Ms. Tinsley defends leading product manufacturers in mass tort and product liability matters, with particular expertise in medical device and pharmaceutical liability. She manages litigation for manufacturers and distributors of consumer products, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices. Ms. Tinsley is experienced in multidistrict litigation and class action product litigation in industries ranging from board games to medical devices and pharmaceutical products. She also defends clients in matters involving products such as all-terrain vehicles, industrial equipment, amusement rides, scaffolding, manufactured homes, and aviation.

“Caroline is well known to Tucker Ellis from our having worked collaboratively on assorted litigations over the years,” said Managing Partner Joe Morford. “It’s satisfying to know that our continued focus on providing everyone we encounter with a better law firm experience attracts not only great clients, but first-rate lawyers like Caroline.”

“Caroline’s broad product liability experience will be a boon to both our clients and our firm as a whole,” said Tucker Ellis Trial Department Chair Rita Maimbourg. “Her expertise increases our capabilities both in the Midwest and nationwide, and we’re thrilled to have her on board.”

Ms. Tinsley joins Tucker Ellis’s growing St. Louis office from Baker Sterchi Cowden & Rice L.L.C., where she was a partner. She received her law degree cum laude from Saint Louis University School of Law and her undergraduate degree from the University of Missouri – St. Louis.