Best Lawyers in Pennsylvania, United States for Product Liability Litigation - Defendants

Over the course of his 45-year career, Ed has conducted more than 100 jury and non-jury trials, arbitrations, mediations, and appeals. He represents businesses in civil litigation matters including contracts, products, construction, employment, trademarks, negligence, and insurance, and has handled matters in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and several other states throughout the country. His cases have involved alleged defects in consumer and industrial products, construction errors and delays, tr...

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....

Michael J. Sweeney is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Oil and Gas Law and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Michael J., who practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Frederick W. Bode, III Frederick W. Bode, III is a shareholder of Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote, P.C. He concentrates his practice in the areas of Commercial Litigation, Products Liability, Health Care Litigation, and Technology matters. Mr. Bode is a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association. He is admitted to practice before all of the Courts in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the United States District Courts for the Western, Middle, and Eastern Districts of Pennsylvania, United States...

Joseph L. Luvara is a shareholder of Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote, P.C. He is Co-Chair of the Family Law Practice Group and concentrates his practice in the area of civil litigation, with a particular emphasis in automobile accident litigation, product liability litigation, school and municipal liability litigation, family law, and insurance litigation, including bad faith litigation. He has litigated hundreds of cases in both federal and state courts and on both the trial and appellate lev...

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 ...

Gene Giotto is a trial attorney with three decades of experience. He has tried cases to verdict in dozens of jurisdictions across the country. Gene regularly represents corporate clients in consequential disputes involving seven or eight-digit damage claims and the potential for devastating reputational harm. Today, Gene’s trial practice encompasses several substantive legal areas: Health Law: Gene handles litigation involving health care entities and health regulations, with a particul...

Joseph E. O'Neil is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Joseph E., who practices law in Berwyn, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Joseph E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kara Cheever is a litigation associate in the New York office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. She has represented clients in federal and state courts in a variety of complex civil litigation matters, with an emphasis on consumer and product liability actions. Kara is committed to pro bono work. Among other things, Kara has successfully represented plaintiffs at trial for wage-and-hour violations, single mothers in child custody and support proceedings, and undocumented women seeking temporary vi...

Thomas Finnegan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Thomas, 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 Thomas is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Annabelle L. Carone is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Annabelle L., who practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Annabelle L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

James Y. Lee is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. James Y., who practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which James Y. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.