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Michael Malvey, Esq. has written an article titled “Tubing Uphill: How An Appellate Battle in a Snow Tubing Injury Case Helped Create a Path for Overcoming Pre-Injury Exculpatory Releases” for the Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association (PTLA).  The article was published in their “Verdict” magazine, which is circulated among PTLA members and Judges. Mike’s article discusses his battle to make it easier to pursue personal injury claims arising from accidents that happen during high-risk activities, such as snow tubing, skiing, sky diving,[…]

Each year, the United Steelworkers (USW) hosts an array of important conferences around the country. USW – District 10, which includes the state of Pennsylvania,  recently held its 2023 conference.  The District 10 Conference included a number of noteworthy workshops, like Effective Health and Safety Committees, Grievance Handling, Labor Law Update, and Workers’ Compensation. These workshops aid union members in learning and developing specific skill sets that lend themselves to identifying solutions to problems that commonly present themselves in the[…]

We are proud to announce that Farhan Ali, a Partner at our firm, has become the First Vice President of Temple Law Alumni Association (TLAA) Executive Committee. Since opening in 1895, the James E. Beasley School of Law has been committed to excellence in teaching, learning, scholarship, and service. As First Vice President of the TLAA, Farhan will aid in serving its members by providing a collegial, informal network of professionals who can rely upon each other as critical resources. […]

Galfand Berger was proud to sponsor Esperanza Immigration Legal Services’ (EILS) Celebrating Hope for Immigrants: A Brighter Future event, which took place on May 18, 2023. The event involved focusing on the bright futures of many immigrants that EILS serves, recognizing two pivotal community leaders, enjoying a musical performance, and fundraising to support vital immigration legal services. EILS is the leading non-profit immigration legal service provider in North Philadelphia. The organization’s primary mission is to empower primarily low-income and Spanish-speaking[…]

Galfand Berger LLP is honored to announce that six members of its legal team have been named to the 2023 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists:  Debra Jensen, Richard Jurewicz, Gabriela Raful, Farhan Ali, Bradley Smith, and Norman Weinstein. Debra A. Jensen, Esq. is Galfand Berger’s Managing Partner.  She represents individuals in medical malpractice, workplace accidents, products liability, and other personal injury cases.  Debra has several published opinions and is a frequent lecturer on personal injury matters. In 2019,[…]