Janine Schwerter’s practice is concentrated in product liability litigation representing manufacturers of pharmaceuticals, medical devices and motor vehicles, insurance defense litigation and health care litigation. She has experience with complex litigation and class actions.
Representative Experience
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Representative Litigation
- Represented Ford Motor Company in defending product liability actions in state court. Assisted in preparing and responding to discovery and discovery motions. Taken lead in depositions of plaintiffs, fact witnesses, investigating officers and damage experts. Prepared and argued motions in limine. Prepared jury instructions, verdict forms and assisted with voir dire at trial.
- Represented pharmaceutical manufacturer in defending California class action in federal court and product liability actions in state court. Assisted in preparing successful motions to dismiss in federal court. Prepared and responded to discovery requests, reviewed ESI. Prepared motions in limine in state court actions.
- Represented medical laboratory in defending against medical negligence actions in state court. Successfully prepared and argued demurrer to four causes of action. Taken plaintiff depositions and defended client in deposition.
Pro Bono Experience
- Represented pro bono client in family court. Successfully set aside default judgment and negotiated removal of wage garnishment.
Education
- University of Miami School of Law (J.D., magna cum laude, 2009)
- Dean's List
- Executive Editor, University of Miami Business Law Review
- Winner: Charles C. Papy Jr. Moot Court Mock Trial Competition (04/2009)
- University of California, Los Angeles (B.A., Political Science, 2005)
- Dean's List
Court Admissions
- Supreme Court of California
- United States District Court, Central District of California
- United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Representative Presentations & Publications
- Reconciling Song-Beverly and Commercial Warranty Provisions, Co-Author, Daily Journal (January 11, 2012)
- A New Theory Of Liability in Calif., Co-Author, Law 360 (April 25, 2011)
Other Professional Experience
- Center for Economic Development and Design, Legal Intern (2007-2008)
- Orange County District Attorney's Office, Economic Crime Unit, Legal Intern (2007)
- Profit Recovery Partners, Consultant (2005-2006)
