Anne Kearse

Anne McGinness Kearse is a trial lawyer at Motley Rice LLC, one of the nation’s largest plaintiff’s litigation firms, bringing a passion for justice to each case by working for her clients to seek accountability from those responsible. Starting her career litigating asbestos cases alongside Ron Motley, Anne is dedicated to protecting workers’ rights and fighting for occupational safety and health and continues to represent victims of mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases. As a former president of the Public Justice Foundation, Anne has extensive experience in mass torts, class actions, and individual cases, striving for improved safety practices and corporate governance. 

She has represented fire fighters in matters related to asbestos exposure, wrongful death, personal injury, pension fund securities fraud, and the September 11, 2001, attacks. Anne was instrumental in litigation following the tragic Sofa Super Store fire on June 18, 2007. She is a leader on the Motley Rice team representing governmental entities against opioid manufacturers and distributors, addressing the opioid epidemic’s devastating impact on communities. Currently, Anne is part of the legal team selected by the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) to litigate against the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) for its role in requiring PFAS in fire fighter protective gear, seeking to ensure PFAS-free gear and hold companies accountable for cancer-related illnesses in fire fighters.