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Biography
I am dedicated to the pursuit of justice and appropriate compensation for the victims of serious and catastrophic personal injuries. Contact me online or call for a free consultation to discuss the specifics of your situation. When I accept your case, you owe nothing out of pocket until I recover compensation for you.
Membership By Invitation
- International Academy of Trial Lawyers (2009), Fellow
- The National Trial Lawyers (2009), Fellow
- International Society of Barristers (2006), Fellow
- American Board of Trial Advocates (1999), Fellow
- American College of Trial Lawyers (1993), Fellow
- Academy of Trial Lawyers of Allegheny County (1984), Fellow
Certified Legal Specialties
- National Board of Trial Advocacy, Civil Trial Advocate (1992; recertified 1997, 2002, 2007, 2012,2017, and 2022)
- American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys, Diplomate (1994, certified 1999 in Medical Professional Liability, recertified 2004, 2009, 2014, 2019)
Education
- Duquesne University School of Law, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- DePauw University, B.A.
Classes & Seminars
- University of Pittsburgh School of Law and Duquesne University School of Law
- Adjunct Professor, University of Pittsburgh School of Law; Co-teaching Litigation Planning and Strategy 2003 - 2007
- Pennsylvania Bar Institute, Lecturer
- Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association, Lecturer
- California University of Pennsylvania, Lecturer
- National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA) , University of Pittsburgh School of Law - select demonstrations
- National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA) , Duquesne University School of law - August 1997; August 1998
- Trial Advocacy Institute sponsored by the Allegheny Bar Association and The Academy of Trial Lawyers, 1996
- University of Pittsburgh School of Law, Trial Certification Program, "Litigation Planing and Strategy", two hours weekly, Fall 2003 - 2006
Professional Associations
- Allegheny County Bar Association 1984-2016, Judiciary Committee, 1996-1999; Civil Litigation Section, Chairperson, 1989; Voir Dire Rules Subcommittee; Charter Fellow, ACBA Foundation
- American Association for Justice
- Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association
- Academy of Trial Lawyers of Allegheny County, President, 2002–2003; Vice President, 2001; Secretary, 2000; Treasurer, 1999; Board of Governors, 1989–1991, 1996–1998
- Member, Disciplinary Board Hearing Committee, Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, 1990–1996
- Member Birth Trauma Litigation Group, American Association of Justice
Practice Areas
- Personal Injury
- Medical Malpractice
- Wrongful Death
Bar Admissions
- Pennsylvania
- U.S. District Court Western District of Pennsylvania
- U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit
Honors
- Martindale-Hubbell Rating - AV
- Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell CO. 1995
- "Best Lawyers in America", by Naifeh and Smith, Personal Injury 1995-Present
- "Best Lawyers in America", by Naifeh and Smith, Medical Malpractice, 2005 - Present
- Best Lawyer's Pittsburgh Personal Injury Lawyer of the Year, 2011 and 2014
- Selected to the Super Lawyers List, 2004 - 2016