Congress appears poised to consider medical malpractice reforms that put dollars over patient safety. H.R. 1215, or the “Protecting Access to Care Act of 2017” is designed to cap non-economic recoveries at $250,000.   To many of us, this seems like a lot of money.  But imagine these situations: You go into surgery and become paralyzed;[…]

Every year, more than 4 million workers suffer from serious, job-related injuries. Even more frightening is that studies show workers have a 1-in-4 chance of becoming disabled before they reach retirement age. When this happens, it can be a confusing and overwhelming time. There are certain tips that are important to know and can make[…]

The United Labor Council of Reading and Berks County recently recognized Galfand Berger’s support and commitment to labor unions and the hardworking people of Reading and Berks County. The Labor Council was founded in 1960 and works to support the working people in Reading and Berks counties through democratic processes. With more than 900,000 members,[…]

On May 10, 2016, Esperanza Immigration Legal Services (EILS) hosted a special event at the Art Alliance Building in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to honor local contributions to the immigrant community. The event was emceed by Galfand Berger Senior Partner Michael Malvey, who sits on the EILS Board of Directors. The event honored current Pennsylvania State Senator[…]