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Michael L. Hecht

Michael L. Hecht

Partner
Phone:443-443-8406

Michael Hecht has over 25 years of experience in product liability litigation, with a focus in the life sciences industry. He represents clients at the state and federal level in national and international product liability and mass tort litigation.  

Known for his strategic approach to complex litigation and his encyclopedic command of the scientific and medical issues, Michael leads expert development and company case analysis for high stakes matters. Clients rely on Michael to work closely with external experts, in-house scientific teams, and co-counsel to evaluate critical issues, build strong defenses, and prepare cases for trial. His work in pharmaceutical and medical device litigation has given him deep knowledge in areas such as endocrinology, bone biology and metabolism, metabolic bone disease, nutrition and dietetics, oral surgery, dentistry, orthopedic surgery, orthopedic biomechanics, radiology, neurology, psychiatry, and pharmaceutical manufacturing. 

Michael has participated in and managed every stage of litigation, including representing clients in trial and hearings, conducting Science Days for courts, taking and defending fact and expert depositions, preparing key witnesses for testimony, and helping clients resolve matters at mediation and arbitration. 

Michael’s practice also includes complex commercial and construction disputes, premises liability, negligence, business torts, and advising clients on risk management, as well as domestic, criminal, and civil rights matters. 

Outside of being an attorney, Michael enjoys spending time with his family and friends, challenging himself on ropes courses, coaching youth soccer, and trying new wines. 

Bar Admissions

  • Maryland, 1999

Court Admissions

  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
  • U.S. District Court, District of Maryland
  • U.S. District Court, District of Columbia

Education

  • University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law, J.D., 1999

    with honors

    Maryland National Trial Team

    Maryland Moot Court Board

  • Mount Saint Mary's College, B.A., 1996
    magna cum laude

Professional Associations

    • American Bar Association
    • Defense Research Institute
    • Maryland Defense Counsel

Distinctions

    • The Legal 500
      —Named in Litigation: Product Liability Defense, Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices, 2024
    • Best Lawyers
      —Commercial Litigation, 2025
    • Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland
      —Maryland Pro Bono Service Award, 2004

Speaking Engagements

  • “Product Liability Risk Management Strategies in the Pre and Early Litigation Time Frame,” Presenter, CLE Series, October 2023
  • “Understanding How New Rule 702 Amendments Will Impact the Future Admissibility of Expert Testimony,” Presenter, ACI Drug and Device Conference, December 2022
  • “Product Liability Litigation: Femur Fracture,” Presenter, Bisphosphonates 2019 Conference, July 2019
  • “Risk Management Strategies in Pre and Early Litigation Timeframes,” Presenter, HB Litigation Conference for Drug and Device Defense, December 2016