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Michael S. Friedman is a principal in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. He focuses his practice on the representation of employers and management in connection with a wide array of workplace and employment issues at the federal court, state court and administrative agency levels involving all federal and state discrimination laws (including but not limited to: age, race, sex, national origin, disability, and religion), as well as issues concerning restrictive covena...

As head of the Business Law Department at Gawthrop Greenwood, Michael F. Merlie concentrates his practice in the areas of finance, secured transactions (including creditors’ rights), mergers, acquisitions, admiralty/maritime law, real estate law and startup businesses. Representing institutional, corporate and entrepreneurial clients in a wide variety of business matters, his experience includes negotiating and documenting mergers, acquisitions and real estate transactions. He has also ...

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...

Mark Vacha is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Public Finance Law. Mark practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Mark Vacha since 2027. 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 Mark Vacha is held by other lawyers.

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

Steve Engelmyer is chair of the Firm’s Litigation Department. He has over 30 years of experience in all facets of commercial litigation with particular emphasis on insurance coverage, contract disputes, telecommunications, employment disputes, and environmental issues. He represents clients in a broad range of commercial disputes and acts as chief litigation counsel to numerous private and publicly-held companies. Steve has extensive experience in litigating cases in both state and fede...

Kevin joined Timoney Knox in 2013, and through his hard work and commitment to his clients, built a successful practice in Trusts and Estates and Business Law and Taxation. Kevin’s accomplishments and business acumen secured his position as Partner by 2019, and his aptitude for leadership has elevated him to the seat of Managing Partner in 2025. He assists individuals and families with estate planning, working to design and implement wills, trusts and powers of attorney, and represents ...

Craig B. Huffman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Craig B. practices law in Media, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Craig B. Huffman 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 Craig B. Huffman is held by other lawyers.

Mark S. Cappuccio is Chair of the firm's Tax Assessment Appeals practice group. He is an experienced civil trial attorney and has extensive background in the areas of commercial litigation, real estate, zoning, condemnation and tax assessment law. As a member of the Firm's Zoning and Land Use Group he represents individuals, businesses and municipalities in a variety of real estate matters including land use, zoning and condemnation cases. He has been appointed to serve as a mediator in the M...

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...