Attorneys | Carroll & Weiss, LLP

A.B., Princeton University
J.D., University of Pennsylvania
Captain, U.S. Army, Airborne
20 years at King & Spalding

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Mike Weiss

mweiss@carrollweiss.com

B.A, Syracuse University
J.D., Emory University, Woodruff Fellow
Atlanta Journal-Constitution staff writer
8 years at King & Spalding

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Russ Wofford

rwofford@carrollweiss.com

A.B., Princeton University
J.D., University of Chicago
U.S Army, Infantry officer and Ranger
17 years at King & Spalding and Alston & Bird

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Scott Cole

scole@carrollweiss.com

B.A., Auburn University
J.D., Georgia State University
5 years at Carroll & Weiss

Client Results

Represented a pharmaceutical manufacturer in two birth defect cases in Philadelphia: in one, the court directed a verdict for our client; in the other, the jury’s verdict was less than the plaintiff’s actual medical costs.

Represented a pharmaceutical client in a suit brought by the state of Alabama, alleging fraud in Medicaid-related drug prices. The Supreme Court of Alabama found for the manufacturer on all counts.

Won a product liability jury trial in state court for the largest U.S. automobile manufacturer; plaintiff was seeking punitive damages.

Argued and won an appeal before the 11th Circuit, preserving a trial victory for a Fortune 50 company.

Won a motion to defeat creation of a multi-district litigation (MDL) case; argued before the Joint Panel on Multi-District Litigation (JPML).

Represented a manufacturer in proceedings before the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA); after eight months of submissions, NHTSA determined there was no evidence of defect and denied a recall petition.

Served as national counsel for a client sued in more than 300 cases, many alleging wrongful death, following the company’s recall of more than a dozen of its products. Resolved the entire docket of cases in less than two years through “no pay” dismissals, motions practice, and the remainder were resolved at values acceptable to the client.

Regulatory counsel for clients involved in proceedings before the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) concerning safety standards, ongoing and completed recalls, and accident investigations.

Tried an employment class action lawsuit in federal court on behalf of 40+ plaintiffs; defendants asked to settle case during trial.

Obtained a directed verdict during trial from a federal district court on a Daubert motion; appellants dismissed their case after oral argument in the Eleventh Circuit.

Jamie Carroll

Mike Weiss

Russ Wofford

Scott Cole

Client Results