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For decades, O’Brien & Ryan, LLP, has represented entities and individuals in state and federal courts throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey, as well as in administrative tribunals and various alternative dispute forums covering a diverse range of legal matters from complex litigation to simple personal cases. We remain on the leading edge of technological advances in both the office and courtroom settings. We are comprised of attorneys selected for their wide range of legal experience and strong commitment to their clients. The size of the firm allows each client to enjoy personal and consistent attention.
Our clients range from major hospitals, educational institutions and Fortune 500 companies to individual professionals and smaller commercial enterprises. O’Brien & Ryan has a well-deserved reputation as a firm that is rich in trial experience. Clients look to O’Brien & Ryan because our willingness to take cases to trial consistently yields superior results.
O'Brien & Ryan News
Defense Verdict on Behalf of Family Practice Physician in Philadelphia County
Michael O. Pitt and Brett M. Littman obtained a defense verdict in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas on behalf of a family practice physician in a medical malpractice action. The plaintiff presented to the defendant-physician on several occasions between May 2008...
Defense Verdict in Fraud and Breach of Fiduciary Duty Action in Chester County
Paul E. Peel and Brett M. Littman obtained a defense verdict in a bench trial at the Chester County Court of Common Pleas in a corporate liability action, which included allegations of fraud and breach of fiduciary duty. Mr. Peel and Mr. Littman represented the...
Defense Verdict on Behalf of an Emergency Medicine Physician in Bucks County
Daniel F. Ryan, III and Brett M. Littman obtained a defense verdict in the Bucks County Court of Common Pleas on behalf of an emergency department physician in a medical malpractice action. In November 2002, the plaintiff presented to the emergency department with...
UPDATE: Summary Judgment in US District Court on Behalf of Attorney in Legal Malpractice Case
UPDATE: Third Circuit Upholds Grant of Summary Judgment on Appeal Following the events described below, the legal malpractice insurer filed an appeal to the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. The Third Circuit affirmed the grant of summary...
Court Upholds Rule Regarding “Out-of-State” Physician Sued in Philadelphia
In an opinion filed April 10, 2013, the Honorable Rosalyn K. Robinson of the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas held that a pediatric cardiologist in New Jersey could be sued in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, given that 1) the defendant...
Montco Bar Reconstitutes ADR Program to Address Longstanding Personal Injury Cases
At the request of the Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas, the Montgomery Bar Association has reconstituted the former Davenport Dispute Resolution Center into the new Alternative Dispute Resolution Program. Hearings will now be conducted at the newly...
Pathologist May Give Standard of Care Testimony Against Surgeon Under MCARE Act
In an opinion issued on February 25, 2013, a three judge panel for the Superior Court affirmed a ruling by the Court of Common Pleas of Northampton County permitting a plaintiff’s pathology expert to opine on the standard of care relevant to a general surgeon in a...
Pennsylvania’s “Benevolent Gesture” Legislation Meets Opposition in Senate
One year after obtaining approval in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, Senate Bill 379, otherwise known as Pennsylvania’s “Benevolent Gesture” law, has been tabled by the Senate, subject to being called to a vote. Released from the House of...
Northumberland County Judge Holds Settlement Agreement Discoverable Pending Jury Determination of Liability
In an issue of first impression, Northumberland County Judge Charles H. Saylor has ruled that a physician being sued for malpractice may see the confidential settlement agreement between a plaintiff and a defendant hospital, if the physician is ultimately found liable...
OBR is Best of Montco!
O’Brien & Ryan, LLP was selected as one of the best Medical Malpractice law firms in Montgomery County, PA in The Times Herald’s Best of Montco 2012 Reader’s Choice Awards.
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