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Martha J. Hampton Memorial Award Presented to Frank Rubinate
On April 21, 2014 the Workers’ Compensation Section of the Philadelphia Bar Association presented the 2014 Martha J. Hampton Award to Frank Rubinate, a partner at Baginski, Mezzanotte, Hasson & Rubinate. Philadelphia Magazine’s David H. Lipson Jr. and Tom McGrath were the guest speakers. Mr. Rubinate,was honored for his tireless advocacy on behalf of clients, mentorship to associates, contributions as a CLE presenter and lecturer, and his generous, compassionate spirit. The Philadelphia Bar Association’s Workers’ Compensation Section was established in[…]
Martha J. Hampton Memorial Award Presented to Lisa Eldridge
On April 24, 2015 the Workers’ Compensation Section of the Philadelphia Bar Association presented the 2015 Martha J. Hampton Award to Lisa Eldridge, an associate at The Martin Law Firm. Former Governor Ed Rendell was a guest speaker. Ms. Eldridge has practiced Workers’ Compensation law since 1988, representing employers, insurance companies and, now, injured workers. She has distinguished herself by demonstrating extraordinary professionalism and exceptional advocacy. Her commitment to civility and integrity in the practice of law and in her[…]
Senior Partner Rick Jurewicz Teaches Seminar on The Catastrophic Injury Case
Galfand Berger Senior Partner, Rick Jurewicz, was a course planner and instructor for a continuing legal education course called “The Catastrophic Injury Case – Quadriplegia, Paraplegia & Spinal Injury Cases.” Mr. Jurewicz and other faculty taught the course on April 22, 2015 through the Pennsyvlania Bar Institute. Faculty included legal, physical and mental health professionals who helped attendees understand the systems of the spine, mechanisms of injury and a step-by-step guide to litigating these catastrophic cases. With well over $150 million[…]
Michael McGurrin Earns Workers’ Compensation Law Specialty Certification
Galfand Berger attorney, Michael McGurrin, has been “Certified as a specialist in the practice of Workers’ Compensation law by the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s Section on Workers’ Compensation Law as authorized by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.” This distinction did not come about easily. It required hard work and commitment. Mike successfully completed the 2015 certification process by passing the certification examination that focuses on workers’ compensation law, rules and cases. In addition, he submitted a variety of documents showing that at[…]
Philadelphia Personal Injury Lawyers Recognized by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel
Debra A. Jensen, Richard M. Jurewicz, Peter M. Patton and Michael P. Malvey, of Galfand Berger, LLP, have been selected to the 2015 list as members of the Nation’s Top One Percent by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel. NADC is an organization dedicated to promoting the highest standards of legal excellence. Its mission is to objectively recognize the attorneys who elevate the standards of the Bar and provide a benchmark for other lawyers to emulate. Members are thoroughly vetted[…]