Joseph T. Imperiale

Thomas J. Giordano, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants. Thomas J. practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Thomas J. Giordano, Jr. 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 Thomas J. Giordano, Jr. is held by other lawyers.

Lori Armstrong Halber is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Lori Armstrong practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Lori Armstrong Halber 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 Lori Armstrong Halber is held by othe...

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...

Whether he is negotiating a settlement or trying a case to verdict, Edward Chacker is recognized as one of the leading trial lawyers in Pennsylvania. As Senior Managing Partner and Chair of Gay & Chacker, Edward has built a successful career representing clients in the personal injury and civil litigation arenas, particularly in cases involving car and truck crashes , workplace injuries, slip and fall accidents, medical malpractice , and police and correctional guard abuse. He is an appro...

Thomas Hinchey is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Thomas practices law in Chesterbrook, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Thomas Hinchey since 2022. 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 Thomas Hinchey is held by other lawyers.

Rob is a trial attorney who concentrates his practice on complex civil litigation, ranging from commercial disputes to defending against catastrophic personal injury claims. He has counseled companies and professionals across a variety of industries, including consumer and commercial product manufacturers, construction, hospitality, insurance, and governmental transportation and maritime agencies. He is regularly called upon by sophisticated clients to handle all phases of complex litigation....

Martin Brigham has devoted his legal career to representing victims of unsafe products and of corporate negligence. His talent in the field of products liability is recognized year after year by The Best Lawyers in America©, the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, and Super Lawyers. He is the only Philadelphia plaintiff’s attorney selected by corporate and insurance counsel for listing in the “World’s Leading Product Liability Lawyers.” As lead trial counsel in ov...

Jarad L. Silverstein is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs. Jarad L. practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Jarad L. Silverstein since 2025. 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 Jarad L. Silverstein is held by other lawyers.

JoyAnn’s practice is primarily dedicated to franchise law, representing franchise clients in connection with transactional, regulatory compliance, and litigation matters. JoyAnn has extensive experience in representing a full array of franchisors, from emerging franchise concepts to mature brands and has served her clients across the entire spectrum of franchise issues. JoyAnn counsels brands on the development of franchise programs, inclusive of corporate structuring and drafting discl...

Jason M. Shargel joined the firm’s Philadelphia office in March 2009 as a member in the Business Law Department. Jason practices in the firm's Corporate Law Practice Group, and has more than 30 years of experience in the private practice of corporate and securities law. Having begun his career in the SEC's Enforcement Division, his practice includes mergers and acquisitions, as well as the representation of issuers and funds in venture capital, growth capital and other private equity fi...