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Mr. Telfair is a shareholder in the Firm’s Tort Defense Group. His practice is principally devoted to defending product designers, manufacturers and sellers against damage claims arising out of alleged product defects, malfunctions or failures. He has defended insurance companies, automobile manufacturers, chemical companies, pharmaceutical companies, fast food companies and gas appliance manufacturers in a variety of matters. He has first or second chaired approximately 32 jury trials. He has served as in-house counsel to The Dow Chemical Company from 1990-1992. He represented Dow in tort related matters involving asbestos, methylene chloride, dioxin, Agent Orange and other phenoxy herbicides. Legal Experience LeClairRyan, Richmond, Virginia, June 2007-Present Womble Carlyle, Tysons Corner, Virginia, 2006-June 2007 Law Offices of Brian K. Telfair, Richmond, VA, 2006 Adorno & Yoss, LLC, Richmond, Virginia, 2005-2006 Bowman and Brooke LLP, Richmond, Virginia, 1999-2005 Wilder & Gregory, Richmond, Virginia, 1996-1999 Miller, Canfield, Paddock & Stone, PLC, Detroit, Michigan, 1992-1996 The Dow Chemical Company, Counsel, Midland, Michigan, 1990-1992 Education College of William & Mary Marshall-Wythe School of Law, J.D., 1990 University of Massachusetts, M.Ed, 1985 Virginia State University, B.S., Chemistry, 1983 Extended Information Representative Matters Represented an American automobile manufacturer in a product liability matter alleging manufacturing and design defects in an automobile’s airbag system. Defense verdict. Represented an American automobile manufacturer in a product liability matter alleging manufacturing defects in a truck’s rear axle. Defense verdict. Represented a Japanese automobile manufacturer in a Virginia Lemon Law matter alleging inadequate fuel consumption. Defense verdict. Plaintiff’s Petition for appeal denied. Represented a Japanese automobile manufacturer in a North Carolina Lemon Law matter alleging various defects in a sports utility vehicle. Motion for Summary Judgment granted. Represented an American automobile manufacturer in a product liability matter alleging manufacturing and design defects in an automobile’s airbag system. Motion for Summary Judgment granted. Represented a Japanese automobile manufacturer in a product liability matter alleging manufacturing and design defects in a sport utility vehicle’s electrical system. Defense verdict. Represented an American automobile manufacturer in a product liability matter alleging design defects in an automobile’s airbag system. Plaintiff non-suit during trial and subsequent voluntary dismissal with prejudice. Represented an American automobile manufacturer in a product liability matter alleging design defects in an automobile’s primary restraint system. Motion for Summary Judgment granted. Represented an American automobile manufacturer in a product liability matter alleging defects in a sport utility vehicle’s steering system. Motion to Strike granted. Speaking Engagements The Impact of Brown v. Board of Education on American Society, 2002, RACA Professional Memberships National Bar Association American Bar Association Old Dominion Bar Association Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys: Board of Directors (2005-Present); Chair, Products Liability Committee (2003-2004); Vice-Chair, Products Liability Committee (2002-2003) Greater Richmond Urban League: Board of Directors (1996-2001); Vice Chair of Programs (1998-2001); Chairperson, Legislative/Social Action Committee (1998-2001) William & Mary Law School Association: Board of Directors (1997-Present) Fraternity/Sorority Memberships Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. (Life Member) Admissions Michigan, 1990 U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan, 1993 Virginia, 1996 U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia, 1996 U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia, 1999 U.S. Court of Appeals, 4th Circuit, 2005 Place of Birth Jacksonville, Florida. |
