Firm News

Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman & Goggin presented the PDI CLE for young lawyers entitled: Consideration in Handling Non-Litigation Claims (UI/UUM, coverage opinions, etc...,) at their offices located at 1845 Walnut Street in Philadelphia. (1/12)

Robert J. Fitzgerald (Cherry Hill, NJ) was a co-presenter at the Workers' Compensation Law Update seminar presented by the Insurance Society of Philadelphia. Topics focused on current developments in workers' compensation law in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, including emerging judicial interpretations of reform measures, case handling strategies and recommendations stemming from statutory changes, developments in subrogation law, and significant statute of limitations cases. (1/12)

James H. Cole (Doylestown, PA) addressed the topic of "Property Insurance Fraud" as the guest speaker for an audio conference presented by Lorman Education Services. With the current financial crisis, property insurance fraud is gaining prominence, as insureds, contractors and body shops are faced with difficult financial decisions and sometimes resort to insurance fraud in an attempt to solve their problems. This live audio conference identifed common fraudulent scenarios faced by the insurance industry, how suspected fraudulent claims are identified and investigative strategies for successfully litigating and recovering money that was spent on fraudulent claims. (1/12)

Wilhelm Dingler Jr. (Philadelphia, PA) was the featured speaker of the live Teleconference, Maintaining Professionalism in the Legal Practice hosted by NBI (the National Business Institute). This one hour CLE course clarified the concept of professionalism vs. ethics, examined its sources and major tenents and offered attorneys practical strategies for upholding the highest standards of the profession. (1/12)

Scott Dunlop and Paul Krepps (Pittsburgh, PA) and Christopher Boyle (King of Prussia, PA) presented a Leadership Course for Law Enforcement Executives in Monroeville, PA and in Hatboro, PA for the Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association. The statewide program calls together Police Chiefs from across the Commonwealth for an update on cases directly impacting law enforcement in the last year. (1/12)

Sharon O'Donnell (Harrisburg) was on the faculty at the Pennsylvania Special Education Law seminar hosted by NBI (the National Business Institute). This CLE program, which was held at the Crowne Plaza, Harrisburg focused on special education law. Sharon's portion of the program specifically focused on Protecting the Rights of Children With Special Needs. (1/12)

We're growing . . .On October 1, 2011, Marshall Dennehey expanded its asbestos litigation practice in depth and geographic footprint with the addition of six attorneys and the opening of an office in the heart of Long Island. Four will reside in our new office in Hauppauge, New York, and two in our Roseland, New Jersey office. With this expansion, the firm has increased its scope of asbestos litigation representation, residing in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware, to include the state of New York. (10/11)

Kate McGrath (King of Prussia, PA), Kevin FitzPatrick (King of Prussia, PA) and Jeff Bates (Philadelphia, PA) presented a seminar to representatives of OneBeacon Insurance Group in Connecticut.  Topics included updates on the Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error Act (MCARE), MCARE Fund, and Fair Share Act.  (10/11)

Kevin FitzPatrick (King of Prussia, PA), Chandler Hosmer (King of Prussia, PA), Bill Banton (Philadelphia, PA), and Joan Orsini Ford (Doylestown, PA) presented a seminar on case evaluations and jury verdicts in medical professionals liability cases and defending the mental health case to representatives from Allied World Assurance Company.  (10/11)

Steve Ryan (King of Prussia, PA) presented at the National Account Review Meeting for the American College of Nurse Midwifery (ACNM) Insurance Program at Chartis Insurance Company.  His presentation, "Midwifery and Medical Malpractice," was attended by Chartis claims, underwriting and risk management professionals, the managing general agent for the program, and officers and board members of ACNM and the American Association of Birthing Centers (AABC).  (10/11)

Lary I. Zucker (Cherry Hill, NJ) has been selected as a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America.  The LCA is a trial lawyer honorary society composed of less than one-half of one percent of American lawyers.  Fellowship in the LCA is highly selective and by invitation only.  Fellows are selected based upon excellence and accomplishment in litigation, both at the trial and appellate levels, and superior ethical reputation.  (10/11)

Patrick Reilly and Stu Sostmann (Pittsburgh, PA) recently presented a seminar on "Discoverability and Proper Use of Claim Notes" to our client, Berkley Mid-Atlantic.  (10/11)

Alicia M. Caridi (Scranton, PA) presented an educational seminar titled "The Domino Effect: Managing a Crisis in the Social Media World" and the World Water Park Association 31st Annual Trade Show and Symposium as a member of IALDA (The International Amusement & Leisure Defense Association).   Alicia presented to insurance carriers, water park employees, operators, owners and managers attending the conference.  (10/11)

Steven J. Polansky (Cherry Hill, NJ) recently spoke at a National Business Institute conference in Cherry Hill, NJ on Insurance Coverage Law.  He lectured on topics including bad faith law and ethics.  (10/11)

Craig Hudson (Ft. Lauderdale, FL), Terry Lefco (Philadelphia, PA), Jack Slimm (Cherry Hill, NJ), and Art Wheeler (Cherry Hill, NJ) were the featured speakers for a national webinar entitled False Arrest and Malicious Prosecution.  This national webinar was hosted by CNA Insurance with over 180 in attendance thought CNA's U.S. offices.  (10/11)

Brigid Alford and Ed Schwartz (Harrisburg, PA) were featured speakers at the 2011 Annual Meeting of the Professional Liability Defense Federation in Chicago recently.  The meeting was attended by both claims professionals and defense counsel from around the country.  Brigid spoke on Professional Liability Coverage Grants and Exclusions; Ed presented a Legal Malpractice Primer.  (10/11)

Brad Remick (Philadelphia, PA) recently presented a seminar at Seneca Insurance in New York City titled, Investigating Industrial Fires. The seminar dealt with basic fire science, machinery, and a team approach for the investigation and defense of industrial fire cases.  (10/11)

John Gonzales (Philadelphia, PA) and Art Aranilla (Wilmington, DE) recently presented a seminar on land use issues to representatives of municipalities from all three Delaware counties, organized by the Delaware Founds Insurance Trust.  (10/11)