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Robert S. Miller is a partner in the firm of Wapner Newman. In 2009, the firm’s name was changed to include Miller in recognition of his many accomplishments. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on January 31, 1968, Mr. Miller earned his Bachelor’s degree from the Pennsylvania State University and received his Juris Doctorate from Widener University School of Law in 1992. Mr. Miller has proudly served as Chairperson of the Philadelphia Bar Association Arbitration Committee. He has ...

Danielle Dietrich is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Health Care Law. Danielle practices law in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Danielle Dietrich 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 Danielle Dietrich is held by other lawyers.

Stephen J. Weed is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Patent Law. Stephen J. practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Stephen J. Weed since 2023. 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 Stephen J. Weed is held by other lawyers.

John VanLuvanee is acknowledged to be one of Pennsylvania’s premier land use attorneys. He handles zoning, subdivision and land development matters, as well as real estate transactional matters, for developers and property owners. During his career, he has been involved in many significant, precedent-setting land use cases decided by the Commonwealth Court and Pennsylvania Supreme Court. Mr. VanLuvanee works closely with his clients in the acquisition of real estate for development and ...

Steven N. Haas is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Steven N. practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Steven N. Haas 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 Steven N. Haas is held by other lawyers.

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...

Andrew Baer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Privacy and Data Security Law. Andrew practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Andrew Baer since 2023. 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 Andrew Baer is held by other lawyers.

Melissa M. Baxter, a partner at Kline & Specter, focuses on medical malpractice and catastrophic personal injury litigation. As co-lead counsel, Baxter won a $600,000 verdict in June 2024 in Middlesex County, New Jersey, on behalf of the estate of an elderly Alzheimer's patient who died after suffering multiple fractures and a traumatic brain injury at a psychiatric hospital. Before joining Kline & Specter, Baxter was an attorney at Rossetti DeVoto Medori & Baxter, PC, in Cherry H...

Thomas G. Wilkinson, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Ethics and Professional Responsibility Law and Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants. Thomas G. practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Thomas G. Wilkinson, Jr. since 2021. 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...

Deborah M. Minkoff is a member of the firm, resident in the Philadelphia office. She joined the firm in 1984 and is vice chair of the Global Insurance Department, where she represents clients in complex coverage litigation and counsels clients on liability coverage issues. Deborah’s representative cases include disputes under claims-made liability coverages, employers liability coverage, professional liability coverage, medical professional liability coverage, and sexual misconduct clai...