Brian O. Sumner
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
Andre J. Webb
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
Philadelphia Association Of Defense Counsel Webinar
“Inclusion in 2021: Overcoming Bias, Challenges and Obstacles”
February 16, 2021
ALFA Hospitality & Retail Practice Group Seminar
“Why Nuclear Verdicts Are on the Rise and How to Effectively Defend Against Them”
January 27, 2023
ALFA Gig Economy Regional Seminar
“AI and The Legal Profession: Navigating Opportunities and Challenges”
April 18, 2024
ALFA International Client Seminar
“Move Over, Millennials… And Welcome Gen Z”
March 3, 2023
Philadelphia Bar Association Bench Bar Conference
“Productivity Architects: Unlocking Potential and Redefining Success in the Hybrid Era”
September 22, 2023
ALFA Hospitality & Retail Practice Group Seminar
“Seeing Is Believing, or Is It?”
May 30, 2024