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Morris Wilson Knepp Jacquette, P.C.’s founder, Bob, is well known in the legal community throughout the Greater Philadelphia region for achieving record-setting verdicts and settlements on behalf of his clients. He represents victims of medical malpractice, car accidents, product liability, and criminal securities fraud. He also works as a mediator, arbitrator, and legal expert witness. Bob is both locally and nationally recognized as a talented civil trial lawyer, having achieved Natio...

Wayne E. Pinkstone is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Wayne E. practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Wayne E. Pinkstone 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 Wayne E. Pinkstone is held by other lawyers.

Nadeem A. Bezar, a partner at Kline & Specter, is an accomplished and skilled attorney who has won scores of million-dollar-plus verdicts and settlements while also serving as an active member of the legal and educational communities. In roughly a one-year period alone, Bezar achieved more than $100 million in arbitration awards and settlements, mostly in matters involving sex trafficking and all concerning abuse of minors. In the most recent case, Bezar in February 2024 won an arbitratio...

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...

Michael A. Frattone is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Michael A. practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Michael A. Frattone since 2027. 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 Michael A. Frattone 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...

Noah H. Charlson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Construction Law. Noah H. practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Noah H. Charlson 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 Noah H. Charlson is held by other lawyers.

Julie C. Berson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Julie C. practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Julie C. Berson 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 Julie C. Berson is held by other lawyers.

Robert L. Pratter is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Robert L. practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Robert L. Pratter since 2018. 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 Robert L. Pratter is held by other lawyers.

Carol joined the firm as a Partner in 2022 in the Wills, Trusts and Estates Department. She focuses her practice on all aspects of estate planning and estate administration. Carol previously was the managing partner of Davis Bennett Spiess & Livingood – a firm which had been serving individuals, families and businesses on Philadelphia’s Main Line since 1930. Along with the support of Timoney Knox, Carol continues to bring large firm services with a focus on building long-stand...