A seasoned litigator with more than 20 years experience, Mr. Whitson represents a diverse clientele of manufacturers, service providers, government entities and individuals in state and federal courts throughout the county. His practice focuses on general commercial litigation, product liability, toxic torts and appellate advocacy. He also has substantial experience in asbestos litigation, aviation litigation, insurance coverage and environmental law. He is national co-chair of the Firm's Product Liability practice and acts as administrative partner of the Firm's Pittsburgh office.
A member of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Practice Group, Mr. Whitson is an approved mediator and early neutral evaluator with the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania and serves in a variety of ADR roles, including settlement counsel.