Bradley D. Shwer

Product liability involves claims that a product was defectively manufactured or designed, or an that an issue exists with a product’s labeling, instructions, or warnings. Parties to product liability litigation include manufacturers, distributors, and retailers, while products include both commercial and consumer goods. To defend against product liability claims, we strive to understand the ins and outs of the product’s design, engineering and manufacturing processes, the user environment at issue, and the product’s use history.

We have defended many high-exposure products liability cases involving wrongful death claims, permanent catastrophic injury, brain injury, extensive burns, and permanent loss of earnings capacity. We understand that successfully defending our clients’ interest depends on developing a systematic approach to the investigation of the cause of the event, the preservation of evidence, the selection of credible experts, and implementing a strategic plan for bringing a case to trial. Whether the case concerns a death, personal injury, or large property loss, our attorneys have assisted our clients at every phase of litigation including pre-suit investigations, discovery, trial, and appeal.

Thorpe Shwer is a Phoenix-based civil litigation law firm focused on achieving superior results in sophisticated, high-stakes legal matters.  We represent a broad base of clients from Fortune 500 companies and small and mid-sized businesses, to governmental entities and individuals throughout Arizona and across the nation.   Our attorneys understand the diverse challenges confronting our clients and strive to develop individualized strategies that best promote their goals and interests.

We thrive on winning tough cases.  Our firm consists of accomplished trial attorneys hailing from some of the largest and most prestigious firms in the country who have joined together to provide clients with a level of experience and service that is hard to match. Thorpe Shwer combines the capabilities and know-how of a large, sophisticated litigation practice with the individualized service and attention found at a boutique law firm.  Our size and structure ensures that our clients receive exceptional legal representation in an efficient, cost-effective, and creative way.

Clients choose Thorpe Shwer because they know our attorneys will give their case the effort and attention it deserves.  We build lasting relationships with our clients by taking the time to learn their long-term goals and how their businesses function.  We do not view litigation through the lens of a one-time problem, but evaluate the impact of a dispute on the client’s overall business, including steps that may prevent similar disputes in the future. Our attorneys work one-on-one with clients to solve legal problems that have company-wide application and significance.  We frequently serve as national counsel for our clients, developing and executing long-range litigation strategies that support our clients’ business interests.