Brian O. Sumner

December 14, 2020

Brian Sumner is a Senior Associate in the firm’s Worker’s Compensation group.

In his practice, Mr. Sumner represents employers and their insurers in all aspects of workers’ compensation matters throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

Mr. Sumner is a 2009 graduate of Drexel Law, where he was a member of the inaugural class and a founding member of the Law Review.  Mr. Sumner also earned a degree concentration in Business and Entrepreneurship Law.

Prior to joining GG&M, Mr. Sumner worked for a firm in Montgomery County concentrating on Workers’ Compensation and employment matters.

Education

St. John’s College
B.A., 2003

Drexel University College of Law
J.D., 2009

Court Admissions

Pennsylvania
New Jersey

Professional Affiliations

Pennsylvania Bar Association

March 12, 2024

Defense Verdict Resulting in the Dismissal of a Claim Petition

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November 21, 2022

GGM Associate highlights work of local grief-support organization in Legal Intelligencer

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June 27, 2022

Big Changes Coming to the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board

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Andre J. Webb

December 14, 2020

Andre is an experienced trial attorney with a demonstrated history of success. The diverse nature of Andre’s practice provides him with a unique perspective when advising and counseling clients towards attaining the best and most cost-effective resolution.

Andre manages the investigation, litigation, and defense of numerous high-impact, complex cases involving catastrophic injury or death. Andre concentrates his practice on defending insured and self-insured entities in various litigation matters, including premises liability, dram shop/liquor liability cases, transportation, and professional liability matters.

Prior to joining German, Gallagher & Murtagh, Andre was Trial Counsel for a large Insurance Company where he led an expansive range of cases in both state and federal courts.

The diverse nature of Andre’s practice, along with his background and expertise, provides him with a unique perspective when advising and counseling clients towards attaining the best and most cost-effective resolution.

Andre’s professional activities extend beyond the courtroom, as he is very active in the legal community. Andre is listed as one of “Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America,” named one of Pennsylvania Legal Award’s “Lawyers on the Fast Track” by The Legal Intelligencer, and recognized as a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer “Rising Star.” Andre is an elected member of the Philadelphia Bar Association’s Board of Governors; he served as Chair of the Executive Committee of the Young Lawyers Division (“YLD”) and is an Executive Committee member of the Philadelphia Association of Defense Counsel (“PADC”). Andre is also active with the Pennsylvania Bar Association, where he serves in the House of Delegates.

Andre is an active member of the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel (FDCC), a widely recognized defense organization composed of leaders in their practice area who have achieved professional distinction. The FDCC membership is highly selective via nomination only.

When Andre is not practicing law, he enjoys traveling, listening to podcasts, and reading (during the pandemic, he created a book club with friends). He also enjoys spending time with his family at Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse, where he serves on the Board of Directors.

Education

Hampton University
B.S., Economics, 2008

Widener University School of Law
J.D., 2011

Court Admissions

Pennsylvania

New Jersey

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit

U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania

U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania

U.S. Supreme Court

Professional Affiliations

Philadelphia Bar Association (Board of Governors; YLD Past-Chair)

Pennsylvania Bar Association (Zone 1 Delegate)

Philadelphia Association of Defense Counsel (Executive Committee Member)

ALFA International (ALFAI), Chair Future Leaders Forum

Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel (FDCC)

Defense Research Institute (DRI)

Honors & Awards

Best Lawyers In America
Ones To Watch, 2023-2025

Legal Intelligencer
Lawyer on the Fast Track, 2021

Pennsylvania Super Lawyers
Rising Star, 2021-2025

Philadelphia Bar Association
Board of Governor’s Bar Star, 2020

The National Black Lawyers
Top 40 Under 40

No Factual Cause Despite Neurotomy Procedure

Jury finding of no factual cause for plaintiff’s herniated disc diagnosed after motor vehicle accident despite neurotomy procedure. (Philadelphia County)

Directed Verdict

Directed verdict on behalf of client after one-week trial. (Philadelphia County)

Negotiated Favorable Settlement

Negotiated a favorable settlement for client in a multi-death dram shop liquor liability matter. (Chester County)

Successful Binding Arbitration

Successful Binding Arbitration decision obtained on behalf of client in premises liability matter where Plaintiff suffered multiple disc herniations. (Philadelphia County)

Successful Dismissal of Client via Preliminary Objections

Obtained the successful dismissal of a client, a regional chain of convenience stores, via Preliminary Objections to the Plaintiff’s Complaint (Luzerne County).

Successful Resolution of Lawsuit Alleging Foreign Object in Food

Obtained a successful settlement on behalf of their client, a national restaurant chain, for a low four (4) figure settlement amount following a nearly six (6) figure initial demand (Westmoreland County).

No Factual Cause

Jury finding of no factual cause for plaintiff diagnosed with bulging disc and radiculopathy after motor vehicle accident. (Philadelphia County)

Philadelphia Defense Verdict

Jury verdict in favor of defendant and against plaintiff in motor vehicle accident. (Philadelphia County)

Montgomery County Defense Verdict

Jury verdict in favor of defendant and against plaintiff who suffered herniated disc in motor vehicle accident. (Montgomery County)

No Breach of Limited Tort

Jury verdict in favor of defendant with finding that plaintiff did not breach the limited tort threshold. (Delaware County)

Net Award $0 in UIM claim

Net award of $0 to Plaintiff who suffered bulging disc in UIM claim. (Philadelphia County)

Non-Suit Granted After Five Day Trial

Granted non-suit after five day trial involving multiple parties that included dram shop claims. (Delaware County)

Binding Arbitration Victory

Binding arbitration decision in favor of homeowner and against individual who fell on the property and sustained significant knee injuries. (Philadelphia County)

Dog Bite Win

Binding arbitration decision in favor of defendant homeowner in dog bite case. (Philadelphia County)

MSJ Granted on Collateral Estoppel

Granted motion for summary judgment regarding failure to file appeal on collateral estoppel issue. (Montgomery County)
October 8, 2024

Practice Group Chair Andre J. Webb to attend ALFA International’s 2024 Future Leaders Group Seminar

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October 7, 2024

Defense Win!

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August 15, 2024

GGM Attorneys Recognized by The Best Lawyers in America for 2025

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