Mr. Robert A. Morton, IV

Rob joined Marshall Dennehey as a member of the Casualty Department. He concentrates his practice in the areas of construction accident and construction defect litigation, premises liability, product liability, automobile and commercial motor carrier liability, and veterinary malpractice and licensure defense. Additionally, Rob has handled mold claims that were contained within larger construction-defect related claims.

Rob received his B.A. from Saint Joseph's University, where he was a member of the Dean's List, and graduated with a degree in Criminal Justice. Following graduation from college, he attended Widener University School of Law. While at Widener, Rob was actively involved in the Veteran's Law Clinic and worked in the Complex Litigation Center of the First Judicial District of Pennsylvania.

Prior to joining the firm, Rob worked for a regional defense firm. Rob is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and before the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and U.S. Tax Court.

Year joined

2022

Results

Successful Trial Result Achieved in a Philadelphia Premises Liability Matter

Premises & Retail Liability
July 11, 2025

We received a successful trial result in a premises liability matter in Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas. The plaintiff’s expert projected future surgeries and extensive life-long medical care costs of $1.25 million. Much of our defense centered on damages and demonstrating that the projected future medical care was not supported by the actual medical treatment provided. Additionally, video of the incident was used to demonstrate that the plaintiff had actual/constructive knowledge of spilled water in the premises but proceeded to walk in that area anyway.

Defense Verdict Secured in a Seven-Day Defamation Jury Trial

Public Entity & Civil Rights Litigation
May 21, 2024

We won a defense verdict in a seven-day jury trial in the Philadelphia Common Pleas court. The case involved a defamation claim based on an article published in a local community newspaper. The defendants were the local Community Council and the two individuals who wrote and published the article. According to the plaintiff, the article named him and implied he wrote an anonymous letter that threatened legal action, which was seen as contrary to the community’s interest. The demand had been $1.75 million, and the plaintiff was offered $50,000.

Thought Leadership

Marshall Dennehey Announces 2026 Shareholder Class and Special Counsel Promotions

December 15, 2025
Marshall Dennehey is pleased to announce that 16 attorneys have been elected shareholders of the firm effective Jan. 1, 2026. Additionally, two attorneys have been promoted from associate to special counsel.

Shoddy Home-Improvement Contracting? Grounds for Recovering Treble Damages and Attorneys Fees under Pennsylvania Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act and Pennsylvania Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law

King of Prussia
Architectural, Engineering & Construction Defect Litigation
June 1, 2023
Key Points: Defense Digest, Vol. 29, No.