Profile
“[A]n expert in product liability” and “an exceptional attorney” is how Chambers and Partners described Alexandra Bach Lagos in its 2022 U.S. Edition.
A partner in the firm’s nationally recognized products liability practice, Ms. Lagos is a litigator with experience representing many of the world’s leading consumer product manufacturers. She has litigated hundreds of complex product liability cases from inception through trials and appeals. Representative clients include pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers, transportation and rideshare companies, tobacco manufacturers, and life sciences companies.
A native Miamian, Alexandra is familiar with the nuances of litigating in Florida’s courts. Alexandra often presents to other attorneys on topics relating to litigation and trial practice and serves as a faculty member for several recurring trial skills programs. She is also an adjunct professor at the University of Miami School of Law, teaching Toxic Torts.
Alexandra is a vocal advocate for women lawyers – the Daily Business Review notes she “has built an impressive career as a litigator and along the way is helping other female attorneys climb the ladder.” She is a past president of the Miami-Dade Chapter of the Association for Women Lawyers and the recipient of several awards recognizing her advocacy for women lawyers, including the University of Miami School of Law’s Alumni Leadership Award and Florida International University College of Law’s Celebrating Women in Law Award. Alexandra has also been recognized by several organizations for her pro bono efforts benefiting the Latino community. She is a native Spanish speaker.
Capabilities
Experience
- Counsel in products liability matter resulting from claimed exposure to cosmetic talc. Argued Motion to Dismiss and obtained dismissal of all claims.
- Counsel for manufacturer of intraocular lens in a products liability claim relating to claimed defect in device. Obtained voluntary dismissal of claim.
- Counsel for medical device manufacturer alleging wrongful death of minor child caused by design defect in cardiac device. Obtained voluntary dismissal of claim.
- Counsel for pharmaceutical manufacturer in wrongful death case alleging product liability claims relating to claimed defect in a fentanyl transdermal patch. Obtained voluntary dismissal of claim.
- Counsel to medical manufacturer in case alleging severe injury resulting from excessive pressure exerted by arthroscopic device during a knee surgery. Obtained voluntary dismissal of claim at zero cost prior to hearing on Motion to Dismiss.
- Counsel for a multinational pharmaceutical and life sciences company in product liability litigation alleging injuries caused by permanent contraceptive device.°
- Counsel for a multinational pharmaceutical and life sciences company in product liability litigation alleging injuries caused by prescription blood thinner medication.°
- National counsel for a major tobacco industry client in Engle-progeny cases pending in Florida’s state and federal courts.°
- National counsel for a major tobacco industry client in lawsuits filed in Florida state court by flight attendants alleging injuries from exposure to secondhand smoke onboard airplanes.°
°The above representations were handled by Ms. Lagos prior to her joining Greenberg Traurig, P.A.
- Certified Legal Intern, Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office, 2006
- Intern, Hon. Theodore Klein, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, 2005-2006
- Intern, Hon. R. Fred Lewis, Florida Supreme Court, 2004
Recognition & Leadership
- Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants, 2023-2024
- Listed, Florida Trend magazine, "Legal Elite – Civil Trial," 2022
- Listed, Chambers USA Guide, 2022-2023
- Litigation: Products Liability, 2022-2023
- Litigation: General Commercial, 2022-2023
- Team Member, a Law360 “Product Liability Practice Group of the Year,” 2021-2022
- Listed, The Legal 500 United States
- Dispute Resolution, Product Liability, Mass Tort and Class Action- Defense: Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices, 2023
- Product Liability, Mass Tort and Class Action-Defense: Consumer Products (Including Tobacco), 2021
- Product Liability, Mass Tort and Class Action-Defense: Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices, 2021
- Listed, South Florida Legal Guide, "Top Up and Comer," 2021
- Listed, Super Lawyers Magazine, Florida Super Lawyers, “Rising Star,” 2012-2020
- Listed, Dade County Bar Association, “Legal Luminary,” 2016
- Listed, Daily Business Review, “Rising Star,” 2015
- Listed, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 40 Under 40 Outstanding Lawyers of Miami-Dade County, 2012
- Recipient, Florida International University College of Law, Celebrating Women in Law Award, 2012
- Recipient, Put Something Back Official Pro Bono Project of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, Pro Bono Service Award
- Graduate, International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC) Trial Academy, an intensive week-long program designed to develop defense trial advocacy skills
- Member, Cuban American Bar Association, 2006-Present
- Member, Dade County Bar Association, 2006-Present
- Member, The Florida Bar, Judicial Nominating Procedures Committee, 2014-2017
- Fellow, The Florida Bar Leadership Academy, 2013-2014
- Pro Bono Attorney, Legal Aid Small Claims Clinic, 2011-2015
- President, Smith College Club of Miami, 2011-2015
- Former President, Florida Association for Women Lawyers, Miami-Dade Chapter, 2011-2012
- Pro Bono Attorney, Florida Guardian Ad Litem Program
- Member, National Association of Women Judges 34th Annual Conference, Friends Committee
- Member, Spellman-Hoeveler American Inn of Court
Credentials
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J.D., University of Miami School of Law
- Alumni Leadership Award
- CALI Excellence for the Future Award
- Dean’s Certificate of Achievement, Professional Responsibility
- Honors, Litigation Skills
- International Moot Court
- President’s Circle
- School of Law Dean’s Circle
- B.A., Smith College
- Florida
- U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
- Spanish