News Release

Francis H. “Rasch” Brown III Joins Products Liability Team

February 15, 2012

McGlinchey Stafford is pleased to announce that Francis H. “Rasch” Brown III has joined the firm’s products liability litigation team as a Member in the New Orleans office.  

Rasch brings more than 20 years of experience to McGlinchey Stafford. A seasoned litigator, he has successfully defended manufacturers and retailers in product liability cases throughout the Southeastern U.S., many involving fire, explosions, and/or catastrophic personal injuries. Rasch handles cases involving a wide array of commercial and consumer products, including appliances, industrial equipment, regulators, valves, motors, power tools, hand tools, chemicals, ladders, and car and truck tires. He frequently addresses national organizations on product liability issues, including the DRI (Defense Research Institute), the Manufacturers Alliance/MAPI, and the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association.
 
Rasch earned his Juris Doctor degree from The University of Alabama School of Law in 1985 and his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Alabama in 1981.

“We’re very happy to have Rasch join our litigation team. He brings great experience and capabilities that will complement McGlinchey’s practice, particularly in product liability defense,” said Woody Norwood, senior member of the products liability practice.