Complex Litigation

Our Scientific Resources

“The legal disputes before us increasingly involve the principles and tools of science.”
Stephen Breyer, Associate Justice, Supreme Court of the United States

Scientific evidence, spanning a wide variety of scientific disciplines, has become increasingly important in litigation. Thompson Coburn LLP (Thompson Coburn) is well-recognized for its wide range of scientific resources, knowledge, and experience, including:

• Attorneys who are well-versed in the scientific methods used in epidemiology, biostatistics, toxicology, chemistry, diagnostic testing, clinical research, and survey research.
• Attorneys who are skilled in the critical analysis of scientific literature.
• Attorneys who are proficient in statistical modeling, data analysis, and in dealing with the datasets and code that underlie statistical models.
• Attorneys who understand the practical and legal aspects of scientific evidence and are skilled in communicating scientific concepts in ways that jurors can understand.
• Attorneys with significant experience dealing with nationally-recognized experts.
• Staff members with M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H. and R.N. degrees.

Thompson Coburn is committed to applying these resources strategically. We assess the needs of each client and the demands of each case to create cohesive, effective, and targeted teams.