WHITE AND WILLIAMS - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Associate
- Associate / Philadelphia, PA
Adam Ortlieb has extensive experience defending doctors, advanced practice nurses, registered nurses, other medical providers, and hospital systems in healthcare litigations matters and works as an associate in the Healthcare Group at White and Williams.
Prior to joining White and Williams, Adam defended medical malpractice matters as well as general liability and transportation litigation. He brings extensive experience in reviewing and analyzing medical records to identify the relevant medical issues in cases. He also has experience in motion practice in both federal and state courts in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Adam also previous clerked for the Joseph P. Quinn, the presiding civil judge in Monmouth County Superior Court of New Jersey.
Adam has a broad range of experience representing insurers ranging from coverage disputes to commercial litigation around the country. His deep understanding of insurers draws non-insurer clients to Adam, where he advises on limiting potential liability and avoiding future coverage disputes.
Aggie advises clients on corporate governance, fiduciary obligations, internal conflicts and disputes, and shareholder rights, and counsels her clients through business divorces.
Having spent over 10 years working as a claim adjuster and supervisor for three major insurers, Alan has extensive experience in the field of insurance, specifically subrogation.
Amy's unique experience representing both creditors and debtors provides insight into the priorities and motivations of parties across the table. She draws on this understanding to offer creative legal strategies to clients, whether in negotiations or litigation.
Andy has substantial courtroom experience and has successfully tried over 100 cases to jury verdict.
Bernadette represents clients in a range of litigation matters. She is experienced in the development of case strategy and other preparations for mediation, arbitration and trial.
Brett approaches cases from all angles to find creative and effective methods of resolution. He examines each case with the expectation it will go to trial and is therefore always fully prepared.
Brian practices exclusively in the area of insurance subrogation. He represents major property and casualty insurers on a regional and national basis.
Brian provides clients with comprehensive analysis, reliable recommendations and sound advice enabling them to make informed decisions with confidence. He focuses on workers' compensation subrogation.
Bridget is a seasoned trust and estate lawyer, working with clients to develop creative solutions to their problems, while also anticipating their needs and focusing on both their short and long term goals.
Carl's ability to express even the most complex legal issues in a clear, concise, business context enables clients to effectively evaluate risk and make informed business decisions.
As a litigator and trial lawyer, Chris works with clients to resolve lawsuits in the most practical means possible, whether through aggressive litigation, mediation, negotiation, arbitration, and/or trial.
Chris has been handling subrogation matters for over 30 years. He is heavily involved in the industry and has a particular focus on fire-related matters.
Chris works with regional and national brokerage firms defending professional liability claims and handling disputes with insurance companies throughout the mid-Atlantic region, as well as with commercial insurance carriers defending allegations of bad faith.
Craig's extensive litigation experience helps him to examine and understand issues from various vantage points.
Daryll's diverse legal and scientific knowledge base has allowed her to develop problem-solving skills which provide clients with a unique approach to novel issues.
Clients rely on David's more than 35 years of complex litigation experience, including extensive first-chair trial and arbitration experience.
David works collaboratively with clients to understand their business objectives and advance their interests through effective and nuanced legal approaches.
David's dual background in law and medicine, as an active paramedic for more than 30 years, gives him the unique ability to provide critical insight and analysis into the liability, causation and damages issues.
Debbie takes a practical approach to solving employment problems for her clients, whether they are start-ups, small businesses or multinational corporations.
Debbie draws on her clinical nursing experience to provide unique perspective and understanding in the defense of clients facing complex medical malpractice claims.
Ed has concentrated his practice in Subrogation since 1992. He has litigated numerous complex commercial and residential property losses involving fire, structural collapse, water, transit and maritime claims.
The breadth of Ed's practice allows him to counsel clients and lawyers alike in cases involving multidisciplinary substantive and procedural areas of the law. He is often called on to assist with high-profile and high-exposure cases.
Frank is a technology lawyer who focuses on patent law. He has considerable experience in electrical and computer technologies and is adept at viewing industry advances and analyzing implications for clients and the law.
Frank has a wide range of experience as a business litigator and legal advisor. He is skilled in insightfully analyzing complex coverage issues and counseling insurer clients on effectively handling challenging claims both in and out of litigation.
Gus has successfully resolved hundreds of large property loss claims. He strives to achieve the most favorable results for his clients, whether through litigation, mediation or arbitration.
With decades of experience in finance and bankruptcy law, clients rely on Heidi not only as a legal counselor, but as a business advisor. She commits to understanding clients' unique needs and develops creative strategies in the best interest of their business objectives.
Clients rely on Ilaria for the drafting and negotiation of contracts, licenses, supply and distribution agreements, talent sponsorship and web endorsement agreements, and other agreements with IP components.
Ben practices exclusively in the field of large loss property subrogation. He has investigated, pursued and litigated numerous catastrophic property damage cases throughout the country.
James advises clients facing financial challenges with an eye toward their unique needs. He collaborates with various stakeholders to preserve business relationships, minimize disruption and move quickly toward a workable solution.
Jim has over fifteen years of experience defending companies in high exposure and excess liability cases. This type of high-stakes experience is invaluable to clients, big or small, no matter the stage of litigation.
Jim has more than 35 years of experience handling a wide range of labor and employment matters.
Jeff is a labor and employment lawyer who prioritizes getting to know the unique aspects of his clients' businesses to best apply the law to their particular circumstances.
John has been handling insurance-related cases across the country for over 25 years. His cutting-edge practice on coverage disputes involves Superfund site matters and LTE claims. He also handles first-party property cases defending insurance agents and brokers.
As a former criminal prosecutor, Josh understands how important an early and thorough investigation is to the favorable resolution of any matter, no matter how big or small.
Justin handles all of his cases with the same passion and energy and believes that success in litigation happens before you ever walk into the courtroom. He has a proven track record of handling cases successfully having arbitrated and tried hundreds of cases.
Clients appreciate Kevin's preparation, professionalism and common sense approach to sometimes stressful, high-profile cases.
Kyle focuses on representing clients in complex commercial and residential property damage cases, where he brings a comprehensive analytical approach to each individual claim.
Laura has extensive knowledge of federal, state and local employment laws and counsels employers on a host of personnel and human resource issues.
Laura advises corporate clients and insurance carriers on a variety of issues and represents them in complex commercial litigation and coverage disputes.
Lian works with clients to investigate the facts of a loss and develop a strategy for recovery, often from the day of a loss through completion. He has taken several cases through trial and has successfully mediated numerous others.
Lynndon assists clients on a wide range of litigation and pre-suit coverage matters, focusing on cases involving environmental pollution and long-term exposure to hazardous substances, bodily injury, and property damage.
Marc has a varied practice with a focus on insurance coverage and related litigation, class actions, insurance broker and agent liability, medical malpractice and appeals. As an appellate attorney, he assists trial teams with complex motion practice, evidentiary issues and litigation strategy.
Marcia has successfully resolved numerous property loss cases through litigation, mediation and arbitration.
Mr. Parisi has over 40 years of experience in litigation involving construction projects with a 25-year history in construction defect litigation. He has represented builders, developers, general contractors, subcontractors, construction managers, architects, and engineers as well as building owners as defendants, and also as plaintiffs. He also has represented insurance companies in construction defect litigation as coverage counsel and as oversight counsel for complex matters all over the country. He consults with several regional builders and contractors for claim troubleshooting and claim management and drafts both form and custom contracts for construction projects.
Mark believes that proactive and thorough investigation is critical to assess a claim and posture its defense. This approach maximizes the ability to analyze risk and chart a course for resolution, whether by mediation, arbitration or trial.
Melissa focuses her practice on pursuing subrogation and recovery in large residential and commercial property losses nationwide.
Mike is regularly called on for his extensive jury and appellate experience. He routinely advises on cutting-edge insurance matters and high profile disputes.
Mike has extensive experience litigating, mediating and arbitrating complex catastrophic cases throughout multiple jurisdictions.
Michelle's approach toward litigation is early assessment and aggressive representation. Early case assessment and strategizing allows her to collaborate with clients on the best course of action for each matter.
Morgan represents clients in commercial litigation matters and complex business disputes. An experienced advocate, she has handled a broad range of matters in federal and state court.
Michael offers his subrogation clients a unique and comprehensive perspective of litigation from his experience with both the defense and prosecutions of various claims.
Nancy develops and advances a litigation position and strategy based on the client's designated resources and ultimate goal. She utilizes effective, value-based litigation practices that are tailored to a client's business operations and work environment.
Nancy is known for her ability to provide risk analysis and practical solutions to highly complex issues.
Nicole represents national and international clients in litigation, mediation and arbitration of complex commercial and business disputes.
Olivia is an associate in the Corporate and Securities and International groups. She focuses her practice on corporate and transactional matters, including entity formations and governance strategy, mergers and acquisitions, and investments.
Patti is recognized by her clients and peers as a leading attorney in the field of complex insurance coverage, having devoted more than 30 years to the representation of insurance company clients. She is also a leader in the legal and business community, having served as the first female chair of a major law firm in Philadelphia and devoting her time and support to a number of business, community, law school and pro bono/volunteer initiatives in the region.
International and domestic insurance companies seek out Paul for his sensible and creative approach to handling litigation, ADR or settlement negotiations.
Po Fu's background in the architectural industry allows him to understand complex engineering issues and communicate effectively with experts from all fields, ensuring maximum prospect of recovery.
Rafael's knowledge in trial court and appellate court matters benefits clients from the commencement of an action through an appeal.
Ralph's experience encompasses a broad spectrum of transactions, concentrating on the representation of lenders and borrowers/owners in a variety of financing transactions.
One Chambers USA source described Randy as having "an encyclopedic knowledge of insurance coverage." His book, "General Liability Insurance Coverage - Key Issues in Every State" (5th edition) has been referenced as the insurance coverage "bible."
Clients value Bob's responsiveness and ability to provide successful and cost-effective representation that focuses on both the case at hand and the client's broader strategic concerns.
Bob has more than 30 years of experience and is called on by major excess carriers to try some of their most difficult and largest exposure matters.
Bob has numerous published decisions in the area of bad faith and extracontractual damages in New Jersey and New York which have been instrumental in setting and maintaining a favorable standard for insurers with respect to bad faith litigation.
Bob has been a trial lawyer for more than 30 years and has extensive jury trial experience in the areas of disability law, insurance coverage, medical malpractice, insurance fraud and general litigation.
Job Titles:
- Partner
- Elected President of the Defense Counsel of Delaware
Clients come to Rochelle when they are in a tough position and need a staunch ally. Her experience in all levels of the judicial system and multi-discipline practice provides clients the benefit and comfort of having one attorney represent them in multiple matters that may arise.
Ron's legal career has focused on subrogation and every loss receives the benefit of his training, education and experience.
Russ defends doctors, physicians assistants, nurses and hospitals against professional liability claims.
Sandy is known for aggressively defending Pennsylvania and New Jersey cases in workers' compensation litigation. She presents the best possible defense, finding creative ways to push back against questionable claims, whether in litigation or not.
Clients see Sarabeth as a deal-closer who keeps surprises out of their legal business. She is adept at issue-spotting and understanding the implications on her client's position and, more importantly, finding solutions to those issues.
Scott is a skilled litigator, with a reputation for intelligence, experience and toughness.
Siobhan relies on exceptional creative persuasion and problem-solving skills to effectively advocate for her clients and negotiate on their behalf. Her experience arguing commercial matters is vast, including before the United States Supreme Court and on issues of constitutionality.
Steve's approach is to develop deal-specific, cost-effective strategies to help clients achieve their goals in the commercial real estate market and the debtor-creditor arena.
Tanya defends businesses and non-profits in federal and state court in cases and provides guidance on a wide range of matters related to employment law, education law and commercial litigation.
Tom works tirelessly to advocate for his clients, utilizing the trial, litigation and negotiation skills that he has honed over a career devoted to resolving business disputes.
Tom has extensive experience representing financial institutions. Clients rely on his knowledge of market standards and industry developments to negotiate and close complex commercial loan transactions.
Having represented clients on both sides of a transaction at origination and in enforcement, Tom has faced matters and situations that many of his peers have not, providing him uncommon perspective and non-replicable experience.
Tim has over 25 years of experience representing investment funds, insurance companies and banks in a wide array of real estate finance transactions.
Timothy Keough is a no-nonsense counselor and aggressive litigator focused on practical and cost-efficient strategies to prevent and resolve disputes for his clients.
Tim believes that a successful litigation strategy begins with understanding his clients' business and the motivation behind the opposing parties' arguments.
Victor has extensive experience litigating commercial and catastrophic loss matters involving economic damages and personal injury damage often with potential exposure in the millions of dollars
Vince is a vigorous advocate for his clients with extensive litigation, arbitration and trial experience. Clients look to Vince for business-minded solutions to disputes involving restrictive covenants, intellectual property, contracts and business torts.
Wes has substantial courtroom experience, trying a number of high exposure cases in various jurisdictions to jury verdict and through appeal in state and federal courts
Bill defends a wide range of clients including health care providers, medical professionals, senior care providers, manufacturers, real estate developers, supply chain companies, and restaurants against complex claims of injury and damage.
Bill's prior experience defending insurers lends a unique perspective to his representation of subrogation clients. Over the last 40 years, he has tried subrogation cases to verdict in more than a dozen jurisdictions.
With over 30 years of experience Bill focuses on surety and fidelity law, construction claims litigation, contract drafting, project administration, and insurance and commercial litigation.
Bill partners with insurers and self-insured clients to investigate losses and develop cost-effective recovery strategies.