John Gerard Devlin

John Gerard Devlin: Attorney with John Gerard Devlin & Associates, P.C.
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

Phi Beta Kappa; Pi Sigma Alpha; Phi Alpha Delta. Member, Moot Court Board. Recipient, Samuel Polsky Moot Court Award, 1980.

Areas of Practice (12)

  • Bad Faith Law
  • Insurance Agents Errors and Omissions
  • Drug and Medical Device Litigation
  • Propane Products Liability
  • Tire Defect Litigation
  • Elevator Liability
  • Escalator Liability
  • Food Products Liability
  • Motorcycle Products Liability
  • Office Equipment Products Liability
  • Negligent Security
  • Premises Security

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Temple University, B.A., summa cum laude, 1977; LL.M., cum laude, 1996
Law School Attended:
Temple University, J.D., 1980
Year of First Admission:
1980
Admission:
1980, Pennsylvania; 1980, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania; 1981, U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania; 1984, U.S Supreme Court and U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania; 1990, New Jersey; U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
Memberships:
American Bar Association; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey State and American (Member, Sections on: Corporation, Banking and Business Law; Litigation) Bar Associations; Defense Research Institute; Pennsylvania Defense Institute.
Reported Cases:
Hyde Athletic Indus., Inc. v. Continental Cas. Co., 969 F.Supp. 289, 295 (E.D.Pa.1997)Craig v. Mills Corp., 350 Fed.Appx. 714 (3rd Cir.(Pa.) , 2009)Craig v. Franklin Mills Associates, L.P., 555 F.Supp.2d 547 (E.D.Pa. 2008)Philadelphia Gear Corporation v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board (Tell), 117 Pa. Commonwealth Ct. 63, 542 A.2d 646 (1988).Rotary Drilling Equipment Inc. v. Knowles Ins. Associates, 45 Pa. D. & C.4th 532 (2000);Carlin v. Cumberland Mut. Fire Ins. Co., 2006 WL 3018023 (N.J.Super.A.D. 2006) Schorr v. Borough of Lemoyne, 265 F.Supp.2d 488 (M.D.Pa.2003).
ISLN:
907881740

Peer Reviews

4.5/5.0 (27 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.5/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.5/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.4/5.0

  • Communication

    4.6/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.6/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 01/31/11 in Products Liability Defense

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 01/28/11 in Civil Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 01/28/11 in General Liability Defense

    Mr Devlin is one of the finest, most painstaking, zealous and ethical lawyers I have met in my thirty seven years of practice.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 01/27/11 in Defense Litigation

    John is a preeminent lawyer who, without question, deserves Martindale Hubbell's highest rating of "AV". -Andrew Duffy (215) 575 -2988

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 01/27/11 in General Liability

    I have had dealings with him both as a plaintiff's and a defense lawyer in personal injury matters involving general liability. He has a keen analytical mind and good judgment. I recommend him highly.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 01/27/11 in Civil Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 01/27/11 in Litigation

    Lawyers within the Philadelphia legal community recognize John as an excellent attorney. I have had cases with him and appreciate his very ample skills. He always acts honestly, ethically and professionally.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 08/02/09 in Insurance Coverage Defense

    Mr. Devlin is both incisive and insightful. He is agressive within the bounds of propriety. His experience and judgment make him one of the finest lawyers whom I have had the honor of meeting.

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  • 4.6/5.0 Rated by a Unknown on 04/19/08 in Insurance Coverage

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  • 4.0/5.0 Rated by a Of Counsel on 02/12/11 in Civil Litigation

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