CHICAGO — The law firm Arnstein & Lehr LLP has announced that Robert J. Rudock, Loren W. Fender and Whitney V. Harrell have become members of the firm from the Miami office of Rumberger, Kirk & Caldwell PA.

Rudock focuses his practice in the defense of product liability claims with an emphasis on automotive products, having litigated and tried numerous cases for automotive manufacturers throughout the country during his 25-year career.  He represents these clients in litigation involving vehicle components and systems including seatbelts and occupant restraints, airbags, roofs, brakes, seats, window glazing, transmissions and suspension systems.  He is a graduate of Shippensburg University and Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law.

Fender's practice is concentrated on commercial and tort litigation with emphasis in complex product liability matters involving catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death.  He represents manufacturers and distributors of consumer products, industrial products and motor vehicles throughout Florida's state and federal courts.  He is a graduate of the University of Florida and the University of Florida College of Law.

Harrell's practice focuses in the areas of product liability and asbestos defense litigation.  She is a graduate of Florida State University where she received both undergraduate and graduate degrees.  She is also a graduate of St. Thomas University College of Law.

Celebrating its 115th anniversary, Arnstein & Lehr is a full-service firm with attorneys practicing in five main practice areas:  Business, Litigation, Local Government, Tax and Estate Planning Services and Real Estate.  It has offices in Illinois, Florida and Wisconsin.