
Paul concentrates his practice in the areas of employment law, civil rights and municipal liability, construction defect and premise liability, products and general liability matters. He not only represents municipal/public entity defendants, but also private educational institutions and universities concerning police practices and security issues. Paul has defended hundreds of litigated matters involving municipal and public entity defendants including employment-related matters, civil rights/constitutional law, and claims under the Pennsylvania Tort Claims Act. As well, he represents and defends clients in all stages of employment proceedings including matters pending before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission, and, thereafter, within state trial courts and federal district courts.
In 1990 Paul graduated from Kutztown University where he attained a Bachelor of Science degree from the college of business. Following college he attended Widener University School of Law in Delaware, from which he graduated cum laude with a juris doctor in 1993.
While attending law school, Paul began his legal career with Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman & Goggin as a law clerk in the firm's Norristown, Pennsylvania, office. While holding that position, he worked for John R. Warner, Esq., assisting him with his defense of medical malpractice cases, and Joseph J. Santarone, Esq., who concentrated his practice on municipal liability cases. Following graduation, Paul continued with the firm as an associate, and in 1994 he returned to his native area – the Lehigh Valley.
Significant Representative Matters
Successfully defended whistleblower claims against a school district where the employee was disciplined following reports of loss and theft of district property.
Successfully defended First Amendment claims arising out of township zoning practices and denial of business license to “gentleman’s” club.
Successfully defended wrongful discharge claim brought by multiple family members involving whistle blower allegations and workplace safety and with compensatory and punitive damages in excess of $1 million and which resulted in dismissal of all claims.
Successfully defended extension of application of Pennsylvania Hills and Ridges defense to snow removal contractors in case involving admitted notice of icy conditions but ambiguous contractual responsibilities.
Areas of Practice
Education
Widener University School of Law, Wilmington, Delaware, 1993 J.D.
Honors: cum laude
Kutztown University, 1990 B.S.
Published Works
"Technically Deficient Return of Service Does Not Void Service Itself," Pennsylvania Law Weekly, Vol. XXI, No. 8, 1998
"Surface Waters: A 'Common Enemy' to Both Property Owners and Pedestrians," Pittsburgh Legal Journal, Vol. 123, No. 43, 1999
Areas of Practice
Education
- Widener University School of Law (J.D., cum laude, 1993)
- Kutztown University (B.S., 1990)
Bar Admissions
- Pennsylvania, 1993
- U.S District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Pennsylvania
Associations & Memberships
- Lehigh County Bar Association
- Northampton County Bar Association
- Pennsylvania Bar Association

