Geoffrey M. Coan

Partner

Boston, MA

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"Each case is unique. During the initial case assessment, I develop case handling strategies that align with the client’s goals and build a team to support achieving these goals."

617-213-7000

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Geoffrey M. Coan

Partner

Boston, MA

He/Him

"Each case is unique. During the initial case assessment, I develop case handling strategies that align with the client’s goals and build a team to support achieving these goals."

617-213-7000

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About Geoff

Geoff focuses on mass torts and products liability litigation, particularly on pharmaceutical and medical device matters. He handles single-plaintiff cases, state court-coordinated proceedings, multidistrict litigation, and class actions. He has handled cases involving generic pharmaceutical products for pain relief, cancer, hypertension, and gastric reflux, as well as medical devices such as pain pumps, spinal fixation devices, hip implants, and insulin delivery systems.

Geoff began his legal career in the US Navy, Judge Advocate General's Corps, retiring in 2022 from the Navy after 30 years of combined active duty and reserve service.

Areas of Focus

Industries:

- Life Sciences & Pharmaceuticals

Services:

Experience

Serves as national counsel for a manufacturer of specialized coated and laminated protective barriers in multidistrict litigation alleging perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) injuries arising from firefighting equipment.
Serves as national counsel and a member of the defense leadership team for a pharmaceutical manufacturer in multidistrict and coordinated state court actions involving prescription chemotherapy medication alleged to cause permanent hair loss and ocular injuries.
Serves as national counsel for a pharmaceutical finished dose manufacturer and a re-packager in multidistrict and coordinated state court actions involving blood pressure medications (valsartan, irbesartan, and losartan) alleged to cause cancer.
Actively serving as counsel for several universities in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) football multidistrict litigation with class action claims involving allegations of knowingly concealing the dangers associated with concussions.
Served as national counsel for a pharmaceutical generic drug manufacturer in coordinated state court actions involving allegations that a dopamine receptor antagonist used to treat a variety of gastrointestinal symptoms (metoclopramide) caused neuromuscular disorders.

Recognition

Martindale-Hubbell, AV® Preeminent Peer Review
Berkley Life Sciences, Elite Defense Counsel
MEDMARC Attorney of the Year, 2008, 2012; Attorney Honor Roll, 2006 – 2007, 2009 – 2011
New England Super Lawyers, Rising Star, 2005
Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, The 'Biggest' Defense Wins of 2004, June, 2005

Credentials

Education

Vermont Law School, JD, cum laude, 1991
University of Hartford, BSBA, 1988

Bar Admissions

Connecticut
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Pennsylvania

Court Admissions

US Supreme Court
US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
US Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
US Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
US Court of Federal Claims
US District Court for the District of Connecticut
US District Court for the District of Massachusetts
US District Court for the District of New Hampshire

Thought Leadership

Presentations

Geoff presents on litigation topics, including pharmaceutical and medical devices and risk management. As faculty at the Council on Litigation Management, Claims College, School of Litigation Management, he teaches introductory courses on litigation.