Bryan W. Petrilla

Walter P. Eells is a partner in the firm’s West Chester office. With over 30 years of litigation experience, he concentrates his practice in the Family and Orphans’ Courts, offering focused and timely advice to clients involving adoptions, guardianships, divorce, custody, support, pre- and postnuptial agreements, and all related litigation and mediation. He previously served as the Chairperson appointed by the Chester County Court of Common Pleas to review and revise the Local Fam...

Jonathan B. Koutcher is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants. Jonathan B. practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Jonathan B. Koutcher since 2019. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Jonathan B. Koutcher is held by other lawyers.

James L. Griffith, Jr. is an accomplished trial and appellate lawyer focusing on ERISA, employee benefits, insurance, and commercial litigation. He represents businesses, insurance companies, plan sponsors, plan administrators, directors, officers, executives, and professional service providers in complex class and individual actions involving ERISA, fiduciary duties, insurance coverage, civil RICO, employment, antitrust, privacy, and business disputes.. Mr. Griffith has successfully defended...

Bruce W. Ficken chairs the firm’s Construction Law group and is a recognized authority in representing clients in construction and commercial litigation, as well as managing risk in construction projects. As lead counsel he has successfully conducted more than 60 major trials in the United States and in international arbitrations. He has also helped numerous owners and developers with contract documentation, contract and project administration, and dispute avoidance and resolution. Bruc...

Gregory Boles is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants. Gregory practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Gregory Boles since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Gregory Boles is held by other lawyers.

For over 30 years, partner John Livingood has defended insured and self-insured entities in casualty litigation. He represents individuals and local, regional, and national corporations in complex, high-exposure litigation throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey. John has extensive major jury and non-jury trial experience in the Philadelphia region, having tried over 50 matters to verdict. He regularly serves as excess counsel for carriers, assuming responsibility for and trying cases anywhere...

Stephen P. DeNittis is the managing partner of DeNittis Osefchen Prince, P.C. , a law firm serving clients from Marlton, New Jersey . His practice focuses on Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs , with an emphasis on representing individuals and groups harmed by consumer fraud , defective products , and serious accidents. Mr. DeNittis represents plaintiffs in complex class action and mass tort litigation filed in federal and state court...

Richard J. Busis is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Richard J. practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Richard J. Busis since 2021. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Richard J. Busis is held by other lawyers.

Kelly Anne Donohoe is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Kelly Anne practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Kelly Anne Donohoe since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Kelly Anne Donohoe is held by other lawyers.

Patrick J. O´Connor is vice chairman of Cozen O´Connor. He is a trial lawyer who focuses his practice on litigation arising out of contracts, banking matters, estates, professional liability involving legal and accounting matters, health care, and aviation-related claims. Prior to joining Cozen O´Connor in 1973, he served as law clerk to the Hon. Thomas J. Clary, chief judge of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, and was an associate attorney at...