Zach Barreto
Zach Barreto is a distinguished professional in the legal industry, currently serving as the Senior Vice President of Research at the Expert Institute. With a deep understanding of a broad range of legal practice areas, Zach's expertise encompasses personal injury, medical malpractice, mass torts, defective products, and many other sectors. His skills are particularly evident in handling complex litigation matters, including high-profile cases like the Opioids litigation, NFL Concussion Litigation, California Wildfires, 3M earplugs, Elmiron, Transvaginal Mesh, NFL Concussion Litigation, Roundup, Camp Lejeune, Hernia Mesh, IVC filters, Paraquat, Paragard, Talcum Powder, Zantac, and many others.
Under his leadership, the Expert Institute’s research team has expanded impressively from a single member to a robust team of 100 professionals over the last decade. This growth reflects his ability to navigate the intricate and demanding landscape of legal research and expert recruitment effectively. Zach has been instrumental in working on nationally significant litigation matters, including cases involving pharmaceuticals, medical devices, toxic chemical exposure, and wrongful death, among others.
At the Expert Institute, Zach is responsible for managing all aspects of the research department and developing strategic institutional relationships. He plays a key role in equipping attorneys for success through expert consulting, case management, strategic research, and expert due diligence provided by the Institute’s cloud-based legal services platform, Expert iQ.
Educationally, Zach holds a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and European History from Vanderbilt University.
$3.5M Verdict Upheld Against Hospital for Negligent Blood Clot Treatment
A Texas appellate court upheld a $3.5M verdict against a medical group for negligence, affirming damages for a paramedic's future medical needs and lost income.
Posted on November 5, 2024 in Medical Malpractice & Settlements & Verdicts
Connecticut Expert Witness Rules: What Litigators Need to Know
Connecticut’s expert witness rules blend tradition and precision, making timing, clarity, and local nuance critical for litigation strategy.
Posted on April 8, 2025 in Evidence Rules & Daubert & Frye & Expert Witness
Illinois Expert Witness Rules: What Litigators Need to Know
Mastering Illinois expert witness rules means navigating nuanced disclosure, discovery limits, and Frye admissibility—timing, detail, and strategy are everything.
Posted on April 1, 2025 in Evidence Rules & Daubert & Frye & Expert Witness
$19.3 Million Judgment in Spinal Device Contract Dispute
A fierce legal clash over broken exclusivity, hidden misconduct, and lost profits ends with a $19M judgment—raising the stakes for medical device distributors.
Posted on March 26, 2025 in Settlements & Verdicts & Contract Disputes & News
Massachusetts Expert Witness Rules: What Litigators Need to Know
Expert witness rules in Massachusetts civil cases balance flexibility with strict procedural expectations that can shape trial strategy and admissibility.
Posted on April 10, 2025 in Evidence Rules & Daubert & Frye & Expert Witness
Maryland Expert Witness Rules: What Litigators Need to Know
Maryland requires early expert disclosures with reliable methods and clear opinions, making preparation key in complex civil litigation.
Posted on April 14, 2025 in Evidence Rules & Daubert & Frye & Expert Witness
DOJ Reaches $102 Million Settlement in Baltimore Bridge Collapse
A cargo ship crash at Baltimore’s Key Bridge led to tragic fatalities, environmental havoc, and huge cleanup costs. The ship’s owners settled with the DOJ for $102M.
Posted on October 29, 2024 in Environmental Disasters & Settlements & Verdicts & News
Florida Expert Witness Rules: What Litigators Need to Know
Expert witnesses play a crucial, tightly regulated role in Florida litigation, with unique rules, deadlines, and admissibility standards shaping their use.
Posted on April 3, 2025 in Evidence Rules & Daubert & Frye & Expert Witness
Law Firms Clash Over $10 Billion Verdict Fees
A high-stakes legal feud unfolds as Ross LLP sues Ellis George LLP over disputed attorney fees tied to a landmark $10B verdict, raising ethical questions.
Posted on January 8, 2025 in Settlements & Verdicts & Ethical Compliance & Contract Disputes & News
$30M Injury Award Against Hilton Cut to $10M
Hilton was sued for failing to fix faulty sliding doors, leading to a $2.1M compensatory and reduced $10M punitive award for a guest's severe injuries.
Posted on November 7, 2024 in Premises Liability & Settlements & Verdicts & News