Attorney Profiles

Ed focuses his practice on the defense of professional liability claims and suits brought against legal, medical, nursing, realtor, and broker professionals. He has developed an extensive trial and appellate practice, serving as first chair in many jury trials as well as writing his own appellate briefs in numerous other matters.

Early in his legal career, Ed developed a strong background in legal research. This experience contributed to his subsequent involvement in various national class actions for several firms in Texas and Florida. As well, Ed contributed to the research and drafting of an article that appeared in the Vol. 5, No. 1 (1995) newsletter of the ABA's Class Actions and Derivative Suits Committee.

Presently, Ed is a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association's sub-committee on Professional Responsibility and Ethics. He is frequently asked to serve as a speaker on professional ethics and malpractice avoidance at both state and county bar association functions throughout the state.

Ed is Honorably Discharged from the United States Army Reserve, where he served as a commissioned officer and trial counsel in the Judge Advocate General's Corps. Ed has received several acknowledgments and awards for his research and analysis on biochemical terrorist response and vaccination protocols for personnel of the armed forces.

In 2005 and 2006, Ed was recognized as a "Rising Star" in the Super Lawyers advertising supplement of Philadelphia Magazine. He has also been named as one of the "Top 40 Under 40" in the central Pennsylvania region.

When not practicing law, Ed is involved in many community activities, including several youth athletic programs. As well, he is deeply committed to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and was recognized as a member of the MS Leadership Class of 2006.

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