Michael handles the corporate defense of hospitals, physicians, psychiatrists, healthcare workers, and medical transportation companies in medical malpractice matters throughout Pennsylvania. With over two decades of litigation experience, he consistently achieves favorable outcomes for his clients, navigating allegations of negligence, professional liability, constitutional violations, and beyond.
Michael meticulously manages cases from their inception to trial, adeptly handling all phases of litigation. His advocacy extends to appellate courts where he has successfully argued before the Appellate and Superior Courts of Pennsylvania.
Beyond medical malpractice, Michael’s legal experience encompasses labor and employment litigation, where he defends employers against discrimination claims and offers strategic counsel on pre-litigation matters, employee discipline, termination, and handbook policies. He has also litigated cases involving civil rights, commercial law, and general liability.
Michael brings substantial experience in product liability and toxic tort actions. He has defended manufacturers, suppliers, and contractors in complex cases, including those related to component parts for the nuclear power industry, tungsten carbide products, electricity-generating windmills, high-velocity grinding wheels, and hydro-thermic HVAC systems.
Michael’s commitment to professional development is evident in his graduation from the 2018 International Association of Defense Counsel Trial Academy, underscoring his dedication to honing his trial skills.
In 2025 and 2026, Michael was honored with inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America®.
Secured a defense verdict as the solo first chair attorney for a general surgery physician in a case in which the plaintiff alleged the unnecessary revision of a previously removed appendix. The jury unanimously found for our client and against the plaintiff.
Secured summary judgment for two physicians and a physician’s practice group in a wrongful death, medical malpractice case by presenting an argument that physician’s actions, while allegedly below the standard of care, were outside of the factual chain of causation. Summary Judgment was granted despite the presence of expert reports against the clients.
Secured Summary Judgment for a regional healthcare provider on a claim for direct corporate negligence which significantly reduced the ultimate settlement.
Secured Summary Judgment for a county-created healthcare provider on a claim for medical malpractice by the successful implementation of the Political Subdivision Tort Claims Act.
Secured Summary Judgment for a national supplier of correctional medical services on a claim of constitutional violations alleging deliberate indifference to a serious medical need.
Successfully briefed and argued a Motion for Partial Summary Judgment which so limited the plaintiff’s ability to present evidence that the case was dismissed with prejudice by the plaintiff.
Prior results cannot and do not guarantee or predict a similar outcome with respect to any future matter that we or any lawyer may be retained to handle.
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