Steven W. Quattlebaum
Bet-the-Company Litigation
Bet-the-Company Litigation
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Steve Quattlebaum is an experienced litigator representing clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to privately held businesses and individuals in class actions, multi-district litigation, and other complex civil litigation in jurisdictions across the country. He is widely recognized for his courtroom leadership and strategic litigation skills. Mr. Quattlebaum focuses his practice on complex business litigation, toxic torts, and products liability. He has served as lead trial counsel in more than 100 trials across a wide range of matters, including toxic torts, products liability, breach of contract, intellectual property, environmental disputes, securities fraud, franchise litigation, trade secret misappropriation, personal injury, and other high-stakes commercial cases.His diverse client base includes leading corporations across various industries, such as chemical, pharmaceutical, and automotive manufacturers; wood treatment companies; investment banks; energy providers; major retail chains; and medical device manufacturers.Mr. Quattlebaum has extensive trial experience in high-stakes litigation across the country, serving as lead counsel in a wide range of complex matters. His representative work includes:Mass Tort & Multidistrict Litigation: Lead trial counsel in MDLs and state court actions involving allegations of personal injury from artificial hip joints, welding fumes, and cosmetic talc products.Toxic Tort & Environmental Litigation: Defended corporations in cases involving alleged chemical exposures, groundwater contamination, and environmental damage—including large-scale personal injury and property damage claims and federal Superfund litigation.Products Liability: Represented major manufacturers in actions involving alleged defects in medical devices, pharmaceuticals, consumer products, industrial equipment, herbicides, and automotive components.Business & Class Action Litigation: Handled cases involving fraud, breach of contract, deceptive trade practices, and franchise disputes, including the defense of putative class actions in mass tort, consumer, and securities matters.Intellectual Property: Defended clients in patent infringement actions related to telecommunications, video technology, and consumer products.Other Significant Matters: Achieved multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements in business tort and personal injury cases, including a $33 million fraud verdict and a $10 million lender liability judgment.Recognition Chambers USA (2003-present)Best Lawyers in America® (2001-present)Lawdragon 500 Hall of FameSuper Lawyers (2006-present)Benchmark Litigation (2009-present)Who’s Who Legal – Commercial Litigation, Product Liability Defense, EnvironmentalMartindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent®Associations and AffiliationsAmerican College of Trial Lawyers, FellowInternational Academy of Trial Lawyers, FellowInternational Society of Barristers, FellowLitigation Counsel of America, Charter Fellow American Board of Trial Advocates, Member and Past National President (2023)American Board of Trial Advocates Foundation, TrusteeProducts Liability Advisory Council, MemberCommunity Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, Board of DirectorsNature Conservancy, Arkansas Chapter, former member of the Board of TrusteesAmerican Cancer SocietyDowntown Little Rock PartnershipEducationUniversity of Arkansas School of Law (J.D., 1983)Associate Editor, Arkansas Law ReviewWestern State College of Colorado (B.A., 1981) Steve Quattlebaum is an experienced litigator representing clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to privately held businesses and individuals in class actions, multi-district litigation, and other complex civil litigation in jurisdictions across the country. He is widely recognized for his courtroom leadership and strategic litigation skills. Mr. Mr. Quattlebaum has extensive trial experience in high-stakes litigation across the country, serving as lead counsel in a wide range of complex matters. His representative work includes: Recognition Chambers USA (2003-present)Best Lawyers in America® (2001-present)Lawdragon 500 Hall of FameSuper Lawyers (2006-present)Benchmark Litigation (2009-present)Who’s Who Legal – Commercial Litigation, Product Liability Defense, EnvironmentalMartindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent® Associations and Affiliations American College of Trial Lawyers, FellowInternational Academy of Trial Lawyers, FellowInternational Society of Barristers, FellowLitigation Counsel of America, Charter Fellow American Board of Trial Advocates, Member and Past National President (2023)American Board of Trial Advocates Foundation, TrusteeProducts Liability Advisory Council, Member Community Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, Board of DirectorsNature Conservancy, Arkansas Chapter, former member of the Board of TrusteesAmerican Cancer SocietyDowntown Little Rock Partnership Education University of Arkansas School of Law (J.D., 1983)Associate Editor, Arkansas Law Review Western State College of Colorado (B.A., 1981)
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2003
Donald Turner
When our family-owned manufacturing company was unexpectedly named in a multi-district product liability case, we were overwhelmed. The complexity and potential scale of the litigation threatened our very existence. We needed counsel with deep experience in high-stakes defense, and Steven Quattlebaum was recommended. From our first meeting at Quattlebaum, Grooms & Tull, his 42 years of experience were evident. He didn't just manage our case; he educated us on the intricate process of class action defense, explaining strategies with a clarity that demystified the entire proceeding. His calm, methodical approach was a steadying force. Steve and his team conducted a meticulous factual investigation, developed a compelling narrative for our defense, and navigated the procedural complexities with absolute precision. The result was a highly favorable settlement that preserved our business and reputation. His recent recognition as Lawyer of the Year in Bet-the-Company and Mass Tort Litigation is clearly well-earned. Steve is more than a brilliant litigator; he is a strategic partner who fights tirelessly for his clients. We are profoundly grateful for his exceptional service and unwavering professionalism.