Donna Preston Sturtz is a principal of Miles & Stockbridge P.C. and a resident in the Baltimore office, which she joined in 1991. Donna is a trial and appellate lawyer with a practice focus on the defense of products liability cases. Her defense of products liability cases has involved various different products, including power tools, large industrial machinery (i.e., curling presses, rubber calenders, slitters, paper drills, etc.), various household products (i.e., toaster ovens, coffee makers, etc.), fire protection sprinkler systems, HVAC/heating units and cellulose insulation. Donna also has extensive experience defending physicians and hospitals in medical malpractice cases.
Donna's products liability work also includes assistance with Miles & Stockbridge's role as national coordinating counsel for The Black & Decker Corporation, assisting nationally with the defense of cases involving household products, power tools and industrial machinery. In addition, Donna acts as Maryland trial counsel for other major manufacturers.
Credentials
American Bar Association
Defense Research Institute
Maryland Defense Counsel, Inc.
Maryland State Bar Association
Speaking Engagements
"Daubert and the In-House Expert: Avoiding Plaintiffs' Counterattack," National Association of Manufacturers, Chicago, Illinois (March 2003).