Biography

Cole J. Gordner is an Associate in the firm’s Philadelphia office, focusing his practice in the area of Healthcare and Long-Term care law. Mr. Gordner defends doctors, hospitals, and long-term care health facilities in medical malpractice and liability matters.

Prior to joining Burns White, Mr. Gordner focused his practice in the areas of bad faith and breach of contract claims arising from insurance coverage disputes.  He has served as an Assistant Attorney General for the Delaware Department of Justice, Environmental Unit where he represented clients in matters related to Delaware’s Hazardous Substance Cleanup Act, and he also acted as Associate Legal Counsel to the former Governor of Delaware.

Mr. Gordner received his Juris Doctor from Penn State Dickinson Law where he served as Articles Editor for the Dickinson Law Review.  While attending law school, he worked as a Legal Intern for the United States Army War College, JAG Carlisle Barracks, as well as the Licensing Division of the Pennsylvania Department of State.  He obtained his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science from Dickinson College.

Mr. Gordner is licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Washington, D.C., and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.