Overview
Overview
O’Hagan Meyer defends clients in a wide range of liability matters. From routine casualty claims to catastrophic injury and wrongful death litigation, we provide strategic, trial-ready representation focused on managing risk, protecting our clients’ interests, and achieving efficient, favorable outcomes.
Our attorneys handle every stage of the litigation process, from early case assessment and dispositive motion practice through trial and appeal. We develop defense strategies tailored to each client's objectives, whether that means securing an early dismissal through aggressive motion practice, pursuing a favorable settlement, or taking a case to verdict.
Drawing on substantial experience in transportation litigation, product liability, premises liability, construction disputes, professional liability, insurance defense, and commercial litigation, we effectively manage complex cases involving multiple parties, competing fault theories, significant damages claims, and substantial financial exposure.
Composed of accomplished trial lawyers, former prosecutors, transportation litigators, professional liability practitioners, and attorneys who regularly defend high-exposure claims, our team brings exceptional depth and breadth of experience. This multidisciplinary perspective enables us to evaluate cases from multiple angles, challenge liability and causation theories effectively, and develop practical strategies tailored to each dispute and the client's risk profile.
From single-plaintiff actions to complex multiparty litigation, multidistrict litigation, and class actions, we have successfully handled cases involving:
- Catastrophic injury and wrongful death claims
- Commercial vehicle and fleet litigation
- Commercial torts and business-related liability disputes
- Construction site accidents
- Indemnity and contribution actions
- Negligent security claims
- Premises liability
- Product liability and product defect claims
- Professional negligence claims
- Property damage disputes
- Transportation and trucking accidents
- Workplace injury claims
Representing commercial enterprises of all sizes, our clients include:
- Transportation and logistics companies
- Retailers
- Manufacturers and distributors
- Property owners and managers
- Professional services providers
- Hospitality businesses
- Construction companies and contractors
- Architects, engineers, and other design professionals
- Insurance carriers
- Self-insured businesses and risk retention groups
- Real estate professionals
We work closely with clients from the earliest stages of a claim to preserve evidence, assess exposure, identify opportunities for risk transfer and indemnification, and position cases for the most favorable resolution possible. Our attorneys aggressively challenge expert testimony and damages models that lack factual or scientific support and position cases for the most favorable resolution possible. Because we prepare cases with trial in mind from the outset, we are often able to create leverage throughout the litigation process, negotiating from a position of strength while remaining fully prepared to try cases through verdict and appeal.
With attorneys handling matters across multiple jurisdictions, our firm provides coordinated representation in state and federal courts nationwide. Whether serving as local, regional, or national counsel, O’Hagan Meyer delivers consistent, responsive service and practical litigation strategies that help clients manage the legal, operational, financial, and reputational risks in an increasingly litigious environment.
