Jay Schuttert's practice is concentrated in product liability defense, particularly automotive, pharmaceutical, medical device, and consumer/industrial products. His practice also includes defense of catastrophic tort cases and commercial litigation matters.
Trial and Litigation Experience
- Automotive Products - defense of rollover, crashworthiness, post-collision fire cases for domestic and foreign automobile manufacturers, motorcycle manufacturers, and off-road utility vehicle manufacturers
- Pharmaceutical/Medical Devices - defense of domestic and foreign manufacturers of pharmaceutical products and medical devices in mass tort and catastrophic injury actions
- Consumer/Industrial Products - defense of various products including industrial equipment, plumbing components, firearms, and amusement attractions
- Tort Litigation - defense of premises liability, automobile collisions, and medical malpractice actions
- Commercial Litigation - defense of contract and subrogation actions
Education
- Syracuse University College of Law (J.D., cum laude, 2003)
- Associate Editor, Syracuse Law and Technology Journal
- Justinian Honorary Law Society, Member
- University of Rhode Island (B.S., Business Management, highest distinction, 1999)
- Beta Gamma Sigma, Member
Court Admissions
- Supreme Court of Nevada
- United States District Court, District of Nevada
Professional Memberships & Activities
- American Bar Association
- State Bar of Nevada
Other Professional Experience
- Snell & Wilmer L.L.P., Summer Associate, Phoenix, Arizona
- Hyperflo, LLP, Law Clerk, Gilbert, Arizona