Galfand Berger News

We are excited to announce that Senior Partner Richard Jurewicz has been appointed as a mediator for the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. If you have questions about what mediation is, it is a form of alternative dispute resolution, or ADR, where a neutral third party – or a mediator – assists individuals or groups in finding a mutually acceptable solution. Unlike a judge or arbitrator who imposes a legal decision, mediators serve by facilitating[…]

Galfand Berger LLP is proud to announce that seven of the firm’s lawyers have been named to the 2025 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists: Debra Jensen, Richard Jurewicz, Michael Malvey, Gabriela Raful, Bradley Smith, Farhan Ali, and Brooke Elmi. Senior Partner Debra A. Jensen, Esq. is often recognized for her experience in complex personal injury cases involving medical malpractice and defective products. Throughout her career, Debra has shaped the firm’s success, previously serving as Galfand Berger LLP’s Managing[…]

Our firm is proud to announce that the National Association of Distinguished Council, or the NADC, recently named Senior Partner Richard M. Jurewicz as a member of the Nation’s Top One Percent of practicing attorneys. As an organization, the NADC is committed to promoting the highest standards of legal excellence; members like Richard must not only elevate the standards of the Bar but also must create a benchmark for other attorneys to echo to achieve selection. The NADC’s Selection Process[…]

Each year, the Workers’ Compensation Section of the Philadelphia Bar Association (PBA) presents the Martha J. Hampton award to an attorney or judge who best personifies the qualities that Martha prized most throughout her life and professional career: an unending compassion for others and an unshakeable commitment to the ideals of workers’ compensation law. This year, please join us in celebrating Judge Manager Todd Seelig! The award serves not only as a tribute to the recipient, but also as a[…]

Galfand Berger LLP has been honored with the Silver Award for Social Security Disability Law in the annual Philadelphia Inquirer “Philly Favorites” contest. This accolade highlights Galfand Berger’s unwavering commitment to the hardworking people of Philadelphia. It is a testament to the firm’s dedication to excellence, fierce advocacy, and success in achieving favorable results for clients. Since 1947, Galfand Berger LLP has been a premier Philadelphia personal injury law firm. Our attorneys are steadfast advocates for justice, fighting to secure[…]