Lead counsel for over seventeen years for the U.S. Department of Justice in complex tort litigation brought by and against the United States. Extensive experience in Federal Tort Claims Act litigation. Experienced in managing all aspects of complex civil litigation, from inception through trial and appeal. Researched and analyzed complex factual and legal issues in mass disaster and other wrongful death and personal injury cases and prepared and carried out litigation strategies. Developed new and creative arguments and approaches to litigation, particularly in precedent-setting areas, and assisted staff attorneys with same. Conducted discovery on a broad range of technical and factual issues. Conducted negotiations and participated in mediations. Prepared settlement recommendations and settlement agreements. Prepared releases and coordinated the preparation of structured settlement documents. Prepared motions, pre-trial and post-trial briefs, and appellate briefs. Prepared