Business Details
41 Years
experience
Trusted Product Liability Defense Lawyers Nationwide
Since 1985, our firm has established itself as a national leader in product liability defense and complex litigation. With a team of seasoned trial attorneys, we have successfully represented global corporations in over 350 courthouses across 48 states, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Canadian provinces. Our practice focuses on high-exposure cases involving catastrophic injuries, wrongful death, and technically complex matters, including product liability, class actions, and multidistrict litigation. We combine courtroom-tested advocacy with technical mastery of scientific and medical evidence to deliver strategic legal solutions. Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through our recognition by Chambers USA and Law360 as a top-tier practice.We maintain a national coordinating counsel role for multinational clients while providing localized representation through strategically located offices. Our approach emphasizes early case evaluation, efficient handling of complex litigation, and leveraging institutional knowledge to reduce legal costs for clients. The firm actively participates in cross-border litigation, offering seamless representation for Canadian and U.S. clients navigating foreign legal systems. We invest in diversity and inclusion initiatives while maintaining a culture of collegiality and professional development for all team members.
Services
Product Liability Litigation
Class Action Litigation
Toxic Tort Litigation
Commercial Litigation
Appellate Motions
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- We have defended Fortune 500 companies in over 350 courthouses since 1985
- Our attorneys handle technically complex cases involving scientific and medical evidence
- We maintain a national coordinating counsel role for multinational corporations
- Our team includes lawyers licensed in both the U.S. and Canada for cross-border litigation
- We combine early case evaluation with efficient handling of complex litigation
Services
Product Liability Litigation
We defend manufacturers and product distributors in complex liability cases involving design defects, manufacturing flaws, and warning inadequacies. Our attorneys handle catastrophic injury and wrongful death claims for global corporations in both state and federal courts. With experience in over 350 courthouses, we combine technical expertise with courtroom advocacy to protect clients' interests.
Class Action Litigation
Our team manages class action lawsuits and multidistrict litigation for corporate clients facing mass tort claims. We develop strategic defense approaches for nationwide litigation while maintaining compliance with varying jurisdictional requirements. Our experience includes handling precedent-setting bellwether cases that influence broader settlement outcomes.
Cross-Border Litigation
We provide seamless legal representation for Canadian and U.S. clients navigating cross-border litigation. Our attorneys licensed in both countries handle complex cases involving multinational corporations, leveraging knowledge of both legal systems to streamline proceedings and reduce litigation costs across North America.
Appellate Practice
Our appellate team focuses on advanced motions and post-trial proceedings for complex litigation cases. We develop strategic briefing approaches that align with clients' broader litigation goals, drawing on extensive experience with federal and state appellate courts to challenge or uphold trial court decisions.
Technical Evidence Analysis
We specialize in interpreting and presenting complex technical data, including medical evidence, scientific testimony, and engineering principles. Our attorneys translate intricate scientific concepts into persuasive courtroom arguments, providing critical support for product liability and toxic tort defense strategies.
People
David L. Campbell
Partner
David L. Campbell is a Detroit-based partner with extensive experience in product liability litigation. He focuses on defending automotive and industrial equipment manufacturers in complex cases across North America.
Jeffrey T. Gorcyca
Partner
Jeffrey T. Gorcyca practices in Detroit, specializing in product liability and commercial litigation. He represents multinational corporations in technically complex cases involving automotive products and industrial equipment across North American jurisdictions.
Sloane Silverberg
Associate
Sloane Silverberg is a New York-based associate handling product liability and commercial litigation matters. She supports multinational clients in navigating complex legal challenges related to consumer products and industrial equipment.
Sunny Rehsi
Associate
Sunny Rehsi works in Detroit on product liability cases for automotive and industrial clients. He focuses on technical evidence analysis and courtroom presentation of complex scientific data in litigation.
Questions
What areas of law does Bowman and Brooke specialize in?
We specialize in product liability litigation, class actions, toxic torts, commercial litigation, and appellate practice for corporate clients.
How many jurisdictions do you operate in?
Our attorneys have tried cases in over 350 courthouses across 48 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, and Canadian provinces.
Do you handle international litigation cases?
Yes, we represent multinational corporations in cross-border litigation between the U.S. and Canada with licensed attorneys in both countries.
What industries do you serve?
We defend clients in automotive, medical device, pharmaceutical, consumer products, and industrial equipment sectors.
How does your firm handle complex litigation?
We combine early case evaluation, technical evidence analysis, and courtroom-tested advocacy to efficiently resolve complex product liability and commercial disputes.
