About Marshall Dennehey
Our Approach
With some 500 attorneys across seven states and neighboring jurisdictions, Marshall Dennehey is one of the nation's largest law firms devoted to civil defense litigation. Understanding your risks, educating your staff, managing your litigation, defending your position and focusing on a winning outcome is what we do.
We provide cost-effective, intelligent and pragmatic representation. We never lose sight of your goals and strive to exceed your expectations, from the earliest stages of a lawsuit to its conclusion. We empower you to make informed decisions about your exposure, and collaborate with you to develop a resolution strategy that is mindful of your bottom line.
Mutual Goals
We know what keeps you up at night. That’s why we work in lockstep with you to manage legal spend. Associates and paralegals are assigned to specified tasks to help contain litigation expenses. When warranted, we develop creative litigation management programs that track case volume, complexity and exposure to help shape budgets or alternative fee agreements. Internal teams work with our attorneys to ensure client billing and guideline compliance. Electronic diary systems, file monitoring, internal file auditing, and state-of-the-art time entry and e-billing systems all help us to control costs without sacrificing quality representation.
We hire our attorneys and employees with the expectation that they will complete their careers here. Our investment in attorney and paralegal training, mentoring, and professional development is your insurance policy that we are providing you with excellence in legal representation.
An informed client is the best client. When laws change or new precedents emerge that impact your business, you need to know—now. Our timely law alerts and publications keep you up to date on legislation and breaking court decisions. Likewise, as a value-added service we often provide clients with in-house, continuing education seminars to give your staff the practical knowledge they need to ensure best practices in claims handling.
Results
Successfully Resolved Highly-Publicized Wrongful Death Action in Florida
We successfully resolved a wrongful death case involving a 14-year-old boy who fell from an Orlando attraction, navigating a concurrent criminal investigation, state review, and intense media scrutiny on behalf of the ride's owner/operator.
Received Precedential Decision from PA Superior Court in Venue Transfer Case
We secured a unanimous, precedential decision upholding a venue transfer from Philadelphia to Butler County under forum non conveniens, setting a new standard for defendants after a series of appellate reversals.
Secured Defense Verdict for Global Men’s Hair Dye Manufacturer in Bladder Cancer Claim
We won a defense verdict in a high-exposure product liability trial, defeating claims that a client’s hair dye caused bladder cancer.
Won Unanimous Defense Verdict in High-Exposure Birth Injury Case
We secured a unanimous defense verdict in a high-exposure birth injury case, successfully proving that our client’s obstetric care met accepted standards despite claims of negligence and lasting injury.
Obtained Defense Verdict in Complex Medical Malpractice Action
We won a defense verdict in a complex New Jersey medical malpractice trial, defeating claims that surgical negligence caused severe complications, after undermining the plaintiff’s case through expert cross-examination and strong defense testimony
Florida Court Affirms Arbitrator’s Decision in Construction Defect Case
We successfully upheld an arbitrator’s ruling in a $13 million construction defect case, defeating claims that our client negligently recommended windows and doors for a coastal Florida home.
Achieved Dismissal of High-Profile, Complex Legal Malpractice Action
We secured dismissal of a $10 million legal malpractice case at both the trial and appellate levels, with courts finding plaintiffs failed to provide necessary evidence or meet procedural requirements.
Secured Defense Verdict in Ohio FINRA Arbitration
We won a defense verdict for a financial advisor in a FINRA arbitration over claims of unauthorized trading and breach of fiduciary duty.
Won Defense Verdict in Landmark Workers’ Comp Case
We secured a complete defense verdict in a first-of-its-kind workers’ compensation case, where the court concluded for the first time in Pennsylvania that carpal tunnel syndrome and cubital tunnel syndrome is not borne out through alleged repetiti
Leadership
Our Executive Committee:
G. Mark Thompson - President and CEO
Craig S. Hudson - Chairman of the Board,
Director, Professional Liability Department
Matthew S. Schorr - Sr. Vice President,
Director, Casualty Department
