About ConsumerSafety.org

Our Sponsor

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  Ron Meneo

  Managing Partner at The Meneo Law Group

  Ron Meneo is a nationally recognized attorney and managing partner of The Meneo Law Group. He is a graduate of Fairfield University (B.A.), Western New England School of Law (J.D., cum laude) and Boston University School of Law (L.L.M). With over 25 years of experience practicing law, Ron Meneo has a diverse professional resume. He is experienced in pharmaceutical and medical device litigation, securities litigation and arbitration, tax litigation, administration and planning, estate and will litigation and administration, and commercial transactions and litigation. Mr. Meneo has consistently received the prestigious AV® Preeminent Rating by Martindale Hubbell, the widely recognized and premier national attorney ratings organization. The AV® Preeminent Rating is Martindale Hubbell’s “Highest Possible Rating in both Legal Ability and Ethical Standards.” In addition, Mr. Meneo has served as a Contributing Editor of The Journal of Individual Taxation and has contributed to the DePaul Commercial Law Journal. At ConsumerSafety.org, Mr. Meneo writes legal content in his field of expertise, guaranteeing those affected by a harmful product, drug, or device are reading the most accurate and up-to-date legal information.

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  Ron Meneo

  Managing Partner at The Meneo Law Group

Legal Experts

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  Mike Papantonio

  Trial Attorney and Legal Expert

  Mike Papantonio is a Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer and senior partner with the law firm of Levin Papantonio. Papantonio went to the University of Florida (B.A.) and the Cumberland School of Law at Stanford University (J.D.). He has received numerous multi-million dollar verdicts on behalf of victims of corporate malfeasance. His award-winning work handling thousands of mass tort cases throughout the nation has helped make Levin Papantonio one of the largest plaintiff law firms in the nation. Mr. Papantonio is a fellow in the International Academy of Trial Lawyers and the International Society of Barristers. He is a member of The National Trial Lawyers (past president), American Board of Trial Advocates, the American Association for Justice, the Southern Trial Lawyers Association, and the Florida Justice Association, where he served on the board of directors for five years. He received the Perry Nichols Award from the Florida Justice Association in 2011. In addition, Mr. Papantonio is one of the few living attorneys inducted into the Trial Lawyer Hall of Fame. He is listed in the publications Best Lawyers in America and Leading American Attorney. He has also written several books on legal issues, including In Search of Atticus Finch, which calls for moral and ethical improvements within the legal profession. Not only is Mr. Papantonio an author of four motivational books for lawyers, a series of legal thrillers, and co-author of Air America: The Playbook, which was listed by The New York Times as a Political Best Seller, but he is an expert legal writer for ConsumerSafety.org. Mr. Panantonio strives to curtate informative, accurate, and timely legal content using his years of expertise in the field of law.

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  Randy L. Gori

  Trial Attorney and Legal Expert

  Randy L. Gori received his J.D. with honors from the St. Louis University School of Law. He has received several awards including recognition from National Trial Lawyers as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers, and the American Society of Legal Advocates (ASLA) as one of the Top 100 Litigation Lawyers. He’s licensed to practice law in several U.S. district courts and is a frequent speaker on asbestos litigation. In addition to his expertise in Asbestos Litigation, Mr. Gori focuses his law practice on Benzene Litigation and Personal Injury Litigation. Mr. Gori is an active member of several professional associates including the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, the American Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, and is President of National Asbestos Mesothelioma Trial Lawyers. He has been admitted to the state bars of Illinois, Michigan, Missouri, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and the District of Columbia. Mr. Gori’s role at ConsumerSafety.org is to write, review, and publish expertly written legal content on the litigation he is currently pursuing in hopes of helping impacted consumers receive timely, unerring information on the topics they need to know about.

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  Michael Porter

  Trial Attorney and Legal Expert

  Born and raised in Upstate New York, Michael attended Harvard University (B.A.), honing in on his leadership qualities as a student. Following his time in Boston, he earned his juris doctor degree from the Syracuse University College of Law (J.D.). From there, Michael served our country with four years on active duty in the United States Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps. He completed rigorous Airborne Training School at Ft. Benning, Georgia, where he sharpened his trial skills as both a criminal prosecutor and criminal defense attorney. Michael currently devotes his entire law practice to the representation of injured individuals and their families in cases involving motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, product liability, and other categories of catastrophic personal injury. In pursuit of the best possible results for his clients, Michael has secured millions of dollars in judgments and settlements. To achieve these outstanding results, Michael relies upon the guiding principles of hard work and integrity. Michael is an active member of the New York State Bar Association and the New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers, in addition to various charities. In his role at ConsumerSafety.org, Michael writes legal content on topics such as medical malpractice, product liability, and other varieties of personal injury that impact the lives of consumers on a daily basis.

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  Mike Papantonio

  Trial Attorney and Legal Expert
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  Randy L. Gori

  Trial Attorney and Legal Expert
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  Michael Porter

  Trial Attorney and Legal Expert

 

Recognition Achieved by Our Legal Experts

Medical Reviewers

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  Dr. Francis Perry Wilson, M.D.

  Medical Expert

  Dr. Wilson is a board-certified physician who grew up in Connecticut before attending Harvard College, where he graduated with honors in biochemistry. He then attended medical school at Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons before completing his internship, residency, and fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania. In 2012, Dr. Wilson received a Masters degree in Clinical Epidemiology, which has informed his research ever since. He has received several awards of honor and recognition including the Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award, and he was elected into the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. Dr. Wilson’s role at ConsumerSafety.org is to review all content that contains a medical or scientific component, and verify those portions for accuracy to deliver the most precise information to consumers.

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  Katy Moncivais, Ph.D.

  Medical Editor

  Dr. Katy Moncivais holds a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin. She’s an experienced Regenerative Medicine Consultant with a demonstrated history of working in the hospital & healthcare industry. Skilled in adult stem cells, medical devices, biomechanics, bacterial and mammalian cell culture, and regenerative medicine, she provides guidance on an array of topics affecting consumers. In her role at ConsumerSafety.org, Dr. Moncivais works alongside the writing and research staff to help deliver fact-based news stories to consumers. Her unique professional history alongside her rigorous educational background allows her to contribute to a variety of consumer-focused topics with a fresh perspective. In addition, Dr. Moncivais reviews portions of medically driven content to ensure scientific accuracy.

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  Dr. Francis Perry Wilson, M.D.

  Medical Expert
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  Katy Moncivais, Ph.D.

  Medical Editor

Writing and Research Staff

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  Curtis Weyant

  Managing Editor

  cweyant@consumersafety.org

  Curtis Weyant has more than 20 years as a writer, editor, and communicator, publishing on a wide variety of topics, especially in the financial, legal, and medical fields. At ConsumerSafety.org, Curtis oversees the day-to-day publication of all content, ensuring its relevance with the mission of the site and adherence to the strict Editorial Guidelines we have adopted. He has been been published in peer-reviewed journals, print books, and on a variety of websites and blogs, and he has presented at a number of conferences across the country. His work has appeared or been cited in Salon, PopMatters, McSweeney’s Internet Tendency, and elsewhere. Curtis holds a BA in English Literature from Roberts Wesleyan College and an MA in Language & Literature from Signum University.

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  Sydney Ziverts

  Community Manager

  sziverts@consumersafety.org

  Sydney has a background in English, psychology, and the biological sciences giving her the ability to understand legal and safety issues affecting consumers from a holistic perspective. In her role at ConsumerSafety.org, Sydney focuses on researching the latest safety and legal news that impacts consumers. Sydney has been cited in publications such as Healthline, Reader’s Digest, Mental Floss, and PopSugar, among others. She holds a BA in English Literature from Coastal Carolina University, and she has received certification in CDC Health Literacy for Public Health Professionals.

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  Caitlin Hoff

  Consumer Advocate

  choff@consumersafety.org

  Caitlin Hoff aims to educate families and individuals about important consumer topics that impact the general public’s health and safety. Working with ConsumerSafety.org, Caitlin focuses a large part of her research and educational efforts on lawsuits and recalls associated with common drugs, medical devices, and retail products that endanger the lives of consumers. Caitlin holds a BS in Industrial Design from the University of Cincinnati, and she has received certification in CDC Health Literacy for Public Health Professionals.

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  Morgan Statt

  Consumer Advocate

  mstatt@consumersafety.org

  Morgan Statt has a background in strategic communication, research, and professional writing that has facilitated her coverage of a wide variety of health and safety topics. At ConsumerSafety.org, Morgan focuses on researching and communicating trending health news, product safety, and medication issues that can impact consumers’ everyday lives. She has been cited in multiple publications including Reader’s Digest, Bustle, PopSugar, Healthline, and Metro. Morgan holds a BA in Strategic Communications from St. Bonaventure, and she has received certification in CDC Health Literacy for Public Health Professionals.

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  Chandler Coleman

  Consumer Advocate

  ccoleman@consumersafety.org

  Chandler Coleman has a background in strategic communications and editorial research. He has experience in evaluating consumer products and practices that may have an impact on the general health and safety of the public. Chandler is focused on providing targeted advice to ensure all consumers are informed and connected with licensed legal professionals through educational research. He strives to be a reliable resource to journalists as well as other healthcare experts.

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  Darian Carrow

  Staff Writer

  dcarrow@consumersafety.org

  Darian Carrow has a background in editorial communications which she uses to serve the public in sharing the important consumer news of today. With experience in writing and research, Darian fulfills her role at ConsumerSafety.org by focusing her research on trending safety and legal news that impacts consumers. Darian strives to be a trusted source for the general public, journalists, and wellness enthusiasts looking for connections to legal sources as a result of these health discoveries.

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  Lindsay Moran

  Staff Writer

  lmoran@consumersafety.org

  Lindsay Moran has a background in journalism and strategic communication, using her knowledge to shed light on topics relating to health, community safety, and legal news. As a staff writer at ConsumerSafety.org, Lindsay focuses on helping individuals stay informed and up-to-date on consumer product lawsuits, drug-related news, and other health and safety updates. Lindsay strives to be a reliable source in the everyday lives of consumers.

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  Curtis Weyant

  Managing Editor
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  Sydney Ziverts

  Community Manager
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  Caitlin Hoff

  Consumer Advocate
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  Morgan Statt

  Consumer Advocate
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  Chandler Coleman

  Consumer Advocate
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  Darian Carrow

  Staff Writer
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  Lindsay Moran

  Staff Writer