Toxic Torts and Chemical Exposure

Disciplined defense against complex environmental, industrial, and occupational exposure claims across Texas.

100+

attorneys

5

Cities

33

States
Overview

Scientific Defense and Mass Tort Management.

Germer offers decades of experience in the defense of toxic tort litigation, representing industrial and commercial entities through every phase of the legal process. Our attorneys possess a deep understanding of the specific products and substances that form the basis of these suits—including asbestos, benzene, silica, and mold—as well as the diverse claims arising from discharges at plants and refineries. We recognize that these cases often hinge on complex scientific data; therefore, we provide a defense that is as technically rigorous as it is strategically sound.

A cornerstone of our practice is our familiarity with the specialized expert community. We possess the insight necessary to anticipate the methodologies used by opposing experts and the tactical depth to challenge the scientific basis of their testimony. By maintaining a network of premier testifying and consulting experts, we can quickly mobilize to defend claims pleaded as products liability suits, premises liability matters, or broader environmental exposures.

Because toxic tort litigation frequently evolves into mass tort actions, Germer provides the scalable infrastructure necessary to manage high-volume caseloads with precision. We have assembled a dedicated team of partners, associates, and paralegals who have handled some of the largest toxic tort dockets in the state of Texas. This breadth of staff allows us to maintain a trial-ready posture while ensuring that each client’s unique operational needs are met with a flexible, cost-effective, and formidable defense.

What We Handle

Key Capabilities

Class & Collective Actions

Representing hospitals, physicians, and healthcare organizations in complex legal matters.

General Tort Defense

Complex civil defense across state and federal courts throughout Texas and nationally.

Commercial Disputes

Defending manufacturers and distributors in high-stakes product liability litigation.

Our People

Scientific Defense and Mass Tort Management.

Meet the experienced trial lawyers and legal professionals who advocate for our clients across Texas. Browse our team members below by title to connect with the right counsel for your matter.

Principals
Christy Amuny | Beaumont Office
Collin D. Shellenberger | Beaumont Office
G. Robert Sonnier | Austin Office
Gregg R. Brown | Austin Office
James A. Tatem | Houston Office
John E. Spalding | Houston Office
Karen R. Bennett | Beaumont & Houston Offices
Mark T. Beaman | Austin Office
Michael T. Bridwell | Beaumont Office
Rett Holidy | Houston Office
Senior Trial Counsel
Samantha C. Jeffers | Austin Office
Of Counsel
G. David Barnett | Houston Office
Lansford Ireson | Houston Office
Paula H. Blazek | Beaumont Office
Roy A. Spezia | Austin Office
Sandra C. Howard | Beaumont Office

Discover how Germer can help you with your matter.