Ulmer & Berne LLP

Michael J. Suffern

Partner

Pharmaceutical, Medical Device & Mass Tort Litigation

Cincinnati Office
p 513.698.5064
f 513.698.5065

msuffern@ulmer.com

At a Glance

Mike’s practice concentrates on defending mass torts involving pharmaceutical products, dietary supplements, consumer products and medical devices. He defends large corporations in state and federal courts throughout the United States in high-profile product liability litigation. He has extensive experience guiding clients through all phases of complex, multi-district litigation. Mike’s litigation practice also includes various commercial and business disputes involving senior living facilities, nursing homes, car rental companies, partnerships and contracts. His experience also includes insurance bad faith and coverage claims.

Practices/Industries

Litigation
Mass Tort/Occupational Exposure
Product Liability

Life Science
Pharmaceutical, Medical Device & Mass Tort Litigation

Areas of Concentration

Product Liability Litigation
Insurance Coverage Litigation
Commercial and Business Litigation

Education

University of Notre Dame (B.A. 1984)

University of Cincinnati College of Law

Loyola University of Chicago College of Law (J.D., magna cum laude, 1990)

Representative Experience

Has defended large corporations in high-profile product liability litigation in state and federal courts throughout the United States.
Experience managing and litigating mass tort cases involving consumer products and medical devices.
Litigates a variety of commercial and business disputes involving senior living facilities, nursing homes, car rental companies, partnerships and contracts.
Experience in the areas of insurance bad faith and coverage claims.

Honors & Distinctions

Named to Best Lawyers in America, Product Liability Litigation, Woodward/White (2007 and 2008)

Publications & Presentations

Presentations
“Product Liability,” Guest Lecturer Xavier University (April 2008)
"Winning Without Fighting: Not All Disputes Are Created Equal," PriceWaterhouseCoopers General Counsel Forum (August 2007)

Professional Affiliations

Ohio State Bar Association
Kentucky Bar Association
Cincinnati Bar Association
Defense Research Institute

Admissions

State of Illinois
State of Ohio
Commonwealth of Kentucky
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois
U.S. District Court, Western District of Kentucky
U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin
U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas