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The Legal Intelligencer Names Andre J. Webb a Lawyer on the Fast Track
German Gallagher & Murtagh is pleased to announce that Andre J. Webb has been named one of Pennsylvania Legal Awards 2021 Lawyers on the Fast Track. Each year, The Legal Intelligencer recognizes young lawyers across Pennsylvania who have worked tirelessly in their professional, personal and civic lives to improve the legal landscape and the future of others.
The Intelligencer notes that Mr. Webb has been a faithful servant of the bar since the inception of his career. Currently, he is the chair of the Young Lawyers Division of the Philadelphia Bar Association (after serving three years on the executive committee), and he also is a member of the Board of Governors of the Philadelphia Bar Association. In addition, he has been on the Executive Committee of the Philadelphia Association of Defense Counsel for several years and serves as a Zone 1 Delegate for the Pennsylvania Bar Association.
Mr. Webb is a committed servant of the Philadelphia legal community. He has given many years, and many more hours, to building a better legal community in Philadelphia. His commitment to facilitating success for other young attorneys is evident in his agenda as chair of the Young Lawyers Division. As chair, Mr. Webb has chosen to focus on professional development for young lawyers. By crafting a year’s worth of events focused on: networking and creating meaningful connections through innovation; professional development in honing intangible and transferable skills; and fostering local relationships in the community to assist in effectuating lasting change.
The winners of this year’s Pennsylvania Legal Awards were recently honored at a dinner and reception.
See The Legal Intelligencer’s full article highlighting Mr. Webb’s award here.
Matthew McColgan Elected as Young Lawyer Representative of the PADC
We are please to announce Matthew McColgan has been appointed the Young Lawyer Representative on Philadelphia Association of Defense Counsel’s Executive Committee (2021-2022).
GGM Announces 2021 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
GGM is pleased to announce that Dean F. Murtagh, Gary R. Gremminger, John P. Shusted, Gary H. Hunter, and Jeffrey D. Laudenbach have been named Pennsylvania Super Lawyers, and Jacob C. Lehman and Andre J. Webb have been named Rising Stars for 2021.
A Thomson Reuters business, Super Lawyers is a rating service of lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Each year, no more than five percent of the lawyers in the state are selected for this honor. The selection process is multi-phased and includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations.
Matthew McColgan presents to the ALFA International Future Leaders Forum
Matt McColgan presented to the ALFA International Future Leaders Forum and lead discussion on overcoming COVID-related obstacles in defending against personal injury claims during the time of remote discovery and in managing comprehensive in-person medical exams.
German Gallagher & Murtagh is pleased to announce that Andre J. Webb has been named a Partner of the Firm
German Gallagher & Murtagh is pleased to announce that Andre J. Webb has been named a Partner of the Firm. Andre is a member of the casualty litigation department, where he defends insured and self-insured entities in a variety of litigation matters. Andre’s professional activities extend beyond the courtroom as he is very active in the legal community. He is a member of the Philadelphia Bar Association’s Board of Governors, serves as Chair of the Executive Committee of the Young Lawyers Division, and is an Executive Committee member of the of the Philadelphia Association of Defense Counsel. Andre was recently selected by The National Black Lawyers for inclusion in its list of “Top 40 under 40”, and was appointed to serve in the ALFA International Future Leaders Forum as the liaison to the Insurance and Professional Liability Groups.
Jacob Lehman Obtains Summary Judgment for Equipment Rental Company in Product Liability Action
Mr. Lehman obtained a dismissal on behalf of his client, a national equipment rental company, in a product liability, negligence and breach of warranty action in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas. This dismissal came after the Court’s grant of a contested motion for summary judgment. Mr. Lehman was able to convince the Court to hold oral argument on his client’s motion, and at argument demonstrate that his client had no relationship to the product sufficient to create a genuine issue of material fact.
German Gallagher & Murtagh congratulates our Workers’ Compensation Attorneys for being regionally ranked by “Best Law Firms”
German Gallagher & Murtagh congratulates our Workers’ Compensation Attorneys for being regionally ranked by “Best Law Firms” for Philadelphia Tier 1 Workers’ Compensation Law – Employer. GGM represents insurance carriers and self-insured corporations in workers’ compensation matters at all levels of administrative and appellate proceedings.
Andre J. Webb has been awarded the Board of Governors’ Bar Star for this year.
German Gallagher & Murtagh is pleased to announce that Andre J. Webb has been named as a Board of Governors “Bar Star” by the Philadelphia Bar Association. A Bar Star is defined as someone who has gone above and beyond the call of duty for their division or section that year. They are typically honored in person at the reception for the Fall Quarterly meeting; however this year they were recognized during the Philadelphia Bar Association’s Fall Quarterly Virtual Meeting presentation on October 28.
Andre J. Webb has been appointed to serve in the ALFA International Future Leaders Forum as the liaison to the Insurance and Professional Liability Groups.
German Gallagher & Murtagh is excited to announce that Andre J. Webb has been appointed to serve in the ALFA International Future Leaders Forum as the liaison to the Insurance and Professional Liability Groups.
ALFA International is the premier global network of independent law firms. As a forming member of ALFA International, GGM clients benefit from a geographically comprehensive network of exceptional law firms and accomplished trial and business counsel.
Andre J. Webb Presents at DRI’s Young Lawyers Virtual Seminar
Andre recently had the pleasure of presenting at DRI’s Young Lawyers Virtual Seminar, which took place on October 8, 2020. Due to the unfortunate COVID-19 pandemic, DRI’s Young Lawyer Seminar was converted to a virtual event in which Andre was thrilled to participate as a speaker.
Young Lawyers from around the Nation attended Andre’s presentation on Jury Pools and Selection Strategy Post COVID-19. The presentation materials, including PowerPoint slides and video clips, are available upon request. Please reach out to Andre at webba@ggmfirm.com.
