Edward Casmere is a litigator and trial lawyer. He concentrates his practice in product liability, mass tort, commercial and general litigation. He has been involved in the litigation of claims in a wide range of areas including:

• Toxic tort
• Product liability
• Premises liability
• Personal injury/wrongful death
• 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 a national trial lawyer for some 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, coordination 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)

Speeches and Presentations

"Cook County, Illinois Asbestos Litigation: Docket and Procedures," (co-presenter) Midwest Asbestos Litigation Conference, St. Louis, Mo.
(September 21, 2012)

"The Illinois Rules of Evidence – Perspectives from Plaintiff and Defense Counsel," (co-speaker) HarrisMartin Publishing’s Midwest Asbestos Litigation Conference, St. Louis, Missouri (September 23, 2011)

"Examination of Corporate Representative," (co-presenter) HarrisMartin Asbestos Conference: Trial of a Mesothelioma Case from Jury Selection to Verdict, Chicago, Ill. (June 23, 2009)

"Do the Right Thing: Ethical Challenges in Asbestos Litigation," (co-presenter) Andrews Asbestos Litigation Conference 2009, New Orleans, La. (April 30, 2009)

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

"40 Illinois Attorneys Under Forty to Watch," Law Bulletin Publishing Company (2009)

Illinois Rising Star — Personal Injury Defense: Products, Illinois Super Lawyers

Leading Lawyer — Personal Injury Defense; General Products Liability Defense, Illinois Leading Lawyers Network