John E. Fortunato

Counsel

John Fortunato has participated in the supervision and coordination of complex mass tort litigation involving breast implants, fen-phen, and various consumer products. He has also been involved in settlement negotiations. He has been instrumental in identifying, developing and preparing medical and scientific experts to assist in litigation.

Noteworthy

  • General Litigation Counsel, Squibb Corporation, 1970 - 1990
  • Former Managing Partner, Dickson, Carlson & Campillo, 1990 - 1992
  • Chairman of Pharmaceutical Litigation Section, Federation of Insurance and Corporate Counsel, 1992

Professional Activities

  • New York State Bar Association (Member, Food, Drug and Cosmetics, and Trial Lawyers Sections)
  • American Bar Association (Member, Litigation, Tort, and Insurance Practice Sections)
  • International Federation of Insurance Counsel
  • Defense Research Institute

  • 1270 Avenue of the Americas
  • Rockefeller Center
  • New York, NY 10020
  • TEL:(212) 524-5015
  • FAX:(212) 524-5050
  • Email

Areas of Concentration

Education

  • J.D., Fordham Law School, 1965. Phi Alpha Theta. Member of the editorial board of the Fordham Law Review. Recipient Jurisprudence Award.
  • B.A. with honors, Manhattan College, 1962.

Bar Admissions

  • New York
  • U.S. District Courts: Southern and Eastern Districts of New York