Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires & Newby LLP

May 09, 2006 : Lisa A. Swiatek Joins Philadelphia Office

Lisa A. Swiatek has joined the Philadelphia office of Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires & Newby LLP as an associate in the law firm's Medical Professional Liability practice group.

Ms. Swiatek devotes her practice almost exclusively to the representation of hospitals, doctors and nurses in medical malpractice litigation.  Prior to joining Weber Gallagher, she was a litigation associate with Marks, O'Neill, O'Brien & Courtney, P.C. in Philadelphia.

Before pursuing a law career, Ms. Swiatek worked for a Washington, D.C.-based non-profit organization, where she advocated for the adoption of responsible environmental, agricultural and renewable technology policies within the United States Congress, Departments of Energy, Agriculture and Interior, Environmental Protection Agency, and national and local media outlets.

Ms. Swiatek earned her undergraduate degree at American University and her law degree at Temple University's Beasley School of Law.  She is admitted to practice law in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.