Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. – Boston, MA

An International Trial Firm Defending the World’s Most Innovative Companies

Since its founding in 1889, Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. (SHB) has earned a global reputation as a premier trial firm, trusted by the world’s leading companies to handle their most complex and high-stakes litigation. 🏛️ With a legacy of success in the courtroom, SHB is particularly renowned for its unparalleled expertise in science, health, and technology. The Boston office is strategically positioned to serve the region’s thriving life sciences, technology, and healthcare industries, providing sophisticated defense strategies and proactive counsel. We combine the resources of an international powerhouse with a deep understanding of the local legal landscape, offering our clients a formidable defense whether they are facing a product liability claim, a complex business dispute, or an intellectual property challenge. Our philosophy is to act as a strategic partner, deeply immersing ourselves in our clients’ businesses to protect their innovations and commercial success.

Elite Litigation and Intellectual Property Services

Shook, Hardy & Bacon’s Boston attorneys focus on delivering exceptional results in several key areas of litigation and advisory services. Our teams are composed of seasoned trial lawyers and counselors who are leaders in their respective fields. We are trial-ready and results-oriented. 👨‍⚖️

• Defective Product Injury Lawyers: This is the hallmark of our firm. We have an internationally acclaimed practice defending pharmaceutical, medical device, automotive, and consumer goods companies in product liability litigation, class actions, and multi-district litigation (MDL). We have served as national and trial counsel in some of the largest and most complex product liability cases in history.
• Business Litigation Lawyers: Our litigators are formidable advocates for clients in a wide range of complex commercial disputes, including breach of contract, business torts, class action defense, and securities litigation.
• Intellectual Property Lawyers: We provide comprehensive IP services, from patent, trademark, and copyright litigation to strategic counseling and brand protection. Our team includes registered patent attorneys who protect and defend our clients’ most valuable innovations.
• Employment and Labor Lawyers: We advise and defend employers on a full spectrum of labor and employment matters, including claims of discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, and wage and hour disputes, with a focus on preventative counseling.
• Environmental and Toxic Tort Litigation: We represent clients in complex environmental litigation and toxic tort cases, leveraging our deep scientific knowledge to build robust defense strategies.

A Legacy of Unmatched Courtroom Success

Our firm’s reputation is built on a long and consistent history of winning. Shook, Hardy & Bacon has been repeatedly honored by industry publications for our litigation prowess. We have been named ‘Product Liability Litigation Department of the Year’ by The American Lawyer multiple times, a testament to our dominance in this critical practice area. 🏆 Our attorneys are consistently ranked among the best by Chambers USA, The Legal 500, and U.S. News – Best Lawyers®, reflecting the respect of our peers and the gratitude of our clients.

Your Strategic Defense Partner in a Complex World

In a world of increasing regulation and litigation risk, you need a law firm that not only understands the law but also understands your business and your industry. SHB is that partner. We are also deeply committed to diversity and inclusion, having been recognized as a ‘Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality.’ 🌟 We invite you to connect with our Boston office to learn how our strategic counsel and unparalleled trial experience can be your greatest asset.