Janna M. Nuzum

Janna Nuzum is an accomplished trial attorney with extensive national experience defending complex civil litigation. She has tried cases and argued motions in courtrooms across the country, including New York, Florida, California, Connecticut, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and West Virginia. Janna brings strategic insight and seasoned advocacy to every stage of litigation, from initial case assessment through trial and appeal.

With a practice deeply rooted in high-stakes, technical, and expert-driven matters, Janna has taken and defended hundreds of depositions—most as first chair—spanning plaintiffs, fact witnesses, medical and scientific experts, military experts, economists, and corporate representatives. She is adept at developing and preparing expert witnesses and corporate clients for deposition and trial, ensuring that testimony aligns with case themes and withstands rigorous scrutiny.

Janna also has significant experience identifying, interviewing, and preparing scientific and corporate witnesses not only for litigation but also for regulatory hearings and U.S. congressional hearings, demonstrating her ability to communicate complex subject matter in both legal and policy environments.

Clients value her ability to lead teams, coordinate defense strategy across jurisdictions, and manage all phases of multifaceted litigation with precision and foresight. Her motions practice and oral argument experience at both the trial and appellate levels further enhance her ability to position cases for successful outcomes.

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