Speakers-Winter, John D.

John D. Winter

Partner, Patterson Belknap

Bio:
John Winter has focused his practice on the defense of pharmaceutical and medical device cases. A member of Patterson Belknap since 1990, Mr. Winter has tried or argued the appeal of more than 50 product liability cases in state and federal courts throughout the United States. He has also acted as national counsel for pharmaceutical, consumer product, and medical device manufacturers in consolidated proceedings in state and federal courts. Chambers USA – America’s Leading Lawyers for Business has recognized Mr. Winter as a notable practitioner nationally in the field of product liability and mass torts.

Prior to joining Patterson Belknap, Mr. Winter served as Law Clerk to the Hon. John M. Cannella, U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of New York. Mr. Winter graduated from the University of Pennsylvania (B.A., cum laude, 1978; M.A., 1978) and Fordham University School of Law (J.D., 1981), where he was Editor-in-Chief, Fordham Urban Law Journal.

Mr. Winter spoke on liability for vaccine injuries.