Mary T. Gidaro is a member of the Professional Negligence Team. Mary is a compassionate trial attorney who has successfully litigated and achieved several multimillion-dollar recoveries in complex matters.
PRACTICE AREAS Medical Malpractice Products Liability Wrongful Death Vehicle Accidents Trucking Accidents Premises Liability Claims Against Alcohol Servers – Dram Shop Attorneys Multimillion-dollar settlement on behalf of a brain-damaged client who was severely injured in a fire. Six-figure Plaintiffs’ verdict in a difficult medical malpractice matter in a conservative venue. Prevailed in an appellate argument in the Pennsylvania Superior Court resulting in a new trial for the client. $2,300,000 – Negligent spinal surgery resulting in Brown Sequard Syndrome.
Credentials Prior Work Experience
Admissions Pennsylvania, 1992 New Jersey, 1992 New York, 2003 Pennsylvania State Court, 1992 United States District Court, Eastern District of PA, 1992 New Jersey State Court, 1992 New York State Court, 2003
Education Villanova University School of Law, J.D., 1992 Temple University School of Law, LL.M. Trial Advocacy, 2006 Boston University, M.S., summa cum laude The Pennsylvania State University, B.S., magna cum laude
Professional Organizations The Justinian Society, Board Member, 2017 to 2019 Philadelphia Bar Association Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association Pennsylvania Association of Justice New Jersey Association of Justice Arbitrator for The Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas
Prior Work Experience For nearly a decade prior to joining SMB in 2002, Mary worked as a defense trial attorney handling medical malpractice matters, construction accidents, premises liability matters and motor vehicle accidents. Her prior experience as a defense attorney allows her to anticipate and overcome defense strategies.
