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 (1984-2016)
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
- Trucking Accidents
Bar Admissions
- Pennsylvania
- U.S. District Court Western District of Pennsylvania
- U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit
Honors
- Martindale-Hubbell Rating - AV
- Selected to the Super Lawyers List, 2004 - Present
- "Best Lawyers in America", by Naifeh and Smith, Medical Malpractice, 2005 - Present
- "Best Lawyers in America", by Naifeh and Smith, Personal Injury 1995-Present
- Best Lawyer's Pittsburgh Personal Injury Lawyer of the Year, 2011 and 2014
- 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
- Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell CO. 1995
- American College of Trial Lawyers (1993), Fellow
- Academy of Trial Lawyers of Allegheny County (1984), Fellow
