Michael Hecht is a member of the firm's litigation practice. For more than 12 years, he has represented firm clients at the state and federal level in a variety of matters, most notably national and international mass tort pharmaceutical litigation (multidistrict litigation and otherwise). His practice also includes other product liability litigation, complex commercial litigation, construction litigation, intentional torts, premises liability, negligence actions, business torts, and insurance coverage disputes, as well as domestic, criminal and civil rights matters.

Michael has participated in and managed every aspect of trial preparation. His recent focus has been on complex medical, scientific, and regulatory issues in pharmaceutical litigation for a large international manufacturer, where he has had primary responsibility for expert development and company case analysis. In this capacity, Michael works with external experts and the clients’ scientific and medical departments to fully understand the issues and better prepare the company to meet them. He has appeared at dispositive and other hearings, taken and defended fact, company, and expert witness depositions, drafted Daubert and other motions, and prepared witnesses for trial and deposition testimony. In connection with his representation of firm clients, Michael has developed considerable knowledge in the areas of pharmaceutical manufacturing, endocrinology, bone biology, osteoporosis, oral surgery and dentistry, and orthopedic surgery and biomechanics.