Galfand Berger News

Galfand Berger LLP is proud to announce that Senior Partner Richard M. Jurewicz, Esq. has once again been recognized in the Best Lawyers in America (2026 Edition) for his outstanding achievements in personal injury and product liability litigation. Rick has been included in Best Lawyers every year since 2016, a testament to his consistent excellence and the respect he has earned from peers across the legal community. Rick’s recognition reflects his decades of work representing individuals and families whose lives[…]

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[…]