"In the courtroom, an attorney must be a master of the law and the facts. Success lies in the details and an attorney's willingness to find what others have missed."
About
Bar Admissions
Pennsylvania, 1975
U.S. District Court Western District of Pennsylvania
U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit
U.S. Supreme Court, 1991
Education
Notre Dame Law School, Notre Dame, Indiana
J.D., Doctor of Jurisprudence – 1975
Honors: magna cum laude
St Vincent College, Latrobe, Pennsylvania
B.A., Bachelor of Arts – 00/1968
Honors: magna cum laude
Professional Associations and Memberships
American Bar Association
Pennsylvania Bar Association, Member
American Association for Justice
Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association, Member, 1986 to Present
Lawrence County Bar Association, President
Western Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association, Former Member of the Board of Governors
Honors and Awards
Pennsylvania Super Lawyers, 2006 – 2020
Top 50: 2020 Pittsburgh Super Lawyers
AV preeminent, 2020
Areas of Practice
Medical Malpractice
Automobile Accidents
Slip and Fall
Road Defects
Nursing Home Neglect
Dog Bites
Motorcycle Accidents
Aviation Accidents
Probate & Estate Admin
Certified Legal Specialties
Certified as a Civil Trial Specialist, National Board of Trial Advocacy
