Marques Hillman Richeson

Marques Hillman Richeson is a results-oriented litigator who has successfully defended clients in high-stakes cases. As a strategic advisor to Fortune 500 and global companies, Marques helps clients navigate complex matters related to product liability, toxic torts, class actions, and multidistrict litigation.

Marques' product liability experience encompasses claimed product defects, environmental torts, public nuisance, personal injury, negligence, and consumer fraud actions involving a broad range of products and industries, including chemicals, manufacturing, consumer goods, and life sciences. Marques has served on the core trial team for a global science company in multidistrict litigation involving perfluorinated chemicals. He was also lead counsel in a lawsuit brought by a state attorney general alleging natural resource damages from chemical contamination.

As a member of the Product Liability Advisory Council (PLAC), Marques is a recognized thought leader who advocates for manufacturers, suppliers, and retailers across the globe. He has also served on Law360's product liability editorial advisory board.

Marques is an adjunct professor at Case Western Reserve University School of Law, and he has taught trial advocacy in Nigeria as part of Jones Day's Rule of Law in Africa initiative. He is highly active in pro bono efforts and represents individuals in death penalty, clemency, asylum, and LGBTQ rights cases.

Marques was appointed to the Southern District of Ohio Local Rules Committee, as well as to the Commission on the Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center. He is also active on nonprofit boards throughout Ohio, including Cleveland Ballet, Karamu House, LAND Studio, and the Euclid Schools Foundation.