Michael C. HamiltonPartner AssistantJennifer Caldwell 412.281.4541 Ext. 4593 jcaldwell@wglaw.comMichael 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.
ExperienceResults may vary depending on your particular facts and legal circumstances.
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.
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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