As an experienced trial attorney, Deborah focuses on the defense of corporations and health care providers in product liability actions, including MDL and mass tort actions, in industries including pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers, automobile/component part manufacturers, food manufacturers, retailers and physicians. As a former registered nurse, Deborah's unique perspective on product liability and health care matters has gained the trust of medical experts and industry… Show more As an experienced trial attorney, Deborah focuses on the defense of corporations and health care providers in product liability actions, including MDL and mass tort actions, in industries including pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers, automobile/component part manufacturers, food manufacturers, retailers and physicians. As a former registered nurse, Deborah's unique perspective on product liability and health care matters has gained the trust of medical experts and industry leaders as she helps clients develop successful defense strategies. She has been the "go to" counsel for a major medical device and pharmaceutical manufacturer for its product liability lawsuits, defending its matters nationally and internationally. She has obtained summary judgments and numerous dismissals for the medical device and pharmaceutical manufacturer. Deborah was a partner at White & Wiggins LLP in Dallas, TX from 2010 to 2015. Deborah is a frequent speaker on various legal topics involving health care issues, product liability issues, and litigation strategy. She is Co-Chair of the Product Liability Practice Area Committee of NAMWOLF, member of the Defense Research Institute, former Co-Chair of the Medical Device Action Alliance of the Health Industry Council of DFW, and former Secretary of the Health Law Section of the National Bar Association. Deborah is admitted to practice in Minnesota and Texas. Show less

Advice to client on 510k submission to FDA (2014)Summary judgment in favor of medical device manufacturer in Alabama state court (2013)Dismissal of product liability action filed in Texas state court (2013)Favorable resolution of two fraud, misrepresentation and breach of contract actions against real estate ownership company (2011)Dismissal of product liability action filed in Arkansas State Court (2011)Consulting counsel to litigation in Hong Kong involving PMA medical… Show more Advice to client on 510k submission to FDA (2014)Summary judgment in favor of medical device manufacturer in Alabama state court (2013)Dismissal of product liability action filed in Texas state court (2013)Favorable resolution of two fraud, misrepresentation and breach of contract actions against real estate ownership company (2011)Dismissal of product liability action filed in Arkansas State Court (2011)Consulting counsel to litigation in Hong Kong involving PMA medical device and litigation in Barbados concerning over the counter drug (2011)Secondment with medical device/pharmaceutical corporation handling litigation and attending marketing meetings (2010-2011)Raleigh v. Alcon Laboratories, Inc., 934 N.E.2d 530, 343 Ill. Dec. 206 (2010) (summary judgment affirmed from action filed in IL)Summary judgment in favor of medical device manufacturer in action filed in Sacramento, CA state court (2010)Dismissal in favor of medical device manufacturer in action filed in Beverly Hills, CA (2010)Dismissal with prejudice in favor of medical device manufacturer in action filed in federal district court, Riverside, CA (2009)Summary judgment in favor of medical device manufacturer in Chicago state court (2009)Dismissal with prejudice in favor of pharmaceutical manufacturer in action filed in federal court, Northern Dist. Illinois (2008)Dismissal with prejudice in favor of medical device manufacturer in action filed in Orange County, CA (2008)Dismissal with prejudice in favor of medical device manufacturer in action filed in IL state court (2008)Defense arbitration ruling in favor of US automobile manufacturer in action filed in Nevada (2007)Defense verdict in product liability action against retailer concerning allergic reaction to productNumerous defense verdicts and summary judgments in medical malpractice actions against physicians, dentists, nurses and hospitalsEdwards v. Garcia-Gregory, MD, 866 SW.2d 780 (Tex. App-Hous [14th Dist] 1993, writ denied) Show less