
Events
2/27/2012, US Courts & Recent Trends
MPP managing partner Don Ridge discussed this topic at an in-house presentation for an insurance company in Zurich, Switzerland.
6/2/2010, Hildebrandt Institute 8th Annual Practice Group Management Forum: New Models for Success
MPP Managing Partner Donald Ridge spoke on the role of driving, managing and creating change in these difficult times.
5/12/2010, Food, Drug & Healthcare MCLE Event
Hosted by:
Association of Corporate Counsel America, Southern California Chapter (ACCA-SoCal)
Morris Polich & Purdy LLP
Never before have Food, Drug and Healthcare companies felt the pressure of issues arising simultaneously on the state, national and international level. At this uniquely trying time, day-to-day legal and business activities are the focus of inquiries by Congress, FDA and FTC, as well as the public and Plaintiffs bar.
Three MCLE Panels:
- "Foreign Component Part Suppliers - What Can We Do To Avoid Holding the Bag"
-- Marilyn Muir Jager, Partner, Morris Polich & Purdy LLP
- "We Said That? Navigating the Risks of a Robust Advertising, eMarketing & Promotions Program for Medical Products"
-- Matthew L. Marshall, Partner, Morris Polich & Purdy LLP
-- Yvette Lloyd, JD, Staff Regulatory, Beckman Coulter
-- George Ng, Sr. Corporate Counsel, Spectrum Pharmaceuticals
-- Dr. Jimmie Overton, Director, Medical Scientific Operations (Medical Affairs), Allergan
- "Cross the Pond Without Drowning - How to Staff & Conduct Global Clinical Trials"
-- Donald L. Ridge, Managing Partner, Morris Polich & Purdy LLP
-- Shane Sayers, Partner, Kennedy's - London Office
-- Damon Burrows, VP, Assistant General Counsel - Regulatory, Allergan
-- William N. Pedranti, VP, General Counsel, Spectrum Pharmaceuticals
Networking Reception:
Take advantage of this opportunity to interact and exchange ideas with in-house colleagues practicing in this exciting area, as well as presenters from both the United States and United Kingdom.