Gallagher Sharp LLP

Gallagher Sharp’s Product Liability Practice Group has established a national reputation in defending the designers, manufacturers, importers, distributors, service companies, and suppliers of a wide range of industrial and consumer products. Our practice is based on a solid understanding of the law as well as years of experience in the trial of claims alleging personal injury, property damage, commercial losses, wrongful death, toxic exposure and intentional tort allegedly caused by product failures, defects in design or manufacture, failure to warn, safety representations, unsafe working environments, improper use or maintenance and ultra hazardous materials. We gain a full understanding of each product through in-depth partnering with our clients regarding their products and business practices along with appropriate use of leading industry experts to defend these claims.

We have successfully defended cases in both federal and state courts across the country covering a wide range of products and industries involving both foreign and domestic companies.  Some of the products and industries we have experience representing include:

• Consumer, commercial, and industrial coatings

• Industrial presses and machinery

• Automobiles, commercial vehicles, trucks and farm equipment

• ATVs, motorcycles and watercraft

• Power tools and consumer appliances

• Chemicals, lead, and other potentially toxic substances

• Petroleum, propane, and energy companies and equipment

• Construction materials and equipment

• Asbestos, latex, silica and other materials

• Medical equipment and instruments

• Fire cause and origin investigations

• Automatic door systems

• Ultra hazardous material processing

• U.S. Department of Defense and contractors

• Bulk storage and material handling equipment

• Plastic manufactures

• Railroads and other common carriers

Gallagher Sharp believes that there is strength in diversity and inclusion. Our commitment to diversity is reflected in how we recruit, hire, promote, and evaluate personnel. We seek those with diverse backgrounds and perspectives and the qualities and qualifications to serve our clients.

We achieve diversity through multiple initiatives, including:

• Recruitment, retention, and inclusion. Gallagher Sharp not only strives to recruit and hire diverse attorneys and staff but also maintains practices for retention and inclusion.
• Advancement opportunities. Gallagher Sharp has a Diversity Committee that fosters an environment of diversity and inclusion where everyone has an opportunity to advance and excel.
• Education. Gallagher Sharp is developing its workforce by including diversity education and training.
• Community involvement. Gallagher Sharp is active in professional and community organizations and outreach programs that promote and support diversity and inclusion.
• Commitment. Gallagher Sharp has filed an Affirmative Action Plan which has been approved by the State of Ohio.