Galfand Berger News

Galfand Berger’s Philadelphia product liability attorney, Richard Jurewicz, has consistently had some of the largest verdicts and settlements in Pennsylvania.  2014 was no exception.  A recent publication, Top Pennsylvania Verdicts of 2014, showed that Rick had a top Pennsylvania verdict that year. Rick represented a client who suffered a hand-crush injury while operating a defectively designed printing press.  When Defendants would not settle, Rick took the case to trial…and won.   Like all Galfand Berger attorneys, Rick is a fierce advocate[…]

Philadelphia personal injury law firm of Galfand Berger is pleased to announce that Richard M. Jurewicz, Senior Partner, has achieved the “Lead Counsel Rating in Personal Injury Law – Plaintiff.” Started in 1997, the Lead Counsel Rating provides a useful tool that helps consumers evaluate an attorney’s ability and credibility.   In order to earn the Lead Counsel Rating, an attorney must not only demonstrate significant legal experience, but must also receive multiple peer recommendations advocating his or her ability. This[…]

Year after year, Galfand Berger attorneys demonstrate their commitment to our clients and our community with success in and out of the courtroom. This year,  we are proud to announce that four of our attorneys—Arthur Bugay, Rick Jurewicz, Peter Patton and Norman Weinstein—have been named to the Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list. Selection to the Super Lawyers list is reserved for only the top 5% of more than 34,000 attorneys practicing in Pennsylvania Moreover, Galfand Berger attorneys, Michael Malvey and Henry[...]

On April 21, 2014 the Workers’ Compensation Section of the Philadelphia Bar Association presented the 2014 Martha J. Hampton Award to  Frank Rubinate, a partner at Baginski, Mezzanotte, Hasson & Rubinate.  Philadelphia Magazine’s David H. Lipson Jr. and Tom McGrath were the guest speakers. Mr. Rubinate,was honored for his tireless advocacy on behalf of clients, mentorship to associates, contributions as a CLE presenter and lecturer, and his generous, compassionate spirit. The Philadelphia Bar Association’s Workers’ Compensation Section was established in[…]

On April 24, 2015 the Workers’ Compensation Section of the Philadelphia Bar Association presented the 2015 Martha J. Hampton Award to Lisa Eldridge, an associate at The Martin Law Firm.  Former Governor Ed Rendell was a guest speaker. Ms. Eldridge has practiced Workers’ Compensation law since 1988, representing employers, insurance companies and, now, injured workers.  She has distinguished herself by demonstrating extraordinary professionalism and exceptional advocacy. Her commitment to civility and integrity in the practice of law and in her[…]

Galfand Berger Senior Partner, Rick Jurewicz, was a course planner and instructor for a continuing legal education course called “The Catastrophic Injury Case – Quadriplegia, Paraplegia & Spinal Injury Cases.” Mr. Jurewicz and other faculty taught the course on April 22, 2015 through the Pennsyvlania Bar Institute.  Faculty included legal, physical and mental health professionals who helped attendees understand the systems of the spine, mechanisms of injury and a step-by-step guide to litigating these catastrophic cases. With well over $150 million[…]

Galfand Berger attorney, Michael McGurrin, has been “Certified as a specialist in the practice of Workers’ Compensation law by the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s Section on Workers’ Compensation Law as authorized by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.” This distinction did not come about easily.  It required hard work and commitment. Mike successfully completed the 2015 certification process by passing the certification examination that focuses on workers’ compensation law, rules and cases.  In addition, he submitted a variety of documents showing that at[…]

Debra A. Jensen, Richard M. Jurewicz, Peter M. Patton and Michael P. Malvey, of Galfand Berger, LLP, have been selected to the 2015 list as members of the Nation’s Top One Percent by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel.  NADC is an organization dedicated to promoting the highest standards of legal excellence.  Its mission is to objectively recognize the attorneys who elevate the standards of the Bar and provide a benchmark for other lawyers to emulate. Members are thoroughly vetted[…]

Philadelphia personal injury lawyer, Peter Patton, a Senior Partner at Galfand Berger LLP has been selected to the list of Top 100 Litigation Lawyers in Pennsylvania for 2015.  This is the third consecutive year Mr. Patton has been recognized by the American Society of Legal Advocates (ASLA.) The American Society of Legal Advocates recognizes attorneys who demonstrate outstanding legal skill and ability.  ASLA’s exclusive membership comprises less than 1.5% of all licensed lawyers nationwide. ASLA is both highly selective in[…]

Philadelphia personal injury law firm of Galfand Berger is pleased to announce that Michael P. Malvey, Senior Partner, has been selected for inclusion in the National Trial Lawyers – the Top 100 Trial Lawyers of Pennsylvania for 2015. The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Trial Lawyers is a professional association composed of trial lawyers from each state.  Membership is by invitation.  It is extended only to those attorneys who exemplify superior qualifications, trial results, leadership, influence, reputation, stature, and profile[…]