Douglas A. Brockman

Andrew D. La Fiura is a principal and office litigation manager in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. He has nearly 20 years of experience as an employment law litigator. Andrew represents clients involved in all types of employment actions in state and federal court and routinely handles administrative matters in front of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission (“PHRC”). In addition...

Peter F. Vaira serves as Special Counsel to Weir LLP in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Over the course of more than 50 years in practice, Mr. Vaira has represented clients in complex criminal defense , white-collar matters, civil litigation , and alternative dispute resolution proceedings in state and federal courts. His practice includes white-collar criminal defense, internal and parallel investigations, antitrust matters, corporate crisis management, and complex commercial disputes. In additi...

Christopher A. Tinari concentrates his practice in the representation of management in labor and employment matters. Chris maintains a national practice of representing employers in all aspects of labor and employment law including sexual harassment, race, national origin, disability and age discrimination cases, wrongful discharge, defamation, slander, and other state law and constitutional claims. As an active litigator, Chris has extensive experience in handling a variety of complex litiga...

Joshua B. Schwartz is a Philadelphia personal injury attorney and Shareholder at Eisenberg Winkler Jeck Schwartz Schoenhaus & Sherry. For his entire career, over 18 years, Josh has committed his practice to representing plaintiffs in complex wrongful death and catastrophic injury matters. At the firm, Josh primarily handles cases involving medical malpractice, product liability, and other catastrophic personal injury matters. As a personal injury attorney, Josh has investigated and litiga...

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.

Mark W. Tanner primarily represents victims of medical negligence and insurance bad faith, and also has substantial experience in cases involving disability insurance claims, civil rights claims, and class action litigation. An accomplished Philadelphia Personal Injury lawyer with a wide ranging practice, Mark has handled cases throughout the region and across the country, and has been appointed as a liaison counsel in mass tort litigation at both the state and federal court level. He has sec...

Paul Lancaster Adams is the Managing Shareholder of Ogletree Deakins' Philadelphia office. With a strong in-house and outside counsel background, Paul brings a unique perspective and focus to his national clients. He has skillfully addressed a broad range of key employment issues critical to the modern workplace through counseling, negotiation and litigation. Paul has particular experience with employment single/multiple plaintiff and class action matters as well as wage and hour, non-compete...

Michael J. Heller is the chief executive officer of Cozen O'Connor. He serves on the firm's board of directors, management committee and heads the emerging business and venture capital practice. Michael approaches each situation with an entrepreneurial zeal, and his investing experience arms him with a unique ability to provide legal and business insight into a variety of complex corporate matters. He understands, first hand, the critical roles of modern executives. Michael is a recognized le...

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.

Liz practices all areas of family law, including but not limited to, preparing pre- and post-nuptial agreements, obtaining no-fault and fault divorces, as well as litigating and settling equitable distribution, custody and support matters. Her clients value her collaborative and cost-effective approach to legal representation. Liz strives to resolve all matters expeditiously and efficiently while maintaining a high level of compassion and attention to detail. Prior to working at Dischell Bart...