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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Lead attorney responsible for overseeing litigation of catastrophic injury claims and insurance coverage actions in state and federal courts. o Representation of insurers and small business owners in contractual disputes involving commercial general liability policies, automobile policies, professional liability policies, casualty policies, and excess policies. o Defend businesses and organizations in multitude of sectors, including trucking, industrial equipment, construction… Show more Lead attorney responsible for overseeing litigation of catastrophic injury claims and insurance coverage actions in state and federal courts. o Representation of insurers and small business owners in contractual disputes involving commercial general liability policies, automobile policies, professional liability policies, casualty policies, and excess policies. o Defend businesses and organizations in multitude of sectors, including trucking, industrial equipment, construction management and design, food and beverage, and retail, in cases alleging catastrophic injury and death. o Frequent attendance at depositions, oral argument, settlement conferences, and mediation, and preparation of dispositive motions. o Recognized as a Rising Star by Pennsylvania Super Lawyers, a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement (2018 to 2022). Show less

Philadelphia, Pa

Manage a large caseload of complex litigation matters, including catastrophic injury claims, construction defect matters, product liability actions, and wrongful death suits for a global law firm with expertise in litigation/dispute resolution and advisory services. • Defend insurers in breach of contract and bad faith actions, including long-tail environmental pollution and clean-up matters, property damage, and business loss claims.• Represent business owners in contractual and… Show more Manage a large caseload of complex litigation matters, including catastrophic injury claims, construction defect matters, product liability actions, and wrongful death suits for a global law firm with expertise in litigation/dispute resolution and advisory services. • Defend insurers in breach of contract and bad faith actions, including long-tail environmental pollution and clean-up matters, property damage, and business loss claims.• Represent business owners in contractual and fee-dispute claims. • Appointed as regional defense counsel for an international movie theatre chain.• Take and defend depositions and prepare dispositive motions on a regular basis. Show less

Philadelphia, Pa

Defended product manufacturers and suppliers in connection with toxic tort claims involving allegations of exposure to asbestos and benzene for a firm well-known for its early, pragmatic, and aggressive management of cases and specialization in the timely resolution of complex litigation matters for corporations, insurance companies, and individuals. • Took depositions, prepared motions for summary judgment, and prepared cases to go to trial.• Represented a diverse group of clients… Show more Defended product manufacturers and suppliers in connection with toxic tort claims involving allegations of exposure to asbestos and benzene for a firm well-known for its early, pragmatic, and aggressive management of cases and specialization in the timely resolution of complex litigation matters for corporations, insurance companies, and individuals. • Took depositions, prepared motions for summary judgment, and prepared cases to go to trial.• Represented a diverse group of clients across a variety of industries in local, state, federal, and multi-district litigation. Show less

Norristown, Pa

Represented insureds against catastrophic injury claims involving injuries sustained at construction sites for law firm well known for representing a broad range of clients in every type of litigation, from insurance companies in coverage and personal injury suits to businesses involved in complex business litigation. • Prepared responsive pleadings, motions, and attended oral argument on motions.• Navigated clients through the intricacies of Pennsylvania laws and regulations, while… Show more Represented insureds against catastrophic injury claims involving injuries sustained at construction sites for law firm well known for representing a broad range of clients in every type of litigation, from insurance companies in coverage and personal injury suits to businesses involved in complex business litigation. • Prepared responsive pleadings, motions, and attended oral argument on motions.• Navigated clients through the intricacies of Pennsylvania laws and regulations, while protecting their rights and best interests during the legal process.• Maintained knowledge of intricate federal/state regulations specific to construction site injury claims. Show less

Prepared opinions on behalf of the Unemployment Compensation Board of Appeals for a executive agency in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania charged with overseeing the health and safety of workers, enforcement of the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code, vocational rehabilitation for people with disabilities, and administration of unemployment benefits and Workers' compensation. • Drafted appellate briefs defending decisions of the Unemployment Compensation Board of Appeals on benefits… Show more Prepared opinions on behalf of the Unemployment Compensation Board of Appeals for a executive agency in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania charged with overseeing the health and safety of workers, enforcement of the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code, vocational rehabilitation for people with disabilities, and administration of unemployment benefits and Workers' compensation. • Drafted appellate briefs defending decisions of the Unemployment Compensation Board of Appeals on benefits before the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania. Show less

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Reviewed statutes and regulations to ensure compliance by governmental and non-governmental bodies for an independent executive agency of the United States federal government tasked with environmental protection matters. • Served on team tasked with preparing for the US’s participation at the Rio + 20 Conference on Sustainable Development; coordinated with other federal agencies and private partnerships to determine if the US fulfilled its obligations under various international… Show more Reviewed statutes and regulations to ensure compliance by governmental and non-governmental bodies for an independent executive agency of the United States federal government tasked with environmental protection matters. • Served on team tasked with preparing for the US’s participation at the Rio + 20 Conference on Sustainable Development; coordinated with other federal agencies and private partnerships to determine if the US fulfilled its obligations under various international treaties. Show less

Delran, New Jersey

Summer Position for three yearsImplemented and managed water conservation initiative to replace high flow water fixtures with low flow fixtures in low income areas; solely responsible for coordinating activities of sub-contractors working on the project. Assisted legal department in drafting procurement and service contracts, including coordinating review and responses to comments from other parties, and participation in negotiations with vendors and company attorney.Coordinated… Show more Summer Position for three yearsImplemented and managed water conservation initiative to replace high flow water fixtures with low flow fixtures in low income areas; solely responsible for coordinating activities of sub-contractors working on the project. Assisted legal department in drafting procurement and service contracts, including coordinating review and responses to comments from other parties, and participation in negotiations with vendors and company attorney.Coordinated building and installation activity with St. Joseph’s Carpenter Society to help improve life through homeownership in Camden, New Jersey. Worked on team that monitored and analyzed data on customer water usage to determine potential utility bill savings from high efficiency appliances.Converted and updated company assets in Geographic Information Systems database, increasing efficiency of project. Show less

Juris Doctorate

Activities and Societies: Associate Editor Environmental Law Journal Energy and Environmental Law Society Villanova School of Law Summer.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Political Science And Government, 3.9

Activities and Societies: Pi Sigma Alpha, National Political Science Honor Society; Delta Epsilon Iota, National Honors Society; Rutgers.