Joe joined GGM in 2025 as an Associate and focuses his work in the medical malpractice, products liability and casualty litigation.  He brings a well-rounded and unique perspective to his practice having worked for both plaintiff and defense firms in Philadelphia County and has extensive experience in the field of personal injury litigation.

Joe earned his undergraduate degree in English from LaSalle University in 2013 and received his law degree from the Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law, where he graduated in 2020.

Prior to joining GGM, Joe worked as an associate at a regional firm where he handled, and assisted on, matters involving trip/slip & falls, motor vehicle accidents, ski-accidents, products liability and casualty litigation.

He is admitted to practice law in the State of Pennsylvania and Eastern District of Pennsylvania and is a member of the Philadelphia Bar Association and the Philadelphia Association of Defense Counsel.

Cameron is an associate at German Gallagher & Murtagh who focuses her practice in the area of medical malpractice litigation.

Cameron earned her undergraduate degree in Middle East-North Africa Studies from Scripps College in 2015 and received her law degree from Villanova University where she graduated in 2020.  She is admitted to practice law in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Since joining German Gallagher & Murtagh in 2025, Cameron has litigated numerous of cases and achieved outstanding results for her clients.  Her zealous practice includes representation of physicians, nurses and other healthcare providers, hospitals, physician groups, nursing agencies, nursing homes, personal care homes, and insurance carriers in all phases of medical malpractice litigation from file inception through appeals.

Briana Lynn Pearson is a seasoned litigator with a proven track record in complex civil litigation. Her diverse background includes experience handling insurance defense, commercial disputes, employment law matters, and compliance issues. Briana is recognized for her strategic approach to high-stakes litigation and her ability to achieve favorable outcomes for her clients. Briana’s legal acumen is complemented by her business experience, having previously managed operations, and provided corporate counsel services for multiple organizations.

In addition to her litigation work, Briana is a member of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania’s Volunteer Attorney Panel and has been recognized with multiple awards, including the NAACP Phenomenal Women Award for her advocacy and dedication to social justice.

Brianna graduated from Drexel University Law School where she earned her Juris Doctor. Brianna also holds an MBA from LaSalle University, bringing a unique blend of legal expertise and business insight to her practice. She also received her undergraduate degree from Lincoln University.

Prior to joining German, Gallagher & Murtagh, Ashley was a solo practitioner defending truck drivers and motor carriers in state and federal courts.  She has also served as in-house counsel for a major international airport, managing their litigation portfolio.

Ashley has appellate practice experience with the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office, in their appeals and federal litigation units. She has also  drafted and reviewed contracts involving Fortune 500 companies and governmental agencies.

Ashley is the 2024-2025 Chair of the American Bar Association Tort, Trial, and Insurance Practice Section’s Commercial Transportation Litigation Committee. Ashley has been a licensed truck driver for 15 years. She has driven a tractor-trailer through nearly every part of the United States.  She is the author of nine authoritative books on the transportation industry and is well-versed in transportation regulations.

Ashley graduated from Southern University Law Center where she earned her Juris Doctor.  Ashley received her LL.M. in Trial Advocacy from Temple University Beasley School of Law. She also obtained her Masters of Science in International Transportation Management from SUNY Maritime College.

Hugh Daulerio joined GGM in 2024 as an Associate and focuses his work in the defense of casualty, premises and trucking litigation.  Hugh brings a unique perspective to his practice having worked for both plaintiff and defense firms in Philadelphia and has extensive experience in the field of personal injury litigation.

Hugh completed his bachelor’s degree at Rutgers University in 2011 where he graduated magna cum laude with a degree in Political Science.  After completing his undergraduate degree, he continued to Rutgers University School of Law where he graduated in 2014.  During his time in law school Hugh worked full time as a law clerk in a boutique personal injury law firm and was also selected as a staff editor of the Rutgers Journal of Law and Public Policy.  Following law school, he practiced in the field of personal injury litigation and worked as a plaintiff’s attorney in a center city Philadelphia law firm for several years.  During this time, Hugh gained valuable experience handling all aspects of civil litigation, from inception to verdict.

In his time as a litigator, Hugh has handled hundreds of civil matters  and has tried numerous civil cases to verdict on behalf of both plaintiffs and defendants involving premises liability, motor vehicle liability, property damage claims, uninsured motorist claims, and insurance coverage disputes.  Hugh is a certified arbitrator and has also argued cases in the Federal District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania as well as appeals before the Superior Court of Pennsylvania.   

Kevin Ellis is an Associate Attorney at GGM in the firm’s casualty and transportation litigation departments. Prior to joining GGM, Kevin worked as an attorney in a suburban general practice law firm representing individuals and small businesses in civil litigation, civil and criminal appeals, and family law matters.

Kevin has experience practicing across southeastern Pennsylvania, litigating in the Magisterial District Courts, Courts of Common Pleas, the Pennsylvania Superior Court, and the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. Before private practice, Kevin worked as a judicial law clerk in the Monroe County Court of Common Pleas on a diverse judicial docket of civil, criminal, and family law matters. Kevin also practices in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.

Kevin attended University of Maryland for undergrad, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in criminology and criminal justice in 2017. Kevin graduated with his J.D. from Temple University Law School’s evening division in May 2021. During his time in law school, Kevin worked full-time at two different civil litigation firms and, in one summer, interned for the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office. At the law school, Kevin was selected as a staff editor for the Temple International and Comparative Law Journal (TICLJ) and his Comment was chosen for the TICLJ publication (Kevin Ellis, Negotiating With Terrorists: Power Sharing in a Post-Conflict Afghanistan, 35 Temp. Int’l & Comp. L.J. 195 (2021)) and for presentation at the Spring 2021 Temple Student Symposium.

Kevin remains active outside of his workplace. Kevin is an active member of the Montgomery County Bar Association and Pennsylvania Bar Association, including with the Young Lawyers Division. Beyond the legal community, Kevin plays ultimate frisbee in the Philadelphia Area Disc Alliance (PADA) and plays guitar as a part of the worship team at his local church.

Evan joined German, Gallagher & Murtagh as an associate in the firm’s Medical Malpractice Defense group. Evan focuses her practice on the representation of liability cases involving medical professionals. She devotes her time entirely to the defense of physicians, physician assistants, physical therapists, medical practices, and other professionals in the medical field.

Prior to joining German, Gallagher & Murtagh, Evan worked as an associate at a boutique firm where she represented individuals in personal injury cases, specifically in vaccination injury claims. She has assisted with trials, prepared expert and lay witnesses for hearings, presented oral arguments in court, and has significant drafting experience, including briefs and motions.

Evan is a graduate of Penn State University where she received her B.A. in Sociology, magna cum laude, with a minor in French and Francophone Studies. Evan then earned her Juris Doctorate from The Villanova Charles Widger School of Law. During her time at Villanova Law School, Evan was an SBA Class Representative, SBA Student Group Liaison, Student Admissions Ambassador, and a member of the Professor Selection Committee.

Evan is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. She is also admitted to practice in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims for vaccine injury claims.

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Kate joined German, Gallagher & Murtagh as an associate in the firm’s Worker’s Comp group. Prior to joining German, Gallagher & Murtagh, Kate worked as Judicial law Clerk in the First Judicial District of PA. Kate earned her Juris Doctorate from Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law, 2023

Honors:  Rising Advocate Scholarship, Excellence in Workers Compensation Law Award

Activities:  Treasurer of the Trusts, Estates & Real Estate Law Society, OUTlaw

Kate is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (NJ pending)

​Mike joined German, Gallagher & Murtagh as an associate in the firm’s professional liability, product liability and catastrophic injury groups. He also assists in representing clients in business litigation matters.

Prior to joining German, Gallagher & Murtagh, Mike worked as an associate in a boutique medical malpractice/personal injury law firm defending medical personnel, facilities and hospital networks.  He has been an advocate for both firm and pro-bono clients and has experience in all aspects of depositions, complex motion practice including motions, oppositions and oral arguments.  

Mike earned his Juris Doctorate from Rutgers Law School.  While in law school he was involved with the Business Law Association and the National Lawyers Guild where he was trained and acted as a legal observer to protests.  

Mike is admitted to practice in NJ, PA, the US District Court for the District of NJ and the US District Court for the Eastern District of PA.

Mike is a member of the NJ State Bar Association.

As an associate at German, Gallagher & Murtagh, Audrey Melli- Mirza contributes to the firm’s products liability, medical malpractice, casualty litigation, and premises liability practice groups. Audrey’s litigation strategy involves developing a comprehensive grasp of the merits of a case to generate efficient defensive tactics, which often lead to dispositive motion practice.

Before joining GGM, Audrey practiced in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, focusing on the representation of industry leadership and other management in various liability litigation, insurance defense, insurance coverage disputes, and related matters in state and federal courts. Audrey also has experience in general business litigation, plaintiff’s personal injury matters, breach of contract, fraud, and other misrepresentations.

Audrey graduated from the Temple University Beasley School of Law. While in law school, she served as Vice President of the Business Law Society; the President of the South Asian Student Law Association; the Vice President of the Affinity Group Coalition and a volunteer for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program. Prior to Law School, Audrey received her BA in Political Science with a minor in Philosophy from Temple University.