Our Federal Court MDL Leadership Record
NATIONAL MASS TORT LITIGATION AUTHORITY
REPEATEDLY APPOINTED BY FEDERAL JUDGES TO DIRECT THE NATION'S MOST COMPLEX MULTI-DISTRICT LITIGATIONS.
Federal judicial appointment to an MDL leadership position is a reflection of a law firm’s legal acumen, operational resources, and trusted standing within the national legal community. Judges look for attorneys who can effectively manage complex coordination, direct multi-million dollar litigation funds, and represent the unified interests of thousands of injured plaintiffs nationwide.
The founding partners of Nigh Goldenberg Raso & Vaughn have repeatedly been selected by federal judges to direct Plaintiffs’ Steering Committees, Executive Committees, and Leadership Councils in some of the country’s most significant multi-district litigations (MDLs). This extensive record of judicial appointments serves as a primary indicator of our authority, leadership, and capability in plaintiff-side mass tort litigation.
Active and Historic Federal Leadership Appointments
| Litigation & MDL Number | Leadership Position | Federal Jurisdiction / Court | Scope & Scale |
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Valsartan (MDL 2875) |
National Co-Lead Counsel |
National Leadership & Case Strategy Oversight |
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Zantac (MDL 2924) |
Executive Committee & Science/Experts Chair |
Directing Complex Scientific & Expert Witness |
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Paraquat (MDL 3004) |
Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee |
Centralized Discovery & Main Advocacy Committees |
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Uber Sexual Assault (MDL 3084) |
Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee |
National Strategy for Rideshare Safety Litigation |
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Bard Hernia Mesh (MDL 2846) |
Leadership Appointment |
Directing Advocacy for ~20,000 Clients |
For a comprehensive registry of federal centralizations, visit the United States Joint Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML) .
Why Co-Counsel and Referring Firms Partner With Us
When an attorney refers a case or co-counsels with a firm, they need an assurance that their client is backed by unmatched organizational leverage. Our recurring positions on steering committees mean:
Direct Access to Core Discovery
We are in the room helping shape the depositions, review internal corporate documents, and manage expert panels that decide these multi-million dollar actions.
Substantial Resource Allocation
Leading an MDL demands millions of dollars in capital upfront for litigation funds, scientific studies, and expert reviews. Our appointments prove our stable infrastructure.
Peer-Recognized Credibility
Judicial appointments require explicit applications and peer reviews. Our record demonstrates that both the bench and opposing counsel recognize our strategic focus in complex product liability claims.
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Frequently Asked Question About MDL Leadership
When hundreds or thousands of individual mass tort cases are centralized into a Multi-District Litigation (MDL), the presiding federal judge appoints a select group of highly experienced attorneys to lead the litigation on behalf of all plaintiffs. This Plaintiffs' Steering Committee (PSC) is responsible for coordinating national strategy, conducting centralized discovery, deposing corporate executives, and retaining world-class scientific experts. Nigh Goldenberg Raso & Vaughn's founding partners have been repeatedly appointed to these prestigious roles in major federal litigations.
We partner with solo practitioners and law firms nationwide to maximize the value of their mass tort dockets. Because we hold active MDL leadership positions, our referring partners gain the advantage of direct insight into litigation strategy, expert development, and bellwether trial selection. All co-counsel fee-sharing and referral agreements are structured transparently, documented in writing, and strictly comply with applicable state bar ethics rules regarding proportional work or joint responsibility.
Yes. We tailor our co-counsel relationships to fit your firm's specific preferences. Some referring attorneys prefer to hand the case off entirely for a standard referral fee, while others prefer a joint-venture approach where they maintain active client communication while we manage the complex federal court litigation and multi-million dollar discovery costs. Our goal is to provide unmatched organizational leverage while keeping our shared clients protected.
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