Recruiting
Our commitment to outstanding representation of clients begins with our careful selection of attorneys, paralegals, and staff. Our team approach to the day to day management of the firm provides a positive, cooperative atmosphere in which to work.
Employment inquiries may be submitted by to our Director of Administration, Kathryn G. Drakeley, at the address/fax number on the bottom of this page, or click to email.
Available positions:
Full Time Associate Position
Remote work is an option with physical appearance sometimes necessary.
Must have bar admission in PA; NJ preferred but not required.
Medical malpractice litigation experience preferred.
Requiring excellent communication, writing and research skills.
Great environment, coworkers, and benefits/perks package.
Resumes to: Kathryn Drakeley, Director. kdrakeley@obrlaw.com or fax 610-834-8485.
O'Brien & Ryan News
Defense Verdict on Behalf of Hospital in Case involving Fall at Physical Therapy after Hip Replacement
Anthony P. DeMichele recently obtained a defense verdict on behalf of a hospital in the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas. The matter involved a patient who fell while undergoing physical therapy two days after a right total hip replacement. As a result of the...
Defense Verdict for OB/GYN in case involving Wound Infection after Caesarean
Tracie A. Vizza and paralegal Lexi Romney recently obtained a defense verdict on behalf of an obstetrician/gynecologist (OB/GYN) in the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas. The matter involved a patient who had undergone a caesarean section and presented to the...
Defense Verdict on Behalf of Philadelphia Hospital in Wound Care Matter
Marshall L. Schwartz and Lisa J. Peters recently obtained a defense verdict in a medical malpractice case on behalf of a hospital following a four-day jury trial in Philadelphia County.In December of 2013, the plaintiff was transferred to the critical care unit of...
Defense Verdict on Behalf of Internal Medicine Physician and Infectious Disease Physician
Marshall L. Schwartz and Brett M. Littman obtained a defense verdict on behalf of an internal medicine physician, an infectious disease physician, and a hospital following an eight-day jury trial involving allegations that the physicians failed to appropriately treat...
Defense Verdict on behalf of Podiatrist in Philadelphia County
Heather Hansen and paralegal Beth Carson recently obtained a defense verdict on behalf of a podiatrist in a case involving allegations of failure to timely diagnose melanoma. The plaintiff brought suit against two podiatrists, his primary care physician, and a...
Disputes Over Nursing Home Arbitration Agreements Flourish in Pennsylvania
In three recent Superior Court cases, binding arbitration agreements between nursing home facilities and their residents have been under scrutiny. In Bair v. Manor Care of Elizabethtown, PA, LLC,[1] M. Sylvia Bair commenced a wrongful death...
Defendants Cannot Use ACA to Calculate Future Life Care Costs
The Honorable Kim R. Gibson of the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania recently granted a plaintiffs’ motion in limine to preclude the defendant from submitting calculations of future life care costs that were based on...
Philadelphia Judge Holds Survival Action in Nursing Home case Must be Handled via Arbitration
In a case of first impression, Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas Judge Mark I. Bernstein held that a survivorship action, brought in conjunction with a wrongful death claim, must be sent to arbitration pursuant to the federal preemption doctrine. The...
Venue Changed after Judge Rules Sending Test Results is not Treatment
The Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas recently issued an opinion in support of its order transferring a medical malpractice case to Berks County, holding that sending test results "does not rise to the level of rendering healthcare services" that would make...
PA Supreme Court Holds Nursing Homes and Affiliated Entities Subject to Direct Corporate Negligence Claims
In an opinion issued on November 21, 2012, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court held that a nursing home and affiliated entities are subject to potential direct liability for negligence, where the requisite resident-entity relationship exists to establish that the entity...
In Memoriam – John F. O’Brien, III
In Memoriam – John F. O’Brien, III
We remember and honor our cherished partner and friend, John F. O’Brien, III, who recently passed away after a long illness.
John will remain forever in our hearts.
O’Brien & Ryan, LLP Announce New Partners
O’Brien & Ryan, LLP is pleased to announce our new partners: Brett M. Littman, Mary Kay Plyter-Eigner and Steven F. Reilly!
Paul Peel to Participate on CLE Panel
On Tuesday, March 22, 2022, Paul Peel will participate on the panel for Appeals for Trial Lawyers, a CLE that will provide an overview of key elements of appellate practice that are a must-know for trial attorneys. Offering their perspectives as judge, appellate practitioner and trial attorney, the panelists will provide key information regarding preservation and waiver issues, and tips for appellate advocacy, among other topics.
O’Brien & Ryan, LLP is celebrating 35 years!
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