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Matt Haverstick is a managing partner of the Firm and a partner in the Litigation Department. He represents government officials, private entities, and individuals in high-profile, media intensive litigation and appeals, ranging from major grand jury investigations to Pennsylvania Supreme Court arguments over the constitutionality of state laws. Referred to in media reports as “counsel of choice for state Republicans in a number of recent policy fights” for his work on matters tha...

Frances P. Rayer is experienced in the immigration field, where she represents institutional clients and multinational corporations who are seeking to employ foreign nationals in the United States on either a temporary or permanent basis.The majority of Fran’s practice focuses on the area of employment-based immigration for institutional clients, multinational corporations, and universities. Her clients come from a wide variety of industries, including technology, telecommunications, he...

James H. Heller, chair of the firm's Products Liability Practice Group and vice chair of the Commercial Litigation Department, joined the firm in August 1985. Jim is a member of the firm's Board of Directors. Jim practices out of the Philadelphia office. Jim handles complex commercial disputes and catastrophic personal injury claims. During his tenure at Cozen O’Connor, Jim has had extensive litigation experience, trying more than 50 cases to verdict or judgment in state and federal cou...

Sarah A. Kelly concentrates her practice in employment law and employment discrimination law and related litigation, sexual harassment law, and in counseling employers on issues in labor and employment law. She has over 30 years of experience, both at leading law firms and as in-house counsel for two major financial services corporations. Sarah provides practical experience in managing and litigating the full range of employment law issues, from individual cases to class action lawsuits. She ...

Alan R. Gries is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Alan R., 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 Alan R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Stewart Eisenberg has earned a reputation of unparalleled success and achievement as one of the region's most accomplished trial lawyers. He has been named as one of the Best Lawyers in America by the definitive guide to legal excellence in the United States; been voted a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer since the inception of the award; been named by LawDragon Magazine as one the nation’s Best Plaintiff’s lawyers; been honored by the American Trial Lawyers Association as one of the stat...

Jennifer A. Hermansky is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Immigration Law. Jennifer A., who practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jennifer A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kelly Anne Donohoe is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Kelly Anne, who practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kelly Anne is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Shelley R. Smith is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Shelley R., who practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Shelley R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Brian P. Flaherty is a trial lawyer who handles complex commercial cases. He joined the firm’s Philadelphia office in April 2009 as a member in the Commercial Litigation Group. Prior to joining the firm, he was a partner with WolfBlock LLP in Philadelphia. Brian is a fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and is listed in The Best Lawyers in America in the field of Commercial Litigation. Brian represents clients in a wide range of commercial litigation and other disputes, inclu...