Stephen Pokiniewski Jr.

A partner in Willig, Williams & Davidson’s labor department, Bruce M. Ludwig has been representing unions and working individuals for more than 30 years. He counsels and represents clients in state and federal courts and administrative matters ranging from discrimination and civil rights disputes to pension, retirement, unemployment compensation and wage and hour issues. Resident in the firm’s Philadelphia office, Bruce is a skilled litigator and strategist who has served as c...

Michael Filoromo joined Katz Banks Kumin in May 2008 and co-founded the firm’s Philadelphia office in 2015 after being elevated to partner. He has litigated whistleblower cases in federal and state courts and the U.S. Department of Labor. He regularly represents clients in claims brought under the Sarbanes-Oxley corporate whistleblower protections, the False Claims Act anti-retaliation provisions, and the anti-discrimination and retaliation protections of Title VII of the Civil Rights A...

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.

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 ...

Steven N. Haas is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law. Steven N., 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 Steven N. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Andrew Knox joined Timoney Knox as an associate in 2018 and concentrates his practice in the area of education, trust and estates litigation, personal injury, medical malpractice, product liability as well as commercial and civil litigation. While working full time, Mr. Knox attended the evening Division of Widener University School of Law. Mr. Knox is following in the footsteps of his great-grandfather, grandfather, father, and uncle in practicing law. Mr. Knox has been honored with inclusio...

Lawrence R. Cohan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs, Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Lawrence R., who practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2006. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Lawrence R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practic...

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...

Joshua D. Cohen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Joshua D., 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 Joshua D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Harry M. Roth is a shareholder in the law firm and is widely regarded for his superior handling of complex civil litigation including medical negligence, medical malpractice, product liability, catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death, and pharmaceutical cases. He has been has been selected by his fellow lawyers as one of the Best Lawyers in America®. Through jury verdict and settlement, he has achieved a number of multi-million dollar results in professional liability and product lia...