Tharpe & Howell, LLP

Tharpe & Howell, LLP’s products liability group combines technical and scientific innovation with a firm understanding of today’s commercial environment to protect the interests and reputation of our business clients and the commercial and consumer goods they design, manufacture, and sell. Because we recognize the devastating financial impact a products liability claim can have, we work closely with our clients and their insurance carriers to efficiently defend a vast array of design defect, manufacturing defect, breach of warranty, and/or failure to warn claims.

In today’s litigious society, it is not unusual for a products liability claim to also include a class action filing. Our attorneys have successfully developed creative litigation and resolution strategies for the efficient defense of these massive and complex lawsuits, to meet the challenge of balancing a vigorous defense with a resolution strategy at the earliest stage. In many cases, our attorneys vigorously attack the merits of the complaint and the appropriateness of class treatment through motion practice, and seek early denials of class certification requests. In all matters, our strategies are tailored to ensure that the defense efforts expended are consistent with our client’s specific business needs.

REPRESENTATIVE CLIENTS

• Honeywell International, Inc.
• Electric Car Distributors, Inc.
• All Star Automotive Products, Inc.
• Fluidmaster, Inc.
• Helen of Troy
• Sun Systems, Inc.

Tharpe & Howell, LLP is certified as a Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) through the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), the nation's largest third party certifier of businesses owned an operated by women in the US. The Firm has provided quality legal services for over 31 years. With branch offices throughout California, the Firm offers excellent employment opportunities to interns, law clerks, entry-level attorneys, seasoned attorneys, and staff in virtually every area of legal practice.

Tharpe & Howell, LLP is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is dedicated to offering competitive compensation and benefits commensurate with each selected applicant's qualifications. If you are ready to join our high performance team, please fax your resume to (818) 205-9944. All communications will be held in confidence.