R. John Wells

In the Toxic Tort arena, John represents manufacturers, contractors, and premises owners. This work involves developing and implementing defense strategies in a variety of exposure scenarios, including allegations of bystander or take-home exposure, low-dose theories, and faulty or speculative product identification.

In Transportation law, John has represented transportation companies, including Class I Railroads, in various types of litigation, including personal injury, employment, and property damage claims. He has also represented manufacturers whose products were used on locomotives. In this capacity, John has tried several cases to verdict in jurisdictions across the Upper Midwest. John has obtained successful pre-trial resolution of other cases through motion practice. John’s in-depth knowledge of railroad and transportation law provides his clients with a competitive advantage when faced with significant litigation.

Additionally, John has defended a wide variety of companies in oil and gas matters, including pipeline strikes, blowouts, and cases involving serious burns and other catastrophic injuries. These cases often involve complicated factual, technical, and legal issues, and John’s work analyzing the terms of multifaceted indemnity agreements has resulted in significant protections for his clients early in litigation.