McKenzie, John W.

Amy Zumsteg has extensive experience in defending product liability and commercial litigation matters in state and federal courts. Amy has also defended matters involving medical malpractice and premises liability.

Product Liability

Amy has represented prominent manufacturers of motor vehicles, industrial equipment, home appliance, and consumer products in catastrophic injury, wrongful death, and survival actions. Adept at learning the technical aspects of highly complex cases, Amy works well with retained experts in conducting product inspections and fire cause and origin investigations to formulate strong defenses.

Amy is well-versed in motion practice, having drafted and successfully argued motions to dismiss, motions for summary judgment, and ex parte motions, as well as making post-trial motions to affirm rulings for her clients.

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Amy's diligent fact investigation and comprehensive case evaluation make her very effective in alternative dispute resolution. Amy has often functioned as the lead attorney at mediations involving multiple parties and regularly negotiates favorable settlements on behalf of her clients.

Environmental Law

Amy has appeared before the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality to address a major corporation's failure to comply with the state and federal Clean Air Act. Amy is also experienced in drafting proposed environmental ordinances for the City of Santa Monica in California.