Unparalleled success defending product liability cases
Mark Kircher is an experienced trial attorney who has tried more than 70 civil trials to verdict in 24 states. He represents and defends national and international manufacturing companies and acts as national counsel to some of the largest manufacturers in the country, advising them on complex product liability and toxic tort matters. Mark’s clients include manufacturers of:
- Motor vehicles
- Mechanical devices
- Heavy industrial and construction equipment
- Pool and spa pumps and filtration equipment
As a skillful and strategic litigator, Mark takes the time to fully understand every step of the product development process in order to help his clients identify potential issues and provide counsel on proactive risk avoidance measures. When matters do make their way into a courtroom, Mark focuses on defending not just the company, but the men and women who design and engineer the products.
Mark is a fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and the International Academy of Trial Lawyers.
Education
- Marquette University Law School (J.D., summa cum laude, 1985)
- The Honorable John Coffey of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, intern
- Marquette University (B.S., cum laude, 1982)
Bar Admissions
- Illinois
- Wisconsin
Court Admissions
- U.S. Court of Appeals, 3rd Circuit, 2008
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, 2004
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan, 2003
- U.S. District Court, Colorado, 2001
- U.S. Court of Appeals, 5th Circuit, 1999
- U.S. Court of Appeals, 10th Circuit, 1998
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois, 1996
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, 1995
- U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois, 1990
- U.S. Court of Appeals, 7th Circuit, 1989
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin, 1985
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin, 1985
- U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska, 2012