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Nathan E. Hoffman

Nathan E. Hoffman

Partner

123 N. Wacker Drive
21st Floor
Chicago, IL 60606
T 615.664.5308
nathan.hoffman@nelsonmullins.com
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Nathan is a trial lawyer with extensive experience in state, federal, and multi-district litigation concerning products liability, mass torts, and consumer fraud class actions. He has particular experience handling matters for clients in the pharmaceutical, healthcare, consumer products, and automotive industries.

Nathan has tried and won cases in multiple jurisdictions, argued critical motions and appeals before...

Nathan is a trial lawyer with extensive experience in state, federal, and multi-district litigation concerning products liability, mass torts, and consumer fraud class actions. He has particular experience handling matters for clients in the pharmaceutical, healthcare, consumer products, and automotive industries.

Nathan has tried and won cases in multiple jurisdictions, argued critical motions and appeals before both state and federal courts, including the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, and has significant experience cross-examining expert witnesses on liability and medical causation issues in Daubert hearings.

Prior to joining Nelson Mullins, Nathan was a partner in the Chicago office of two international law firms.

Nathan E. Hoffman

both state and federal courts, including the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, and has significant experience cross-examining expert witnesses on liability and medical causation issues in Daubert hearings.

Prior to joining Nelson Mullins, Nathan was a partner in the Chicago office of two international law firms.

Experience

The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.
  • In re Testosterone Replacement Therapy Products Liability Litigation: AbbVie in national product liability litigation related to AndroGel, a prescription testosterone replacement therapy product. Nathan was co-trial counsel for AbbVie in the first three MDL bellwether trials, each resulting in no damages recovered by Plaintiffs.
  • In re National Prescription Opiate Litigation: Purdue Pharma in thousands of lawsuits involving OxyContin filed in both federal and state courts by public and private entities alleging RICO, consumer fraud, public nuisance, and negligence claims related to opioid abuse, addiction, and diversion. The opioid litigation, one of the largest in U.S. history, involved thousands of cases in 49 different jurisdictions, 160+ million pages of produced documents, 500+ fact depositions, and over 100 experts.
  • In re Takata Airbag Litigation: Takata Corporation in connection with the largest recall in U.S. history, resulting civil litigation, and investigations of airbag inflator ruptures by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Congress, and the Department of Justice, among other entities.
  • In re Prempro Products Liability Litigation: Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, a subsidiary of Pfizer, in federal and state court litigation involving 15,000+ cases regarding products liability and fraud claims, including numerous trial teams that delivered full defense verdicts in both state and federal courts.
  • Former CFO of Walgreens in a high-profile defamation lawsuit that garnered significant national press.
  • U.S. Department of Justice vs. Microsoft Corporation: Microsoft in obtaining a complete victory in the remedies phase of a high-profile antitrust lawsuit.
  • Roquette v. A.E. Staley, Tate & Lyle plc et al.: Tate & Lyle plc, a UK company, and its U.S. domestic subsidiary against claims of trade secret misappropriation, RICO and Lanham Act violations filed in Iowa and New York by French company Roquette Freres and its U.S. subsidiary. Bench trial resulted in a full defense verdict.
  • In re High Fructose Corn Syrup Antitrust Litigation: A.E. Staley Manufacturing in securing a successful settlement in a nationwide antitrust class action alleging that Staley and its co-defendants conspired to fix the price of high-fructose corn syrup.
  • Leading cell phone manufacturer in an internal investigation of theft and trade secret misappropriation regarding high-value prototype smartphones.
  • Nationally recognized sports equipment manufacturer in head-injury litigation regarding claims of products liability and design defect.
  • A physician in a criminal matter regarding federal Anti-Kickback Statute and healthcare fraud claims.
     
The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.
  • In re Testosterone Replacement Therapy Products Liability Litigation: AbbVie in national product liability litigation related to AndroGel, a prescription testosterone replacement therapy product. Nathan was co-trial counsel for AbbVie in the first three MDL bellwether trials, each resulting in no damages recovered by Plaintiffs.
  • In re National Prescription Opiate Litigation: Purdue Pharma in thousands of lawsuits involving OxyContin filed in both federal and state courts by public and private entities alleging RICO, consumer fraud, public nuisance, and negligence claims related to opioid abuse, addiction, and diversion. The opioid litigation, one of the largest in U.S. history, involved thousands of cases in 49 different jurisdictions, 160+ million pages of produced documents, 500+ fact depositions, and over 100 experts.
  • In re Takata Airbag Litigation: Takata Corporation in connection with the largest recall in U.S. history, resulting civil litigation, and investigations of airbag inflator ruptures by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Congress, and the Department of Justice, among other entities.
  • In re Prempro Products Liability Litigation: Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, a subsidiary of Pfizer, in federal and state court litigation involving 15,000+ cases regarding products liability and fraud claims, including numerous trial teams that delivered full defense verdicts in both state and federal courts.
  • Former CFO of Walgreens in a high-profile defamation lawsuit that garnered significant national press.
  • U.S. Department of Justice vs. Microsoft Corporation: Microsoft in obtaining a complete victory in the remedies phase of a high-profile antitrust lawsuit.
  • Roquette v. A.E. Staley, Tate & Lyle plc et al.: Tate & Lyle plc, a UK company, and its U.S. domestic subsidiary against claims of trade secret misappropriation, RICO and Lanham Act violations filed in Iowa and New York by French company Roquette Freres and its U.S. subsidiary. Bench trial resulted in a full defense verdict.
  • In re High Fructose Corn Syrup Antitrust Litigation: A.E. Staley Manufacturing in securing a successful settlement in a nationwide antitrust class action alleging that Staley and its co-defendants conspired to fix the price of high-fructose corn syrup.
  • Leading cell phone manufacturer in an internal investigation of theft and trade secret misappropriation regarding high-value prototype smartphones.
  • Nationally recognized sports equipment manufacturer in head-injury litigation regarding claims of products liability and design defect.
  • A physician in a criminal matter regarding federal Anti-Kickback Statute and healthcare fraud claims.
     

Media

Events / Speaking Engagements

Keeping Up with the Food and Drug Administration, Drug and Device Defense Conference presented by HB Litigation, Philadelphia, Speaker (Oct. 22, 2014)
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Recognitions

The bar rules of some states require that the standards for an attorney's inclusion in certain public accolades or recognitions be provided. When such accolades or recognitions are listed, a hyperlink is provided that leads to a description of the respective selection methodology.

  • LMG Life Sciences — Star in Non–IP Litigation & Enforcement for Product Liability (2022–2023)
  • The Legal 500 US, product liability and mass tort defense practice in the areas of consumer products, pharmaceuticals and medical devices, and toxic torts (2017–2019)

Professional Activities

  • Trial Bar, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
  • American Bar Association (ABA)
  • Defense Research Institute (DRI)
  • American Conference Institute (ACI)

Community

  • Volunteer, Legal Aid Chicago
  • Volunteer, Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights

Nathan is a trial lawyer with extensive experience in state, federal, and multi-district litigation concerning products liability, mass torts, and consumer fraud class actions. He has particular experience handling matters for clients in the pharmaceutical, healthcare, consumer products, and automotive industries.

Nathan has tried and won cases in multiple jurisdictions, argued critical motions and appeals before... both state and federal courts, including the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, and has significant experience cross-examining expert witnesses on liability and medical causation issues in Daubert hearings.

Prior to joining Nelson Mullins, Nathan was a partner in the Chicago office of two international law firms.

Experience

The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.

  • In re Testosterone Replacement Therapy Products Liability Litigation: AbbVie in national product liability litigation related to AndroGel, a prescription testosterone replacement therapy product. Nathan was co-trial counsel for AbbVie in the first three MDL bellwether trials, each resulting in no damages recovered by Plaintiffs.
  • In re National Prescription Opiate Litigation: Purdue Pharma in thousands of lawsuits involving OxyContin filed in both federal and state courts by public and private entities alleging RICO, consumer fraud, public nuisance, and negligence claims related to opioid abuse, addiction, and diversion. The opioid litigation, one of the largest in U.S. history, involved thousands of cases in 49 different jurisdictions, 160+ million pages of produced documents, 500+ fact depositions, and over 100 experts.
  • In re Takata Airbag Litigation: Takata Corporation in connection with the largest recall in U.S. history, resulting civil litigation, and investigations of airbag inflator ruptures by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Congress, and the Department of Justice, among other entities.
  • In re Prempro Products Liability Litigation: Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, a subsidiary of Pfizer, in federal and state court litigation involving 15,000+ cases regarding products liability and fraud claims, including numerous trial teams that delivered full defense verdicts in both state and federal courts.
  • Former CFO of Walgreens in a high-profile defamation lawsuit that garnered significant national press.
  • U.S. Department of Justice vs. Microsoft Corporation: Microsoft in obtaining a complete victory in the remedies phase of a high-profile antitrust lawsuit.
  • Roquette v. A.E. Staley, Tate & Lyle plc et al.: Tate & Lyle plc, a UK company, and its U.S. domestic subsidiary against claims of trade secret misappropriation, RICO and Lanham Act violations filed in Iowa and New York by French company Roquette Freres and its U.S. subsidiary. Bench trial resulted in a full defense verdict.
  • In re High Fructose Corn Syrup Antitrust Litigation: A.E. Staley Manufacturing in securing a successful settlement in a nationwide antitrust class action alleging that Staley and its co-defendants conspired to fix the price of high-fructose corn syrup.
  • Leading cell phone manufacturer in an internal investigation of theft and trade secret misappropriation regarding high-value prototype smartphones.
  • Nationally recognized sports equipment manufacturer in head-injury litigation regarding claims of products liability and design defect.
  • A physician in a criminal matter regarding federal Anti-Kickback Statute and healthcare fraud claims.
     

Education

  • Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law, JD, cum laude (2000)
  • Andrews University, BA, Economics and History, magna cum laude (1997)

Admissions

  • Illinois
  • Supreme Court of the United States
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois

Practice Areas

Industries

Events /
Speaking Engagements

Keeping Up with the Food and Drug Administration, Drug and Device Defense Conference presented by HB Litigation, Philadelphia, Speaker (Oct. 22, 2014)
Visit Insights
The bar rules of some states require that the standards for an attorney's inclusion in certain public accolades or recognitions be provided. When such accolades or recognitions are listed, a hyperlink is provided that leads to a description of the respective selection methodology.

  • LMG Life Sciences — Star in Non–IP Litigation & Enforcement for Product Liability (2022–2023)
  • The Legal 500 US, product liability and mass tort defense practice in the areas of consumer products, pharmaceuticals and medical devices, and toxic torts (2017–2019)
  • Trial Bar, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
  • American Bar Association (ABA)
  • Defense Research Institute (DRI)
  • American Conference Institute (ACI)
  • Volunteer, Legal Aid Chicago
  • Volunteer, Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights