Atty. Rodney M. Hudson
Rodney M. Hudson represents global pharmaceutical, medical device, health care and technology clients and manages complex litigation nationwide, including products liability, mass torts, consumer fraud, false advertising, class actions, and commercial litigation.
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Rodney M. Hudson is a Shareholder based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. Their practice focuses on personal injury, class action, product liability, litigation, and health care. Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (LL.M. Syracuse, 2001) and Campbell University (B.A., 1993). Active member of Professional & Community Involvement •Member, American Bar Association •Member, Defense Research Institute. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Rodney M. Hudson represents global pharmaceutical, medical device, health care and technology clients and manages complex litigation nationwide, including products liability, mass torts, consumer fraud, false advertising, class actions, and commercial litigation
- With more than 25 years of experience, Rodney has represented clients in eight federal multidistrict litigation proceedings and seven state coordinated proceedings involving thousands of cases, including serving as lead and co-lead counsel in proceedings
- Rodney’s recent trial team experience spans courtrooms in multiple jurisdictions across the country, from California to Pennsylvania, and includes bellwether trials in high stakes mass tort litigation
- His effective advice and legal strategies have helped clients secure numerous significant victories through dispositive motions before trial, at trial and on appeal
- In coordinated proceedings, Rodney has successfully guided litigation and legal strategies, including in one proceeding pursuing early and aggressive motion practice, forcing the dismissal of thousands of cases after favorable rulings granting summary judgment motions based on federal law preemption and under the laws of various states
- At a recent Rule 702 evidentiary hearing, Rodney’s examination of plaintiff’s primary expert witness resulted in exclusion of the testimony and summary judgment in favor of the client
- Rodney also has successfully represented pharmaceutical and medical device clients on appeal before state and federal appellate courts and has obtained numerous appellate rulings affirming dismissals of cases in favor of clients
- Beyond litigation, Rodney advises clients on regulatory compliance, risk management, privacy, First Amendment, and related matters, as well as liability exposure of target companies during merger and acquisition due diligence
- Concentrations •Pharmaceutical, medical device and health care litigation •Products liability •Mass tort litigation and settlement strategies Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Team Member, a Law360 “Product Liability Practice Group of the Year,” 2021-2022
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Rodney M. Hudson is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →
Rodney M. Hudson is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in California →
Rodney M. Hudson is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in California →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Rodney M. Hudson is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
Rodney M. Hudson is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in California →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in California
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in San Francisco are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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