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
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
