Thompson Hine Grows Business Litigation Practice
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Russell Rogers has joined the Atlanta office of the law firm Thompson Hine LLP as a partner in the firm’s Business Litigation practice group. Prior to joining Thompson Hine, Mr. Rogers was a partner with McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP.
Mr. Rogers’ practice will focus on product liability defense, commercial litigation—specifically insurance coverage litigation and litigation for financial institutions—and environmental law.
“We are pleased to have Russ as part of our growing Business Litigation practice,” says Jim Robenalt, Thompson Hine’s Business Litigation practice group leader. “His extensive experience will be a significant asset to the firm and its clients.”
“Russ’ addition to Thompson Hine’s Atlanta office allows us to continue to expand the breadth and depth of our services in the Atlanta market,” adds Walt Linscott, partner-in-charge of the Atlanta office.
Mr. Rogers received his J.D. from Emory University School of Law and his B.A. from the University of Louisville. He is a member of the State Bar of Georgia.
About Thompson Hine LLP: Established in 1911, Thompson Hine is a business law firm dedicated to providing superior client service. For the last several years, the firm has been named one of the Best Corporate Law Firms in America (in an annual survey of corporate directors conducted by Corporate Board Member magazine). With more than 400 lawyers, Thompson Hine serves premier businesses worldwide. The firm has offices in Atlanta, Brussels, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, New York and Washington, D.C. For more information, go to www.ThompsonHine.com.
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