Denis Lawler has spent his entire career trying cases of critical importance to his clients. Those matters have involved: · the defense in arbitration of a supplier who had terminated a long-term supply contract on the grounds of impossibility, resulting in a defense verdict and the award of $1,000,000 in attorneys' fees under a fee-shifting provision in the contract involved; · the defense of a seller of a business against claims of breach of warranties and representations in the sale; the liability phase had been lost by predecessor counsel; in the trial of the damages phase, plaintiff's $30,000,000 claim based on an economist's report was thrown out, resulting in a minimal award, which in turn led to a filing by the plaintiffs of new actions in federal court under RICO; and most recently, · the defense of corporate fiduciaries in trust matters before Pennsylvania Orphans' Courts. Mr. Lawler has received the highest possible rating from Martindale-Hubbell. Representative Matters · Estates and orphans' court litigation involving the representations of foreign claimants to Pennsylvania estates, will contests, disputes involving powers of attorney, and disputes involving nonprofit corporations. · Real estate matters involving representation of guarantors, builders, developers, landlords, mortgagees, and land owners in various disputes including construction and zoning matters. · Legal professional liability matters involving disputes between law partners, recovery of funds from embezzling attorneys, and defense of malpractice claims. · Government contracts involving various disputes in the Court of Federal Claims challenging government actions involving acquisition of goods and services. · First jury trial involving the defense of first-degree murder charge, one year out of law school, with my father at counsel table, resulting in a voluntary manslaughter verdict. Community Service & Affiliations Mr. Lawler was recently appointed to the board of directors of the Court Appointed Special Advocates of Philadelphia County. He also serves as a board member and past president of The Lawyers' Club of Philadelphia and St. Joseph's University Law Alumni. He is a member of the Brehon Law Society and North Hills Country Club, where he served on the board and as president. Mr. Lawler also serves as a member of La Salle College High School's Board of Trustees (2009-2014). Memberships Brehon Law Society Lawyers' Club of Philadelphia North Hills Country Club Philadelphia Bar Association St. Joseph's Law Alumni Association Events IN-HOUSE COUNSEL IN THE MIDDLE: NAVIGATING ISSUES BETWEEN THE COMPANY AND ITS EMPLOYEES
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Marvin Comisky Conference Center, One Logan Square, Philadelphia, PA
June 24, 2008
Michael P. Broadhurst, Michael J. Conlan, Francis X. Crowley, Leigh Ann Buziak, Alan M. Freeman, Barry Friedman, et al. Publications TRENDS IN THE LAW: TRUSTS AND ESTATES - TRUSTEE-ATTORNEY COMMUNICATIONS: HOW PRIVILEGED ARE THEY?
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PENNSYLVANIA LAW WEEKLY
February 11, 2002
Denis J. Lawler A WARNING ABOUT RELEASES: A RELEASE TO "ALL OTHER PERSONS" WILL RELEASE ALL OTHER PERSONS
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Pennsylvania Law Weekly
August 25, 1997
Denis J. Lawler THE DEMISE OF THE 'IRON CURTAIN' STATUTE
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18 Vill. L. Rev. 49
1972
Denis J. Lawler CONSTITUTIONALITY OF GOVERNMENTAL AID TO NON-PUBLIC EDUCATION
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17 Vill. L. Rev. 574
1972
Denis J. Lawler News DENIS J. LAWLER APPOINTED TO BOARD OF CASA OF PHILADELPHIA
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November 3, 2011
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