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Rochelle R. Breier Counsel

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Rochelle serves as national coordinating counsel to clients in the transportation industry, providing strategic advice to clients defending a portfolio of litigation in jurisdictions around the country.

She routinely advises clients on all aspects of litigation, including pleadings, motions, briefs, e-discovery, depositions and trial preparation.

Experience

Prior to joining McGuireWoods, Rochelle’s practice focused on defending global manufacturers in complex product liability class actions involving pharmaceuticals, over-the-counter medications and medical devices. Rochelle’s experience includes:

  • Represented pharmaceutical company in cases alleging injuries sustained from a surgical medication used to reduce bleeding during surgery.
  • Represented chemical manufacturer in chemical exposure personal injury suits.
  • Represented combination aspirin manufacturer in consumer fraud lawsuits.
  • Represented pharmaceutical manufacturer in cases alleging injuries sustained from a hormonal intrauterine device.
  • Represented pharmaceutical company in litigation involving thousands of plaintiffs alleging injuries sustained from an oral contraceptive.
  • Represented pharmaceutical company in litigation involving thousands of plaintiffs alleging injuries sustained from a permanent birth control device.
  • Represented pharmaceutical company in products liability cases alleging injuries sustained from a gadolinium-based MRI contrast agent.
  • Obtained summary judgment for heavy machinery manufacturer in a breach of contract case in which the plaintiff alleged $20 million in damages.