Michael C. HamiltonPartner AssistantJennifer Caldwell 412.281.4541 Ext. 4593 jcaldwell@wglaw.com.png) Michael handles the corporate defense of hospitals, physicians, psychiatrists, healthcare workers, and medical transportation companies in medical malpractice matters throughout Pennsylvania. With more than 20 years of litigation experience, Michael has routinely delivered favorable results to his clients involving alleged negligence, professional liability, constitutional violations, and more.
Michael manages cases through all phases of litigation from inception of a claim through trial. He has successfully argued before the Appellate and Superior Courts of Pennsylvania.
Additionally, Michael’s experience includes representing employers in labor and employment litigation including discrimination claims. Michael provides employers with counseling and guidance for pre-litigation matters involving employees, employee discipline and termination, and employee handbooks. He also handled cases involving civil rights, commercial law, and general liability.
In his practice, Michael has significant experience defending manufacturers, suppliers, and contractors in product liability and toxic tort actions, including cases involving the manufacture of component parts for the nuclear power industry. He is also well versed in handling cases involving manufacturers of tungsten carbide products, electricity-generating windmills, high velocity grinding wheels, and hydro-thermic HVAC systems.
Michael is a 2018 graduate of the International Association of Defense Counsel Trial Academy.
Michael C. HamiltonPartner Michael handles the corporate defense of hospitals, physicians, psychiatrists, healthcare workers, and medical transportation companies in medical malpractice matters throughout Pennsylvania. With more than 20 years of litigation experience, Michael has routinely delivered favorable results to his clients involving alleged negligence, professional liability, constitutional violations, and more.
Michael manages cases through all phases of litigation from inception of a claim through trial. He has successfully argued before the Appellate and Superior Courts of Pennsylvania.
Additionally, Michael’s experience includes representing employers in labor and employment litigation including discrimination claims. Michael provides employers with counseling and guidance for pre-litigation matters involving employees, employee discipline and termination, and employee handbooks. He also handled cases involving civil rights, commercial law, and general liability.
In his practice, Michael has significant experience defending manufacturers, suppliers, and contractors in product liability and toxic tort actions, including cases involving the manufacture of component parts for the nuclear power industry. He is also well versed in handling cases involving manufacturers of tungsten carbide products, electricity-generating windmills, high velocity grinding wheels, and hydro-thermic HVAC systems.
Michael is a 2018 graduate of the International Association of Defense Counsel Trial Academy.
ExperienceSecured 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.
Speaking Engagements- 09.19.23Panelist, "Impact of Today's Audiovisual Technology on Patient Care and Claims," Medical Professional Liability Association
Professional & Community InvolvementAssistantJennifer Caldwell 412.281.4541 Ext. 4593 jcaldwell@wglaw.com |
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