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Our distinguished attorneys have successfully resolved hundreds of cases with record breaking multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements. Some of our recoveries include $976 million auto defect verdict, $265 million recovery in the Amtrak train derailment, $101 million for injured construction workers, $65 million for a dram shop settlement, $55.3 million verdict for a defective seatbelt, $54 million medical malpractice settlement, $36.5 million for a defective tire, $24.8 Million premises liability verdict, and many more.
Each experienced trail lawyer is committed to offer the knowledge and individual attention to our clients in the matters of complex medical malpractice, catastrophic personal injury, automobile crashworthiness, drug product liability, workplace safety, premises liability, and mass tort litigation.
The partners of our firm are actively involved in a variety of prestigious professional organizations and have been named Presidents of the Pennsylvania Association for Justice, and Presidents of the Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association. We have been selected as Best Lawyers in America, Members of the Academy of Trial Advocacy, and Super Lawyers by Philadelphia Magazine, this honor is limited to only five percent of the Pennsylvania Legal Community. Our attorneys also devote their time to Pro Bono work through such services as the Philadelphia Volunteers for the Indigent Program.
Fritz & Bianculli LLC is a leading law firm with Brian E. Fritz recognized by Best Lawyers in 1 practice area. The firm's tenure with Best Lawyers began in 2021. Having a lawyer recognized in Best Lawyers' purely peer review process emphasizes the lawyers' credibility and reputation for their practice amongst their peers in their practice area and region. It displays professional validation of the legal talent that Fritz & Bianculli LLC has on their team. Brian E. Fritz has been recognized in the following practice area: Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs.
Fritz & Bianculli LLC is also ranked by Best Law Firms in 1 practice area. The Best Law Firms rankings are founded on a time-tested and transparent research process that has remained consistent since Best Lawyers launched it in 2010. Fritz & Bianculli LLC has 1 ranking in 1 practice. Echoing their Best Lawyers awards and team of top legal talent.
Hogan & Vandenberg is a leading law firm with 2 lawyers recognized by Best Lawyers across 1 practice areas. The firm's tenure with Best Lawyers began in 2018. Having lawyers recognized in Best Lawyers' purely peer review process emphasizes the lawyers credibility and reputation for their practice amongst their peers in their practice area and region. It displays professional validation of the legal talent that Hogan & Vandenberg has on their team. The firm has lawyers recognized in practice areas including: Immigration Law.
Hogan & Vandenberg is also ranked by Best Law Firms in 1 practice area. The Best Law Firms rankings are founded on a time-tested and transparent research process that has remained consistent since Best Lawyers launched it in 2010. Hogan & Vandenberg has 2 rankings in 1 practice. Echoing their Best Lawyers awards and team of top legal talent.
Today, Kline & Specter, P.C. occupies seven floors of the same building at 1525 Locust St. with an army of more than 30 top notch attorneys, a staff exceeding 100 and a reputation as not only the leading plaintiffs firm in the Philadelphia region but one of the best in the United States.
Accolades and honors have followed. As The Legal Intelligencer wrote in its June 21, 2004 edition:
“Along with partner Tom Kline, Shanin Specter left The Beasley Firm nearly a decade ago and now sits atop what many view as the most powerful plaintiffs firm ... with countless seven figure verdicts and settlements to the firm.”
The firm and its lawyers have won an unsurpassed number of major settlements and record-setting jury verdicts throughout the country.
For more than 30 years, the attorneys at the nationally recognized plaintiffs’ law firm of Lopez McHugh have represented individuals and families seeking accountability through the civil justice system. Our firm handles cases against large corporations that place profits over safety, including pharmaceutical companies that market drugs without adequate warnings, nursing homes and medical providers whose lack of proper care causes harm, insurance companies that improperly deny benefits, auto manufacturers that release unsafe vehicles, and medical device manufacturers that fail to address known defects.
For more than 45 years, our firm has represented individuals and families across the United States who are seeking accountability and financial recovery after serious injuries and losses. Our work spans a wide range of personal injury and complex liability matters, including:
When you need help with a serious legal matter—whether it involves pursuing a personal injury claim, responding to criminal charges, navigating a divorce, preparing a will or trust, or addressing complex business litigation—having the right legal team matters. You need attorneys who will stand with you, protect your rights, and guide you through each step of the legal process.
At van der Veen, Hartshorn & Levin, our attorneys represent individuals, families, and businesses throughout Philadelphia and across Pennsylvania in a wide range of legal matters. Our team handles cases involving personal injury, criminal defense, family law, civil rights violations, estate planning, and business litigation. We aim to be a firm clients can rely on when legal issues arise, providing steady guidance and determined representation when it matters most.
Our Philadelphia trial lawyers understand that legal challenges can affect every part of a person’s life. In addition to advocating for our clients in court and negotiations, we work to ensure their voices are heard and their concerns are taken seriously. Individuals, families, and small business owners across the state turn to our firm for thoughtful counsel and dedicated representation tailored to their specific circumstances.
Whether you were injured because of someone else’s negligence, are defending against a criminal allegation, or are dealing with a difficult child custody dispute, the attorneys at van der Veen, Hartshorn & Levin are ready to help you move forward.

