Megan L. Dougherty

Samuel H. Pond has concentrated his practice in the area of workers' compensation litigation since his graduation from Temple University School of Law in 1984. He is a founding and managing partner of Pond Lehocky Stern Giordano. Mr. Pond’s advocacy for his clients has resulted in some of the largest settlements in Pennsylvania and the nation. Mr. Pond is a member and past president of the Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association and the current treasurer of the organization’s polit...

Vanessa Albert Lowry focuses her practice on tax, public finance, and asset securitization matters, as well as investment and repurchase agreements.

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...

Bryan is a partner at the firm and has experience in counseling and representing clients on a range of environmental and energy matters. Bryan’s practice has focused on regulatory compliance and transactional matters, particularly in the areas of air and water quality, redevelopment, sustainability, permitting, energy efficiency and renewable energy development. Over the last several years, Bryan has primarily worked with complex regulated industries, notably including petroleum refinin...

James L. Griffith, Jr. is an accomplished trial and appellate lawyer focusing on ERISA, employee benefits, insurance, and commercial litigation. He represents businesses, insurance companies, plan sponsors, plan administrators, directors, officers, executives, and professional service providers in complex class and individual actions involving ERISA, fiduciary duties, insurance coverage, civil RICO, employment, antitrust, privacy, and business disputes.. Mr. Griffith has successfully defended...

A partner with Willig, Williams & Davidson, Laurence Goodman focuses his practice on labor and employment law matters. He counsels and represents unions and individuals regarding a wide range of issues including grievance and other arbitration, collective bargaining, wrongful termination, disputes arising from state and federal laws and appearances before boards, agencies and commissions. Laurence is an experienced practitioner who routinely advocates for clients in state and federal cour...

Samuel Anyan is a Partner at Wapner Newman and has been a member of the firm since 2010. Prior to joining Wapner Newman, Mr. Anyan served as a law clerk to the Honorable Lisette Shirdan-Harris, First Judicial District of Pennsylvania, and enjoyed a successful career as an attorney at a major insurance company, as well as at a prominent products liability boutique firm. Mr. Anyan is known for his superior preparation and courtroom skills, obtaining stellar results for his clients. Mr. Anyan ea...

Brad M. Rostolsky is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Health Care Law. Brad M. practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Brad M. Rostolsky since 2026. 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 Brad M. Rostolsky is held by other lawyers.

Alan R. Gries is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Alan R. practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Alan R. Gries 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 Alan R. Gries is held by other lawyers.

Dianne Coady Fisher serves as bond counsel and underwriters' counsel on a variety of private activity tax-exempt financings, including single-family mortgage bonds, multifamily housing bonds, and health care financings. Additionally, she serves as borrowers' counsel in acquisitions of bond-financed multifamily housing projects and debt restructurings, including unsecured REIT borrowings. Dianne also acts as counsel to bond purchasers in private placement of multifamily housing bonds for new c...