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Marshall Dennehey announced today that veteran trial lawyer Brendan P. Smith has joined the firm’s Orlando office as a shareholder. Formerly a name partner at a civil defense firm, Smith brings extensive trial experience and strategic insight to the firm.

Marshall Dennehey is honored to accept the External Law Firm Partner of the Year Award from Liberty Mutual Insurance. The award is bestowed upon law firms Liberty Mutual considers to have consistently delivered pragmatic legal solutions in defending and advancing the interests of their customers, policy holders and the company itself. 

According to Liberty Mutual, “Marshall Dennehey distinguished itself from its peers by focusing on quality and service, achieving exceptional outcomes in a cost-effective and innovative manner, and fostering inclusion.”   

Alesia S. Sulock, shareholder in the firm's Philadelphia office, was appointed to the Professional Liability Defense Federation (PLDF) board of directors at the organization’s annual meeting, held September 18 in Las Vegas. PLDF board directors serve three-year terms.

Jeffrey G. Rapattoni, Shareholder and Assistant Director of the Casualty Department at Marshall Dennehey, has been chosen to serve as Counsel to the Board of Directors of the International Association of Special Investigation Units (IASIU). The position became effective on August 27, 2025.  

Marshall Dennehey announced today that seasoned medical malpractice and health care law attorney Joel M. Snavely has joined the firm’s Erie office as a shareholder in the Health Care Department. Previously, he was a partner at the law firm of Quinn, Buseck, Leemhuis, Toohey & Kroto in Erie.