Seth L. Laver

Shanin Specter has obtained more than 300 jury verdicts or settlements in excess of $1 million and more than 75 case resolutions — of which 17 were verdicts — greater than $10 million. Among his verdicts are $153 million against a major automaker and $109 million against an electric power company. Specter's legal victories have included news-making, industry-changing cases involving medical malpractice, defective products, medical devices, premises liability, motor vehicle acciden...

Gerhard has more than 30 years of courtroom experience. Today, his practice is focused on the defense of product liability and other complex litigation matters, including mass torts and class actions. He represents manufacturers of appliances, HVAC equipment, roofing materials, truck-trailers, tires, and other products. He also has represented corporate clients in business disputes, commercial and employment litigation, CERCLA actions, and insurance coverage cases. He tried his first case to ...

Joseph C. Hohenstein is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Immigration Law. Joseph C. practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Joseph C. Hohenstein 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 Joseph C. Hohenstein is held by other lawyers.

Simon T. Haileab is an accomplished and skilled trial lawyer at Wapner Newman, P.C. In courtrooms and communities across Pennsylvania and New Jersey he fights to ensure injured victims gets a fair shake. Mr. Haileab is a well-respected member of his profession who is known for being tenacious while advocating for his clients in all personal injury matters. He has garnered recognition for his advocacy skills from his opponents, the judiciary, and most importantly, the countless clients he has ...

Rodd has concentrated on brownfield transactions and compliance counseling across a variety of regulatory programs since joining the firm in 1997. He has extensive experience structuring environmental due diligence for real estate and business transactions, negotiating environmental provisions in transactional documents, and advising developers on satisfying state and federal cleanup programs and property transfer laws consistent with business objectives. For brownfield projects Rodd has nego...

Stephen J. Olsen is a member of Gawthrop Greenwood’s Trusts & Estates Department, practicing in the areas of Estate, Trust Administration, Estate Planning Taxation, and Business Transactions. He is also one of the few Pennsylvania attorneys in private practice with a wide breadth of experience supporting the legal needs of medical marijuana operators. Recently Stephen’s Cannabis Law practice has expanded to provide support to medical marijuana permittees in operation after Pen...

Michael Fenerty is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Michael practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Michael Fenerty 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 Michael Fenerty is held by other lawyers.

Dennis has a special interest in disputes involving technical or scientific issues where he can utilize his engineering training. That technical training is also at the heart of his methodical and structured approach to representing his clients. His practice includes the defense of manufacturers, retailers, and property owners in a variety of product liability, pharmaceutical, and premises liability actions. In addition, Dennis represents businesses in commercial litigation, contract disputes...

John J. McAleese III is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Environmental. John J. practices law in Radnor, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized John J. McAleese III since 2003. 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 John J. McAleese III is held by other lawyers.

Frances P. Rayer is experienced in the immigration field, where she represents institutional clients and multinational corporations who are seeking to employ foreign nationals in the United States on either a temporary or permanent basis.The majority of Fran’s practice focuses on the area of employment-based immigration for institutional clients, multinational corporations, and universities. Her clients come from a wide variety of industries, including technology, telecommunications, he...