Relentless Advocacy in Complex Litigation
For 40 years, Shelby Roden has represented individuals and businesses in complex, high-stakes litigation involving serious injuries, toxic exposure, and economic loss. Our attorneys bring decades of trial experience, a record of billions recovered for clients, and relentless advocacy to every case.
Areas of Practice
Antitrust
We represent individuals and businesses harmed by anticompetitive conduct, including monopolization and unlawful restraints on competition. Our experience includes complex healthcare antitrust litigation.
Environmental & Toxic Torts
We represent people and businesses harmed by toxic chemicals, contaminated water, and environmental disasters. Our experience includes exposure affecting health, property, and business operations.
Asbestos Exposure
We help workers and families pursue claims involving mesothelioma and other asbestos-related illnesses. Our attorneys investigate exposure histories and evaluate available litigation and trust claims.
Product Liability
We pursue claims involving dangerous or defective products that cause serious injuries. Our experience includes vehicle defects, pharmaceuticals, and products used at home or in the workplace.
Commercial Litigation
We represent businesses and individuals in contract disputes, fraud claims, and other complex commercial matters. Our attorneys develop strategies that address the facts and financial stakes of each dispute.
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Attorneys
David D. Shelby
Founder
David Shelby is a founding partner whose practice spans complex litigation, antitrust, and toxic exposure matters. His experience includes asbestos trials, environmental contamination cases, and claims arising from the Gulf Oil Spill. He has represented individuals and businesses in major disputes and helped lead the firm’s work in healthcare antitrust litigation.
Robert B. Roden
Founder
Robert Roden is a founding partner with decades of experience representing people harmed by dangerous products, vehicle defects, and toxic exposures. His practice includes mass torts, pharmaceutical litigation, and serious injury cases. He has taken more than 100 cases to trial and has served in leadership roles in complex litigation.
C. Don Freeman
Partner
Don Freeman represents individuals and businesses in complex litigation, antitrust, and toxic exposure matters. His experience includes Gulf Oil Spill claims, asbestos claims, talc litigation, and Camp Lejeune matters. He has played an integral role in the firm’s healthcare antitrust work and helps clients navigate claims involving both personal injuries and economic losses.
Taylor B. Payne
Associate Attorney
Taylor Payne focuses on complex litigation and mass torts, with an emphasis on helping individuals and families affected by asbestos exposure and mesothelioma. Her work also includes Camp Lejeune claims, talc litigation, and healthcare antitrust matters. She joined Shelby Roden as a law clerk in 2020 and became an associate attorney in 2022.
News and Insights
Camp Lejeune Update: First Trial Concludes as Settlement Efforts Continue
The first Camp Lejeune bellwether trial has concluded as efforts continue toward a broader settlement framework. Here is what these developments mean for claimants.
Talc Litigation Update: Where the Proposed $5.5 Billion Settlement Stands
An update on the proposed $5.5 billion ovarian cancer settlement, participation requirements, payment timing, and what the proposal means for talc claimants.
C. Don Freeman Recognized by Lawyers of Distinction in 2026
Lawyers of Distinction recognized Shelby Roden partner C. Don Freeman in an announcement dated October 6, 2026.