Bret R. Henry

Bret defends automotive parts suppliers and servicers in high exposure product liability litigation nationwide.

His extensive hands-on litigation experience includes conducting hundreds of fact witness and expert depositions and managing large-scale e-discovery involving technical and trade secret documents, from initial communication with in-house counsel and key teams (including engineers) through production. A skilled negotiator, Bret positions his clients for efficient dispute resolution and optimal settlement negotiations using targeted investigation tactics and strategically raising issues during discovery.

As national and regional counsel for automotive parts manufacturers and servicers, Bret leverages his in-depth knowledge of the automotive industry and related technologies, settlement trends, and experience with opposing counsel to develop multistate legal strategies, and coordinates with local counsel to ensure strategic alignment across jurisdictions.