Tina M. Schaefer

Tina M. Schaefer is a trial lawyer with extensive experience in all aspects of commercial litigation, product liability litigation, and complex litigation. Tina has litigated cases in state and federal courts across the country, including in some of the nation's most difficult jurisdictions. Her experience includes both multidistrict litigation and individual cases involving the defense of a firearms manufacturer in municipal firearms litigation, a major defense verdict for a well-known armaments manufacturer and government contractor, patent infringement litigation, pre-suit investigation and counseling for pharmaceutical clients, litigation audits, and work on the opioid litigation pending in various state courts and in a federal MDL. Tina has extensive experience in smoking and health litigation and was involved in the management and trial of multiple “Engle Progeny” tobacco cases in Florida and served as second chair at trial. Recent matters have included asbestos litigation, smoking and health litigation regulatory work for various clients, and working with experts in chemical exposure cases. Tina’s experience across a broad range of cases and matters, from pre-suit investigation through trial, provides clients with an efficient yet complete assessment of key evidence and issues critical to shaping case strategy.