Richard E. Stabinski and Andrew R. Benedict Obtain Forum Non Conveniens Dismissal

2011-11-08

On November 1, 2011, Judge William Manfredi of the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas granted a motion to dismiss filed by Rick Stabinski and Andy Benedict on behalf of a New York based travel agency sued by the estate of a 17 year old Brooklyn, New York decedent who drowned in a hotel swimming p

Scranton Attorneys Obtain Summary Judgment in Slip and Fall Case

2011-04-28

Eugene Feeney, Noah Katz and Tom Geroulo obtained a summary judgment in a case involving claimed injuries for a slip and fall in the lobby of a commercial building. The Plaintiff claimed total disability and produced a report from an economic expert claiming total loss of earnings

Brian L. Calistri Obtains Summary Judgment in Elevator Accident Case

2011-04-11

The Plaintiff, a custodial worker for a local university, claimed she fell coming out of a misleveled freight elevator on campus. Her injury claims involved various neck and back injuries but initially focused on a claim of serious cognitive defects and memory loss along with a six figure worker'

Richard E. Stabinski Obtains Summary Judgment on Statute of Repose

2011-04-01

On March 25, 2011, the Superior Court of New Jersey in Gloucester County granted a motion for summary judgment filed by Rick Stabinski on behalf of a national stone installer which had installed a limestone and granite facade at a building at Rowan University. Rowan brought

Andrew R. Benedict Gets Case Dismissed Against Local Police Department

2011-03-21

Andy Benedict represented the Palmer Township Police Department in a case involving a 32 year old pregnant woman who was killed by a fugitive driving the wrong way on Route 22. The victim's husband and family filed suit against the Palmer Township Police. After filing both a 1

Richard S. Ranieri Prevails in Pennsylvania Superior Court of Appeals

2011-02-19

Rick Ranieri was successful in getting the case dismissed with prejudice in Duckett v. Wawa, Inc.  The plaintiff had picked the forum to bring suit in based on forum non conveniens grounds and sued Wawa in Philadelphia Stat

Rick Stabinski Obtains Summary Judgment in a $3 Million Verdict Roof Fall Case

2011-02-02

On January 20, 2011, the superintendent for the general contractor of a Philadelphia construction site was awarded $3 million for injuries he suffered after falling through an unmarked hole that a roofing company placed on the roof of the project site. The roofing company had joined a plumbing co

Brian Calistri Obtains Jury Defense Verdict in Elevator Accident Case

2011-01-19

After a five day trial before the Honorable Nitza Quinones-Alejandro, a Philadelphia County jury awarded a defense verdict to Brian Calistri and the Firm's client, a Center City elevator contractor charged with maintaining approximately 45 elevators at a large Philadelphia hospital. The p

Brian Calistri Obtains Defense Verdict, as Jury Rejects Claim Alleging Defective Exercise Equipment

2010-08-01

Partner Brian Calistri achieved a defense verdict in a jury trial before Judge Riley in Chester County, PA on July 28, 2010.  The suit centered on an allegation that a national fitness center operator utilized unstable and unmoored exercise equipment that tipped over on the plainti

Robert MacMahon Obtains Defense Verdict Concert Venue Case

2009-09-05

Mary E. Sherlock Gains Defense Verdict in Industrial Accident Case

2009-08-24

Mary E. Sherlock, a partner in the Firm's Dover office, prevailed on behalf of a property owner at a recent five-day jury trial in Kent County. On May 20, 2003, plaintiff Rocky Stayton was seriously injured while moving a large four-wheeled pelletizer machine, weighing ne

Insurer Prevails in UM Trial

2009-07-24

An Atlantic County jury ruled that a "phantom" waver was not responsible for causing a motor vehicle accident, resulting in a no-cause verdict for Teachers Insurance Company. The case involved an accident that occurred on West Avenue in Ocean City, New Jersey. Plaintiff was traveling sout

Mary E. Sherlock Obtains Defense Verdict in Trip and Fall Case

2009-06-11

Our partner, Mary E. Sherlock, Esq., in our Dover, Delaware office obtained a defense verdict in a trip and fall case after a 2 day jury trial in the Superior Court of New Castle County, Delaware. Liability was strongly contested. The plaintiff was represented by Richard Morse, Esq. of th

David J. Rosenberg Prevails In Defense of Property Damage Claim

2009-05-20

Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas judge Paul Lutty Jr. recently non-suited a lawsuit filed by Pittsburgh-area homeowners who sought damages from their neighbors and a contractor for property damage. In the case, the plaintiffs claimed that their neighbors caused toxic mine water run

Robert MacMahon Obtains Verdict of Minimal Medical Damages in Ammonia Inhalation Case

2008-10-01

Brian L. Calistri Wins Electric Shock Injury Case After Nine-Day Philadelphia Jury Trial

2008-06-24

After a nine-day trial, a Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas jury found no liability against a contractor responsible for maintaining an elevator switch that allegedly caused a severe electric shock injury to a nursing home employee.  The contractor was represented by partne

Jury Finds For Mall in Bench Collapse Case

2008-04-22

Partner Marc B. Zingarini and associate Shawane L. Lee of the Firm's Philadelphia office recently obtained a defense verdict in a premises liability case on behalf of an area shopping mall.  The plaintiff and his wife (who sued fo

Bar Granted Summary Judgment in Assault Case

2008-01-24

A  judge in Cape May County, New Jersey dismissed an assault case against a bar after concluding that plaintiff had failed to produce sufficient evidence to prove that the establishment breached any duty owed to the plaintiff, a patron of the bar.  The plaint

Michael B. Pullano Wins Trial of Personal Injury Action

2007-07-20

Michael B. Pullano, a partner in the Firm's Philadelphia office, successfully defended a client in a personal injury action at trial before the Hon. Marlene Lachman in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas.  The plaintiff was a waiter who suffered an all

Brian Calistri Wins Federal Maritime Jury Trial

2007-03-20

After a five-day jury trial in Philadelphia federal court and one hour of jury deliberation, Philadelphia-based attorneys Brian L. Calistri and Thomas Geroulo obtained a defense verdict in a maritime matter tried before the Hon. Bruce Kauffman in March

Robert MacMahon Gains Nonsuit in Vehicle Accident Trial

2006-11-21

Robert MacMahon, a partner in the Firm's Philadelphia office, recently obtained a nonsuit on behalf of a bus operator in a dart-out case that proceeded to trial in Chester County, Pennsylvania.  The case involved a claim by a college student, who was struck by a ca

Brian Calistri's Trial Court Win Upheld by Third Circuit; U.S. Supreme Court Denies Further Appeal

2006-10-11

Brian L. Calistri, a partner in the Firm's Philadelphia office, recently prevailed in a maritime lawsuit brought by a dockworker thrown overboard and seriously injured during container discharge at the Camden, New Jersey pier.  On October 2, 2006, the United States 

PA Supreme Court Lets Stand Multi-Million Dollar Verdict Obtained by Weber Gallagher Attorneys

2006-07-14

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court recently denied review of one of the largest jury verdicts ever delivered in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, a case litigated by Weber Gallagher partners Marc B. Zingarini and Thomas E. Butler, Jr. and former partner - now Philad

Brian L. Calistri Obtains Federal Court Victory in Fire Loss Claim

2006-03-30

Brian L. Calistri, a partner in the Philadelphia office of Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires & Newby LLP, obtained a major victory in federal court in Philadelphia defending a $1.25 million fire loss claim.  The January 2000 fire, which caused considerable damage t

Brian L. Calistri Obtains Defense Verdict, as Jury Rejects Premises Defect Claim

2006-03-02

Brian L. Calistri, a partner in the Philadelphia office of Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires & Newby LLP, obtained a defense verdict on February 22, 2006 in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.  Mr. Calistri represented a financial planning company that was sued by the p

David J. Rosenberg Presents to Temple Law Alumni Association

2011-05-26

David Rosenberg presented at the "Corporate Counsel CLE" sponsored by the Temple Law Alumni Association on May 25, 2011. David's presentation focused on the Attorney/Client Privilege and the recent Gilliard decision before the PA Supreme Court.

Richard S. Ranieri Argues Before the New Jersey Supreme Court in Dram Shop Case

2011-03-16

Rick Ranieri argued before the New Jersey Supreme Court in Voss v. Tranquilino on March 14, 2011. The case centers on whether drunken drivers injured in accidents they cause can sue the establishments that served them alcohol.

Richard S. Ranieri Joins the Council on Litigation Management (as Certified Member)

2010-11-24

Partner Rick Ranieri has been invited to join the prestigious Council on Litigation Management.  The Council is a nonpartisan alliance comprised of thousands of insurance companies, corporations, Corporate Counsel, Litigation and Risk Managers, claims professionals and

Laurence Bennett to Present at No Fault Claims Seminar

2010-10-27

Partner Larry Bennett will serve as a panelist at "No Fault Claims and Litgation: From Start to Finish" on December 9, 2010. Interested parties can

Rick Ranieri Featured in the New Jersey Law Journal

2010-08-05

Rick Ranieri was featured in the New Jersey Law Journal article "Court Will Review Drunken Drivers' Right to Sue Bars That Served Them" which focuses on the New Jersey State Supreme Court's agreement to hear the case Voss v. Tranquilino and decide whether drunken drivers injured in accid

21 Attorneys Named to 2010 Pennsylvania 'Super Lawyers' List

2010-05-25

Twenty-one attorneys at Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires & Newby LLP have been selected for inclusion in the 2010 listing of Pennsylvania "Super Lawyers" and "Super Lawyers Rising Stars." Those named as "Super Lawyers" are partners Daniel J. Clifford, E

Marc T. Levin Joins Harrisburg Office

2010-05-14

Marc T. Levin has joined the Harrisburg office of Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires & Newby LLP as a partner. He devotes his practice to general liability matters, focusing on commercial law and defense litigation, in the areas of premises liability, automobile and truc

Six Partners Earn Top Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating

2010-04-26

Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires & Newby LLP is proud to announce that six of its partners recently achieved AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Ratings from Martindale-Hubbell®. Wendi D. Barish, Brian L. Calistri, David G. Greene

Seven Attorneys Selected as NJ 'Super Lawyers' and 'Rising Stars'

2010-03-25

Seven Weber Gallagher attorneys have been named by Super Lawyers magazine as "Super Lawyers" and "Rising Stars" in New Jersey for 2010. Partners Catherine J. Flynn and Richard S. Ranieri (Newark) and Jeffrey D. Newby and Mark S.

Andrew R. Benedict and John P. Kickbusch Promoted to Partnership

2010-01-01

Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires & Newby LLP is pleased to announce the election of Andrew R. Benedict and John P. Kickbusch to partnership. Mr

Nine Attorneys Named Pennsylvania 'Super Lawyers'

2009-05-27

Paul M. Fires, Joseph Goldberg, Richard E. Stabinski, Peter J. Weber and Andrew K. Worek, partners in the Philadelphia office of Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires & Newby LLP, Lynne Z. Gold

Mary E. Sherlock Joins Weber Gallagher's New Dover Office

2009-05-01

Following its recent expansion into northern Delaware, Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires & Newby LLP is pleased to announce the opening of a second Delaware office in Dover, the state capital. Mary E. Sherlock will be the office's managing partner. Ms. Sherlock

Weber Gallagher Attorneys Cited as New Jersey 'Super Lawyers'

2009-03-19

Since its founding 17 years ago, Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires & Newby LLP has become one of the most respected defense litigation firms in New Jersey. The firm’s attorneys are leaders in their areas of expertise, innovators in their daily pra

Richard S. Ranieri Recertified as Civil Trial Attorney (both Nationally, and New Jersey State)

2007-05-25

The law firm of Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires & Newby LLP is pleased to announce that Richard S. Ranieri has become recertified, both locally and nationally, as a civil trial attorney.  Mr. Ranieri was certified by the Supreme Court of New J

Nine Weber Gallagher Attorneys Named 2007 'Super Lawyers'

2007-05-24

Thomas E. Butler, Jr., Joseph Goldberg, Warren L. Simpson, Jr., Richard E. Stabinski, Patrick J. Stapleton III, Peter J. Weber, Andrew K. Worek and Marc B. Zi