Carl is a persuasive litigator with vast experience spanning product liability, mass toxic tort, commercial and catastrophic personal injury defense.

Carl has first chair jury trial experience in more than 250 cases throughout the federal and state courts in Virginia and Maryland. He has appeared as trial counsel before state and federal courts around the country and led appeals to the Virginia Supreme Court.

Carl also has significant exposure to the appellate process having argued multiple matters before the Supreme Court of Virginia.

Clients rely on Carl’s understanding and appreciation of the trial process in evaluating risk and in determining the best possible outcome. Because of his deep experience, clients know that whatever path is chosen, Carl will advise fearlessly forward to resolution.

Relevant Experience

• Regional and local counsel for several Fortune 500 companies in mass tort and toxic exposure litigation.
• Trial counsel for multinational corporations in commercial litigation.
• Won directed verdict for multinational asbestos product manufacturer.

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Education
JD, University of Richmond School of Law, 1986BS, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1983