Steven M. Harkins

Steven M. Harkins: Attorney with Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Biography

Steve Harkins practices products liability litigation, with a focus on pharmaceuticals and multidistrict litigation (MDL). He works on products liability matters in both state and federal courts ranging from single plaintiff claims to nationwide consumer class action cases, including matters before the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation and in consolidated MDL proceedings. Steve is involved in defending manufacturers of pharmaceuticals, medical devices, industrial chemicals, and consumer products. He also advises clients on recall handling and internal risk management.

Steve previously represented physicians, hospitals, and other health care professionals in medical malpractice claims, and represented property owners in general liability matters.

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Team Member, BTI’s Most Recommended Law Firms, Big Pharma, 2025
•Team Member, Chambers USA Guide, Georgia, Litigation: Product Liability, 2025
•Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, 'Ones to Watch,' 2021-2025
•Health Care Law, 2021-2025
•Product Liability Litigation - Defendants, 2022-2025
•Recommended, Lexology Index, Products Liability Defence, 2025
•Listed, The Legal 500 United States, Dispute Resolution Product Liability, Mass Tort and Class Action - Defense: Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices, 2022-2024
•Selected, Super Lawyers magazine, Georgia Super Lawyers, 'Rising Star,' 2022
•Team Member, a Law360 “Product Liability Practice Group of the Year,” 2021-2022
•Team Member, The American Lawyer’s “Regional Litigation Department of the Year - Georgia,” 2018 and 2021

Areas of Practice (2)

  • Pharmaceutical, Medical Device & Health Care Litigation
  • Complex Torts

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Arizona State University, B.S., cum laude, Economics; Graduate, Barrett Honors College, 2009
Law School Attended:
Washington and Lee University School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude; Senior Articles Editor, Washington and Lee Law Review; Order of the Coif, 2012
Year of First Admission:
2014
Admission:
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia; U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia; U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit; Supreme Court of Georgia; 2014, New York; Court of Appeals of Georgia; 2015, Georgia
Memberships:

Professional & Community Involvement

•American Bar Association Section of Litigation
•Co-Chair, Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Subcommittee, 2020-Present
•Member, Mass Torts Litigation Committee, 2020-Present
•Member, State Bar of Georgia
•Member, New York State Bar Association
•Member, Georgia Defense Lawyers Association (GDLA)
•Member, American Bar Association
•Member, Defense Research Institute (DRI)

Reported Cases:
Experience: Representative Matters: Represents pharmaceutical manufacturer in defending multidistrict litigation based on nationwide hypertension drug recalls.; Assists in defense of pharmaceutical manufacturer in multidistrict litigation and coordinated state-court actions involving a chemotherapy medication.; Counsels pharmaceutical products manufacturers in relation to regulatory compliance, risk management, and recall handling.; Represented pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers in single-plaintiff product liability litigation involving surgical contrast agent and ophthalmic surgical instrument.; Represents chemical company in litigation alleging contamination of municipal water supply.; Handled briefing in successful appeal of $22 million medical malpractice jury verdict.; Represented physicians, medical providers, and hospitals in wrongful death medical malpractice claims.; The above representations were handled by Mr. Harkins prior to his joining Greenberg Traurig, LLP.; Government Experience: Staff Attorney, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, 2013-2015
ISLN:
922738234

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Location

  • Atlanta, GA
    Terminus 200 , Terminus 200, 3333 Piedmont Road NE, Suite 2500
    Atlanta, GA 30305

    678-553-2312 Phone
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