Semmes, Bowen & Semmes A Professional Corporation

For many years, Semmes attorneys have been active in a wide range of products liability matters in state and federal courts in Maryland and elsewhere. With its experience in multi-state litigation and complex, multi-district case management, the Firm has also acted as chief and coordinating counsel for nationwide product liability matters requiring direction of local counsel throughout the United States. The Firm's lawyers have also been featured advocates in many significant appellate matters in this field.

Semmes has represented some of the nation's leading manufacturers of pharmaceutical, chemical, industrial and consumer products. On a local and national basis on behalf of both insurance companies and self-insured corporations, we have defended large and small cases involving an entire range of products such as:

• aircraft and components
• asbestos
• commercial computer graphics technology
• computer keyboards
• consumer electronics
• cranes
• hand guns
• household aerosol sprays
• lead paint
• machinery
• medical devices
• motor vehicles, farm tractors and other agricultural equipment
• pesticides
• pharmaceuticals
• roofing products
• structural steel and other construction materials

Our attorneys have also been active in defending chemical exposure cases, toxic substance and hazardous waste litigation, and various claims for latent disease and chemically induced personal injuries.

Commitment to Diversity

Semmes recognizes that excellence and success is achieved through the recruitment and retention of attorneys and staff with diverse backgrounds and experience. We are committed to promoting and preserving respect for the individual at every level. We understand that through the collaborative efforts of a diverse workforce we advance our understanding, perspective and appreciation of the wider community and the cultures of the clients we serve. Diversity is a primary focus of our recruitment strategy to employ qualified men and women who, through their different backgrounds, experiences, personalities and perspectives, can contribute added value to our clients. Semmes' Diversity Committee actively promotes and monitors the diversity objectives of the Firm. The Firm participates in the Black Law Students Association (BLSA) Minority Law Student Recruiting Job Fairs and Conferences, the Minority Clerkship Program, and local and regional bar association diversity recruitment and retention programs, including those offered by The Baltimore City and Maryland Bar Associations.