Galfand Berger News

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[…]

Our firm was a proud sponsor of the Pennsylvania AFL-CIO’s (American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations) Biennial Legislative Conference, which took place on March 31st and April 1st. The event, which runs every other year, helps establish basic goals and objectives to best protect the interests of working women and men in Pennsylvania. Senior Partner Michael McGurrin represented Galfand Berger at this important labor event. What Is the AFL-CIO? The American Federation of Labor and Congress of[…]

“It’s easier to take than to give. It’s nobler to give than to take. The thrill of taking lasts a day. The thrill of giving lasts a lifetime.” – Joan Marques.  Each year, Galfand Berger makes charitable contributions to support the good community work of so many organizations. This month, we attended an event hosted by the Peggy Browning Fund. The event honored Joseph Lurie, former Senior Partner with our firm and founder of the Peggy Browning Fund.  Named after[…]

Galfand Berger’s client, L.T., was 7 years old when the blades of a riding lawnmower operated by his grandmother amputated his left lower leg. L.T. was a victim of the child backover hazard. The child backover hazard occurs when the operator of a riding lawnmower mows grass in reverse without realizing that a child has come into the mower’s path. Tragically, thousands of children have been killed or maimed by riding lawnmowers mowing in reverse.  This specific hazard to children[…]

After twenty-five years, Galfand Berger managing partner Debra A. Jensen has passed the torch to senior partner Michael P. Malvey, who was announced as Galfand Berger’s new managing partner effective January 1. At the time of Jensen’s election as Galfand Berger’s managing partner in 1999, she became one of only three women managing partners at non-boutique Philadelphia law firms. Over the twenty-five years Jensen managed the firm, she concurrently first chaired complex medical malpractice, product liability, and construction cases leading[…]

Galfand Berger LLP is pleased to announce that Bradley Smith, Esq. has been promoted to Senior Partner. Brad is a top-rated personal injury litigator who represents Pennsylvania and New Jersey workers and consumers injured by defective products, construction accidents, motor vehicles accidents, and slip and fall accidents. Since joining Galfand Berger LLP in 2015, Brad has recovered more than $45 million for his injured clients. Brad’s new role as Senior Partner is well-earned.  He has skillfully handled some of the[…]

We are proud to announce that Gabriela Raful has been selected for inclusion in the National Trial Lawyers, a prestigious, invitation-only organization that recognizes the nation’s top practicing attorneys. Members of the elite group have showcased their commitment to excellence in civil plaintiff or criminal defense law. Gabriela’s inclusion comes as no surprise; since joining our team, she has fought tirelessly to secure millions of dollars in recoveries on behalf of injured clients. The professional association inducts members from states[…]