Post & Schell, P.C.

Toxic Tort Liability Litigation

Practice Group Chair

Kelly L. Smith
412-506-6358
ksmith@postschell.com

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Our Toxic Tort Litigation Practice is comprised of a group of experienced litigators that serve as National Coordinating Counsel and/or Regional “Local” Counsel for a wide range of clients in toxic tort matters through all phases of litigation and appellate claims. We also have extensive experience using alternative dispute resolution methods in these cases, such as mediation and arbitration. Our attorneys represent all types of clients including employers, property owners, suppliers, small and medium-sized businesses, health care facilities, and self-insured entities. 

Post & Schell attorneys have successfully litigated thousands of matters involving complex mass/toxic torts across the United States. Our litigators regularly serve as lead defense counsel in these multi-party cases and also serve on steering committees for asbestos litigation in multiple jurisdictions. Our Toxic Tort Litigation attorneys remain abreast of current case law and claim trends and use that information when collaborating with our clients and each other to devise creative defense theories and strategic solutions that consistently achieve client goals.

Our Toxic Tort Liability Litigation attorneys are experienced in representing clients in matters that involve the handling, disposal, and clean-up of:

  • Asbestos
  • Benzene
  • Cobalt
  • Diacetyl
  • Formaldehyde
  • Latex
  • Lead
  • Mixed Metals
  • Mold
  • Pesticides
  • Silica
  • Solvents/Chemicals

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Related Practices

  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Appellate
  • Health Care Litigation Services
  • Higher Education
  • Hospitality and Retail
  • Insurance Law

Attorneys

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Kelly L. Smith

Kelly L. Smith

Principal and Chair
Toxic Tort Liability Litigation Practice Group

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

ksmith@postschell.com

Natalie L. Mangene

Natalie L. Mangene

Associate
Casualty Litigation

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

nmangene@postschell.com

Neil J. Pladus

Neil J. Pladus

Associate
Casualty Litigation

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-1124
Fax: 215-587-1444

npladus@postschell.com

Max A. Greer

Max A. Greer

Associate
Casualty Litigation

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

mgreer@postschell.com

Dylan J. Grayson

Dylan J. Grayson

Associate
Casualty Litigation

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

dgrayson@postschell.com

Mackenzie Lindquist

Mackenzie Lindquist

Associate
Casualty Litigation and Professional Liability

Mt. Laurel
Phone: 856-238-6254
Fax: 609-924-4144

mlindquist@postschell.com

James G. Pringle

James G. Pringle

Associate
Casualty Litigation

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

jpringle@postschell.com

Daniel S. Altschuler

Daniel S. Altschuler

Principal and Chair, Casualty Litigation Department
Member, Firm Board of Directors

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

daltschuler@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

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

hbonenberger@postschell.com

Colby S. Bryson

Colby S. Bryson

Principal
Casualty Litigation

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

cbryson@postschell.com

Colin E. Burgess

Colin E. Burgess

Principal
Casualty Litigation

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

cburgess@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

Leo Gerard Daly

Leo Gerard Daly

Principal
Casualty Litigation

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

ldaly@postschell.com

John W. Dornberger

John W. Dornberger

Administrative Principal, Harrisburg Office
Co-Chair, Construction Practice Group

Harrisburg
Phone: 717-612-6037
Fax: 717-731-1985

jdornberger@postschell.com

Cathy R. Gordon

Cathy R. Gordon

Principal
Casualty Litigation

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

cgordon@postschell.com

Ryan L. Leonard

Ryan L. Leonard

Principal
Casualty Litigation

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

rleonard@postschell.com

Edward A. Smallwood

Edward A. Smallwood

Principal
Casualty Litigation

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

esmallwood@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

John W. Bruni

John W. Bruni

Counsel
Casualty Litigation

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

jbruni@postschell.com

Josh M. Brick

Josh M. Brick

Principal
Casualty Litigation

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

jbrick@postschell.com

Amanda T. Camplesi

Amanda T. Camplesi

Associate
Casualty Litigation

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

acamplesi@postschell.com

Steven D. Evans

Steven D. Evans

Associate
Casualty Litigation

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

sevans@postschell.com

Christopher D. Gee

Christopher D. Gee

Associate
Casualty Litigation

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

cgee@postschell.com

Vincent P. Lamperski

Vincent P. Lamperski

Associate
Casualty Litigation

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

vlamperski@postschell.com

Bianca Nalaschi

Bianca Nalaschi

Associate
Casualty Litigation

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

bnalaschi@postschell.com

Alexandra M. Perry

Alexandra M. Perry

Principal
Casualty Litigation

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

aperry@postschell.com

Brendan S. Reilly

Brendan S. Reilly

Associate
Casualty Litigation

Allentown
Phone: 610-774-0337
Fax: 610-433-3972

breilly@postschell.com

Kira M. Rivera

Kira M. Rivera

Associate
Professional Liability

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-1477
Fax: 215-587-1444

krivera@postschell.com

J. Colin Schwartz

J. Colin Schwartz

Principal
Casualty Litigation

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

cschwartz@postschell.com

News & Insights

News

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

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

Forty-Four Post & Schell Attorneys Named to the 2023 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Media & Articles

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

Speaking Engagements

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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

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

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

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

Overview Attorneys

Our Toxic Tort Litigation Practice is comprised of a group of experienced litigators that serve as National Coordinating Counsel and/or Regional “Local” Counsel for a wide range of clients in toxic tort matters through all phases of litigation and appellate claims. We also have extensive experience using alternative dispute resolution methods in these cases, such as mediation and arbitration. Our attorneys represent all types of clients including employers, property owners, suppliers, small and medium-sized businesses, health care facilities, and self-insured entities. 

Post & Schell attorneys have successfully litigated thousands of matters involving complex mass/toxic torts across the United States. Our litigators regularly serve as lead defense counsel in these multi-party cases and also serve on steering committees for asbestos litigation in multiple jurisdictions. Our Toxic Tort Litigation attorneys remain abreast of current case law and claim trends and use that information when collaborating with our clients and each other to devise creative defense theories and strategic solutions that consistently achieve client goals.

Our Toxic Tort Liability Litigation attorneys are experienced in representing clients in matters that involve the handling, disposal, and clean-up of:

  • Asbestos
  • Benzene
  • Cobalt
  • Diacetyl
  • Formaldehyde
  • Latex
  • Lead
  • Mixed Metals
  • Mold
  • Pesticides
  • Silica
  • Solvents/Chemicals

Read full overview > Read less >

Kelly L. Smith

Kelly L. Smith

Principal and Chair
Toxic Tort Liability Litigation Practice Group

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

ksmith@postschell.com

Natalie L. Mangene

Natalie L. Mangene

Associate
Casualty Litigation

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

nmangene@postschell.com

Neil J. Pladus

Neil J. Pladus

Associate
Casualty Litigation

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-1124
Fax: 215-587-1444

npladus@postschell.com

Max A. Greer

Max A. Greer

Associate
Casualty Litigation

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

mgreer@postschell.com

Dylan J. Grayson

Dylan J. Grayson

Associate
Casualty Litigation

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

dgrayson@postschell.com

Mackenzie Lindquist

Mackenzie Lindquist

Associate
Casualty Litigation and Professional Liability

Mt. Laurel
Phone: 856-238-6254
Fax: 609-924-4144

mlindquist@postschell.com

James G. Pringle

James G. Pringle

Associate
Casualty Litigation

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

jpringle@postschell.com

Daniel S. Altschuler

Daniel S. Altschuler

Principal and Chair, Casualty Litigation Department
Member, Firm Board of Directors

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

daltschuler@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

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

hbonenberger@postschell.com

Colby S. Bryson

Colby S. Bryson

Principal
Casualty Litigation

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

cbryson@postschell.com

Colin E. Burgess

Colin E. Burgess

Principal
Casualty Litigation

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

cburgess@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

Leo Gerard Daly

Leo Gerard Daly

Principal
Casualty Litigation

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

ldaly@postschell.com

John W. Dornberger

John W. Dornberger

Administrative Principal, Harrisburg Office
Co-Chair, Construction Practice Group

Harrisburg
Phone: 717-612-6037
Fax: 717-731-1985

jdornberger@postschell.com

Cathy R. Gordon

Cathy R. Gordon

Principal
Casualty Litigation

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

cgordon@postschell.com

Ryan L. Leonard

Ryan L. Leonard

Principal
Casualty Litigation

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

rleonard@postschell.com

Edward A. Smallwood

Edward A. Smallwood

Principal
Casualty Litigation

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

esmallwood@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

John W. Bruni

John W. Bruni

Counsel
Casualty Litigation

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

jbruni@postschell.com

Josh M. Brick

Josh M. Brick

Principal
Casualty Litigation

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

jbrick@postschell.com

Amanda T. Camplesi

Amanda T. Camplesi

Associate
Casualty Litigation

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

acamplesi@postschell.com

Steven D. Evans

Steven D. Evans

Associate
Casualty Litigation

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

sevans@postschell.com

Christopher D. Gee

Christopher D. Gee

Associate
Casualty Litigation

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

cgee@postschell.com

Vincent P. Lamperski

Vincent P. Lamperski

Associate
Casualty Litigation

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

vlamperski@postschell.com

Bianca Nalaschi

Bianca Nalaschi

Associate
Casualty Litigation

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

bnalaschi@postschell.com

Alexandra M. Perry

Alexandra M. Perry

Principal
Casualty Litigation

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

aperry@postschell.com

Brendan S. Reilly

Brendan S. Reilly

Associate
Casualty Litigation

Allentown
Phone: 610-774-0337
Fax: 610-433-3972

breilly@postschell.com

Kira M. Rivera

Kira M. Rivera

Associate
Professional Liability

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-1477
Fax: 215-587-1444

krivera@postschell.com

J. Colin Schwartz

J. Colin Schwartz

Principal
Casualty Litigation

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

cschwartz@postschell.com

Related Practices

  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Appellate
  • Health Care Litigation Services
  • Higher Education
  • Hospitality and Retail
  • Insurance Law

Insights

News Media & Articles Speaking Engagements

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

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

Forty-Four Post & Schell Attorneys Named to the 2023 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

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