John T. Donovan

For almost 20 years, Daniel J. Mann has represented individuals and families who have been victims of defective manufactured products, trucking and motor vehicle accidents , construction and workplace accidents, premises defects, and medical malpractice. He has brought cases against obstetricians and hospitals for birth injury and malpractice, trucking companies for accidents resulting in severe injury and death, and car manufacturers for unsafe vehicle construction. A partner of the firm sin...

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...

Jennifer Ward is the Managing Partner and Owner of Ward Law, LLC , headquartered in Pennsylvania with offices in New Jersey, New York and Florida. Ms. Ward has substantial experience in the area of labor and employment law. Her litigation experience includes the defense of a variety of employment claims, including race, sex, national origin, disability discrimination, wage and hour, harassment, and retaliation claims. She has also defended cases involving wrongful discharge, breach of fiducia...

Larry E. Coben is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Larry E., 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 Larry E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kristine Grady Derewicz represents employers in all aspects of labor and employment law, ranging from proactive counseling to litigation, in both union and non-union settings. She has tried numerous discrimination and Family and Medical Leave Act cases to successful resolutions, including mediated settlements and jury trials, and she has substantial knowledge of: Title VII and Title IX The Americans with Disabilities Act The Fair Labor Standards Act The National Labor Relations Act She appear...

Jeffrey S. Gross is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants. Jeffrey S., who practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2009. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jeffrey S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Robert C. Gerhard, III is an elder law specialist with the Montgomery County estate planning and elder law offices of Gerhard & Gerhard, P.C. located in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania. Attorney Gerhard specializes in elder law matters, helping his clients to protect assets from long-term care costs by qualifying them for Medicaid long-term care benefits. Mr. Gerhard is author of the law treatise Pennsylvania Medicaid Long-Term Care 2024 (currently in its 20th Edition) and the Pennsylvania Medic...

William J. Leahy is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. William J., 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 William J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Peter Amuso's legal journey was inspired by his grandfather, whose legacy deeply influenced his career choices. Pursuing higher education with an Army ROTC Scholarship, Peter graduated magna cum laude from Georgetown University in 1994. He then attended Harvard Law School, earning his degree with honors in 1997, before serving overseas as an active duty Army officer in the Judge Advocate General's Corps. During his time in the JAG Corps, Peter notably worked on a defense team that successfull...

A former Chief Deputy City Solicitor for the City of Philadelphia, Ralph J. Teti is a partner with Willig, Williams & Davidson. He focuses his practice on labor representation, including representation of clients in grievance and interest arbitrations, state and federal courts, and before numerous boards, agencies and commissions. Considered by his peers as a leading authority on federal and state election law and regulation, Ralph also serves as counsel for political candidates, politica...