Mihai M. Vrasmasu

Mihai M. Vrasmasu

Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP
  • Products Liability
  • Florida
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Biography

Mihai Vrasmasu is a partner in the Miami, Florida, office of Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP. As one of the founders of Shook’s pharmaceutical and medical device practice in Miami, Mihai was instrumental in growing it into one of the top pharma practices in South Florida and gaining favorable results for clients such as Bausch & Lomb, Pfizer, Boston Scientific, and Bayer. Over the years, Mihai has taken and defended countless depositions of various witnesses—including medical experts and treating physicians—in high-stakes cases across the country.

Practice Area
Products Liability
Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Florida
The Florida Bar
ID Number: 28610
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11th Circuit
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U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
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U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida
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U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
  • Romanian: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Partner
Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP
- Current
Education
University of Miami School of Law
J.D. (2006)
magna cum laude
Honors: Magna Cum Laude; Order of the Coif
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Seton Hall University
B.A. (2003) | Criminal Justice
Honors: Summa Cum Laude
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Awards
Rising Star
Daily Business Review
Pro Bono Service Award
Put Something Back
Professional Associations
Defense Research institute
Member
Current
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Accion
Florida Board of Directors
Current
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Florida State Bar  # 28610
Member
- Current
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Are Your Company’s Drug Testing Policies About to Go Up In Smoke?
Focus, Association of Corporate Counsel, South Florida, Quarter 1
Help Us Help You
Focus, Association of Corporate Counsel, South Florida, Quarter 1
Five Tips for Conducting Remote Video Depositions
Practice Points, American Bar Association
10 Tips for Deposing a Non-English Speaker
Practice Points, Pretrial Practice & Discovery Committee, Section of Litigation, American Bar Association
Shielding Intellectual Property from 3-D Printing's Paradigm Shift
IndustryWeek
Will the Rise of the Machine Mark the Fall of Med Mal?
The Dade County Bar Association Bulletin
Can Medical Devices Be Too Complex for Their Own Good?
DRI's The Voice
After Aubin v. Union Carbide, Must the Consumer-Expectation Test be Applied in All Design Defect Strict Product Liability Cases?
The Dade County Bar Association Bulletin
Can a Complex Medical Device Require Too Much Training?
The Dade County Bar Association Bulletin
Thinking About Moving for Reconsideration of an Interlocutory Order? Take Your Time
The Dade County Bar Association Bulletin
Not All 12(b) Defenses are Created Equal
The Dade County Bar Association Bulletin
Deposing the Out of State Witness
The Dade County Bar Association Bulletin
Speaking Engagements
Depositions 101: Essential Practical Tips and Techniques for Success
Justia, Inc.
Want to learn how to take effective depositions? In this presentation, Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP Partner, Mihai Vrasmasu, will share practical tips and techniques he has learned and developed over 18 years of practice. He will discuss various strategic considerations, how to prepare for depositions, and how to effectively question witnesses and develop a favorable record.
The Learned Intermediary Doctrine and Pharmacists’ Duty to Warn, Developments in Pharmacy Law Seminar XXVI, Miami, FL
American Society for Pharmacy Law
Creating a Risk Prevention Strategy and Outline for 3D Printing, Product Liability Advisory Council Conference, Aventura, FL
Panelist
The 3-D Printing Revolution, Update of the Law, Kansas City, MO
Shook, Hardy & Bacon
Liability Risks for 3D-Printed Medical Supplies and Protective Products, COVID-19 Shook Client Primer
Shook, Hardy & Bacon
With Colin Kelly, Caroline Gieser and Michael Polatsek
Websites & Blogs
Website
Miahi M. Vrasmasu's Attorney Profile
Website
Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. Website
Contact & Map
Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.
Citigroup Center
201 S Biscayne Blvd.
Suite 3200
Miami, FL 33131
US
Telephone: (305) 358-5171
Fax: (305) 358-7470