Portrait of Carl R. Schwertz
Portrait of Carl R. Schwertz

Carl R. Schwertz

Of Counsel

Biography

Carl Schwertz is a persuasive litigator in a wide range of matters, including product liability, mass toxic tort, commercial and catastrophic personal injury defense.

Carl’s first-chair, jury-trial experience in more than 250 cases in federal and state courts throughout the country has provided keen insight in advising clients in risk evaluation and a fearlessness in helping them reach the best possible outcome.

He has been national coordinating and trial counsel as well as local counsel for several target defendants in asbestos litigation.

Carl has spoken to many groups in the areas of toxic tort, insurance coverage and product liability.

Education

  • University of Richmond School of Law (J.D., 1987)
  • Virginia Tech (B.S., 1983)

Bar Admissions

  • Virginia
  • Maryland

Professional Affiliations

  • Member, Richmond Bar Association
  • Vice Chair, Virginia State Bar Litigation Section’s Board of Governors
  • Member, Former President and Former Board Member, Henrico Bar Association

Special Honors

  • Best Lawyers in America®: Selected for inclusion in the area of Commercial Litigation, Baltimore (2025-2026)
  • Virginia Business Magazine: Legal Elite (2025)
  • Virginia Super Lawyers®: Selected for inclusion in the areas of Personal Injury and Products Liability (2010-2021)
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