James D. Herschlein is co-chair of the firm's Litigation group. A nationally known litigator who has represented some of the world's largest organizations in a multitude of cases before judges, juries, and arbitral or governmental bodies throughout the United States, Mr. Herschlein has a broad range of trial and litigation experience that includes cases involving complex contractual disputes, product liability litigation, and intellectual property matters. Mr. Herschlein also serves as an integral member of both the firm's Life Sciences group and Product Liability Litigation group. Mr. Herschlein has substantial experience representing manufacturers in product liability lawsuits in state and federal courts, including the trial of individual claims and the coordination of the nationwide defense and multidistrict litigation proceedings of hundreds of cases arising from the recall of medical devices, pharmaceutical products, and consumer products, among others. Mr. Herschlein received his JD from St. John's University School of Law in 1985. AB, School of Arts & Sciences Honors Program, Boston College, 1982.