Post & Schell, P.C.

Casualty Litigation

Department Leadership

Daniel S. Altschuler
215-587-1107
daltschuler@postschell.com

Robert J. Balch
610-774-0317
rbalch@postschell.com

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Overview

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Post & Schell’s Casualty Litigation attorneys provide defense, consulting, educational, and national coordinating services to clients throughout the United States. Our attorneys regularly handle claims involving catastrophic injuries and complex fact patterns, with high financial and reputational risk. 

Beginning with accident and incident response, we investigate, gather, and preserve crucial evidence, identify potential claimants, and determine the likely claims. We then assess a client’s full exposure, and recommend a strategy that mitigates risk and financial loss, and aggressively pursue the best outcome for our clients.

Our Casualty Litigation attorneys defend clients in the full gamut of general liability and casualty claims.

Related practice groups include:

  • Commercial Transportation Litigation
  • Construction Defect/Injury Litigation
  • Liquor Liability Litigation
  • Premises Liability Litigation
  • Products Liability Litigation
  • Toxic Tort Liability Litigation

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Related Practices

  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Appellate
  • Commercial Transportation Litigation
  • Construction
  • Construction Defect/Injury Litigation
  • Health Care Litigation Services
  • Higher Education
  • Hospitality and Retail
  • Insurance Law
  • Liquor Liability Litigation
  • Premises Liability Litigation
  • Products Liability Litigation
  • Toxic Tort Liability Litigation

Areas of Concentration

  • Commercial Transportation Litigation
  • Construction Defect/Injury Litigation
  • Liquor Liability Litigation
  • Premises Liability Litigation
  • Products Liability Litigation
  • Toxic Tort Liability Litigation

Attorneys

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Daniel S. Altschuler

Daniel S. Altschuler

Principal and Chair, Casualty Litigation Department

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-1107
Fax: 215-587-1444

daltschuler@postschell.com

Brennen A. McCurdy

Brennen A. McCurdy

Associate

Philadelphia
Phone: (215) 587-1465
Fax: (215) 587-1444

bmccurdy@postschell.com

RJ Hrubiec

R. Joseph (RJ) Hrubiec

Associate
Casualty Litigation and Toxic Tort Liability Litigation

Wilmington
Phone: 302-468-1303
Fax: 302-251-8857

rhrubiec@postschell.com

Jaiden J. Moore

Jaiden J. Moore

Associate
Casualty Litigation

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-1053
Fax: 215-587-1444

jmoore@postschell.com

Zachary C. Valkovci

Zachary C. Valkovci

Associate
Casualty Litigation

Pittsburgh
Phone: 412-506-6382
Fax: 412-227-9065

zvalkovci@postschell.com

Emily Amico

Emily Amico

Associate
Casualty Litigation

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-1047
Fax: (215) 587-1444

eamico@postschell.com

Mary Lamberti

Mary N. Lamberti

Associate
Casualty Litigation and Professional Liability

Mt. Laurel
Phone: 856-329-9337
Fax: 609-924-4144

mlamberti@postschell.com

Robert J. Balch

Robert J. Balch

Principal
Vice-Chair, Casualty Litigation Department

Allentown
Phone: 610-774-0317
Fax: 610-433-3972

rbalch@postschell.com

Ian T. Baxter

Ian T. Baxter

Principal
Casualty Litigation

Allentown
Phone: 610-774-0315
Fax: 484-375-0233

ibaxter@postschell.com

Hilary C. Bonenberger

Hilary C. Bonenberger

Principal
Casualty Litigation and Toxic Tort Liability Litigation

Allentown
Phone: 610-774-0329
Fax: 610-433-3972

hbonenberger@postschell.com

Joe Bongiovanni

Joseph N. Bongiovanni IV

Principal
Professional Liability and Casualty Litigation

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-1001
Fax: 215-587-1444

jbongiovanni@postschell.com

Michael A. Boomsma

Michael A. Boomsma

Principal
Casualty Litigation

Lancaster
Phone: 717-391-4421
Fax: 717-291-1609

mboomsma@postschell.com

Josh M. Brick

Josh M. Brick

Principal
Casualty Litigation and Toxic Tort Liability Litigation

Pittsburgh
Phone: 412-506-6359
Fax: 412-227-9065

jbrick@postschell.com

John W. Bruni

John W. Bruni

Principal
Casualty Litigation and Toxic Tort Liability Litigation

Pittsburgh
Phone: 412-506-6388
Fax: 412-227-9065

jbruni@postschell.com

Colin E. Burgess

Colin E. Burgess

Principal
Casualty Litigation

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-5927
Fax: 215-587-1444

cburgess@postschell.com

Glenn Campbell

Glenn M. Campbell

Principal
Casualty Litigation

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-1030
Fax: 215-587-1444

gcampbell@postschell.com

Andrew J. Connolly

Andrew J. Connolly

Principal
Chair, Construction Defect/Injury Litigation Practice Group

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-1065
Fax: 215-587-1444

aconnolly@postschell.com

John W. Croumer

John W. Croumer

Principal
Casualty Litigation

Lancaster
Phone: 717-391-4437
Fax: 717-291-1609

jcroumer@postschell.com

Leo Gerard Daly

Leo Gerard Daly

Senior Counsel
Casualty Litigation

Pittsburgh
Phone: 412-506-6373
Fax: 412-227-9065

ldaly@postschell.com

Joel Feigenbaum

Joel H. Feigenbaum

Principal
Casualty Litigation

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-1138
Fax: 215-587-1444

jfeigenbaum@postschell.com

Jay A. Gebauer

Jay A. Gebauer

Senior Counsel
Casualty Litigation and Professional Liability

Mt. Laurel
Phone: 856-301-2576
Fax: 609-924-4144

jgebauer@postschell.com

Cathy R. Gordon

Cathy R. Gordon

Principal
Casualty Litigation and Toxic Tort Liability Litigation

Pittsburgh
Phone: 412-506-6369
Fax: 412-506-6369

cgordon@postschell.com

Ryan L. Leonard

Ryan L. Leonard

Principal
Casualty Litigation and Toxic Tort Liability Litigation

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-1480
Fax: 215-587-1444

rleonard@postschell.com

John Polena, ESQ

John M. Polena

Principal
Casualty Litigation

Pittsburgh
Phone: 412-506-6376
Fax: 412-227-9065

jpolena@postschell.com

Anthony Knapp

Anthony M. Knapp

Principal
Casualty Litigation

Allentown
Phone: 610-774-0335
Fax: 610-433-3972

aknapp@postschell.com

Mike Kosar, Esq

Michael A. Kosar

Principal
Casualty Litigation

Mt. Laurel
Phone: 856-301-2587
Fax: 609-924-4144

mkosar@postschell.com

Vincent P. Lamperski

Vincent P. Lamperski

Principal
Casualty Litigation and Toxic Tort Liability Litigation

Pittsburgh
Phone: 412-506-6374
Fax: 412-227-9065

vlamperski@postschell.com

Michael Notartomas

Michael J. Notartomas

Principal
Casualty Litigation

Mt. Laurel
Phone: 856-301-2569
Fax: 609-924-4144

mnotartomas@postschell.com

Alexandra Perry

Alexandra M. Perry

Principal
Casualty Litigation

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-1076
Fax: 215-587-1444

aperry@postschell.com

Marc H. Perry

Marc H. Perry

Principal and Co-Chair, Hospitality and Retail Practice Group
Member, Firm Board of Directors

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-6606
Fax: 215-587-1444

mperry@postschell.com

J. Colin Scwartz

J. Colin Schwartz

Principal
Casualty Litigation

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-1083
Fax: 215-587-1444

cschwartz@postschell.com

Edward A. Smallwood

Edward A. Smallwood

Principal
Casualty Litigation and Toxic Tort Liability Litigation

Pittsburgh
Phone: 412-506-6380
Fax: 412-227-9065

esmallwood@postschell.com

Kelly L. Smith

Kelly L. Smith

Principal and Chair
Toxic Tort Liability Litigation Practice Group and Casualty Litigation

Pittsburgh
Phone: 412-506-6358
Fax: 412-227-9065

ksmith@postschell.com

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Philip J. Sbrolla

Principal
Casualty Litigation

Pittsburgh
Phone: 412-506-6377
Fax: 412-227-9065

psbrolla@postschell.com

Charles W. Spitz

Charles W. Spitz

Principal
Co-Chair, Hospitality & Retail Practice Group

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-6629
Fax: 215-587-1444

cspitz@postschell.com

William Thrall

William L. Thrall III

Principal
Casualty Litigation

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-1192
Fax: 215-587-1444

wthrall@postschell.com

Richard B. Wickersham, Jr.

Richard B. Wickersham Jr.

Principal
Chair, Products Liability Practice Group

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-6612
Fax: 215-587-1444

rwickersham@postschell.com

Paul W. Grego

Paul W. Grego

Senior Counsel
Casualty Litigation

Lancaster
Phone: 717-391-4426
Fax: 717-291-1609

pgrego@postschell.com

Shila Bayor, ESQ

Shila Bayor

Associate
Casualty Litigation

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-1097
Fax: 215-587-1444

sbayor@postschell.com

Amanda T. Camplesi

Amanda T. Camplesi

Associate
Casualty Litigation and Toxic Tort Liability Litigation

Pittsburgh
Phone: 412-506-6371
Fax: 412-227-9065

acamplesi@postschell.com

Brittany Czerniakowski, ESQ.

Brittany Czerniakowski

Associate
Casualty Litigation

Allentown
Phone: 610-774-0328
Fax: 610-433-3972

bczerniakowski@postschell.com

Christopher D. Gee

Christopher D. Gee

Associate
Casualty Litigation

Pittsburgh
Phone: (412) 506-6367
Fax: (412) 506-6368

cgee@postschell.com

Owen E. Hanna

Owen E. Hanna

Associate
Casualty Litigation

Lancaster
Phone: 717-391-4414
Fax: 717-291-1609

ohanna@postschell.com

David Hudock Esq

David A. Hudock

Associate
Casualty Litigation and Toxic Tort Liability Litigation

Pittsburgh
Phone: 412-227-8751
Fax: 412-227-9065

dhudock@postschell.com

Victoria Johnson, ESQ

Victoria A. Johnson

Associate
Casualty Litigation

Allentown
Phone: 610-774-0324
Fax: 610-433-3972

vjohnson@postschell.com

Kevin T. McGarry

Kevin T. McGarry

Principal
Casualty Litigation

Lancaster
Phone: 717-391-4451
Fax: 717-295-2199

kmcgarry@postschell.com

Andrea Paparelli, ESq

Andrea Paparelli

Associate
Casualty Litigation

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-1184
Fax: 215-587-1444

apaparelli@postschell.com

Kosta Patsiopoulos

Kosta Patsiopoulos

Associate
Casualty Litigation

Lancaster
Phone: 717-391-4428
Fax: 717-295-2211

kpatsiopoulos@postschell.com

Jay Pringle, ESQ.

James G. Pringle

Associate
Casualty Litigation

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-1035
Fax: 215-587-1444

jpringle@postschell.com

Colleen Swiers

Colleen M. Swiers

Associate
Casualty Litigation and Professional Liability

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-1069
Fax: 215-587-1444

cswiers@postschell.com

EMILY TRAPUZZANO

Emily Trapuzzano

Associate
Casualty Litigation

Pittsburgh
Phone: 412-506-6375
Fax: 412-227-9065

etrapuzzano@postschell.com

News & Insights

News

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Fifty-one Attorneys Recognized as 2025 Best Lawyers in America by The Best Lawyers in America©. 

Richard B. Wickersham, Jr. Inducted into the American College of Trial Lawyers

John M. Polena Joins Post & Schell as a Principal in the Firm's Casualty Litigation Department

Forty-Six Post & Schell Attorneys Named to the 30th Annual Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©
 

Post & Schell Elects Five New Principals in the Firm's Casualty, Energy & Utilities, Professional Liability, and Workers' Compensation Practices

Robert J. Balch Named to Lehigh Valley Business' 2023 Power List in Law

Robert J. Balch Named to Lehigh Valley Business' 2023 Power List in Law

Thirty-Two Post & Schell Attorneys Named Pennsylvania Super Lawyers and Rising Stars for 2023

Joseph N. Bongiovanni IV Reappointed to a Three-Year Term as a Hearing Committee Member of the PA Supreme Court's Disciplinary Board

Post & Schell Expands its Casualty and Professional Liability Departments with the Addition of Three Principals in New Jersey and Philadelphia Offices

Robert J. Balch Appointed Vice-Chair of Post & Schell's Casualty Litigation Department

Post & Schell Secures Significantly Reduced Verdict for Client in Products Liability Case in Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas

Post & Schell Practice Groups Ranked in National and Regional Tiers in Best Lawyers' 2023 "Best Law Firms" List

Anthony Knapp Named to The Legal Intelligencer's New Young Lawyer Editorial Board

Post & Schell Elects Eleven New Principals in the Firm's Energy, Casualty Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Construction, Professional Liability, and Workers' Compensation Practices

Thirty-Eight Post & Schell Attorneys Named 2022 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars for 2022

Kelly L. Smith Appointed as Chair of Post & Schell's Toxic Tort Practice Group

Post & Schell Secures Unanimous Jury Verdict for Condominium Association in Chester County Court of Common Pleas

Post & Schell Practice Groups Ranked in National and Regional Tiers in Best Lawyers' 2022 "Best Law Firms" List

Post & Schell Secures Unanimous Jury Verdict for Condominium Association in Chester County Court of Common Pleas

Forty-Six Post & Schell Attorneys Named to the 2022 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©

Post & Schell Elects Four New Principals in the Firm's Casualty, Environmental, and Health Care Practices

Forty-One Post & Schell Attorneys Named Pennsylvania Super Lawyers and Rising Stars for 2021

Post & Schell Expands Pittsburgh Presence with Addition of 11-Attorney Group

Post & Schell Practice Groups Ranked in National and Regional Tiers in Best Lawyers' 2021 "Best Law Firms List"

Post & Schell Elects Eight New Principals in the Firm's Casualty, Employment, Energy & Utilities, Insurance, Professional Liability, and White Collar Practices 

Thirty Post & Schell Attorneys Named Super Lawyers for 2020

Joseph N. Bongiovanni IV Appointed as a Hearing Committee Member of the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania

William L. Thrall, III Rejoins Post & Schell as a Principal in the Firm's Casualty Litigation Group in Philadelphia

Philip J. Sbrolla Joins Post & Schell as a Principal in the Firm's Commercial Litigation and Casualty Litigation Groups in its Pittsburgh Office

Marc H. Perry Elected as a Member of Post & Schell's Board of Directors

Post & Schell Opens New Office in Mt. Laurel, New Jersey

Thirty-Seven Post & Schell Attorneys Named to the 2020 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©

Post & Schell Elects Eight New Principals in the Firm's Casualty, Environmental, Insurance Law, Professional Liability, and Workers' Compensation Practices

Twenty-Nine Post & Schell Attorneys Selected to the 2019 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers List

Jay A. Gebauer Rejoins Post & Schell as a Principal in the Firm's Casualty and Professional Liability Departments

Glenn M. Campbell Joins Post & Schell as a Principal in its Casualty Department

Post & Schell Elects Two New Board Members and Firm Treasurer

Thirty-Five Post & Schell Attorneys Recognized in 2019 Edition of Best Lawyers in America

Thirty-One Post & Schell Attorneys Selected to the 2018 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers List

Post & Schell Elects Five New Principals in the Firm's Casualty, Professional Liability, and Workers' Compensation Practices

Post & Schell Appointed as Solicitor by Susquehanna Area Regional Airport Authority

Twenty-Nine Post & Schell Attorneys Recognized in 2018 Edition of Best Lawyers in America

Rob Balch and Anthony Knapp Secure Dismissal of Charges for Pro Bono Client in New Jersey

28 Post & Schell Attorneys Selected to the 2017 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers List

Post & Schell Principal Robert J. Balch Selected for Lehigh Valley Business Magazine's 2017 Forty Under 40 Awards

Joseph N. Bongiovanni, IV Joins Post & Schell as a Principal in Casualty and Professional Liability Practices

Post & Schell Secures Jury Verdict in Favor of Westfield Insured and Driver in Case Involving Alleged Texting/Distracted Driving

Post & Schell Elects Three New Principals from the Firm's Insurance Law, Casualty Litigation, and Workers' Compensation Departments

A. James Johnston Elected as President & CEO by Principals of Post & Schell, P.C.

Post & Schell Secures Summary Judgment for Suburban Philadelphia Hospital in Civil Rights Case

Post & Schell Elects Attorney Robert J. Balch as Principal

Casualty Principal Bruce Wickersham Appointed as Hurricane Sandy Arbitrator by U.S. District Court of New Jersey

National Food Service Provider and Commercial Truck Driver Awarded Jury Verdict in Accident Case

The Honorable Marjorie Rendell, Third Circuit Court of Appeals, Speaks at Post & Schell's Women's History Month Reception on March 5

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit Upholds Summary Judgment in Favor of a Fortune 100 Global Aerospace Company

U.S. District Court Excludes Testimony of Plaintiff's Expert, Awards Summary Judgment to Royal Oak Enterprises

Media & Articles

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Chew on This: Doritos Decision Disavows Daubert

How Hip is HIPAA?...A 'QPO' Will Save You Time and Save Your Client Money

Bruce Wickersham Examines How to Reduce Liability Risks for Used Equipment Sales for Rental Management Magazine

Bruce Wickersham and Rob Balch Discuss Steps in the Civil Litigation Process for Rental Management Magazine

Pat Lamb and Amanda Hammar Examine Trying a Case Before the Social Media Generation for The Legal Intelligencer's 2019 Personal Injury Supplement

Mike Winfield Examines Perspectives on Mediation for The Legal Intelligencer's ADR Supplement

Charles Spitz Provides Insight to Business Insurance Magazine on Sex Trafficking and Hotel Liability

Pat Lamb and Amanda Hammar Examine Federal Pre-emption of State Products Liability Laws for The Legal Intelligencer

Charles Spitz Examines the Legal Implications of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning for HospitalityLawyer's CONVERGE

Speaking Engagements

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Ed Smallwood to Participate in Panel Discussion Examining the Rise in Large Verdicts at Perrin's Insurance Coverage & Allocation Issues Conference on May 8

Ed Smallwood Co-Presents on Legacy Liabilities Associated with Defunct Entities at Perrin Conference on May 11

Glenn Campbell Presents on Pennsylvania's Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Act on Lorman CLE Webinar on Aug. 9

Charles Spitz Presents on Liability Issues Facing Churches at the Evangelical Presbyterian Church General Assembly on June 18

Charles Spitz Presents on Civil and Criminal Liability Issues for the Hospitality Industry at Annual Hospitality Law Conference on April 10

Joe Bongiovanni and Mariel Marsh Present Defense Perspective on PBI Webinar on June 18

Marc Perry Presents on Cross-Examinations of Sympathetic Plaintiffs on Strafford Webinar on May 14

Glenn Campbell Presents on UTPCPL and UCC in Construction Defect Litigation at PBI's 2019 Real Estate Institute on Dec. 5 and 6

Rob Balch and John Croumer Present on Dram Shop/Liquor Liability on Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association Webinar on Aug. 21

Ian Baxter and Kevin McGarry Present on the Legal Implications of Distracted Driving at IAIP 2018 PA Council Day on Oct. 20

Dan Altschuler Moderates Social Media Investigations Panel at Insurance Society of Philadelphia's 2018 I-Day on April 12

Joe Bongiovanni Presents on Emerging Legal Trends at DRI's Annual Personal Injury Practicum on Nov. 9

Rob Balch and John Croumer Present on Dram Shop/Liquor Liability to Lancaster Chamber on May 25

Rob Balch and Ian Baxter Serve as Panelists at Verisk Insurance Solution's Claims Summit 2016 on Sept. 28

Marc Perry Presents on Cross Examination Strategies on PBI Seminar on June 23

Rob Balch and Ian Baxter Present on Dram Shop Liability in Pennsylvania on April 12

Workers' Comp. and Casualty Principals Present on Reducing the Cost of Claims in Pennsylvania to Dallas Risk Professionals on June 11

Hospitality Co-Chair Charles Spitz Presents on Catastrophic Liability Claims in the Hospitality Industry to the Resort Hotel Association on April 21

Insurance Law Principal Lindsay Andreuzzi Presents PA Bad Faith Law Update at DRI's Personal Injury CLE Seminar on April 14

Casualty Chair Dan Altschuler Presents "Optional Equipment and Opening the Door to Liability" at 2015 International Seating Symposium on Feb. 27

Hospitality Practice Group Co-Chairs Perry and Spitz Present on Catastrophic Liability Claims at the HospitalityLaw Conference on Feb. 11

Casualty Litigation Attorney Rob Balch Presents on Social Media Ethics for Attorneys at PADC Luncheon on May 20

Casualty Litigation Principal Mike Boomsma to Speak at National Auto Auction Association Conference March 5

Blogs and Thought Leadership

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Who's Responsible in Sex Abuse Claims Against Out-of-State Nonprofits?

Recent Court Decisions in NJ and PA Impact Childhood Sexual Abuse Claims/Litigation

New Jersey Appellate Division Establishes Personal Jurisdiction Rules for Nonresident Defendants in Clergy-Abuse Claims

Pennsylvania Appellate Court Decisions Raise Standard to Transfer Venue

Recent New Jersey Federal Court Decision Redefines Duties of General Contractors in Construction Injury Cases

New Jersey Governor Signs Bill Creating Civil Action for Insurance Bad Faith

Marriott Permitted to File Third-Party Claims Against Sex Traffickers in Federal Lawsuit

Sex Trafficking Case Against Marriott Allowed to Proceed

Re-Opened for Litigation: Examining Potential for COVID-19 Third Party Exposure Claims Against Businesses and How to Mitigate and Defend Them

OSHA Issues Guidance to Employers on COVID-19

Post & Schell, P.C.'s Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Tool

Property Management and Safety-Related Services in PA During the COVID-19 Response

Online Fitness in the COVID-19 Era: How to "C.U.R.E." Online Waivers and Protect Your Business from Liability

Food Allergy Lawsuits on the Menu

PA Superior Court Decision a Reminder to Preserve Evidence and Evaluate Surveillance Policies

Post & Schell Construction and Casualty Law Principals Among Faculty That Discussed Construction Law Trends and Issues at PBI Construction Litigation Seminar on Oct. 15

Mission Kids CEO Abbie Newman Speaks at Post & Schell's Annual Women's History Month Reception

Sex Trafficking Continues to Raise Significant Concerns for the Hospitality Industry

PA Supreme Court: Blood Alcohol Content of Pedestrian Killed in Accident Admissible

Superior Court Allows Workers' Compensation Carriers to Pursue Claims Against Third-Party Tortfeasors

Temple Provost JoAnne A. Epps, Speaks at Post & Schell's Annual Women's History Month Reception

Maiken Scott, Host of WHYY's "The Pulse," Speaks at Post & Schell's Annual Women's History Month Reception

Pennsylvania Supreme Court's Decision in Tincher v. Omega Flex, Inc. Leaves the State of Products Liability Litigation Up in the Air

NLRB's McDonald's Joint Employer Decision Sends Shock Waves Through Franchise Community

Lien & Mean: Changes in Medicaid Subrogation Law Greatly Expand the Government's Right to Settlement Proceeds

Overview Attorneys

Post & Schell’s Casualty Litigation attorneys provide defense, consulting, educational, and national coordinating services to clients throughout the United States. Our attorneys regularly handle claims involving catastrophic injuries and complex fact patterns, with high financial and reputational risk. 

Beginning with accident and incident response, we investigate, gather, and preserve crucial evidence, identify potential claimants, and determine the likely claims. We then assess a client’s full exposure, and recommend a strategy that mitigates risk and financial loss, and aggressively pursue the best outcome for our clients.

Our Casualty Litigation attorneys defend clients in the full gamut of general liability and casualty claims.

Related practice groups include:

  • Commercial Transportation Litigation
  • Construction Defect/Injury Litigation
  • Liquor Liability Litigation
  • Premises Liability Litigation
  • Products Liability Litigation
  • Toxic Tort Liability Litigation

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Daniel S. Altschuler

Daniel S. Altschuler

Principal and Chair, Casualty Litigation Department

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-1107
Fax: 215-587-1444

daltschuler@postschell.com

Brennen A. McCurdy

Brennen A. McCurdy

Associate

Philadelphia
Phone: (215) 587-1465
Fax: (215) 587-1444

bmccurdy@postschell.com

RJ Hrubiec

R. Joseph (RJ) Hrubiec

Associate
Casualty Litigation and Toxic Tort Liability Litigation

Wilmington
Phone: 302-468-1303
Fax: 302-251-8857

rhrubiec@postschell.com

Jaiden J. Moore

Jaiden J. Moore

Associate
Casualty Litigation

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-1053
Fax: 215-587-1444

jmoore@postschell.com

Zachary C. Valkovci

Zachary C. Valkovci

Associate
Casualty Litigation

Pittsburgh
Phone: 412-506-6382
Fax: 412-227-9065

zvalkovci@postschell.com

Emily Amico

Emily Amico

Associate
Casualty Litigation

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-1047
Fax: (215) 587-1444

eamico@postschell.com

Mary Lamberti

Mary N. Lamberti

Associate
Casualty Litigation and Professional Liability

Mt. Laurel
Phone: 856-329-9337
Fax: 609-924-4144

mlamberti@postschell.com

Robert J. Balch

Robert J. Balch

Principal
Vice-Chair, Casualty Litigation Department

Allentown
Phone: 610-774-0317
Fax: 610-433-3972

rbalch@postschell.com

Ian T. Baxter

Ian T. Baxter

Principal
Casualty Litigation

Allentown
Phone: 610-774-0315
Fax: 484-375-0233

ibaxter@postschell.com

Hilary C. Bonenberger

Hilary C. Bonenberger

Principal
Casualty Litigation and Toxic Tort Liability Litigation

Allentown
Phone: 610-774-0329
Fax: 610-433-3972

hbonenberger@postschell.com

Joe Bongiovanni

Joseph N. Bongiovanni IV

Principal
Professional Liability and Casualty Litigation

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-1001
Fax: 215-587-1444

jbongiovanni@postschell.com

Michael A. Boomsma

Michael A. Boomsma

Principal
Casualty Litigation

Lancaster
Phone: 717-391-4421
Fax: 717-291-1609

mboomsma@postschell.com

Josh M. Brick

Josh M. Brick

Principal
Casualty Litigation and Toxic Tort Liability Litigation

Pittsburgh
Phone: 412-506-6359
Fax: 412-227-9065

jbrick@postschell.com

John W. Bruni

John W. Bruni

Principal
Casualty Litigation and Toxic Tort Liability Litigation

Pittsburgh
Phone: 412-506-6388
Fax: 412-227-9065

jbruni@postschell.com

Colin E. Burgess

Colin E. Burgess

Principal
Casualty Litigation

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-5927
Fax: 215-587-1444

cburgess@postschell.com

Glenn Campbell

Glenn M. Campbell

Principal
Casualty Litigation

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-1030
Fax: 215-587-1444

gcampbell@postschell.com

Andrew J. Connolly

Andrew J. Connolly

Principal
Chair, Construction Defect/Injury Litigation Practice Group

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-1065
Fax: 215-587-1444

aconnolly@postschell.com

John W. Croumer

John W. Croumer

Principal
Casualty Litigation

Lancaster
Phone: 717-391-4437
Fax: 717-291-1609

jcroumer@postschell.com

Leo Gerard Daly

Leo Gerard Daly

Senior Counsel
Casualty Litigation

Pittsburgh
Phone: 412-506-6373
Fax: 412-227-9065

ldaly@postschell.com

Joel Feigenbaum

Joel H. Feigenbaum

Principal
Casualty Litigation

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-1138
Fax: 215-587-1444

jfeigenbaum@postschell.com

Jay A. Gebauer

Jay A. Gebauer

Senior Counsel
Casualty Litigation and Professional Liability

Mt. Laurel
Phone: 856-301-2576
Fax: 609-924-4144

jgebauer@postschell.com

Cathy R. Gordon

Cathy R. Gordon

Principal
Casualty Litigation and Toxic Tort Liability Litigation

Pittsburgh
Phone: 412-506-6369
Fax: 412-506-6369

cgordon@postschell.com

Ryan L. Leonard

Ryan L. Leonard

Principal
Casualty Litigation and Toxic Tort Liability Litigation

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-1480
Fax: 215-587-1444

rleonard@postschell.com

John Polena, ESQ

John M. Polena

Principal
Casualty Litigation

Pittsburgh
Phone: 412-506-6376
Fax: 412-227-9065

jpolena@postschell.com

Anthony Knapp

Anthony M. Knapp

Principal
Casualty Litigation

Allentown
Phone: 610-774-0335
Fax: 610-433-3972

aknapp@postschell.com

Mike Kosar, Esq

Michael A. Kosar

Principal
Casualty Litigation

Mt. Laurel
Phone: 856-301-2587
Fax: 609-924-4144

mkosar@postschell.com

Vincent P. Lamperski

Vincent P. Lamperski

Principal
Casualty Litigation and Toxic Tort Liability Litigation

Pittsburgh
Phone: 412-506-6374
Fax: 412-227-9065

vlamperski@postschell.com

Michael Notartomas

Michael J. Notartomas

Principal
Casualty Litigation

Mt. Laurel
Phone: 856-301-2569
Fax: 609-924-4144

mnotartomas@postschell.com

Alexandra Perry

Alexandra M. Perry

Principal
Casualty Litigation

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-1076
Fax: 215-587-1444

aperry@postschell.com

Marc H. Perry

Marc H. Perry

Principal and Co-Chair, Hospitality and Retail Practice Group
Member, Firm Board of Directors

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-6606
Fax: 215-587-1444

mperry@postschell.com

J. Colin Scwartz

J. Colin Schwartz

Principal
Casualty Litigation

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-1083
Fax: 215-587-1444

cschwartz@postschell.com

Edward A. Smallwood

Edward A. Smallwood

Principal
Casualty Litigation and Toxic Tort Liability Litigation

Pittsburgh
Phone: 412-506-6380
Fax: 412-227-9065

esmallwood@postschell.com

Kelly L. Smith

Kelly L. Smith

Principal and Chair
Toxic Tort Liability Litigation Practice Group and Casualty Litigation

Pittsburgh
Phone: 412-506-6358
Fax: 412-227-9065

ksmith@postschell.com

Philip Sbrolla - Post & Schell

Philip J. Sbrolla

Principal
Casualty Litigation

Pittsburgh
Phone: 412-506-6377
Fax: 412-227-9065

psbrolla@postschell.com

Charles W. Spitz

Charles W. Spitz

Principal
Co-Chair, Hospitality & Retail Practice Group

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-6629
Fax: 215-587-1444

cspitz@postschell.com

William Thrall

William L. Thrall III

Principal
Casualty Litigation

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-1192
Fax: 215-587-1444

wthrall@postschell.com

Richard B. Wickersham, Jr.

Richard B. Wickersham Jr.

Principal
Chair, Products Liability Practice Group

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-6612
Fax: 215-587-1444

rwickersham@postschell.com

Paul W. Grego

Paul W. Grego

Senior Counsel
Casualty Litigation

Lancaster
Phone: 717-391-4426
Fax: 717-291-1609

pgrego@postschell.com

Shila Bayor, ESQ

Shila Bayor

Associate
Casualty Litigation

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-1097
Fax: 215-587-1444

sbayor@postschell.com

Amanda T. Camplesi

Amanda T. Camplesi

Associate
Casualty Litigation and Toxic Tort Liability Litigation

Pittsburgh
Phone: 412-506-6371
Fax: 412-227-9065

acamplesi@postschell.com

Brittany Czerniakowski, ESQ.

Brittany Czerniakowski

Associate
Casualty Litigation

Allentown
Phone: 610-774-0328
Fax: 610-433-3972

bczerniakowski@postschell.com

Christopher D. Gee

Christopher D. Gee

Associate
Casualty Litigation

Pittsburgh
Phone: (412) 506-6367
Fax: (412) 506-6368

cgee@postschell.com

Owen E. Hanna

Owen E. Hanna

Associate
Casualty Litigation

Lancaster
Phone: 717-391-4414
Fax: 717-291-1609

ohanna@postschell.com

David Hudock Esq

David A. Hudock

Associate
Casualty Litigation and Toxic Tort Liability Litigation

Pittsburgh
Phone: 412-227-8751
Fax: 412-227-9065

dhudock@postschell.com

Victoria Johnson, ESQ

Victoria A. Johnson

Associate
Casualty Litigation

Allentown
Phone: 610-774-0324
Fax: 610-433-3972

vjohnson@postschell.com

Kevin T. McGarry

Kevin T. McGarry

Principal
Casualty Litigation

Lancaster
Phone: 717-391-4451
Fax: 717-295-2199

kmcgarry@postschell.com

Andrea Paparelli, ESq

Andrea Paparelli

Associate
Casualty Litigation

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-1184
Fax: 215-587-1444

apaparelli@postschell.com

Kosta Patsiopoulos

Kosta Patsiopoulos

Associate
Casualty Litigation

Lancaster
Phone: 717-391-4428
Fax: 717-295-2211

kpatsiopoulos@postschell.com

Jay Pringle, ESQ.

James G. Pringle

Associate
Casualty Litigation

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-1035
Fax: 215-587-1444

jpringle@postschell.com

Colleen Swiers

Colleen M. Swiers

Associate
Casualty Litigation and Professional Liability

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-1069
Fax: 215-587-1444

cswiers@postschell.com

EMILY TRAPUZZANO

Emily Trapuzzano

Associate
Casualty Litigation

Pittsburgh
Phone: 412-506-6375
Fax: 412-227-9065

etrapuzzano@postschell.com

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  • Premises Liability Litigation
  • Products Liability Litigation
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Areas of Concentration

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Joseph N. Bongiovanni IV Reappointed to a Three-Year Term as a Hearing Committee Member of the PA Supreme Court's Disciplinary Board

Post & Schell Expands its Casualty and Professional Liability Departments with the Addition of Three Principals in New Jersey and Philadelphia Offices

Robert J. Balch Appointed Vice-Chair of Post & Schell's Casualty Litigation Department

Post & Schell Secures Significantly Reduced Verdict for Client in Products Liability Case in Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas

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Anthony Knapp Named to The Legal Intelligencer's New Young Lawyer Editorial Board

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Kelly L. Smith Appointed as Chair of Post & Schell's Toxic Tort Practice Group

Post & Schell Secures Unanimous Jury Verdict for Condominium Association in Chester County Court of Common Pleas

Post & Schell Practice Groups Ranked in National and Regional Tiers in Best Lawyers' 2022 "Best Law Firms" List

Post & Schell Secures Unanimous Jury Verdict for Condominium Association in Chester County Court of Common Pleas

Forty-Six Post & Schell Attorneys Named to the 2022 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©

Post & Schell Elects Four New Principals in the Firm's Casualty, Environmental, and Health Care Practices

Forty-One Post & Schell Attorneys Named Pennsylvania Super Lawyers and Rising Stars for 2021

Post & Schell Expands Pittsburgh Presence with Addition of 11-Attorney Group

Post & Schell Practice Groups Ranked in National and Regional Tiers in Best Lawyers' 2021 "Best Law Firms List"

Post & Schell Elects Eight New Principals in the Firm's Casualty, Employment, Energy & Utilities, Insurance, Professional Liability, and White Collar Practices 

Thirty Post & Schell Attorneys Named Super Lawyers for 2020

Joseph N. Bongiovanni IV Appointed as a Hearing Committee Member of the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania

William L. Thrall, III Rejoins Post & Schell as a Principal in the Firm's Casualty Litigation Group in Philadelphia

Philip J. Sbrolla Joins Post & Schell as a Principal in the Firm's Commercial Litigation and Casualty Litigation Groups in its Pittsburgh Office

Marc H. Perry Elected as a Member of Post & Schell's Board of Directors

Post & Schell Opens New Office in Mt. Laurel, New Jersey

Thirty-Seven Post & Schell Attorneys Named to the 2020 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©

Post & Schell Elects Eight New Principals in the Firm's Casualty, Environmental, Insurance Law, Professional Liability, and Workers' Compensation Practices

Twenty-Nine Post & Schell Attorneys Selected to the 2019 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers List

Jay A. Gebauer Rejoins Post & Schell as a Principal in the Firm's Casualty and Professional Liability Departments

Glenn M. Campbell Joins Post & Schell as a Principal in its Casualty Department

Post & Schell Elects Two New Board Members and Firm Treasurer

Thirty-Five Post & Schell Attorneys Recognized in 2019 Edition of Best Lawyers in America

Thirty-One Post & Schell Attorneys Selected to the 2018 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers List

Post & Schell Elects Five New Principals in the Firm's Casualty, Professional Liability, and Workers' Compensation Practices

Post & Schell Appointed as Solicitor by Susquehanna Area Regional Airport Authority

Twenty-Nine Post & Schell Attorneys Recognized in 2018 Edition of Best Lawyers in America

Rob Balch and Anthony Knapp Secure Dismissal of Charges for Pro Bono Client in New Jersey

28 Post & Schell Attorneys Selected to the 2017 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers List

Post & Schell Principal Robert J. Balch Selected for Lehigh Valley Business Magazine's 2017 Forty Under 40 Awards

Joseph N. Bongiovanni, IV Joins Post & Schell as a Principal in Casualty and Professional Liability Practices

Post & Schell Secures Jury Verdict in Favor of Westfield Insured and Driver in Case Involving Alleged Texting/Distracted Driving

Post & Schell Elects Three New Principals from the Firm's Insurance Law, Casualty Litigation, and Workers' Compensation Departments

A. James Johnston Elected as President & CEO by Principals of Post & Schell, P.C.

Post & Schell Secures Summary Judgment for Suburban Philadelphia Hospital in Civil Rights Case

Post & Schell Elects Attorney Robert J. Balch as Principal

Casualty Principal Bruce Wickersham Appointed as Hurricane Sandy Arbitrator by U.S. District Court of New Jersey

National Food Service Provider and Commercial Truck Driver Awarded Jury Verdict in Accident Case

The Honorable Marjorie Rendell, Third Circuit Court of Appeals, Speaks at Post & Schell's Women's History Month Reception on March 5

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit Upholds Summary Judgment in Favor of a Fortune 100 Global Aerospace Company

U.S. District Court Excludes Testimony of Plaintiff's Expert, Awards Summary Judgment to Royal Oak Enterprises

Chew on This: Doritos Decision Disavows Daubert

How Hip is HIPAA?...A 'QPO' Will Save You Time and Save Your Client Money

Bruce Wickersham Examines How to Reduce Liability Risks for Used Equipment Sales for Rental Management Magazine

Bruce Wickersham and Rob Balch Discuss Steps in the Civil Litigation Process for Rental Management Magazine

Pat Lamb and Amanda Hammar Examine Trying a Case Before the Social Media Generation for The Legal Intelligencer's 2019 Personal Injury Supplement

Mike Winfield Examines Perspectives on Mediation for The Legal Intelligencer's ADR Supplement

Charles Spitz Provides Insight to Business Insurance Magazine on Sex Trafficking and Hotel Liability

Pat Lamb and Amanda Hammar Examine Federal Pre-emption of State Products Liability Laws for The Legal Intelligencer

Charles Spitz Examines the Legal Implications of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning for HospitalityLawyer's CONVERGE

Ed Smallwood to Participate in Panel Discussion Examining the Rise in Large Verdicts at Perrin's Insurance Coverage & Allocation Issues Conference on May 8

Ed Smallwood Co-Presents on Legacy Liabilities Associated with Defunct Entities at Perrin Conference on May 11

Glenn Campbell Presents on Pennsylvania's Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Act on Lorman CLE Webinar on Aug. 9

Charles Spitz Presents on Liability Issues Facing Churches at the Evangelical Presbyterian Church General Assembly on June 18

Charles Spitz Presents on Civil and Criminal Liability Issues for the Hospitality Industry at Annual Hospitality Law Conference on April 10

Joe Bongiovanni and Mariel Marsh Present Defense Perspective on PBI Webinar on June 18

Marc Perry Presents on Cross-Examinations of Sympathetic Plaintiffs on Strafford Webinar on May 14

Glenn Campbell Presents on UTPCPL and UCC in Construction Defect Litigation at PBI's 2019 Real Estate Institute on Dec. 5 and 6

Rob Balch and John Croumer Present on Dram Shop/Liquor Liability on Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association Webinar on Aug. 21

Ian Baxter and Kevin McGarry Present on the Legal Implications of Distracted Driving at IAIP 2018 PA Council Day on Oct. 20

Dan Altschuler Moderates Social Media Investigations Panel at Insurance Society of Philadelphia's 2018 I-Day on April 12

Joe Bongiovanni Presents on Emerging Legal Trends at DRI's Annual Personal Injury Practicum on Nov. 9

Rob Balch and John Croumer Present on Dram Shop/Liquor Liability to Lancaster Chamber on May 25

Rob Balch and Ian Baxter Serve as Panelists at Verisk Insurance Solution's Claims Summit 2016 on Sept. 28

Marc Perry Presents on Cross Examination Strategies on PBI Seminar on June 23

Rob Balch and Ian Baxter Present on Dram Shop Liability in Pennsylvania on April 12

Workers' Comp. and Casualty Principals Present on Reducing the Cost of Claims in Pennsylvania to Dallas Risk Professionals on June 11

Hospitality Co-Chair Charles Spitz Presents on Catastrophic Liability Claims in the Hospitality Industry to the Resort Hotel Association on April 21

Insurance Law Principal Lindsay Andreuzzi Presents PA Bad Faith Law Update at DRI's Personal Injury CLE Seminar on April 14

Casualty Chair Dan Altschuler Presents "Optional Equipment and Opening the Door to Liability" at 2015 International Seating Symposium on Feb. 27

Hospitality Practice Group Co-Chairs Perry and Spitz Present on Catastrophic Liability Claims at the HospitalityLaw Conference on Feb. 11

Casualty Litigation Attorney Rob Balch Presents on Social Media Ethics for Attorneys at PADC Luncheon on May 20

Casualty Litigation Principal Mike Boomsma to Speak at National Auto Auction Association Conference March 5

Who's Responsible in Sex Abuse Claims Against Out-of-State Nonprofits?

Recent Court Decisions in NJ and PA Impact Childhood Sexual Abuse Claims/Litigation

New Jersey Appellate Division Establishes Personal Jurisdiction Rules for Nonresident Defendants in Clergy-Abuse Claims

Pennsylvania Appellate Court Decisions Raise Standard to Transfer Venue

Recent New Jersey Federal Court Decision Redefines Duties of General Contractors in Construction Injury Cases

New Jersey Governor Signs Bill Creating Civil Action for Insurance Bad Faith

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Sex Trafficking Case Against Marriott Allowed to Proceed

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PA Supreme Court: Blood Alcohol Content of Pedestrian Killed in Accident Admissible

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Temple Provost JoAnne A. Epps, Speaks at Post & Schell's Annual Women's History Month Reception

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NLRB's McDonald's Joint Employer Decision Sends Shock Waves Through Franchise Community

Lien & Mean: Changes in Medicaid Subrogation Law Greatly Expand the Government's Right to Settlement Proceeds

 

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