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June 21, 2024
Thomas, Thomas & Hafer Welcomes Michael N. Giacopelli and James M. Leety
We are pleased to announce that Attorneys Michael N. Giacopelli and James M. Leety have recently joined the firm. Mike comes to TT&H as a partner and member of the firm’s general liability practice group in the Hampton, NJ office. He concentrates his practice on products liability and general liability defense in the state and… read more
June 19, 2024
eNotes: Workers’ Compensation – June 2024 – Pennsylvania
SIGNIFICANT CASE SUMMARIES Pennsylvania Case Summaries 700 Pharmacy v. State Workers’ Insurance Fund (SWIF) Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania No. 560 C.D. 2023 No. 561 C.D. 2023 No. 562 C.D. 2023 No. 563 C.D. 2023 No. 564 C.D. 2023 Decided: May 16, 2024 Background In a significant case involving illegal self-referrals, TT&H attorney Christopher Scott represented… read more
June 11, 2024
Super Lawyers® Recognizes 11 Lawyers from Thomas, Thomas & Hafer
Thomas, Thomas & Hafer (“TT&H”) is proud to announce that for the year 2024, Super Lawyers® has recognized 11 lawyers from TT&H. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers, from more than 70 practice areas, who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Lawyers are selected from all 50 states… read more
June 03, 2024
eNotes: Liability – June 2024 – Pennsylvania
SIGNIFICANT CASE SUMMARIES Pennsylvania Case Summaries Dwyer v. Ameriprise Fin., Inc. Pennsylvania Supreme Court No. 2 WAP 2023 Decided: April 25, 2024 Supreme Court addresses the availability of treble damages under the UTCPL where punitive damages are awarded on common law claims. Background Earl John and Christine Dwyer (“the Dwyers”) brought suit against Ameriprise Financial,… read more
May 30, 2024
Thomas, Thomas & Hafer Attorney Dan Grill Wins Defense Verdict in Medical Malpractice Case
A TT&H team led by partner, Dan Grill, won a defense verdict in a medical malpractice case in the Court of Common Pleas of Dauphin County in December 2022. Following an appeal, the Pennsylvania Superior Court has now issued a three-judge panel unanimous opinion rejecting the appeal and upholding the verdict. A summary of the case… read more