Joseph S. Beeson

• Assistant Managing Member, Robinson & McElwee, 1998-2010
• Former Chair, Litigation Department, Robinson & McElwee
• Member, Robinson & McElwee, 1983-present
• Partner, Love, Wise, Robinson & Woodroe, 1976-1983
• Associate, James, Wise, Robinson & Magnuson, 1974-1975

Mr. Beeson primarily practices civil litigation in federal and state courts at the trial and appellate level, with an emphasis on toxic exposure cases, often involving mass torts and class actions.

Mr. Beeson, a founding member of Robinson & McElwee, has more than 40 years of experience as an attorney, including more than 20 years defending clients in asbestos cases. Mr. Beeson has also handled civil litigation cases involving mercury, lead, formaldehyde, silica, acrylamide, perchlorethylene and other toxic substances.

In addition to toxic tort experience, Mr. Beeson is knowledgeable and experienced in “deliberate intent” cases. Mr. Beeson also has extensive experience with regard to major class-action litigation.

Additionally, Mr. Beeson handles litigation in commercial, contract, personal injury, product liability and eminent domain cases.

Mr. Beeson typically represents corporations, including national corporate clients, as well as regional and local corporate clients. He has represented clients in many industries, including the chemical industry and coal industry; manufacturers of plastics and synthetic fibers and manufacturers and suppliers of asbestos-containing products.