Sean McDonough

Trucking, Transportation & Cargo Sean is a cochair of the firms Transportation, Cargo & Logistics practice. He has defended trucking companies in lawsuits ranging from straightforward to catastrophic personal injury losses or wrongful death cases and cargo losses. Additionally, Sean is a member of several 24/7 emergency response teams for Wilson Elser clients, providing 24-hour, on-site client assistance in mobilizing experts, investigators and client control immediately after catastrophic events. Professional Liability Seans practice emphasizes litigation and defense of an assortment of professional liability matters. He has obtained several summary judgments in favor of his clients. Sean has defended attorneys, nursing homes and doctors in professional liability cases. Intimately familiar with related state and federal regulations, Sean has handled nursing home malpractice claims, implementing carefully crafted strategies designed to limit or avoid punitive damages and attorney fee exposure that are available to plaintiffs under statute. Product Liability Sean has defended a wide range of product liability cases, including claims concerning tires, wheels, industrial equipment, food products, medical devices, pharmaceuticals and electronic equipment such as VCRs, televisions, microwaves, washers and dryers, laptop computers and battery packs. Complex Tort & General Casualty Sean has extensive experience litigating and trying complex and catastrophic claims involving uninsured motorists, automobile and trucking accidents; environmental property damage; premises liability and other general liability claims. Lawyers Liability Sean has defended numerous lawsuits against lawyers and law firms and has obtained several summary judgments in favor of his clients. Seans position as a claims attorney for a legal malpractice insurance company for two years before becoming a trial attorney gives him special insight into these cases. Hospitality Sean handles cases involving liquor liability, negligent security and premises liability, among other issues, for hotels, restaurants, resorts, outdoor recreational companies, golf courses and country clubs, condominiums and timeshares.