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Vahey and Donovan Invoke NJ ATV Act
March 27, 2023
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Business Insurance Quotes McDevitt on Pennsylvania Employers Covering Employees’ Medical Marijuana
March 23, 2023
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Austin Successfully Defends Against Insurance Administration Appeal
February 3, 2023
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Wilson Elser Announces 28 New Partners
January 11, 2023
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City & State Pennsylvania Names Wilkinson among Pennsylvania’s Most Influential Female Leaders
November 29, 2022
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Wilson Elser Achieves Mansfield 5.0 Certification Plus
October 18, 2022
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Wilson Elser Ranks in Top Third of Law360 Glass Ceiling Report
Law360
August 30, 2022
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Law360 Reports on Lex Machina’s Tort Litigation Report, Placing Wilson Elser First in Tort Defense over the Past Five Years
Law360
August 30, 2022
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81 Wilson Elser Attorneys Named "Ones to Watch" by Best Lawyers in America (2023 Edition)
August 18, 2022
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Wilson Elser Participating in Mansfield 6.0 Certification Process
August 17, 2022
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BTI: Wilson Elser among “Best of the Best” in Cultivating Women’s Highest Job Satisfaction
August 10, 2022
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Kellner Elected to Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel Board of Directors
August 4, 2022
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Wilson Elser a BTI Associate Satisfaction A-Lister for 2022
July 28, 2022
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Austin, Bachrach and Brisbin Prevail in ERISA Bench Trial
July 20, 2022
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Wilkinson Named to 2022 City & State Pennsylvania's Law Power 100
June 29, 2022
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Law360 Features Bachrach Win in Second Circuit ERISA Suit
June 15, 2022
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BTI Consulting Group Names Wilson Elser a BTI Midsize Client Service Master
April 29, 2022
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McDevitt Prevails on Dismissal for Insurance Broker in Professional Liability Matter
March 30, 2022
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Wilson Elser Sees Virtual or Hybrid Trials and Arbitrations as a Fact of Life in the Future
March 24, 2022
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Wilson Elser Names 19 New Partners
January 19, 2022
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MainLine Today Includes Wilkinson among 2021 Power Women of the Main Line and Western Suburbs
January 5, 2022
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Breen and Endler Obtain Summary Judgment in Trip-and-Fall Case
October 14, 2021
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Dryer and Testa Obtain Summary Judgment in Personal Injury Case
October 13, 2021
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Bachrach and Austin Prevail in ERISA Lawsuit
October 1, 2021
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Bachrach Obtains Defense Judgment in ERISA Benefits Lawsuit
August 31, 2021
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Vahey Secures Win for Oil Company in Commercial Real Estate Trial
August 24, 2021
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65 Wilson Elser Attorneys Named “Ones to Watch” by Best Lawyers in America 2022
August 19, 2021
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Law360 Ranks Wilson Elser 45th Largest U.S. Law Firm
July 30, 2021
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Takacs Secures Summary Judgment in Products Liability Action
July 21, 2021
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Wilson Elser to Participate in Mansfield 5.0 Certification Process
July 14, 2021
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Bloomberg Law Interviews Bachrach on ERISA and Upcoming Disability Insurance Litigation
Bloomberg Law
June 30, 2021
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Legal Intelligencer Chronicles Wilkinson’s Role as Pennsylvania Bar Association President
Legal Intelligencer
June 8, 2021
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Law360 Pulse Features Wilkinson on Her Focus as President of the Pennsylvania Bar Association
June 8, 2021
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Two Attorneys From the Philadelphia Office Named to 2021 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers List
May 27, 2021
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Law360 Heralds Wilkinson’s New PA Bar Association President Role
May 20, 2021
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The Legal Intelligencer Quotes Wilkinson on Philadelphia Courts’ Plan to Reopen for Jury Trials
March 2, 2021
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Bachrach and Austin Obtain Summary Judgment in LTD ERISA Case
February 23, 2021
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Bachrach, Austin and Sweeney Prevail on Behalf of Plan against Doctor’s Disability Claim
February 23, 2021
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Breen and Endler Obtain Order Dismissing Plaintiff’s Complaint with Prejudice
January 21, 2021
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Donovan and Vahey Obtain Order Granting a Motion to Dismiss in Lieu of an Answer
January 13, 2021
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CLM Magazine Queries Attorneys on Trends in the Construction Industry
September 22, 2020
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Business Insurance 2020 U.S. Insurance Awards Names Wilson Elser’s Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Practice “Legal Team of the Year”
September 11, 2020
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70 Wilson Elser Attorneys Named to Inaugural Edition of “Ones to Watch” by Best Lawyers in America 2021
August 20, 2020
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Wilson Elser Named First Law Firm on ADA Website Compliance Legal Panel
August 6, 2020
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Standing Together
June 5, 2020
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Wilkinson Named President-Elect of the Pennsylvania Bar Association
May 11, 2020
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Wilson Elser Named as Finalist in Business Insurance’s 2020 U.S. Insurance Awards
February 14, 2020
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Austin, Bachrach and Suarez Defeat Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment against National Insurance Carrier
January 31, 2020
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The Indiana Lawyer Quotes Fedullo on “Right to Counsel” Laws
January 23, 2020
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Wilson Elser Promotes 25 to Partner
January 16, 2020
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The Legal Intelligencer Spotlights Fedullo’s Philadelphia Bar Association Achievements as 2019 Chancellor
January 2, 2020
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Diversity in the Legal Profession: The Ethical Case and the Business Case
November 2019
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Wilkinson to Receive Philadelphia Bar Association Sandra Day O’Connor Award
November 22, 2019
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Donovan and Vahey Defeat Appeal in Negligence Case
October 24, 2019
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Wilkinson Obtains Dismissal of Mesothelioma Case in Philadelphia County
August 6, 2019
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McDevitt and Wilkinson Obtain Affirmation of Dismissal of Wage Law Claim for Prominent National Benefits Administrator
July 1, 2019
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Daily Business Review Quotes Wilkinson on Career Track and Parenthood
June 4, 2019
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Wilkinson to Serve as Vice President of the Pennsylvania Bar Association
May 20, 2019
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Bloomberg Law Features Third-Circuit Appeal Victory by Bachrach
March 18. 2019
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Wilson Elser Promotes 19 to Nonequity Partner
January 31, 2019
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Testa and Schwenker Prevail on Motion to Dismiss Design Professional Client
January 2, 2019
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Wilkinson Receives Pennsylvania Bar Association C. Dale McClain Quality of Life/Balance Award
November 20, 2018
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Third Circuit Affirms McDevitt's Dismissal of FDCPA Action
September 26, 2018
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McDevitt Obtains Pennsylvania Superior Court Affirmation of Summary Judgment Ruling in Wrongful Use of Civil Proceedings Action
September 13, 2018
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Diversity & Inclusion as a Membership Tool
September 13, 2018
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Philadelphia Inquirer Quotes Colyar and McDevitt on the Business of Cannabis Law
July 8, 2018
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Wilkinson among Top 50 Women Lawyers, 2018 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers
July 13, 2018
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Bachrach Obtains Fourth Circuit Affirmation in Disability Benefit Appeal
April 5, 2018
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Bachrach and Austin Win Appeal in ERISA Long Term Disability Case
February 13, 2018
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Kavanagh, Breen and Taylor Obtain Summary Judgment on Assault & Battery Exclusion
January 9, 2017
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A Q&A with Dan McMahon
December 12, 2017
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American Law Journal TV: Fedullo to Be Third Consecutive Woman Chancellor of Philadelphia Bar Association
September 14, 2017
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McDevitt and Bogutz Obtain Dismissal for Lawyer in Alleged Violation of Fair Debt Collections Practices Act
September 11, 2017
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Kavanagh and Breen Obtain SJ in Case of First Impression Involving Sidewalk Liability
May 25, 2017
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Fedullo and Siciliano on Philadelphia Bar Commission on Judicial Selection and Retention
February 3, 2017
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Penn Record Interviews Bill McDevitt on Cyber Vulnerability of Law Firms
Penn Record
July 6, 2016
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Kathleen Wilkinson Named "Defense Lawyer of the Year" by the Philadelphia Association of Defense Counsel
May 27, 2016
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Heather Austin Honored at the Madam CJ Walker Awards Luncheon
March 31, 2016
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BNA’s Pension & Benefits Daily Quotes Josh Bachrach on First Circuit Trends in ERISA Litigation
March 29, 2016
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Wilson Elser Sponsors Diversity Networking Reception at the ABA Mid-Year Meeting
March 25, 2016
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Kathleen Wilkinson Appointed to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s Board of Law Examiners
March 21, 2016
Kathleen D. Wilkinson (Partner-Philadelphia) was appointed by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s Board of Law Examiners for a three-year term commencing April 1, 2016. The Board of Law Examiners is empowered by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to recommend for admission to the bar of Pennsylvania those applicants who demonstrate competency and the character necessary to uphold the professional standards of the legal profession. -
Wilson Elser Celebrates National Diversity Week with Firmwide Diversity & Inclusion Day
October 9, 2015
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Josh Bachrach’s Cert Petition Draws Attention of Supreme Court Watchers
October 2, 2015
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Angela Russell Receives the Most Powerful & Influential Woman Award
September 2, 2015
Wilson Elser is pleased to announce that partner Angela Russell received one of the Pennsylvania Diversity Council’s 2015 Most Powerful and Influential Woman Awards at the Sixth Annual Philadelphia Diversity & Leadership Conference on September 1, 2015.
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Wilson Elser Commits to Exhibitor Sponsorship of the 2015 CLM Claims College
September 1, 2015
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Kavanagh, Murphy-Petros, Breen and Cook Convince Appellate Court Dismissal of Complaint Was Appropriate as Policy Did Not Provide Coverage for Underlying Claim
September 1, 2015
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Law360 Covers Discrimination Case Against a Law Firm and Its Former Partner Successfully Co-defended by Louis Isaacsohn
July 30, 2015
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Wilson Elser Awards Academic Scholarship to Brianna Dawes
June 5, 2015
Wilson Elser is proud to announce that it has presented its Thomas W. Wilson Sr. Scholarship for the 2015–2016 school year to Brianna Dawes, the daughter of Maria Dawes, a legal secretary in the firm’s Philadelphia office.
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Bloomberg BNA Legal Quotes Josh Bachrach on ERISA Venue Selection
June 4, 2015
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EnergyWire Queries Wilkinson and Pernicone on the Bureau of Land Management’s Controversial Fracking Regulatory Scheme
April 21, 2015
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Wilson Elser to Relocate Philadelphia Office to Two Commerce Square
March 9, 2015
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Philadelphia Bar Foundation Honors Former Board Members Wilkinson and Fedullo
December 23, 2014
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McDevitt Obtains Verdict in Favor of Attorney Client in Philadelphia Defamation Case
October 17, 2014
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Wilson Elser Partners with Safe Passage to Help Children of the Immigration Crisis
October 8, 2014
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The Legal Intelligencer Names Kenneth L. Racowski a 2014 “Lawyer on the Fast Track”
September 8, 2014
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National Diversity Council to Honor Kathleen Wilkinson with the Leadership Excellence in the Law Award
August 7, 2014
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Insurance Law Daily Covers Case Involving Wilson Elser’s Insurer-Client Represented by Joshua Bachrach
Insurance Law Daily
July 29, 2014
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Erin Siciliano Elected to Philadelphia Bar Associations Board of Governors
July 2, 2014
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Lawyers Weigh In on High Court's Halliburton Ruling
Law360
June 23, 2014
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Kathleen Wilkinson Appointed to the Board of Governors of the Pennsylvania Bar Association
June 23. 2014
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Racowski Elected to Public Interest Law Center of Philadelphia Board of Directors
March 19, 2014
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Kathleen Wilkinson Honored by Pennsylvania Bar Association for Dedication and Service
March 18, 2014
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The Legal Intelligencer Names Philadelphia Professional Liability Team Top Laterals of 2013
February 25, 2014
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Philadelphia Inquirer Quotes Kathleen Wilkinson in Article about the Impact of Legal Services on the Philly Economy
November 19, 2013
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Kathleen Wilkinson Named Recipient of the 2013 Philadelphia Business Journal Women of Distinction Award
November 4, 2013
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Kathleen Wilkinson to be Honored at Israel Bonds Legal Division Tribute Dinner
October 21, 2013
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Murphy-Petros and Testa Earn Designation of Certified Litigation Management Professional
October 18, 2013
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Wilson Elser Bolsters Commercial Litigation Practice with Attorney Kenneth Racowski
October 9, 2013
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Philadelphia Team Obtains Dismissal in Premises Liability Action
October 2, 2013
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Philly Teams Wins Summary Judgment Arguing NJ Equine Statute
September 30, 2013
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Kathleen Wilkinson Elected to the National Council of Bar Presidents and Presents at Conference
September 23, 2013
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Takacs Secures Appellate Victory on Behalf of a National Food Distributor
August 9, 2013
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Appellate Court Affirms District Court Dismissal of Complaint Demanding $100 Million
July 25, 2013
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Marc and Jerome Bogutz Join Wilson Elser’s Philadelphia Office; William McDevitt Moves to National Firm with Leaders of the Pennsylvania Bar
July 16, 2013
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The Legal Intelligencer Features Wilson Elser’s Newest Professional Liability Team
July 9, 2013
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The Metropolitan Corporate Counsel Publishes Letter by Kathleen Wilkinson
July 3, 2013
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Philadelphia Team Obtains Summary Judgment in Coverage Litigation Matter
June 10, 2013
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Kathleen Wilkinson to Speak at Temple Law School Graduation
May 23, 2013
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Villanova Law J. Willard O'Brien American Inn of Court Presents Kathleen Wilkinson with the J. Clayton Undercofler, III Award
May 22, 2013
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Philly Attorneys Provide Pro Bono Services for Will for Heroes Foundation
May 7, 2013
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Kathleen Wilkinson to Receive Award at Career Wardrobe’s Annual Fundraiser
April 16, 2013
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Villanova Law Alumni Association to Honor Kathleen Wilkinson
March 16, 2013
The Villanova Law Alumni Association will honor Kathleen Wilkinson with the Gerald Abraham Award sor serive at its annual Alumni Reception & Awards Program
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Kathleen Wilkinson Inducted as 86th Chancellor of the Philadelphia Bar Association
January 28, 2013
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Price Collins Prevail in Voluntary Dismissal of Class Action
January 23, 2013
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Austin Receives Outstanding Young Lawyer Award by Barristers' Association of Philadelphia
January 21, 2013
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Wilkinson Selected for Advisory Council for Pennsylvania Conference for Women
July 5, 2012
Kathleen Wilkinson was selected as one of 38 members of the Advisory Council for the ninth annual Pennsylvania Conference for Women, the largest women’s conference in Pennsylvania.
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Wilson Elser Awards Scholarship to Melanie Johnson
May 24, 2012
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Wilkinson Weighs in on the Selection of Appellate Judges
April 5, 2012
In her role as Chancellor-Elect of the Philadelphia Bar Association, Kathleen D. Wilkinson testified before the Pennsylvania House Judiciary Committee in support of adopting House Bills 1815 and 1816 regarding selection of appellate judges. -
Two from Philly Make Philadelphia’s List of Top Rated Lawyers for 2012
February 16, 2012
Kevin Kavanagh and Kathleen D.Wilkinson have been named to the prestigious Philadelphia list of Top Rated Lawyers.
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Kathleen Wilkinson Assumes Position as Chancellor-Elect of the Philadelphia Bar Association
January 18, 2012
Kathleen Wilkinson is named Chancellor-Elect of the Philadelphia Bar Association.
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Multi-office, Multidisciplinary Team Wins in Appellate Court
November 8, 2011
The team succeeded in getting the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals to uphold the summary judgment decision granted by the United States District for the Northern District of Ohio in a hotly contested matter surrounding the demutualization of Principal Mutual Life Insurance Company in 2001.
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Wilkinson Elected to Board of Directors of the Pennsylvania Bar Institute
July 1, 2011
Kathleen Wilkinson was elected to the board of directors of the Pennsylvania Bar Institute (PBI), the continuing-education arm of the Pennsylvania Bar Association for a three-year term. -
Testa to Speak on Broker and Agent Liability at PLUS MidAtlantic Spring Education Event
May 5, 2011
Wendy Testa will be participating in a workshop on May 5, 2011, entitled " Agent & Broker Liability in an Ever-Changing Environment: Back to the Basics and Best Practices " at the MidAtlantic Chapter Professional Liability Underwriting Society’s (PLUS) Spring Education Event in Philadelphia.
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Wilkinson Elected Vice Chancellor of the Philadelphia Bar Association
December 21, 2010
Kathleen D. Wilkinson (Partner-Philadelphia) has been elected Vice Chancellor of the 13,000 member Philadelphia Bar Association. -
Isaacsohn and Siciliano of the Philadelphia Office Obtain Unanimous Decision for Physical Therapist
September 13, 2010
Louis J. Isaacsohn (Partner-Philadelphia) and Erin Siciliano (Associate-Philadelphia) received a unanimous defense verdict on behalf of a physical therapist in a malpractice case. The case was heard in the Court of Common Pleas of Chester County, Penn.
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Takacs and Dryer of Philadelphia obtain summary judgment in a declaratory judgment action
June 9, 2010
Michael S. Takacs (Partner-Philadelphia) successfully obtained summary judgment in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, on behalf of an insurer and its Managing General Agent (MGA) in a declaratory judgment action.