Joseph Ortego

Joseph Ortego

May 20, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Experts in Times of Crisis

It can be tempting to try to obtain as much information as quickly as possible during times of crisis, but you must consider the potential implications on discovery when retaining and working with an expert, whether that expert is in-house or a retained outside consultant.

By Jessie Zeigler and Joseph Ortego

9 minute read

September 10, 2007 | New York Law Journal

Coordination of Mass Torts in State Court

James Weller and Joseph Ortego, partners at Nixon Peabody, write that mass torts in the 21st century are big, complex and expensive. They often present cutting edge medical/scientific issues, particularly on the issue of causation. While historically many of these cases were brought in federal court, they are increasingly brought in state court . . .

By James Weller and Joseph Ortego

11 minute read