Walter "Pete" Swayze is a partner in the Philadelphia office of Lewis Brisbois and co-chair of the Life Sciences Practice and vice-chair of the Products Liability Practice. Mr. Swayze primarily concentrates his practice on defending clients facing claims of catastrophic injuries from products liability and complex litigation matters. Mr. Swayze has prepared complex construction, professional liability, transportation, and civil rights matters for trial and has significant jury trial experience in high exposure cases in both state and federal courts in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. Mr. Swayze is experienced in complex trial motion practice and the preparation of case dispositive motions. Mr. Swayze is involved in numerous organizations including the Council on Litigation Management, Defense Research Institute, Pennsylvania Bar Association, and Philadelphia Association of Defense Counsel.