Heather A. Pigman - Washington, DC

Heather A. Pigman has broad experience in the defense of complex civil litigation, including class actions, consolidated proceedings, and high value/high profile litigation involving toxic tort, pharmaceutical, tobacco, medical device, RICO, personal injury, and consumer protection cases. As a part of her practice, she has successfully led litigation and appellate teams opposing class certification or the other consolidated treatment of claims. She has authored a number of publications addressing various class certification and serial or mass action litigation issues.

In addition to her defense of consolidated claims, Ms. Pigman has substantial experience defending clients in other complex litigation. She has developed litigation strategies for serial or complex cases nationwide from pre-trial proceedings through trial and appeal. Her experience includes the successful resolution of personal injury claims involving pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and other consumer products at all stages of the process. She has worked on every aspect of trial preparation, argued significant dispositive motions, taken expert and fact depositions, drafted Daubert and other motions, and participated in defending clients at trial.

Ms. Pigman also has substantial experience presenting, defending, and preparing expert witnesses in highly specialized fields, including multiple scientific disciplines, product marketing, and damages. She routinely works with cross-disciplinary teams to formulate and coordinate medical and scientific defenses for large scale litigation matters. As a part of her medical and scientific endeavors, Ms. Pigman also regularly reviews various medical and scientific journals to identify potential litigation issues of interest to Firm clients.