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Attorneys Brockman & Benoff Obtain Defense Verdict on Behalf of Hospital & Surgeon
Attorneys Douglas Brockman and Ethan Benoff received a defense verdict in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas on behalf of a hospital and a...
Burns White Expands with Key Additions: PA State Representative, Andrew M. Kuzma Grows Trusts & Estates Group, Experienced Trial Attorney, Lori D. Lewis, Expands Firm’s Presence in Northern New Jersey
Burns White LLC announced today that Andrew M. Kuzma has joined the firm as Of Counsel. Kuzma will focus his efforts on continued growth in the...
Attorneys Blair & Callahan Obtain Defense Verdict on Behalf of Skilled Nursing Facility
Attorneys Christine Blair and Peter Callahan obtained a defense verdict on behalf of a skilled nursing facility successfully defending against...
Attorney Mintz Secures Complete Dismissal for Nursing Home Community
On March 11, 2025, Attorney Philip Mintz secured a complete dismissal of all claims against a nursing home community via a Motion for Judgement on...
Attorneys Mintz & Pickersgill Secure Complete Defense on Behalf of Nursing Home Client
Attorneys Philip Mintz and Taylor Pickersgill secured a complete defense on behalf of a nursing home client on the issue of improper service...
Burns White Announces Formation of National Appellate & Post-Trial Advocacy Team
Burns White is pleased to announce the formation of its Appellate and Post-Trial Advocacy Team, reinforcing the firm’s commitment to providing...
Attorney Barbacane Obtains Complete Dismissal for Hospital
Attorney Courtney Barbacane secured the complete dismissal of a Hospital client in Lackawanna County, PA in a personal injury action premised on...
Attorneys Monico & Evans Obtain Favorable Non-Jury Verdict
Attorneys Ralph Monico and Samuel Evans obtained a favorable non-jury verdict of $ 157,000.00 in an Allegheny County shareholder dispute case. The...
Attorneys Margonari & Peluso Secure Dismissal of Physician
Attorneys Daniel Margonari and Joseph Peluso have secured the dismissal of a physician, without any payment, prior to a scheduled trial. The lawsuit...
Attorney Barbacane Secures Complete Dismissal of Two Healthcare Providers
Attorney Courtney Barbacane secured the complete dismissal of two (2) healthcare providers in Allegheny County, PA in a medical malpractice action...
Attorneys Damico & Jewart Secure Unanimous Defense Verdict in Railroad Cancer Case Following Two-Week Trial
On January 16, 2025, attorneys David Damico and Brandon Jewart obtained a unanimous defense verdict in a toxic tort railroad cancer case in the...
Attorneys Griffin & Johnson Secure Summary Judgment in Favor of Primary Care Physician
Attorneys Ashley Griffin and Dave Johnson have secured summary judgment in favor of an Erie County, PA primary care physician who was claimed to...
Attorneys Johnson, Margonari & Nelson Secure Dismissal of Hospital & Health System
Attorneys Dave Johnson, Dan Margonari, and Jessica Nelson have secured the dismissal of a hospital and health system without any payment, prior to a...
Attorney Grill Secures Defense Verdict of Former Hospital Employee’s Claim
Attorney Jerry Grill secured a defense verdict of a former hospital employee’s claim in Lackawanna County, PA for unpaid, earned vacation time. The...
Burns White Welcomes Five New Attorneys in Q4 2024
Burns White LLC welcomes 5 new attorneys in the healthcare practice area spanning the firm’s offices in Cherry Hill, Pittsburgh, and Wilkes-Barre in...
Attorneys Johnson & Griffin Secure Dismissal for Six-Count Complaint Against Hospital
Attorneys Dave Johnson and Ashley Griffin have secured a court order dismissing a six-count complaint against a hospital defendant, arising from a...
Attorney Langerholc Sworn in for 3rd Four-Year Term in the PA State Senate
Attorney Wayne Langerholc Jr. has been sworn in for his third four-year term in the Pennsylvania State Senate. He has also been elected by the...
Burns White Launches Sexual Misconduct & Physical Abuse Litigation Practice Group
Allegations of misconduct and abuse pose significant challenges to organizations, exposing them to reputational harm, operational disruption, and...
Attorney Pohl Named to PA Attorney General’s Civil Law Committee
Incoming Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday has announced his transition committees as part of his preparations to take office. Attorney Tom...
Burns White Promotes Five Attorneys to Equity Membership Status
Burns White LLC is pleased to announce the promotion of five attorneys to Equity Membership status, effective Jan. 1, 2025. These talented...
Attorney Barbacane Secures Complete Dismissal of Hospital Client
Attorney Courtney Barbacane secured the complete dismissal of a hospital client in Lackawanna County, PA in a medical malpractice action involving...
Burns White Announces New Employment Practices Liability Practice Group Co-Chairs
Burns White has appointed Pittsburgh Member Thomas M. Pohl and Philadelphia Member Elizabeth A. Stefanski as co-chairs of the Employment Practices...
Burns White Attorneys Named to Prestigious Ohio Super Lawyers/Rising Stars Lists
Two Burns White attorneys across Ohio were named to the 2025 Super Lawyers/Rising Stars lists. These attorneys have been identified as outstanding...
Burns White Announces Stuart T. O’Neal, III as New Chief Executive Officer
Burns White LLC is pleased to announce the appointment of Stuart T. O’Neal, III as the Firm’s new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately, to...
Attorney Glyptis Receives Dismissal in Three Employment Defamation Cases
In a rare legal development, Judge Thomas A. Bedell of the Circuit Court of Harrison County, West Virginia, granted motions to dismiss three...
Attorneys Fry & D’Annunzio Obtain Dismissal on Behalf of Prison Counselor
Burns White Attorneys Matthew Fry and William D’Annunzio obtained dismissal on behalf of a prison counselor accused of violating an inmate’s civil...
Attorney Romano Secures Six-Figure Victory for Workers’ Compensation Client
On November 18, 2024, Attorney Joe Romano secured a six-figure victory for his client from the Commonwealth Court. The Commonwealth Court reversed...
Attorneys Jackson, Horvat & Sargent Obtain Dismissal of Railroad Wrongful Death Cancer Case
On November 1, 2024, attorneys Jeff Jackson, Patrick Horvat, and Amanda Sargent secured a dismissal of a FELA wrongful death cancer case with...
Attorneys Jackson & Jewart Secure Unanimous Defense Verdict in Railroad Cancer Case
On November 1, 2024, attorneys Jeffrey Jackson and Brandon Jewart obtained a unanimous defense verdict in a toxic tort railroad cancer case in Wayne...
Attorneys Perry & Lansden Affirm Summary Judgement for Insurance Company
The Intermediate Court of Appeals of West Virginia recently held by way of signed opinion that an insurer’s denial of underinsured motorists (UIM)...