Michael J. Smith

Stephen Raynes has distinguished himself in his representation of clients in serious injury and wrongful death cases, often in high profile cases, which he has done with a sensitivity and commitment to confidentiality. He has achieved million-dollar and multi-million-dollar recoveries on behalf of his individual clients more than 100 times in the areas of general personal injury, medical malpractice and product liability, including countless eight-figure recoveries and record settlements. He ...

Curtis B. Toll represents developers and corporations in connection with the acquisition, development, transfer, financing and sale of environmentally contaminated real estate. He focuses his practice on complex project redevelopments, environmental liability transfers, and the management and mitigation of environmental risk. Curt structures, negotiates and manuscripts various specialized environmental contracts and insurance products, including cost cap, pollution legal liability and integra...

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....

Daniel S. Weinstock focuses his practice on representing families of children with cerebral palsy and brain or spinal cord injuries caused by medical negligence. He has won multimillion dollar verdicts and settlements against obstetricians, pediatricians, and other healthcare providers in 15 different states, and he regularly tries catastrophic medical negligence cases in courtrooms across the country on a pro hac vice basis. In 2012, Dan obtained a record-breaking $78.5 million verdict on be...

Mark Dischell is known not only for his success with his clients, but also for the long-standing relationships he maintains with the families he helps. He has authored and co-authored numerous articles such as “Joint Custody-A Legal Overview,” “Religion and Custody Cases,” The Pennsylvania Marital Settlement Agreement Handbook, Parenting Coordination in PA: an Update on an Evolving Topic; as well as provided numerous course material for the Pennsylvania Bar Institute. ...

James M. Kwartnik is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law. James M., 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 James M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Daniel Cooper is a partner at Sterlington PLLC and Head of the firm’s Private Wealth practice . Based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he advises founders, entrepreneurs, individuals, and families on trusts and estates matters, wealth transfer planning, and strategies for preserving and managing assets across generations. Daniel counsels clients through significant wealth transition events, including business sales, liquidity events, succession planning, estate and gift tax planning, phil...

Daniel F. Shay is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Health Care Law. Daniel F., who practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Daniel F. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jennifer A. Brandt is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Jennifer A., 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 Jennifer A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Michael J. Heller is the chief executive officer of Cozen O'Connor. He serves on the firm's board of directors, management committee and heads the emerging business and venture capital practice. Michael approaches each situation with an entrepreneurial zeal, and his investing experience arms him with a unique ability to provide legal and business insight into a variety of complex corporate matters. He understands, first hand, the critical roles of modern executives. Michael is a recognized le...