1976, Pennsylvania; 1986, U.S. Supreme Court; 1981, U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit; 1976, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
ISLN:
903803937
Areas of Practice (5)
Insurance Defense
Workers Compensation
Municipal Law
Zoning Law
Land Use & Zoning
Peer Reviews
4.5/5.0(1 review)
Legal Knowledge
4.5/5.0
Analytical Capability
4.5/5.0
Judgment
4.5/5.0
Communication
4.5/5.0
Legal Experience
4.5/5.0
5.0/5.0
Rated
by a Partner
on 06/02/14
in Civil Litigation
He is an extremely competent and intelligent trial attorney. I have known him since he started practicing law and have seen him develop into an excellent litigator. He possesses impressive skills in this profession and I highly recommend him to be...
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He is an extremely competent and intelligent trial attorney. I have known him since he started practicing law and have seen him develop into an excellent litigator. He possesses impressive skills in this profession and I highly recommend him to be considered for the highest possible rating. I do this without hesitation or reservations.
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