August 23, 2012 – As experienced Labor Law attorneys, Debra A. Jensen and Michael W. McGurrin of Galfand Berger have represented workers in countless labor disputes. When they entered recent contract negotiations representing oil refinery workers and members of United Steelworkers Local 10-1 in Marcus Hook, PA, however, they experienced something that might surprise and encourage even the most seasoned negotiators. The union officials and corporate executives conducting the negotiations actively shared a common goal and worked hard to achieve[…]
July 27, 2012 – Peter Patton was recently included in The National Trial Lawyers – Top 100 Trial Lawyers of Pennsylvania for 2012. The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Trial Lawyersis a professional association composed of trial lawyers from each state. Membership is by invitation and is extended only to those attorneys who exemplify superior qualifications, trial results, leadership, influence, reputation, stature, and profile in the trial attorney community, as viewed by this organization, other trial lawyers, members of the[…]
June 22, 2012 – Galfand Berger senior partners Richard Jurewicz and Peter Patton obtained three of the top thirty-five highest grossing settlements in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for 2011. Rick had two of the top settlements. The first was for a worker who received multiple injuries to his arm when it was caught in the power shaft of a canning machine. The accident was a result of a defectively designed machine, allowing it to operate with the power shaft unguarded. […]