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Alison Morrissey
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Alison Morrissey

Associate

215.979.3882
Philadelphia
amorrissey@mccarter.com

Alison Morrissey is an experienced litigator representing a wide variety of clients in complex, high-stakes commercial litigation, and mass tort pharmaceutical product liability litigation at the trial and appellate level.  She has significant experience in handling various drug and medical device cases in multi-district litigations, consolidated state cases, and in individual lawsuits in federal and state court. Alison handles all phases of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, witness preparation, depositions, expert development, and trial strategy and preparation.

Alison brings to the table a scientific background, having an undergraduate degree in biology and a background in biomedical research, which makes her a valuable resource in all cases involving pharmaceuticals and medical devices. Prior to becoming an attorney, Alison also worked as a sales representative in the pharmaceutical industry which brings a valuable perspective when preparing sales witnesses for deposition.

Additionally, Alison maintains an active pro bono practice including representing animal welfare organizations, clients seeking asylum, and various family court cases. She is also the past Chair of the Board Governance Committee for the non-profit organization Canine Partners for Life in Chester County, Pennsylvania.

Representative Matters

Specialty pharmaceutical brand—National opioid litigation

Coordination and drafting of pleadings nationwide, and preparation of company witnesses for depositions in national opioid litigation.

Global pharmaceutical company—Summary judgement

Secured summary judgment for a global pharmaceutical company in a case involving allegations by a Plaintiff-insurance broker that it was entitled to continued commissions in excess of $10 million on insurance policies placed after it had been terminated as the company’s broker of record.

Automotive roadside assistance company—Breach of contract dispute

Obtained the dismissal of breach of contract of claims against a roadside assistance company at the trial and appellate levels.

Fortune 500 company—Ongoing asbestos exposure cases

Representing a Fortune 500 telecommunications company in multiple cases involving asbestos exposure.

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Pharmaceutical & Medical Device Litigation
Products Liability, Mass Torts & Consumer Class Actions
Life Sciences

Education

Georgetown University Law Center JD, 2010
Rutgers University BA, 2000

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Pennsylvania
New Jersey
New York

Court Admissions

U.S. Court of AppealsThird CircuitU.S. District CourtDistrict of New JerseyU.S. District CourtEastern District of PennsylvaniaU.S. District CourtNorthern, Western, and Southern Districts of New York

Memberships & Certifications

Life Science Cares Philadelphia
Member, Advisory Board

Philadelphia Bar Association

Canine Partners for Life
Member, Board of Directors, 2016–2021

Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia
Member, Small Business Board, 2019

PACT
Member, MedTech Advisory Board 2022

Supreme Court of New Jersey
District VA Ethics Committee

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Ensuring Pharmaceutical Company Compliance with Updated PhRMA and FDA Guidelines
Association of Corporate Counsel
10.19.2022
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Incorporating Midsize Firms Into a Virtual Law Firm Team Early and Often
The Legal Intelligencer
1.21.2021
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