David B. Gornish

In private practice since 1989, Lane Fisher currently represents more than 250 franchised brands in business transactions and complex franchise litigation. Fisher is serving in his second six-year term as a member of the Board of Directors of the International Franchise Association. Fisher is a frequent speaker at franchise conferences and has written extensively on many aspects of franchising. Fisher has been identified both as a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer by Philadelphia Magazine and a Legal...

R. Christopher Raphaely is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Health Care Law. R. Christopher, who practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which R. Christopher is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Nancy Lanard is passionate about her clients and their success. For over 25 years Nancy has prided herself in listening to her clients, thinking outside the box to respond to their needs and speaking to them in plain English and not legalese. With her years of experience as an in-house attorney and as a business owner herself, Nancy can better advise her business clients, and brings to the relationship an in-depth understanding and compassion for their business situations and needs.She is the...

After nearly thirty (30) years of distinguished full-time practice in the area of Construction Law, Margaret Underwood is now Of Counsel to Horn Williamson. During her full-time practice of law, Ms. Underwood provided high-level legal services to local, national, and international owners, contractors, and subcontractors on many of the largest and most prestigious construction projects located in and around the Philadelphia Area and as far away as Europe and the Marshall Islands. Her extensive...

Amendment rights before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. A unanimous decision in his favor sparked a profound commitment to fight for victims of injustice. During his two decades of work with Philadelphia’s Community Legal Services, Mr. Goodman was lead trial and appellate attorney in countless landmark cases, including: The race discrimination class action lawsuit that opened up heavy equipment jobs for minority operating engineers and resulted in the payment of multi-millions of dollar...

Jason S. Weiss is an associate at Wapner, Newman, Wigrizer, Brecher & Miller, P.C in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His practice focuses on representing victims who are injured due to medical malpractice , motor vehicle accidents , defective products , and premises liability . Since joining the firm, Mr. Weiss has been honored to serve as the associate for Partner Steven G. Wigrizer. Respected by his clients and peers alike, Mr. Wigrizer has been a past president of the Philadelphia Trial La...

Larry Bendesky is a personal injury attorney who focuses on complex civil product liability cases and catastrophic construction accident cases in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. As a product liability attorney, he has successfully handled cases involving the operation of elevators, motor vehicles, motorcycles, power tools and a wide array of equipment used in industry and manufacturing.A skilled trial lawyer, Mr. Bendesky has been lead or co-counsel in numerous complex, high-profil...

Peter F. Vaira is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Peter F., who practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Peter F. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Tyler J. Therriault is an attorney with Donaghue & Labrum LLP in Media, Pennsylvania. He represents individuals and families throughout the greater Philadelphia region and across Pennsylvania who have been harmed by negligent, careless, or unlawful conduct. His practice focuses on helping clients navigate complex legal matters with care, preparation, and attention to detail. Mr. Therriault handles a wide range of personal injury and wrongful death matters, including Medical Malpractice La...

Nina K. Markey is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Nina K., who practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Nina K. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.