Amazon.com description: Product Description: Litigating Toxic Tort and Hazardous Waste Claims provides an authoritative, insider's perspective on key strategies for preparing and litigating a toxic tort case. Featuring partners from some of the nation's leading law firms, these experts guide the reader through the process of developing a successful defense strategy by thoroughly fact-checking and researching a claim. These top lawyers reveal their advice on managing discovery, handling numerous pleadings, and collecting medical information. From understanding the science behind a claim to utilizing experts both inside and outside of the courtroom, these authors discuss the importance of communicating with scientific experts and becoming knowledgeable about the underlying technical issues involved in a toxic tort case. These leaders also share their strategies on litigating high-profile lawsuits like the World Trade Center disaster site litigation and defending strict liability Superfund cases. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great legal minds of today, as these experienced lawyers offer up their thoughts around the keys to success within this ever-evolving area of law.

Inside the Minds provides readers with proven business and legal intelligence from leading C-Level executives and lawyers. Each chapter offers thought leadership and expert analysis on an industry, profession, or topic, providing a future-oriented perspective and proven strategies for success. Each author has been selected based on their experience and C-Level standing within the business and legal communities.

Chapters Include:

1. Sheila A. Woolson, Partner, Epstein Becker & Green PC - "Exploring Discovery Strategies and Settlement Options in Products Liability, Toxic Tort, and Contamination Cases"
2. Joseph E. Hopkins, Partner, Patton Boggs LLP - "Key Strategies and Litigation Management Techniques in the Defense of the World Trade Center Disaster Site Litigation"
3. Meghan H. Magruder, Senior Partner, King & Spalding - "Defending Toxic Tort Claims: Effective Strategies and Key Considerations"
4. Beverlee E. Silva, Partner, Alston & Bird LLP - "Litigating Toxic Tort Cases: The Crucial Role of Science and Experts"
5. William A. White, Member, Moore & Van Allen PLLC - "Obtaining the Facts in Toxic Tort Litigation: The Importance of Understanding Both Sides of the Case"
6. Peter R. Duchesneau, Partner, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips LLP - "Initial Preparation and Strategies for Defending Against Contamination Claims"
7. Ira M. Gottlieb, Partner, McCarter & English LLP - "The First Steps in the Evaluation of Groundwater Claims: The Search for Facts"

Appendices Include:

Appendix A: Whitaker Oil Company's Brief in Support of Summary Judgment
Appendix B: Whitaker Oil Company's Brief on Appeal
Appendix C: Bradley Pharmaceutical Inc. and Doak Dermatologics Brief in Support of Their Motion to Dismiss
Appendix D: In re World Trade Center Disaster Site Litigation
Appendix E: Reply Brief for Defendants-Appellants the City of New York and its Contractors
Appendix F: Top 10 Checklist: Making Claims to Insurance Carriers
Appendix G: Three Sample FOIA Requests