Edward Casmere
Partner
Edward Casmere is a litigator and trial lawyer. He concentrates his practice in mass tort, product liability, commercial and general litigation. He has been involved in the litigation of claims in a wide range of areas including:
- Product liability
- Premises liability
- Personal injury
- Legal malpractice
- Medical malpractice
- General contract litigation
- Reinsurance and insurance coverage
- Civil conspiracy
Mr. Casmere has substantial experience in pre-trial, trial and post-trial proceedings, and has represented various Schiff Hardin clients in numerous proceedings in states from coast to coast.
Mr. Casmere has extensive trial experience in wrongful death and negligence cases and serves as part of a team of national trial lawyers for one of the firm's major clients. In addition to his courtroom work, Mr. Casmere serves as national or regional counsel to clients, with responsibility for the development and implementation of overall defense strategy.
Publications
"Rx for Liability: Advocating the Elimination of the Pharmacist's No Duty to Warn Rule," 33 John Marshall Law Review 425 (Winter 2000)
Pro Bono Activities
Mr. Casmere's pro bono practice includes successfully representing clients in areas ranging from family law to civil rights.
Previous Experience
Prior to his law career, Mr. Casmere worked for a number of years in the sales and marketing field.
Awards and Honors
Illinois Rising Star — Personal Injury Defense: Products, Illinois Super Lawyers
Education
John Marshall Law School (Chicago)
(J.D., magna cum laude,
2001)
Order of John Marshall
Judicial Extern — U.S. District Attorney's Office
Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division (1999)
Illinois State University
(B.S., Political Science, Public Relations/Communications,
1995)
Professional Memberships
American Bar Association
Illinois State Bar Association
New York State Bar Association
