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PR: Press Releases
Press Releases
01: Press Releases
Published Date: November 28, 2023
Charles A. Buechel, Jr. Celebrates 50 Years in Legal Practice
Pittsburgh, PA (November 2023) – Rawle & Henderson LLP congratulates Charles A. Buechel, Jr. for 50 years of practicing law. On November 16th the Allegheny County Bar Association celebrated Mr…
Published Date: November 20, 2023
Hudson County NJ Superior Court Grants Motion to Dismiss on the Basis of the “Economic Loss Rule” for Rawle’s Hackensack Partners
Hackensack NJ (November 15, 2023) – Rawle & Henderson LLP attorneys Adam Kominsky and Floyd Cottrell obtained the dismissal of Plaintiff’s complaint for “failure to state a cause of action” in…
Published Date: November 9, 2023
William J. Carr Prevails On All Claims in AAA Arbitration for FinTech Client
Philadelphia PA (November 3, 2023) – William J. Carr, a partner in Rawle’s Philadelphia office, successfully obtained a defense judgment in a commercial litigation matter in favor of a global finan…
Published Date: November 2, 2023
Rawle & Henderson Litigators Jennifer Seme and Eric Falk Attend Defense Research Institute’s 2023 Asbestos Medicine Seminar in Austin
Philadelphia PA (November 2, 2023) – Rawle & Henderson attorneys Jennifer Seme and Eric Falk will be in Austin, TX on November 15-17 to learn about the biggest challenges and opportunities for …
Published Date: October 30, 2023
Philadelphia Partner Brett Wolfson and Team Donna Ride Again in the Annual Multiple Sclerosis City to Shore Fundraiser!
Philadelphia PA (October 30, 2023) – For the 16th year, Rawle & Henderson’s Philadelphia partner Brett Wolfson cycled from Cherry Hill NJ to Ocean City NJ – more than 75 miles! – raising money …
Published Date: October 30, 2023
Jennifer Seme Will See You in San Diego Next Week, at the 2023 Women in Litigation Conference!
Philadelphia, PA (October 25, 2023) – Jennifer L. Seme, a member of Rawle & Henderson’s products and construction liability practice groups, will attend the American Bar Association (ABA) Secti…
Published Date: October 26, 2023
Rawle & Henderson LLP Has a New Address in Wilmington DE!
Wilmington DE (October 26, 2023) – Rawle & Henderson is pleased to announce a new address for its Wilmington, DE office.
Partners Joelle Florax and Claudio J. DiPaolo, along with Of Counsel Kar…
Published Date: October 23, 2023
Hackensack Attorney Obtain Summary Judgement in Shopping Mall Slip-and-Fall Case
Hackensack, NJ (October 19, 2023) – Today Rawle & Henderson LLP attorney Richard Imossi obtained a Summary Judgment in Essex County New Jersey Superior Court, on behalf of their clients, a NJ s…
Published Date: October 23, 2023
Partner Floyd Cottrell Presents CLM Webinar on “Defending Damages and Traumatic Brain Injury” on November 2, 2023
Hackensack, NJ (October 23, 2023) – On Thursday, November 2 Floyd Cottrell, a partner in Rawle’s Hackensack NJ office, will present tips and strategies for defending claims and possibly preempting,…
Published Date: October 5, 2023
Rawle & Henderson Attorneys Continue ABA Leadership at the TIPS Fall Meeting
Philadelphia PA (October 5, 2023) – Rawle & Henderson attorneys are attending the upcoming American Bar Association (ABA) Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section (TIPS) Fall Meeting October 1…
Published Date: October 5, 2023
Rawle & Henderson LLP Partner Iolanda D’Ambrosi-Francavilla Speaks to Future Lawyers at her Alma Mater St. John’s University
New York, NY (October 4, 2023) – Iolanda D’Ambrosi-Francavilla, a partner in Rawle & Henderson’s New York City office, was invited to speak to students in a legal studies class at St. John’s Un…
Published Date: October 2, 2023
Rawle & Henderson New York Attorneys Named 2023 Super Lawyers
New York, NY (September 28, 2023) – Rawle & Henderson LLP is pleased to announce that four attorneys in its New York City office have been designated as Super Lawyers and Rising Stars by Thomso…
Published Date: October 2, 2023
Rawle & Henderson LLP Partner John McMeekin to Lead American Bar Association’s 2023-2024 Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Leadership Academy
Philadelphia PA (October 2, 2023) – Rawle & Henderson LLP partner John C. McMeekin II will serve as the Co-Chair of the 2023-2024 Tort Trial and Insurance Practice (TIPS) Leadership Academy, wh…
Published Date: September 29, 2023
The Legal Intelligencer Has Published an Article by Partner Zachary M. Rubinich
Philadelphia PA (September 28, 2023) – The Legal Intelligencer, Pennsylvania’s daily legal newspaper, has published an article by Rawle Partner Zachary M. Rubinich.
Entitled Workers’ Compensation C…
Published Date: September 22, 2023
Shannon M. Porterfield Joins Rawle & Henderson LLP
Harrisburg PA (September 22, 2023) – Rawle & Henderson is pleased to welcome Shannon M. Porterfield as an Associate in the firm’s Harrisburg PA office. Ms. Porterfield is a member of the Comme…
Published Date: September 13, 2023
John C. McMeekin Presents “Going Off the Rails” at the Forum for Environmental & Toxic Tort Issues’ Annual Conference September 29 at the Union League Club of Chicago
Philadelphia PA (September 13, 2023) – John McMeekin II, partner with Rawle & Henderson LLP, will speak on the litigation and regulatory risks of transporting hazardous materials by railway at …
Published Date: September 13, 2023
NYC Partner Richard B. Polner Obtains Summary Judgment Dismissal in Trip-and-Fall Case for Plumbing Company
New York, NY (September 11, 2023) – Rawle & Henderson Partner Richard B. Polner obtained a Summary Judgment in New York Supreme Court, Kings County, on September 6, 2023 on behalf of his client…
Published Date: September 11, 2023
Rawle & Henderson Partners Attend WSIA Marketplace in San Diego, CA September 17-19
Sheila and Law are looking forward to another successful WSIA and seeing everyone again in San Diego! Feel free to contact them by email, lwright@rawle.com and sodonnell@rawle.com.
Published Date: August 17, 2023
Philadelphia Partner Zachary M. Rubinich Writes Lead Article for the ABA TIPS Summer 2023 Newsletter
Philadelphia PA (August 17, 2023) – Zachary M. Rubinich, a member of Rawle’s Workers’ Compensation practice group, wrote the lead article in the Summer 2023 Newsletter of the Tort Trial and Insuran…
Published Date: August 17, 2023
Jennifer Ann Lawson Joins Rawle & Henderson LLP
Philadelphia PA, (August 16, 2023) – Rawle & Henderson is pleased to welcome Jennifer Ann Lawson as an Associate in the firm’s Philadelphia office. Ms. Lawson is a member of the Premises Liabil…
Published Date: August 15, 2023
Hackensack Partner Floyd Cottrell Appointed Chair of IADC Transportation Committee
Contributed an Article to July 2023 Issue of Commercial Carrier Journal
Hackensack NJ (August 15, 2023) – Rawle & Henderson is pleased to announce that partner Floyd G. Cottrell has been appoin…
Published Date: August 7, 2023
Daniel G. Spafford Joins Rawle & Henderson LLP
Philadelphia PA (August 4, 2023) – Rawle & Henderson is pleased to welcome Daniel G. Spafford to the firm. He joins as Of Counsel, and resides in the Philadelphia office. He began his legal ca…
Published Date: August 4, 2023
Rawle & Henderson Promotes New York Associate Michael L. Moretti III to Of Counsel
New York NY (August 3, 2023) – Rawle & Henderson LLP is pleased to announce that Michael L. Moretti III has been promoted to Of Counsel to the firm.
Michael joined the firm as an associate in 2…
Published Date: August 2, 2023
Rawle & Henderson Promotes Two Pennsylvania Attorneys to Partner
Philadelphia PA (August 2, 2023) – Rawle & Henderson LLP is pleased to announce the promotion of two attorneys in their Pennsylvania offices to partner.
Jennifer F. Schwartz joined the firm as …
Published Date: July 31, 2023
William J. Carr Gets a Win in Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas for FinTech Client
Philadelphia PA (July 20, 2023) – William J. Carr, a partner in Rawle’s Philadelphia office, successfully obtained a defense verdict in a commercial litigation matter against a global financial tec…
Published Date: July 25, 2023
New York Partner Anthony D. Luis Obtains a Defense Verdict for National Commercial Trucking Company and its Driver
New York NY (July 24, 2023) – Rawle & Henderson LLP is pleased to announce that partner Anthony D. Luis obtained a defense verdict for a national commercial trucking company and its driver, in …
Published Date: July 20, 2023
Zachary M. Rubinich Presents Workers’ Compensation Seminar for Lorman Education Services
Philadelphia PA (July 19, 2023) – Zachary Rubinich, a partner in Rawle’s Philadelphia office, presented a national legal education webinar for Lorman Education Services on July 19, 2023. The topic …
Published Date: July 15, 2023
Partner Floyd Cottrell a Faculty Member at CLM Claims College in Baltimore MD August 16-19
HACKENSACK NJ (July 14, 2023) – Rawle & Henderson partner Floyd Cottrell will participate in the Claims Litigation Management (CLM) Claims College on August 16-19 in Baltimore, MD. He will teac…
Published Date: July 15, 2023
Philadelphia Partner Zachary M. Rubinich Quoted in Business Insurance Magazine
The July/August edition of Business Insurance magazine contains a quote from Zachary M. Rubinich.
When Sex Crimes Take Place in the Workplace, can be read using this link: https://www.businessinsur…
Published Date: July 7, 2023
Brett A. Wolfson Gets Defense Verdict for Client in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia PA (July 3, 2023) – Partner Brett Wolfson obtained a defense verdict for a plumbing contractor in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania on June 30, 2023.
The…
Published Date: June 30, 2023
Alexander J. Davis Joins Rawle & Henderson LLP
New York NY (June 12, 2023) – Rawle & Henderson is pleased to welcome Alexander J. Davis to the firm. He joins as an associate in the firm’s New York City office, and works on matters of commer…
Published Date: June 30, 2023
Rawle & Henderson Attorneys in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and West Virginia Named 2023 Super Lawyers
Philadelphia PA (June 30, 2023) – Rawle & Henderson LLP is pleased to announce that six attorneys in its Pennsylvania, New Jersey and West Virginia offices have been designated as Super Lawyers…
Published Date: June 27, 2023
Rawle & Henderson Executive Committee Chairman John C. McMeekin, II Joins Board of Public Health Management Corporation
Philadelphia PA (June 26, 2023) – Rawle & Henderson LLP Executive Committee Chairman John C. McMeekin, II, has been invited to join the board of directors of the Public Health Management Corpor…
Published Date: June 26, 2023
Adam G. Kominsky and Richard T. Imossi Join Rawle & Henderson LLP
Hackensack NJ (June 12, 2023) – Rawle & Henderson is pleased to welcome two seasoned defense litigators to its Hackensack office.
Adam G. Kominsky joins as Partner, defending all aspects of ins…
Published Date: June 20, 2023
Robert Fitch Obtains Defense Verdict in a Plastic Surgery Medical Malpractice Action in Richmond County New York Supreme Court
New York NY (June 13, 2023) – Partner Robert A. Fitch obtained a defense verdict for a plastic and reconstructive surgeon in the Supreme Court of New York, Richmond County on June 9, 2023. The case…
Published Date: June 16, 2023
Rawle & Henderson Honors the Juneteenth Holiday
Monday marks the 157th anniversary of Juneteenth, which was officially declared a federal holiday in 2021. Rawle & Henderson will be closed on Monday in honor of the holiday.
Juneteenth acknow…
Published Date: June 7, 2023
Joseph F. Longo, Adam Lazarow and Kelsey Weber Join Rawle & Henderson LLP
Philadelphia PA (June 7, 2023) – Rawle & Henderson LLP is pleased to welcome three attorneys to their Philadelphia-area offices.
Joseph F. Longo is a Partner, and will reside in the Philadelphi…
Published Date: May 26, 2023
Philadelphia Partner Catherine Walto Successfully Defends Cemetery Client in Binding Arbitration
Rawle partner Catherine Walto of the Philadelphia Office successfully defended a cemetery client in a binding arbitration on May 25, 2023 where the client was alleged to have negligently cremated t…
Published Date: May 23, 2023
Rawle Partner William Spiegel Presents Full Day Mock Trial to NYU Dental School Graduating Class.
On May 19th 2023, Rawle partner William Spiegel presented a full-day mock trial to the graduating class of New York University’s Dental School. The live presentation was attended by nearly 300 stu…
Published Date: May 17, 2023
Philadelphia Partner Zachary M. Rubinich Recertified as Specialist in Workers’ Compensation Law
Rawle & Henderson LLP congratulates partner Zachary M. Rubinich for being recertified as a Specialist in the practice of workers’ compensation law by the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s Section …
Published Date: May 16, 2023
Rawle Partner Nigel Greene Obtains Defense Judgment in Wrongful Death Case
On Monday, May 15, Rawle & Henderson Partner Nigel Greene obtained a defense judgment in favor of our client, a municipal water authority, in a wrongful death case. The case arose from a motorc…
Published Date: May 12, 2023
Michael J. Dunn and Elizabeth Chambers-Hickman Join Rawle & Henderson LLP
Philadelphia PA (May 12, 2023) – Rawle & Henderson, LLP is pleased to announce the lawyers and staff from the New Jersey law firm of Dunn & Associates, which include Michael J. Dunn and Eli…
Published Date: May 10, 2023
Rawle Partner Maryanne Kolenovsky Wins Another New York Dental Malpractice Case
For the second time in just 30 days, Rawle & Henderson Partner Maryanne Kolenovsky successfully obtained a defense verdict in a dental malpractice case. Her latest victory occurred on May 4th, …
Published Date: May 9, 2023
Philadelphia Attorney Charles A. Fitzpatrick, III Honored with Martindale-Hubbell’s AV Preeminent Attorney Designation for 38th Straight Year
For the 38th year in a row, Of Counsel Charles A. Fitzpatrick III has been honored as one of Martindale-Hubbell’s 2023 AV Preeminent Attorneys.
For more than 130 years, Martindale-Hubbell has been …
Published Date: April 28, 2023
Rawle Partner Anthony D. Luis Obtains Defense Verdict in Motor Vehicle Insurance Coverage Case
Anthony D. Luis obtained a defense verdict in a motor vehicle insurance coverage case where the Orange County Supreme Court held a framed issue hearing to determine whether an insurer was li…
Published Date: April 27, 2023
Rawle Partner Zachary M. Rubinich Named as a 2023 Top Lawyer by Main Line Today
Rawle & Henderson LLP Partner Zachary M. Rubinich has been honored as one of Main Line Today’s 2023 Top Lawyers. Mr. Rubinich was selected by his peers as the best in the profession in the fiel…
Published Date: February 24, 2023
John C. McMeekin II to Present on Risk Transfer at Annual CLM Meeting in Tampa Bay
John McMeekin will be presenting on Risk Transfer and the defense of excess exposure cases on March 30, 2023, at the Claims and Litigation Management Alliance (CLM) 2023 Annual meeting in Tampa, Fl…
Published Date: February 15, 2023
Sebastian Goldstein Appointed to Serve as New Jersey Assistant Attorney General
Philadelphia, PA – Rawle & Henderson LLC, the nation’s oldest law firm in continuous practice, announces today that Sebastian Goldstein has been appointed to serve as an Assistant Attorney General …
Published Date: February 10, 2023
Philadelphia Partner Brett A. Wolfson to be honored for Child Advocacy
On April 19th, the Support Center for Child Advocates (SCCA) will honor Philadelphia Partner Brett A. Wolfson with the Eddie Ohlbaum Distinguished Advocate for Children award. The Support Center fo…
Published Date: February 10, 2023
John C. McMeekin II Elected to American Bar Association’s House of Delegates
We are pleased to announce that John C. McMeekin II has been elected to a three-year term to the House of Delegates of the American Bar Association (ABA). The House of Delegates collaborate to disc…
Published Date: January 9, 2023
Rawle & Henderson Announces the Promotion of Eight New Firm Partners
Rawle & Henderson, LLP is pleased to announce that the following eight attorneys have been promoted to Partners of the Firm: Matthew Chapman, Susan Dean, Thomas DiStefano, Joelle Florax, Iolanda D’…
Published Date: December 12, 2022
Ramzy M. Dawoud Joins Rawle & Henderson’s NYC Office
Ramzy M. Dawoud has joined our New York City office as an Associate.
Previously serving as Field Counsel at a large insurance company, Mr. Dawoud represented insured clients in matters that includ…
Published Date: November 28, 2022
Bryan C. Bopp Joins Rawle & Henderson’s NYC Office
Bryan C. Bopp has joined our New York City office as Of Counsel.
Before joining Rawle & Henderson, Mr. Bopp served as an Associate at a New York firm where he represented injured workers in New…
Published Date: November 15, 2022
Four Rawle & Henderson, LLP, Partners named 2023 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers
Rawle & Henderson, LLP, is excited to announce that Partners Maureen Daley, Claudio DiPaolo, Carl Buchholz and John Snyder have been named 2023 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers.
Every year, Super Law…
Published Date: November 14, 2022
Rawle & Henderson, LLP, Of Counsel Matthew Chapman’s Wife Wins Senate Seat
Rawle & Henderson, LLP, congratulates Laura Wakim-Chapman, wife of Matt Chapman, Of Counsel in our West Virginia office, on her election as a West Virginia State Senator. Ms. Wakim-Chapman, who…
Published Date: November 10, 2022
Partner William S. Spiegel Obtains Defense Verdict in Professional Liability Case
William S. Spiegel obtained a unanimous defense verdict in a professional liability case where the New York Supreme Court made the rare decision to allow a jury to consider a post-traumatic stress …
Published Date: November 9, 2022
Jessica Link Martyn Attends Maritime Conference in San Diego
Jessica Link Martyn, Rawle & Henderson’s Maritime Section Co-Chair, attended the Maritime Law Association (“MLA”) of the United States’ Fall Meeting from October 26-30 at the Hotel del Coronado…
Published Date: October 21, 2022
Rawle & Henderson, LLP, Partner Zachary Rubinich honored with ABA Presidential Appointment
Rawle & Henderson is pleased to announce that Zachary Rubinich has received a Presidential Appointment from the American Bar Association as a Member of the ABA’s Legal Opportunity Scholarship C…
Published Date: October 12, 2022
Rawle & Henderson, LLP, Partner Brett Wolfson rides in annual MS fundraiser
On September 24th, Rawle & Henderson, LLP, Partner Brett Wolfson participated in an annual fundraiser to support the National MS Society. Mr. Wolfson rode his bike from Cherry Hill, NJ to Ocean…
Published Date: October 11, 2022
Rawle & Henderson, LLP, Partner Maureen Daley and Of Counsel Thomas DiStefano successfully defend client
Maureen Daley and Thomas DiStefano obtained a defense verdict in favor of a global restaurateur in a 2 ½ day trial in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania involving alle…
Published Date: October 3, 2022
Rawle & Henderson announces significant expansion of New York offices with the addition of eight medical malpractice defense and family law attorneys
Rawle & Henderson, LLP, is pleased to announce a significant expansion of its New York Offices with the additions of Attorneys Linda DeCorato, Tania Pinnock, John T. Evans, Danielle Marino, Mic…
Published Date: October 3, 2022
Rawle & Henderson LLP Partner, Scott Griffith presents at the 28th Annual National Forum for Environmental & Toxic Tort Issues (FETTI)
Scott Griffith gave a presentation on “The Changing Landscape of Traditional Statutes of Limitation and The Impact on Claims Investigation” at the 28th Annual National Forum for Environmental &…
Published Date: August 10, 2022
Rawle & Henderson LLP Partner, Floyd Cottrell, Reappointed for Seventh Year as Faculty at CLM Claims College
Mr. Cottrell, a Partner in Rawle & Henderson’s Hackensack, NJ office, is being reappointed his seventh straight year as a faculty at the Claims & Litigated Management Alliance Claims Colle…
Published Date: June 21, 2022
Rawle & Henderson LLP welcomes Jennifer Chun Strawn To Firm
Jennifer Chun Strawn works in the Blue Bell office of Rawle & Henderson.
Ms. Strawn joins Rawle & Henderson, LLP, where she will handle matters related to insurance coverage, casualty, prof…
Published Date: June 8, 2022
Rawle & Henderson LLP announces Suzanne Curran Murphy has become a partner at firm
Suzanne Curran Murphy is in the Philadelphia office of Rawle & Henderson.
Rawle & Henderson is pleased to announce that Suzanne Curran Murphy has become a partner at the Firm. Ms. Murphy, …
Published Date: June 2, 2022
Rawle & Henderson is pleased to announce that Cottrell Law Group has joined the firm and the opening of offices in Hackensack, New Jersey
Rawle & Henderson LLP is pleased to announce that The Cottrell Law Group has joined the firm. The Cottrell Law Group was founded by Floyd G. Cottrell, Esq., in 2003 after he served as the manag…
Published Date: May 27, 2022
Favorable Order obtained from Commonwealth Court in Workers’ Compensation Matter
Rawle & Henderson Workers’ Compensation Partner, Zachary Rubinich, recently received a favorable Order from the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania, which, concluded that neither the Workers’ Co…
Published Date: May 17, 2022
Rawle & Henderson LLP welcomes new of counsel to the firm.
Jennifer L. Seme joins the Philadelphia office of Rawle & Henderson.
Jennifer L. Seme has joined the firm as an Of Counsel in the Philadelphia office. She concentrates her law practice in the a…
Published Date: February 23, 2022
Pennsylvania Superior Court Affirms Summary Judgment Secured by Rawle Attorneys John C. McMeekin II and David Samlin Upholding the Validity and Enforceability of A Release and Waiver in a Gym Contract
On February 18, 2022, the Pennsylvania Superior Court issued a published opinion affirming the summary judgment in Milshteyn v. Fitness International, et al., No. 452 EDA 2021 (Pa. Super., Feb, 18,…
Published Date: November 16, 2021
Wright & O’Donnell, P.C. and Rawle & Henderson LLP are excited to announce that they have joined forces.
Lawrence Wright & Sheila O’Donnell established Wright & O’Donnell in 1995, and have been representing clients in a wide range of matters over the past 26+ years. Its clients include those …
Published Date: October 13, 2021
William Spiegel will be presenting a lecture on “Malpractice, Disciplinary Proceedings and Risk Management”
William Spiegel, a partner at Rawle & Henderson, will be presenting a lecture on “Malpractice, Disciplinary Proceedings and Risk Management” to the post graduate specialty residents of the New …
Published Date: September 23, 2021
John C. McMeekin II will be presenting a course entitled “Defending Nuisance Claims”
John C. McMeekin II will be presenting a course entitled “Defending Nuisance Claims” at the 27th annual National Forum for Environmental & Toxic Tort Issues (FETTI) (Sept 29 – Oct 1, 2021) in …
Published Date: September 23, 2021
Zachary Rubinich Obtains Dismissal of Claim Petition in Workers’ Compensation Litigation
Zachary Rubinich, a Partner in our Philadelphia, PA office, recently obtained a favorable decision from a Philadelphia Workers’ Compensation Judge which denied and dismissed a Claim Petition seekin…
Published Date: June 22, 2021
John C. McMeekin II elected to the Board of Directors of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania
We are pleased to announce that John C. McMeekin II, a member of Rawle & Henderson LLP’s Executive Committee was unanimously elected to the Board of Directors of the Historical Society of Penns…
Published Date: May 21, 2021
Zachary Rubinich Appointed to ABA Legal Opportunity Scholarship Committee
Rawle and Henderson is pleased to announce that Zachary Rubinich has received an American Bar Association Presidential Appointment as a Member of the ABA’s Legal Opportunity Scholarship Committee f…
Published Date: January 27, 2021
Paul E. Blutman, Esq. of our Mineola office, retired from the firm as of January 1, 2021.
Rawle & Henderson thanks Paul for his efforts on behalf of the firm and we wish him well as he begins his retirement years.
Paul had a long and successful career defending medical and dental pr…
Published Date: December 23, 2020
Marc Leffler, Esquire Retires As of January 1, 2021
Marc Leffler, Esq., of our midtown New York City office, will be retiring from the firm as of January 1, 2021. Rawle & Henderson thanks Marc for his efforts on behalf of the firm and we wish…
Published Date: November 23, 2020
Favorable Order from Commonwealth Ct. of PA on extra-territorial jurisdiction issue in WC case
Rawle & Henderson LLP obtained a favorable Opinion and Order from the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania on January 18, 2019, holding that a Claimant’s employment, at the time of his injury, wa…
Published Date: November 19, 2020
The Legal Intelligencer, Sept. 3, 2019: John McMeekin elected Chair Elect of ABA TIPS
John C. McMeekin II, a member of Rawle & Henderson’s executive committee, was elected chair elect of the American Bar Association tort trial and insurance practice section at the ABA annual mee…
Published Date: November 19, 2020
John C. McMeekin II elected Chair Elect of ABA TIPS
John C. McMeekin II, a member of Rawle & Henderson LLP’s Executive Committee, was elected Chair Elect of the American Bar Association Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section (TIPS) at the A…
Published Date: November 19, 2020
Rawle & Henderson LLP participates in Support Center for Child Advocates’ 2019 Toy Drive
Rawle & Henderson LLP participated in the Philadelphia Support Center for Child Advocates’ Holiday Toy Drive in December 2019. Patrice S. O’Brien coordinated the collection of gifts for the fir…
Published Date: November 19, 2020
The Legal Intelligencer, August 8, 2019: Nigel Greene to speak at 2019 Arkansas Trucking Seminar
Nigel A. Greene, a partner in Rawle & Henderson’s Philadelphia office, is set to speak at the annual Arkansas Trucking Seminar in Rogers, Arkansas, on Sept. 18.
Greene will be a panelist…
Published Date: November 19, 2020
The Legal Intelligencer, June 3, 2019: Patrice O’Brien appointed to Hearing Comm. of Disciplinary Bd
Patrice S. O’Brien was appointed as a hearing committee member serving the disciplinary board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. Her three-year term is set to begin July 1. Hearing committee mem…
Published Date: November 19, 2020
NJBIZ, October 2, 2019: Nation’s oldest continuing law practice opens Jersey City office
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Published Date: November 19, 2020
Nigel Greene appointed Vice-Chair of ABA TIPS Commercial Transportation Litigation Committee
Nigel A. Greene, a partner in Rawle & Henderson LLP’s Philadelphia office, has been appointed Vice-Chair of the ABA Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section (TIPS) Commercial Transportation Li…
Published Date: November 19, 2020
Zach Rubinich appointed Chair of ABA TIPS Workers’ Compensation & Employers Liability Law Committee
Zachary M. Rubinich, a partner in Rawle & Henderson LLP’s Philadelphia office, was appointed the Chair of the ABA’s Tort Trial and Insurance Practice (TIPS) Workers’ Compensation and Employers’…
Published Date: November 19, 2020
PA Workers’ Comp News: Favorable Order in Case Involving Termination Petition
Rawle & Henderson LLP recently obtained a favorable Opinion and Order from the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania which denied and dismissed a Claimant’s Petition for Review challenging a Work…
Published Date: November 19, 2020
Patrice O’Brien appointed to Hearing Committee of Disciplinary Board of PA Supreme Court
Patrice S. O’Brien has been appointed as a Hearing Committee Member serving the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. Her three-year term begins July 1, 2019. Hearing Committee M…
Published Date: November 19, 2020
The Legal Intelligencer, Oct. 1, 2019: Rawle & Henderson LLP Absorbs New York Boutique Spiegel Leffler
The Philadelphia-based litigation firm now has 11 offices throughout the mid-Atlantic region, including new locations in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
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Published Date: November 19, 2020
Phila. Business Journal, Oct. 4, 2019: Venerable litigation firm acquires New York boutique
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Published Date: November 19, 2020
Zach Rubinich appointed to ABA TIPS leadership positions
Zachary M. Rubinich, a partner in Rawle & Henderson LLP’s Philadelphia office, has been appointed to the following American Bar Association Tort Trial and Insurance Practice (TIPS) leadership p…
Published Date: November 19, 2020
New York Law Journal, October 10, 2019: Rawle & Henderson LLP firm expansion
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Published Date: November 19, 2020
Phila. Business Journal ranks R&H in top 25 Philadelphia area law firms in 2019 Book of Lists
The Philadelphia Business Journal has ranked Rawle & Henderson LLP in the top 25 Philadelphia law firms in its 2019 Book of Lists. The firm placed 24th among the top 100 firms named by the Busi…
Published Date: November 19, 2020
NY State Dental Journal to published article co-authored by William Spiegel
The New York State Dental Association published an article co-authored by William S. Spiegel in the January 2020 edition of The New York State Journal on “The Ethical and Legal Pitfalls Associated…
Published Date: November 19, 2020
Brett Wolfson participates in Support Center for Child Advocates’ 2018 Toy Drive
Brett A. Wolfson participated in the Philadelphia Support Center for Child Advocates’ Toy Drive on December 22, 2018. He was a volunteer driver and helped deliver toys and gifts to local children i…
Published Date: November 19, 2020
Patrice O’Brien participates in review of breast cancer research program for Dept. of Defense
Patrice S. O’Brien recently participated in the evaluation of research applications submitted to the Breast Cancer Research Program (BCRP) sponsored by the Department of Defense. Patrice was nomina…
Published Date: November 19, 2020
Robert A. Fitch selected as a 2018 New York Metro Super Lawyer
Robert A. Fitch has been named a 2018 New York Metro Super Lawyer. Super Lawyers, a service of Thomson Reuters, selects attorneys each year for recognition through a rigorous nomination process tha…
Published Date: November 19, 2020
Fred Buck named Chair of Federal Civil Procedure Committee of the American College of Trial Lawyers
Fred B. Buck, a partner in Rawle & Henderson LLP’s Philadelphia office, was named Chair of the Federal Civil Procedure Committee of the American College of Trial Lawyers at the conclusion of th…
Published Date: November 13, 2020
Nigel Greene speaks at Barristers’ Association of Philadelphia CLE event in February 2020
Nigel A. Greene spoke at a CLE event sponsored by the Barristers’ Association of Philadelphia on February 20, 2020. The seminar, “Nuts-and-Bolts: Taking/Defending Depositions and Investigatory Witn…
Published Date: November 13, 2020
Rosenbaum Recently Closes Six Real Estate Leases, Extensions and Assignments
David Ira Rosenbaum, chairperson of the firm’s Commercial Transaction and Commercial Litigation practice groups, recently negotiated, drafted and closed the following real estate transactions:
1. R…
Published Date: October 30, 2020
Robert Fitch Obtains Defense Verdict in First Post-COVID Trial in NY Supreme Court for Westchester County
Rawle and Henderson is pleased to announce that Robert Fitch, a partner in our Wall Street office, successfully obtained a defense verdict on October 29, 2020 in the first case to be tried in the N…
Published Date: October 29, 2020
David Ira Rosenbaum spoke at the Product Liability Advisory Counsel’s 2020 Virtual Fall Conference
General Counsel David Ira Rosenbaum spoke as a panelist on “THE PANDEMIC PART 2: WERE THE LEGAL INDUSTRY AND ITS SUPPLIERS READY, HOW DID THEY REACT, AND WHAT CHANGES ARE PERMANENT?, which was par…
Published Date: October 29, 2020
Peter Neeson completes 11 years of service on the Board of Trustees of the NJC
Peter Neeson, Chair of the Firm’s Environmental, Toxic and Mass Tort Practice Group, recently completed eleven (11) years of service on the Board of Trustees of the National Judicial College(NJC),…
Published Date: August 17, 2020
Grant H. Hackley joins Pittsburgh office of Rawle & Henderson LLP
Grant H. Hackley has joined the firm as an associate in the Pittsburgh office. He concentrates his law practice in the areas of insurance coverage, construction, casualty & premises liability, …
Published Date: August 17, 2020
Linda S. Judson joins Pittsburgh office of Rawle & Henderson LLP
Linda S. Judson has joined the Pittsburgh office of Rawle & Henderson as of counsel to the firm.
She has experience in the area of workers’ compensation litigation.
With a backgro…
Published Date: August 17, 2020
Rory S. Crowe joins Philadelphia office, focuses on environmental, toxic and mass torts litigation
Rory S. Crowe has joined the Philadelphia office of Rawle & Henderson LLP as an associate. He concentrates his law practice in the area of environmental, toxic and mass torts litigation.
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Published Date: August 17, 2020
Thomas DiStefano joins Pittsburgh office of Rawle & Henderson LLP
Thomas DiStefano has joined the Pittsburgh office of Rawle & Henderson LLP as an associate. He focuses his law practice in the areas of insurance coverage, commercial motor vehicle defense, cas…
Published Date: August 17, 2020
Zach Rubinich and Mary Bergmann to present Lorman workers’ compensation webinar on December 11
Zachary M. Rubinich and Mary Bergmann will present a Lorman Education Services workers’ compensation webinar on December 11, 2019. The webinar, titled “Workers’ Compensation Fundamentals,” will cov…
Published Date: August 13, 2020
Anisha S. Abraham joins Philadelphia office as Of Counsel to the Firm, focuses on toxic torts
Anisha S. Abraham has joined the Philadelphia office of Rawle & Henderson LLP as Of Counsel to the Firm. Anisha concentrates her law practice in the areas of environmental, mass and toxic torts…
Published Date: August 13, 2020
Matthew G. Chapman joins West Virginia office of Rawle & Henderson LLP
Matthew G. Chapman has joined the West Virginia office of Rawle & Henderson LLP as an associate. He focuses his law practice on environmental, mass and toxic torts, product liability, construct…
Published Date: August 13, 2020
Edward J. Chiodo joins West Virginia office of Rawle & Henderson LLP as Of Counsel to the Firm
Edward J. Chiodo has joined Rawle & Henderson LLP as Of Counsel to the Firm. Edward works in the West Virginia and Pittsburgh offices. He concentrates his law practice on environmental, mass an…
Published Date: August 13, 2020
Gabriel A. Arevalo joins New York City office of Rawle & Henderson LLP
Gabriel A. Arevalo has joined the New York City office of Rawle & Henderson LLP as an associate. He focuses his law practice in the areas of insurance coverage, casualty, premises liability, pr…
Published Date: August 13, 2020
Nicolas B. Pedone joins New Jersey office, focuses on workers’ compensation litigation
Nicolas B. Pedone has joined the New Jersey office of Rawle & Henderson LLP as an associate. He concentrates his law practice in the area of workers’ compensation litigation.
Nicolas ear…
Published Date: March 30, 2020
William S. Spiegel appointed as a Member of the United States’ Advisory Commission on Childhood Vac
William S. Spiegel has been appointed by Alex Azar, II, Secretary of Health & Human Services, to serve as a member of the United States’ Advisory Commission on Childhood Vaccines (ACCV)…
Published Date: October 1, 2019
Rawle & Henderson LLP adds attorneys, announces new offices in NY, NJ and CT
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Rawle & Henderson adds six attorneys, announces expansion in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut
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Published Date: June 20, 2017
BREAKING NEWS: Supreme Court Decision on Bristol-Myers Squibb v Calif Superior Ct
The United States Supreme Court handed down its latest opinion yesterday reigning in the improper exercise of personal jurisdiction over out-of-state corporations in Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. v. S…
Published Date: May 30, 2017
BREAKING NEWS: Supreme Court Decision on BNSF v. Tyrrell
In the recent decision in BNSF Railway Co. v. Tyrrell, the United States Supreme Court further confirmed that states lack the power to hail foreign corporations, even those conducting substantial…
Published Date: October 13, 2014
Neeson speaks at NJC Reception in Upper Great Hall of U.S. Supreme Court
Peter Neeson (r.) with U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia and Dean Emeritus of the Boston University School of Law Ronald A. Cass (far left) at a reception for the National Judicia…
Published Date: August 11, 2014
Zach Rubinich joins Rawle & Henderson LLP’s Workers’ Compensation section
Zachary M. Rubinich has joined Rawle & Henderson as a partner in the firm’s Philadelphia office. He focuses his practice on the defense of insurance carriers, self-insured entities and third-…
Published Date: June 18, 2014
Rawle & Henderson LLP announces opening of Long Island office
LONG ISLAND, NY – June 2, 2014 – Rawle & Henderson LLP, one of the nation’s most prestigious law firms, and recognized by the ABA Journal as the oldest in continuous practice in the…
Published Date: May 13, 2014
Philadelphia Inquirer features Rawle & Henderson LLP in its May 6 issue
The May 6, 2014 issue of The Philadelphia Inquirer included a feature story on Rawle & Henderson, recognizing it as the oldest law firm in the United States.
In “Looking back…
Published Date: February 1, 2014
ABA JOURNAL features Rawle & Henderson LLP
The February 2014 issue of the ABA Journal includes a feature story on Rawle & Henderson, recognizing it as the oldest law firm in the United States.
In “The Old One: Ph…
Published Date: March 11, 2013
Michael R. Lobick joins Rawle & Henderson LLP in Pittsburgh office
Michael R. Lobick has joined the firm’s Pittsburgh office as an associate. He will focus his practice on the defense of corporations in the areas of product liability, toxic torts and enviro…
Published Date: February 27, 2013
Neeson elected Chairman of Board of Trustees of National Judicial College
Peter J. Neeson, a partner in the Philadelphia office of Rawle & Henderson LLP, has been elected Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the National Judicial College. Neeson’s term begins in Ju…
Published Date: January 24, 2013
McCarthy elected to Board of Directors of West Chester Food Cupboard
The Firm is pleased to announce that partner John H. McCarthy has been elected to the Board of Directors of the West Chester Food Cupboard. The mission of the West Chester Food Cupboard is to pr…
Published Date: October 25, 2012
Rawle & Henderson LLP contributes to Support Center for Child Advocates
Rawle & Henderson LLP attorneys Tim Abeel and Carl Buchholz participated in the 7th Annual Child Advocates Golf Classic at Huntingdon Valley Country Club on October 1, 201…
Published Date: August 16, 2012
Greene appointed Vice-Chair of ABA/TIPS Commercial Transp Litigation General Committee
Nigel A. Greene, a partner in the Philadelphia office of Rawle & Henderson LLP, has been appointed Vice-Chair of the ABA Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section (TIPS) Commercial Transporta…
Published Date: June 28, 2012
Rawle & Henderson LLP attorneys present U.S. Constitution program to students
Marc F. Ullom (Of Counsel) and Scott F. Griffith (Partner) presented a program on the U.S. Constitution to nearly 30 students and several teachers from Philadelphia’s Holy Cross Pa…
Published Date: June 5, 2012
“HENDERSON FOR HIGGINS” team raises funds to fight breast cancer
Rawle & Henderson employees, family and friends participated on the “HENDERSON FOR HIGGINS” race team in the Philadelphia Komen Race for the Cure May 13, 2012 to raise funds to find a cur…
Published Date: April 30, 2012
“HENDERSON FOR HIGGINS” team participating in Race for the Cure to fight breast cancer
Rawle & Henderson’s “HENDERSON FOR HIGGINS” race team will participate for the fifth straight year in the Philadelphia Komen Race for the Cure on Sunday, May 13, 2012 to help raise funds …
Published Date: March 12, 2012
Buechel joins Rawle & Henderson LLP
Charles A. Buechel, Jr. has joined the firm’s Pittsburgh office as a partner. Mr. Buechel focuses his practice in the areas of insurance coverage, medical professional liability, constructio…
Published Date: January 4, 2012
Buck elected Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers
Fred B. Buck, a partner at Rawle & Henderson LLP, has become a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, one of the premier legal associations in America. His induction took plac…
Published Date: October 28, 2011
Neeson appointment
Peter J. Neeson, a partner in the Philadelphia office of Rawle & Henderson LLP, has been appointed Treasurer of the National Judicial College. Neeson’s appointment began in June 2011. Ne…
Published Date: October 10, 2011
Dennis J. Valenza joins Rawle & Henderson LLP
PHILADELPHIA – October 6, 2011 – Rawle & Henderson LLP is pleased to announce that Dennis J. Valenza has joined the firm’s Philadelphia office as Of Counsel. Valenza will focus his practice i…
Published Date: August 11, 2011
2011 Super Lawyers
2011 SUPER LAWYERS
Rawle & Henderson LLP is proud to announce that 15 attorneys were named 2011 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers by Law & Politics. The process started with thousands of …
Published Date: July 14, 2011
Rawle & Henderson LLP among top fundraisers
PHILADELPHIA – July 14, 2011 – Rawle & Henderson LLP has been named one of the top 100 fundraisers for the 2011 Susan G. Komen Philadelphia Race for the Cure. Rawle & Henderson employees, …
Published Date: June 15, 2010
American College of Transportation Attorneys
TIMOTHY J. ABEEL OF RAWLE & HENDERSON LLPFOUNDING MEMBER OF ACTA(AMERICAN COLLEGE OF TRANSPORTATION ATTORNEYS)
Timothy J. Abeel, Chair of Rawle & Henderson’s Commercial Motor Vehicle gr…
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