Professional Experience:
Mr. Simpson, Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires & Newby LLP's managing partner 2001-2008, has over 30 years experience in handling a wide range of complex litigation in various state and federal courts, including product liability, general casualty, toxic tort, commercial, antitrust, bad faith, fidelity bond and insurance coverage cases. Mr. Simpson also has served as National Claims Counsel for the United States branch of an international insurance company, coordinating litigation management, overseeing major claims and providing insurance coverage analysis.
In 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009, Mr. Simpson was recognized by the publishers of Philadelphia magazine and the Pennsylvania edition of Super Lawyers magazine as being among the top 5 percent of practitioners in his practice specialty within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Education:
Cornell Law School, J.D., 1972.
Dartmouth College, A.B. with honors, 1969.
Professional Memberships and Activities:
Licensed to practice in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Virginia and the District of Columbia.
Admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court.
Member of American Bar Association (1973--present); Member of Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel (1996--present); Member of Philadelphia Association of Defense Counsel (Secretary-Treasurer 1986-1992).
Recent News:
2008-05-23 :: Eight Weber Gallagher Attorneys Named 'Super Lawyers'
2007-05-24 :: Nine Weber Gallagher Attorneys Named 2007 'Super Lawyers'