Attorney Profile
Robert M. McCormick
Areas of Practice
Contact Info
Overview
Robert (Bobby) is an associate in the Casualty Department, representing clients in areas of law including automobile liability, construction injury litigation, general liability, product liability, and property litigation.
He defends manufacturers, businesses, insurance companies, and self-insured entities in a wide range of civil matters. His experience spans all aspects of the litigation process, from pre-trial filings through trial.
Prior to joining the firm, Bobby served as a law clerk to the Honorable J. Brian Johnson in the Lehigh County Court of Common Pleas. During his tenure as a clerk, he assisted Judge Johnson in drafting opinions, orders, and legal memoranda pertaining to Civil and Family matters brought before the Court. Working under the Judge provided much insight into courtroom procedures and enhanced Bobby’s legal research abilities.
While attending the University of Connecticut School of Law, Bobby served as a Notes & Comments Editor for the Connecticut Law Review, assisting fellow members in developing their legal scholarship. He was also a Teaching Assistant for a Legal Writing course and participated in both the Child Advocacy Clinic and the Animal Law Clinic.
Bobby earned his Bachelor of Arts degree, cum laude, in History from Fordham University.
Results
Obtained summary judgment in a premises liability slip and fall case after their initial Rule 1036 motion had been denied. The plaintiff alleged that a metal protrusion from our clients’ property created a dangerous condition on a Philadelphia street. We first moved to dismiss on April 24, 2025, arguing that our clients had no affiliation with the property, but the court denied the motion as outside the scope of Pa.R.C.P. 1036. After efforts to secure a stipulation of dismissal were unsuccessful, we filed a second motion on December 10, 2025, asserting prejudice following the close of discovery. The Court ultimately granted the motion, resulting in summary judgment for our clients.