Margaret M. McDowell

Josh M. Greenbaum concentrates his practice in construction law litigation, product liability, casualty defense, commercial litigation and complex tort litigation. He has handled all types of litigation matters, including product liability cases, security and premises liability cases, dram shop cases, lead paint litigation, construction litigation, oil and gas litigation and breach of contract claims. Josh has successfully tried numerous cases to verdict, including major jury trials in state ...

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...

Jim Waldenberger, a partner at Kline & Specter, is an experienced trial lawyer who has a wealth of hands-on experience in personal injury cases that has resulted in an impressive record of legal victories. Over his twenty-five years of practice, Jim had taken great pride in specializing in tough cases. Using a creative "out-of-the-box" type of approach to litigating, Jim has obtained seven and eight-figure verdicts and settlements for his clients in practice areas ranging from medical mal...

Jonathan Spergel is the immediate past managing partner of Manko, Gold, Katcher & Fox LLP in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, the environmental and energy law firm with which he started his legal career in 1993. He handles a wide variety of environmental legal issues, including the environmental aspects of commercial transactions and brownfields sites, environmental insurance procurement and coverage issues, public funding opportunities, regulatory compliance counseling, and litigation for comm...

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.

Kila B. Baldwin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Kila B., who practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2017. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kila B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Keld R. Wenge is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants. Keld R., who practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Keld R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Cheryl A. Upham is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law. Cheryl A., who practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Cheryl A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Thomas Hinchey is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Thomas, who practices law in Berwyn, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Thomas is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Elliott R. Feldman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Elliott R., who practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Elliott R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.