Katherine Tenzinger handles pre-suit and litigated matters involving the full spectrum of liability claims affecting the transportation industry, including personal injury, fatality and catastrophic loss, property damage, cargo loss, and household goods liability claims. Katherine also handles transactional and contract matters including equipment leases, brokerage agreements, and defense and indemnity agreements.
Katherine routinely represents motor carriers, drivers, brokers, and household goods carriers. Her experience has led to a deep understanding of the specialized areas of law that apply to claims against actors in the transportation industry.
In addition to her transportation practice, Katherine defends premises liability matters, including representation of the property owner, general contractor, and subcontractor in both the liability matter and tender pursuit efforts.
In 2026, Katherine was included in the Legal 500 US Elite City Focus – Philadelphia for Commercial Disputes. The Legal 500 US Elite City Focus rankings spotlight individual lawyers at regional powerhouses who are advising clients on sophisticated, high‑value matters within their local markets, and it is based on peer feedback, client input, and an independent research process conducted by The Legal 500 research team.
Professional & Community Involvement
- Traffic Club of Philadelphia, Member
- Transportation Lawyers Association (TLA), Member
- Defense Research Institute (DRI), Trucking Law Committee, Membership Subcommittee
- Philadelphia Association of Defense Counsel (PADC), Executive Committee Young Lawyers’ Liaison
- Trucking Industry Defense Association (TIDA), Member
- Conference of Freight Counsel, Member
- The Pennsylvania Defense Institute, Member
- 04.09.24 Speaker, “Beyond the Freight: Claims Outside of Cargo Damage,” Trucking Industry Defense Association (TIDA) Cargo Skills Seminar
- 03.21.23 Speaker, “Reefer Madness: Handling Refrigerated Cargo Claims,” TIDA Cargo Conference
- 11.15.22 Speaker, “Infinite Jest: The Impact of Evolving Driving Technology in Personal Injury Claims,” Transportation Lawyers Association
- 10.18.22 Speaker, “Transportation Trends: Defending Trucking Claims with Dash-Camera Video,” Philadelphia Association of Defense Counsel
- 05.24.22 Panelist, “Are You Ready For Your Close-Up? Defending Trucking Claims Through the Lens of Dash-Camera Video”
- 03.30.22 Speaker, “Cargo Claims 101: A Primer,” TIDA Cargo Conference
- 01.20.22 Panelist, “Taking Charge of Your Career,” Weber Gallagher’s Professional Development Committee
- 04.26.21 Speaker, “Virtual Hearings and Trials,” Defense Research Institute
- 12.06.17 “Defenses to Frivolous Litigation: Cost-Effective Options for Evading Serial Litigation Claims,” ALM Philadelphia In-House Counsel CLE Program
Cases and Experience
Negotiated settlement of multi-party lawsuits involving snow-related pile up accident in New Jersey.
Secured pre-trial dismissal of trucking company client in personal injury action due to lack of direct claims against client.
Obtained dismissal of direct negligence claims against trucking company client pursuant to applicable Pennsylvania law.
Resolved claims involving damage to specialized equipment allegedly occurring during transport.
Succeeded on motions to dismiss state law claims asserted against motor carrier clients in cargo damage lawsuits.
Challenged defective service of driver and ultimately obtained driver’s dismissal from lawsuit.
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.
News & Presentations
02.26.26 | Firm News, Press Releases
| Casualty, General Liability, Environmental & Toxic Tort, Bankruptcy, Creditors’ Rights, Business Transactions & Commercial Litigation, Trucking & Transportation
| Auto, Trucking & Transportation
07.29.25 | Speaking Engagements
| Trucking & Transportation
| Auto, Trucking & Transportation
06.26.25 | Webinars & Events
| Trucking & Transportation
| Auto, Trucking & Transportation
06.23.25 | WG Alerts & Insights
| Trucking & Transportation
| Auto, Trucking & Transportation
07.08.24 | Firm News, Press Releases
| Trucking & Transportation
