The firm has been most active in the representation of national corporations in the mass tort field. The firm has represented defendants from the inception of asbestos litigation in Mississippi. Counsel, with the aid of innovative, state-of-the-art computerization in the early days of asbestos litigation, were handling over 7,500 cases for some of the major defendants named in litigation. The firm has managed litigation involving over 50,000 plaintiffs in more than 10,000 separate cases for a vast number of clients. Additionally, the firm defends a number of additional clients in hearing loss, hand/arm vibration syndrome, multiple chemical sensitivity, breast implant, silica exposure, and other toxic tort litigation.

In order to effectively handle mass tort litigation, the firm has acquired innovative, state-of-the-art computer programs such as the Computer Litigation Support System with special Data Base, Case Master III Data Base Program Manager with Key Word Search for client and case information, Paradox Data Base Management Program for complex plaintiff and case organization and management, Discovery ZX Deposition Search and Retrieval Program, and numerous CD-Rom Programs to assist in legal research. Our office is equipped with a DSL Internet connection for 24-hour access to complex legal issues, and a Local Area Network using Novell software serving twenty-five Compaq computers, automatic back-up protection, laser printers, and electronic mail for instant communications throughout the world.