Vincent F. Reilly

Managing Partner
Reilly, Janiczek & McDevitt, P.C.
The Widener Building
One South Penn Square, Ste. 410
Philadelphia, PA 19107
T: 215.972.5200
F: 215.972.0405
Email: vreilly@rjm-law.com

Vince’s practice has been dedicated to product liability, toxic torts, professional negligence, fraud detection and prevention, trucking and transportation defense and general litigation.

Vince has been active in civil litigation since 1983 when he began practicing with the law firm of Deasey, Scanlan & Bender. He is the former managing partner of Marks, O'Neill, Reilly, O'Brien & Courtney, where he managed the firm's Philadelphia, New Jersey and Pittsburgh offices while continuing an active litigation practice. Vince founded the firm of Reilly, Janiczek & McDevitt, P.C. on January 1, 2000. In 2011, Vince was named a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer. Vince was also appointed to the Board of Trustees of the University of Scranton. Vince resides in Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia with his wife and five children.

Professional Affiliations

• Counsel on Litigation Management
• Defense Research Institute

Education

• Villanova University School of Law ( J.D., 1983)
• University of Scranton (B.S., 1980)
  
• Saint Joseph's Preparatory School (1976)

Admissions

• Pennsylvania (1983)
• New Jersey (1984)
  
• Eastern District of Pennsylvania (1983)
  
• U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (1984)
  
• United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit (1984)

Lee J. Janiczek

Partner
Reilly, Janiczek & McDevitt, P.C.
The Widener Building
One South Penn Square
Suite 410
Philadelphia, PA 19107
T: 215-972-5200
F: 215-972-0405
Email: ljaniczek@rjm-law.com

Lee served as an Assistant District Attorney with the Delaware County District Attorney's Office until December 1997. Thereafter, he worked with an insurance defense litigation firm in Philadelphia until the founding of Reilly, Janiczek & McDevitt, P.C. in January of 2000. Lee has significant jury and non-jury trial experience. He has successfully defended a variety of Appeals in both the State and Federal Courts. He has been appointed by the Court and continues to serve as liaison counsel for the Northampton County asbestos litigation.

Lee represents corporations, insurance companies and individuals in various matters including toxic tort, products liability, premises, motor vehicle and coverage litigation. He has an AV Preeminent Peer Review rating for ethical standards and legal ability. Lee has been a member of and has served on the Board of Directors for both charitable and non-profit organizations and has been recognized for his work on behalf of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Professional Affiliations

• Counsel on Litigation Management
  
• Defense Research Institute
• American Bar Association
  
• Pennsylvania Bar Association

Education

• Widener University School of Law and Widener University School of Management (J.D./M.B.A.)
  
• The Pennsylvania State University (B.S.)

Admissions

• Pennsylvania
  
• United State Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
  
• United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

Tracey McDevitt Hagan

Partner
Reilly, Janiczek & McDevitt, P.C.
The Widener Building
One South Penn Square, Ste. 410
Philadelphia, PA 19107
T: 215.972.5200
F: 215.972.0405
Email: tmcdevitt@rjm-law.com

Tracey is one of the founding partners of Reilly, Janiczek & McDevitt, P.C. Her areas of concentration include toxic tort litigation (including silica, lead paint, asbestos, welding rod and benzene), and general civil litigation, including the defense of auto, dram shop, general premises, environmental, pharmaceutical, construction and personal injury cases. She was appointed as defense liaison counsel in the Philadelphia silica litigation as well as a liaison to the Philadelphia asbestos “kitchen cabinet” pertaining to Medicare issues. She regularly is a presenter for seminars involving toxic tort issues, and is a certified instructor for the Insurance Society of Philadelphia. She was elected as president of the South Jersey Claims Association for the 2006 - 2008 term. In 2011, she was named one of “Pennsylvania Super Lawyers Rising Stars.”

Tracey also has a strong commitment to the community. She has been placed on the Pro bono Roll of Honor because of her services provided to the Philadelphia Volunteers for the Indigent Program. Tracey is a volunteer track coach for St. Malachy's grade school in North Philadelphia. As the founder and chair of "Not Just a Walk in the Park," she annually organizes a community fundraising event to benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Professional Affiliations

• Philadelphia Bar Association
  
• Mercer County, NJ Bar Association
  
• Atlantic County, NJ Bar Association
  
• Board Member, South Jersey Claims Association
  
• Defense Research Institute

Education

• Widener University School of Law (J.D.)
  
• University of Scranton (B.A.)

Admissions

• Pennsylvania
• New Jersey
• U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit
  
• U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
  
• U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

Patricia M. Henrich

Partner
Reilly, Janiczek & McDevitt, P.C.
The Kevon Office Center
2500 McClellan Boulevard
Suite 240
Merchantville, NJ 08109
T: 856.317.7180
F: 856.317.7188
Email: phenrich@rjm-law.com

Patricia’s areas of concentration include toxic tort litigation, premises liability, products liability, motor vehicle law, trucking and transportation defense and complex litigation. She was appointed by the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas as liaison counsel in the Pier 34 collapse litigation. She was placed on the First Judicial District of Pennsylvania Pro Bono Honor Roll as an attorney whose pro bono work has been recognized by the judiciary as exemplary. She frequently lectures and gives client seminars regarding the asbestos litigation and motor vehicle liability litigation in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and is a certified instructor for the Insurance Society of Philadelphia.

Professional Affiliations:

• Pennsylvania Bar Association
  
• New Jersey Bar Associations
  
• Insurance Society of Philadelphia.

Education:

• University of Pittsburgh School of Law (J.D., cum laude)
  
• Carnegie Mellon University (B.S.)

Admissions:

• Pennsylvania
  
• New Jersey
  
• U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
  
• U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

Steven P. Cholden

Partner
Reilly, Janiczek & McDevitt, P.C.
The Widener Building
One South Penn Square, Ste. 410
Philadelphia, PA 19107
T: 215.972.5200
F: 215.972.0405
Email: scholden@rjm-law.com

Steven served as a Law Clerk for the Honorable Gabriel Krausman in the New York State Supreme Court, Kings County, following his first year of law school. Before going into private practice, Steven worked for E.I. Dupont Company in its special litigation department. Steven has focused his practice in the area of insurance defense litigation. He has represented the Pennsylvania Financial Responsibility Assigned Claims Plan as well as numerous insurance companies and self-insured corporations. His areas of practice include premises liability, construction litigation, products liability and motor vehicle matters. He has extensive trial experience at all levels in both State and Federal Court in Pennsylvania. Steven regularly sits as a Judge Pro Tempore and an arbitrator for the Court of Common Pleas in Philadelphia County.
As a seasoned litigator, Steven is also a certified instructor for the National Institute of Trial Advocacy, which educates experienced lawyers in trial techniques. Widener University School of Law has requested him to serve on numerous occasions as an instructor for their students' intensive trial advocacy program. Steven currently serves on the Philadelphia County Rules and Procedure Committee which is responsible for maintaining and altering the Local Rules of Civil Procedure. He also regularly conducts seminars for several major insurance companies and corporations on various legal topics.

Professional Affiliations:

• Philadelphia Bar Association
  
• American Bar Association
  
• National Institute of Trial Advocacy
• Counsel on Litigation Management Education:

Education:

• Widener University School of Law (J.D.)
  
• Clark University (B.S.)

Admissions:

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

Karen J. Stanzione

Partner
Reilly, Janiczek & McDevitt, P.C.
The Kevon Office Center
2500 McClellan Boulevard
Suite 240
Merchantville, NJ 08109
T: 856.317.7180
F: 856.317.7188
Email: kstanzione@rjm-law.com

Karen’s areas of concentration include toxic tort litigation, medical malpractice, premises liability, motor vehicle liability, products liability and general insurance defense. She is an active member of the South Jersey Claims Association and currently serves on the Educational Staff. Karen serves on the Board of Directors of Cuddle My Kids, Inc. Cuddle My Kids, Inc. is a non-profit organization that assists families dealing with a caretaker undergoing treatment for cancer and have young children.

Professional Affiliations:

• Pennsylvania Bar Association
  
• Philadelphia Bar Association
  
• American Bar Association
  
• Insurance Society of Philadelphia.

Education:

• Widener University School of Law (J.D.)
  
• Providence College (B.A.)

Admissions:

• Pennsylvania
  
• New Jersey
  
• U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
  
• U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

Gino P. Mecoli

Partner
Reilly, Janiczek & McDevitt, P.C.
The Kevon Office Center
2500 McClellan Boulevard
Suite 240
Merchantville, NJ 08109
T: 856.317.7180
F: 856.317.7188
Email: gmecoli@rjm-law.com

Gino served as an Assistant District Attorney with the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office from 1989 through 1993. Thereafter, he began his practice in civil litigation serving both as insurance and outside counsel. Since 1995, Gino has practiced civil defense including automobile negligence, toxic torts, products liability, premises liability, and bad faith litigation. In 2002, Gino extended his practice areas to include commercial and general litigation as well as criminal law, subrogation and municipal court. The major portion of his practice remains dedicated to civil litigation including commercial litigation, products liability, subrogation, toxic torts, premises liability, automobile, trucking and transportation defense, municipal court and products liability.

Gino has extensive jury and non-jury experience. He has provided litigation services to insurance companies, private corporations and individuals. Gino served as the counsel liaison for the Delaware Valley Chapter of the International Association of Special Investigation Units. He frequently serves as an arbitrator. Gino currently sits on the Board of Trustees for Paul VI High School in Haddon Township New Jersey and has served as a Board Member for other organizations raising funds for the treatment and prevention of child abuse.

Professional Affiliations:

• Camden County Bar Association
  
• Pennsylvania Bar Association
• New Jersey Pennsylvania Bar Association

Education:

• Temple University School of Law (J.D.)
• Boston University (B.A.)

Admissions:

• Pennsylvania
  
• New Jersey
  
• U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
• U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

R. Stokes Nolte

Partner
Reilly, Janiczek & McDevitt, P.C.
Delle Donne Corporate Center
1013 Centre Road
Suite 210
Wilmington, DE 19805
T: 302.777.1700
F: 302.777.1705
Email: rnolte@rjm-law.com

Stokes currently manages the Delaware office of Reilly, Janiczek & McDevitt, sits on the Board of Directors of the Defense Counsel of Delaware and handles an active litigation case load. Stokes has over twenty years of experience in litigation. His practice has a primary emphasis in the area of insurance defense, handling all forms of product liability, premises liability and general liability claims, but also includes employment law and Bankruptcy work.

Professional Affiliations:

• Board of Directors of the Defense Counsel of Delaware

Education:

• California Western School of Law (J.D.)
• The University of Delaware (B.S.)

Admissions:

• Delaware
  
• United States District Court for the District of Delaware
  
• U.S. District Court for the 3rd Circuit.

Susan M. Valinis

Partner
Reilly, Janiczek & McDevitt, P.C.
The Widener Building
One South Penn Square, Ste. 410
Philadelphia, PA 19107
T: 215.972.5200
F: 215.972.0405
Email: svalinis@rjm-law.com

Susie has cultivated a diverse breadth of defense litigation experience including the following areas: professional malpractice, employment practices, pharmaceutical, employee benefits, motor vehicle and trucking, products and premises liability, insurance coverage issues, contract disputes and complex commercial litigation. Susie has successfully represented insurance and re-insurance companies, Fortune 500 companies as well as local universities and small businesses in both the state and federal courts of Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York. Susie has also defended employers before state administrative agencies throughout the nation as well as before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

In 2010, Susie was named a Pennsylvania Super Lawyers Rising Star.

Professional Affiliations

• Council on Litigation Management
• Pennsylvania Defense Institute
• New Jersey State Bar Association
• Pennsylvania Bar Association
• Philadelphia Bar Association
• Defense Research Institute

Education

• University of Pennsylvania School of Law (J.D.)
• University of Scranton (B.A., cum laude)

Admissions

• Pennsylvania
• New Jersey
• U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
• U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

Suzanne I. Turpin

Associate
Reilly, Janiczek & McDevitt, P.C.
The Kevon Office Center
2500 McClellan Boulevard
Suite 240
Merchantville, NJ 08109
T: 856.317.7180
F: 856.317.7188
Email: sturpin@rjm-law.com

Suzanne began her career in insurance defense concentrating in insurance coverage litigation and motor vehicle and premises liability. She also has experience handling complex insurance defense cases including medical device and construction cases.

Suzanne worked for many years with a professional liability insurance carrier serving as in-house counsel to the claim department and general counsel. In her capacity as in-house counsel, Suzanne continued to handle coverage issues and was involved in the mass tort litigation surrounding breast implants and prescription drugs. Suzanne routinely counseled physicians and claim staff regarding developments in the law and has been a speaker for local medical societies regarding the litigation process.

Suzanne currently focuses her practice on general liability defense and medical malpractice including Excess and Reinsurance issues.

Professional Affiliations:

• Pennsylvania Bar Association

Education:

• Douglass College of Rutgers University (B.A.)
• Widener University School of Law (J.D.)

Admissions:

• Pennsylvania
• New Jersey
• U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
• U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
• U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts
• Third Circuit
• First Circuit

Brandy L. Harris

Associate
Reilly, Janiczek & McDevitt, P.C.
The Kevon Office Center
2500 McClellan Boulevard
Suite 240
Merchantville, NJ 08109
T: 856.317.7180
F: 856.317.7188
Email: bharris@rjm-law.com

Brandy is an associate in Reilly, Janiczek & McDevitt’s New Jersey office. Brandy is an active member of the South Jersey Claims Association and currently serves on the Educational Staff. She has a background in toxic tort litigation, premises liability and motor vehicle liability. She has successfully represented manufacturers and suppliers in products liability actions.

Professional Affiliations:

• New Jersey Bar Association
• South Jersey Claims Association

Education:

• Temple University Law School (J.D.)
• Rutgers University (B.A.)

Admissions:

• New Jersey
• U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey

Jennifer A. Kallet

Associate
Reilly, Janiczek & McDevitt, P.C.
The Widener Building
One South Penn Square, Ste. 410
Philadelphia, PA 19107
T: 215.972.5200
F: 215.972.0405
Email: jkallet@rjm-law.com

Jen is an associate in Reilly, Janiczek & McDevitt’s Philadelphia office. She obtained her J.D., cum laude, from Seton Hall University School of Law in 2005, and earned her B.S. from the Pennsylvania State University in 2002. Jen concentrates her practice in the areas of litigation, premises liability, motor vehicle liability, and toxic tort litigation throughout the state and federal courts of Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Additionally, she frequently serves as an arbitrator in the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas compulsory arbitration program. Jen is a certified instructor for the Insurance Society of Philadelphia and has presented and instructed clients and other professionals regarding premises liability.

Professional Affiliations

• Philadelphia Bar Association
• Pennsylvania Bar Association
• American Bar Association
  
• New Jersey Bar Association

Education

• Seton Hall University School of Law (J.D., cum laude)
  
• Pennsylvania State University (B.S.)

Admissions

• Pennsylvania
• New Jersey
• U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
  
• U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey

Brian P. Corcoran

Associate
Reilly, Janiczek & McDevitt, P.C.
The Widener Building
One South Penn Square, Ste. 410
Philadelphia, PA 19107
T: 215.972.5200
F: 215.972.0405
Email: bcorcoran@rjm-law.com

Brian concentrates his practice in the areas of litigation, premises liability, motor vehicle liability, and toxic tort litigation throughout the state and federal courts of Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Additionally, he frequently serves as an arbitrator in the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas compulsory arbitration program.

Professional Affiliations

• Pennsylvania Bar Association
  
• New Jersey Bar Association
• Philadelphia Bar Association

Education

• Widener University School of Law (J.D.)
• University of Florida (B.A.)

Admissions

• Pennsylvania
  
• New Jersey

Anthony J. Leonard

Associate
Reilly, Janiczek & McDevitt, P.C.
The Kevon Office Center
2500 McClellan Boulevard
Suite 240
Merchantville, NJ 08109
T: 856.317.7180
F: 856.317.7188
Email: aleonard@rjm-law.com

Anthony grew up in Philadelphia and graduated from LaSalle College High School. He then graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison before completing law school at Widener University. Anthony is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and the Eastern District of PA. He was placed on the First Judicial District of Pennsylvania 2009 Pro Bono Honor Roll as an attorney whose pro bono work has been recognized by the judiciary as exemplary. He has a background in bad faith, commercial vehicle liability, motor vehicle liability, premises liability, slip and fall, insurance fraud, professional malpractice, toxic tort litigation, products liability, mass tort, dram shop, premises liability and motor vehicle liability. Anthony has successfully defended clients at arbitrations and trials in the courts of Pennsylvania and New Jersey. In addition, Anthony was elected as a member of the Ward Executive Committee for the Philadelphia Democratic Party in 2010.

Professional Affiliations

• Pennsylvania Bar Association

Education

• Widener University School of law (J.D.)
• The University of Wisconsin-Madison (B.A.)

Admissions

• Pennsylvania
  
• New Jersey

Laura M. Nolte

Associate
Delle Donne Corporate Center
1013 Centre Road
Suite 210
Wilmington, DE 19805
T: 302.777.1700
F: 302.777.1705 (fax)
Email: lnolte@rjm-law.com

Laura was born in Allentown, Pennsylvania. She has successfully defended clients in a broad range of litigations, including toxic tort, insurance coverage defense, auto and premises liability defense, and general civil.

Education:

• Temple University School of Law (J.D., with honors)
• Villanova University (B.A., cum laude)

Admissions:

• Pennsylvania
  
• Delaware

David P. Lodge

Associate
Reilly, Janiczek & McDevitt, P.C.
The Widener Building
One South Penn Square, Ste. 410
Philadelphia, PA 19107
T: 215.972.5200
F: 215.972.0405
Email: dlodge@rjm-law.com

David attended the University of Rhode Island, where he graduated with a degree in Psychology. In 2005, David moved to Pennsylvania where he attended the Villanova University School of Law. David is admitted to practice law in Pennsylvania and New Jersey and focuses his practice in the area of complex multi-party litigation including pharmaceutical, environmental/toxic tort, and both commercial and consumer product litigation. He has also had the opportunity to provide pro bono representation for indigent citizens through Philadelphia VIP.

Professional Affiliations

• Pennsylvania Bar Association
  
• Philadelphia Bar Association
  
• The Brehon Law Society

Education

• Villanova University School of Law (J.D.)
• University of Rhode Island (B.A.)

Admissions

• Pennsylvania
  
• New Jersey
• NY, passed the bar exam and admission pending

Chrystale B. Hewitt

Associate
Reilly, Janiczek & McDevitt, P.C.
The Kevon Office Center
2500 McClellan Boulevard
Suite 240
Merchantville, NJ 08109
T: 856.317.7180
F: 856.317.7188
Email: chewitt@rjm-law.com

Chrystale continues to practice defense litigation which includes experience in personal injury, products liability, premises liability, underinsured and uninsured and declaratory judgment matters. She also has experience in mass tort litigation including phen fen, latex glove and asbestos.

Professional Affiliations:

• Pennsylvania Bar Association
  
• New Jersey Bar Associations

Education:

• The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law (J.D.)
  
• The Catholic University of America (B.A., magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa)

Admissions:

• Pennsylvania
  
• New Jersey
  
• U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
  
• U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

Colin D. Scanlon

Associate
Reilly, Janiczek & McDevitt, P.C.
The Kevon Office Center
2500 McClellan Boulevard
Suite 240
Merchantville, NJ 08109
T: 856.317.7180
F: 856.317.7188
Email: cscanlon@rjm-law.com

Colin joined the firm after working two years with Reilly, Janiczek & McDevitt while in law school. Colin focuses his practice on toxic tort litigation, premises liability, and motor vehicle liability matters. He has successfully represented manufacturers and suppliers in products liability actions.

Professional Affiliations:

• Pennsylvania Bar Association

Education:

• Widener University School of Law (J.D.)
• Fordham University (B.S.)

Admissions:

• Pennsylvania
  
• New Jersey
• U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey

Thomas A. Mastroianni

Thomas A. Mastroianni
Associate
Reilly, Janiczek & McDevitt, P.C.
The Widener Building
One South Penn Square, Ste. 410
Philadelphia, PA 19107
T: 215.972.5200
F: 215.972.0405
Email: tmastroianni@rjm-law.com

Tom is a graduate of Franciscan University (B.A. 2006, cum laude) and obtained his J.D. from The University of St. Thomas School of Law (Minneapolis, MN) in 2009. While in law school, Tom served as an associate editor for the University of St. Thomas Journal of Law and Public Policy. Tom focuses his practice on toxic tort litigation, premises liability, and motor vehicle liability matters. He has also had the opportunity to provide pro bono representation through Philadelphia Volunteers for the Indigent Program ("Philly VIP").

Professional Affiliations

• American Bar Association
• Pennsylvania Bar Association
  
• Philadelphia Bar Association
  
• Philadelphia Chapter of the Justinian Society

Education

• University of St. Thomas School of Law (J.D.)
  
• Franciscan University of Steubenville (B.A., cum laude)
  

Admissions

• Pennsylvania
  
• New Jersey
  
• U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
  
• U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey

Kate Harmon

Associate
Delle Donne Corporate Center
1013 Centre Road
Suite 210
Wilmington, DE 19805
T: 302.777.1700
F: 302.777.1705 (fax)
Email: kharmon@rjm-law.com
Before attending law school, Kate was a Child Advocate Social Worker with the Defender Association of Philadelphia. Upon completion of her first year of law school, Kate was a summer law clerk for both The Honorable M. Jane Brady of the Delaware Superior Court and The Honorable Aida Waserstein of the Delaware Family Court. Before joining Reilly, Janiczek & McDevitt, Kate's legal work focused on civil rights, personal injury and employment litigation. She currently focuses her practice on toxic tort litigation and general civil litigation. Kate practices in the firm's Delaware office.

Professional Affiliations:

• Associate Member, Richard S. Rodney American Inn of Court
• Delaware State Bar Association

Education:

• Temple University Beasley School of Law (J.D.)
  
• Bryn Mawr Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research (M.S.S./M.L.S.P.)
  
• University of Delaware (B.A.)
  
• The Tatnall School

Admissions:

• Delaware
  
• United States District Court for the District of Delaware

Olivia F. Cleaver

Associate
Reilly, Janiczek & McDevitt, P.C.
The Kevon Office Center
2500 McClellan Boulevard
Suite 240
Merchantville, NJ 08109
T: 856.317.7180
F: 856.317.7188
Email: ocleaver@rjm-law.com

Olivia joined the firm in September of 2010. She focuses her practice on general civil litigation matters, including premises liability, motor vehicle liability, products liability and professional negligence. Throughout her career, Olivia has handled civil litigation matters, including defending claims of professional malpractice and claims of civil rights violations and employment discrimination under state and federal law. She has also held a clerkship with the United States Department of Labor's Office of Administrative Law Judges, where she worked on claims brought under whistleblower and immigration acts, as well as federal workers' compensation statutes.

Olivia volunteers for the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition, a competition in which she competed as a law student. As a practicing attorney, Olivia has volunteered her time judging the written submissions of students and the oral argument rounds held in New York City each year.

Professional Affiliations

• New Jersey Bar Association

Education

• Rutgers Law, Camden (J.D.)
  
• Rutgers College (B.A.)

Admissions

• New Jersey
  
• United States District Court for the State of New Jersey
  
• Pennsylvania

Damian Jackson

Associate
Reilly, Janiczek & McDevitt, P.C.
The Widener Building
One South Penn Square, Ste. 410
Philadelphia, PA 19107
T: 215.972.5200
F: 215.972.0405
Email: djackson@rjm-law.com

Damian worked in civil litigation in the Media office of Swartz Campbell from 2007 through 2010. He joined Reilly, Janiczek and McDevitt in 2010.

Damian began his legal career as an Assistant District Attorney in Bronx, New York, where he tried numerous jury trials. After several years in the Bronx, he became a Special Assistant United States Attorney in the U.S. Virgin Islands handling major narcotics-related criminal prosecutions in both the Federal and territorial courts. In 2002, Damian returned to New York and prosecuted insurance fraud cases for the State of New York, under Eliot Spitzer, in the Office of the Attorney General. Damian subsequently relocated to Philadelphia and focused his practice on personal injury defense cases.

Damian serves on the Board of Directors for Widener University School of Law’s Alumni Association and the Sickle Cell Anemia Disease Association of America, Philadelphia-Delaware Valley Chapter.

Since 2003, Damian has lectured at Widener University School of Law’s Intensive Trial Advocacy Program. He has also served as a contributing editor to Law Rules Publishing’s, 2002 Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure a study guide for law students. In 2002, the Congressional Black Caucus of the U.S. Congress selected Damian for the “Unsung Hero” award for helping to establish a successful mentoring program for high school boys in the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Damian lives in Philadelphia with his wife Dionne, a development professional in the not-for-profit sector.

Professional Affiliations

• American, Pennsylvania
  
• New York State Bar Association
  
• Philadelphia Bar Association
  
• Barrister’s Association.

Education

• Widener University School of Law (J.D.)
  
• LaSalle University (B.S.)

Admissions

• Pennsylvania
  
• New York
  
• U.S. Supreme Court
• The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York

Jamie K. McMahon

Associate
Reilly, Janiczek & McDevitt, P.C.
The Widener Building
One South Penn Square, Ste. 410
Philadelphia, PA 19107
T: 215.972.5200
F: 215.972.0405
Email: jmcmahon@rjm-law.com

Jamie graduated from Temple University Beasley School of Law. While in law school, Jamie clerked for The Honorable Glynnis Hill and The Honorable Ann Butchart. She focuses her practice on toxic tort litigation, premises liability, and motor vehicle liability.

Professional Affiliations

• Philadelphia Bar Association
• Saint Joseph’s University Law Alumni Chapter

Education

• Temple University-Beasley School of Law (J.D.).
  
• St. Joseph’s University (B.A., magna cum laude)

Admissions

• New Jersey
  
• United States District Court for the State of New Jersey
  
• Pennsylvania

Thomas E. Grady

Associate
Reilly, Janiczek & McDevitt, P.C.
The Kevon Office Center
2500 McClellan Boulevard
Suite 240
Merchantville, NJ 08109
T: 856.317.7180
F: 856.317.7188
Email: tgrady@rjm-law.com

Thomas worked as a summer associate for one year at our New Jersey office while in law school. He focuses his practice on toxic tort litigation, premises liability, and motor vehicle liability.

Professional Affiliations

• American Bar Association

Education

• New England School of Law (J.D.).
  
• University of Scranton (B.A., magna cum laude)

Admissions

• New Jersey
  
• United States District Court for the State of New Jersey
  
• Pennsylvania

Patrick J. Shea

Associate
Reilly, Janiczek & McDevitt, P.C.
The Widener Building
One South Penn Square, Ste. 410
Philadelphia, PA 19107
T: 215.972.5200
F: 215.972.0405
Email: pshea@rjm-law.com

Following his first year of law school, Pat clerked for The Honorable Jean K. FitzSimon of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Pat also clerked for The Honorable Eric L. Frank of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Pat focuses his practice on toxic tort litigation, premises liability and motor vehicle liability matters.

Professional Affiliations

• Pennsylvania Bar Association
  
• Philadelphia Bar Association

Education

• Temple University-Beasley School of Law (J.D., cum laude)
  
• Drexel University-LeBow College of Business (B.S., summa cum laude)

Admissions

• Pennsylvania
  
• New Jersey

R. Mark Taneyhill

Associate
Delle Donne Corporate Center
1013 Centre Road
Suite 210
Wilmington, DE 19805
T: 302.777.1700
F: 302.777.1705
Email: mtaneyhill@rjm-law.com

During Law School, Mark was a member of the Moe Levine Trial Advocacy Honor Society and a recipient of the Wideners’ Scholars Scholarship.  Mark focuses his practice on toxic tort litigation, premises liability and motor vehicle liability matters. Mark volunteers at the Pardons Project of Delaware. 
       
Professional Affiliations:     

• Delaware Bar Association
  
• American Bar Association

Education:        

• Widener University School of Law (J.D., magna cum laude)
  
• University of Delaware (B.A.)

Admissions:     

• Pennsylvania
  
• New Jersey
  
• Delaware

Frank P. Menaquale

Associate
Reilly, Janiczek & McDevitt, P.C.
The Kevon Office Center
2500 McClellan Boulevard
Suite 240
Merchantville, NJ 08109
T: 856.317.7180
F: 856.317.7188
Email: fmenaquale@rjm-law.com

Frank has worked as a civil litigator for his entire career with various defense firms and from 1996-2000, Frank ran the in house legal department for the New Jersey School Boards Insurance Group. Frank not only defended the school boards in the insurance pool against civil liability claims, he work as their Workers Compensation attorney in Compensation Court. Frank has handled claims in the areas of General Liability, Automobile negligence, Products liability, Professional Malpractice, Construction Defects, Insurance Law, Title 59 Claims, Real Estate and New Jersey Workers Compensation Claims.

Education:

• Thomas M. Cooley School of Law (J.D.)
  
• U.S.C. – Coastal Carolina College (B.A., cum laude)

Admissions:

• Pennsylvania
  
• New Jersey
  
• U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey

Carolyn A. Williams

Associate
Reilly, Janiczek & McDevitt, P.C.
The Kevon Office Center
2500 McClellan Boulevard
Suite 240
Merchantville, NJ 08109
T: 856.317.7180
F: 856.317.7188
Email: cwilliams@rjm-law.com

Carolyn is a graduate of Temple University, Beasley School of Law. While in law school, Carolyn served as an editor for the Temple Political and Civil Rights Law Review. Carolyn's areas of concentration include toxic tort litigation, premises liability, products liability, and complex litigation. She has also provided pro bono representation through the Mountain Area Volunteer Lawyers network.

Professional Affiliations:

• Philadelphia Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division
• Pennsylvania Bar Association

Education:

• Temple University, Beasley School of Law, (J.D.)
• University of Pittsburgh, (B.A.)

Admissions:

• Pennsylvania
• New Jersey
• North Carolina

Joanna F. Wusinich

Associate
Reilly, Janiczek & McDevitt, P.C.
The Widener Building
One South Penn Square, Ste. 410
Philadelphia, PA 19107
T: 215.972.5200
F: 215.972.0405
Email: jwusinich@rjm-law.com

Joanna is a graduate of Seton Hall University School of Law and the College of the Holy Cross. Prior to entering law school, Joanna taught American Government and English and coached debate and basketball at Cristo Rey Jesuit High School in Chicago, Illinois. While in law school, Joanna participated in the Juvenile Justice Clinic and interned for the Honorable Sherry Hutchins-Henderson. Joanna's areas of concentration include toxic tort litigation, premises liability, and motor vehicle liability.

Professional Affiliations:

• Pennsylvania Bar Association

Education:

• Seton Hall University School of Law, (J.D.)
• College of the Holy Cross, (B.A.)

Admissions:

• Pennsylvania
• Eastern District of Pennsylvania
• New Jersey
• United States District Court for the District of New Jersey

Kelly Comerford

Associate
Reilly, Janiczek & McDevitt, P.C.
The Widener Building
One South Penn Square, Ste. 410
Philadelphia, PA 19107
T: 215.972.5200
F: 215.972.0405
Email: kcomerford@rjm-law.com

Kelly is an associate in Reilly, Janiczek and McDevitt's Philadelphia office. She graduated from Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey in 2007 with a B.A. in History and Communication. She then obtained her J.D. from Rutgers School of Law, Camden in 2010. Prior to joining Reilly, Janiczek & McDevitt, Kelly was Assistant Counsel to the New Jersey General Assembly, minority office. Kelly now concentrates her practice in litigation, premises liability and motor vehicle liability.

Education:

• Rutgers University (B.A.) Rutgers School of Law, Camden (J.D.)

Admissions:

• Pennsylvania
• New Jersey
• U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

Josette F. Spivak

Associate
Reilly, Janiczek & McDevitt, P.C.
The Kevon Office Center
2500 McClellan Boulevard
Suite 240
Merchantville, NJ 08109
T: 856.317.7180
F: 856.317.7188
Email: jspivak@rjm-law.com

Josette concentrates her practice in the defense of toxic tort, premises liability, insurance coverage and general civil litigation matters. She began her legal career as a law clerk for the Honorable Carol E. Higbee, Superior Court of New Jersey, Atlantic County (1998-1999). Following her clerkship, Josette continued her practice in the areas of insurance defense litigation in state and federal courts in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware. Josette has represented Fortune 500 corporations, small businesses and individual business owners. She has lectured at seminars for clients in the areas of insurance bad faith and general liability. Josette has also litigated and managed her clients' complex tort caseloads including asbestos, silica, latex glove allergy litigation, Pier 34 collapse litigation, and complex construction accidents.

Professional Affiliations:

• Delaware State Bar Association

Education:

• Seton Hall University School of Law (J.D.)
• Syracuse University (B.A.)

Admissions:

• Pennsylvania
• New Jersey
• Delaware
• United States District Court for the District of New Jersey
• U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
• U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware
• United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit

Greg Hurchalla

Associate
Reilly, Janiczek & McDevitt, P.C.
The Widener Building
One South Penn Square, Ste. 410
Philadelphia, PA 19107
T: 215.972.5200
F: 215.972.0405
Email: ghurchalla@rjm-law.com

Greg Hurchalla began his career in 1996 as an Assistant District Attorney in the Delaware County District Attorney's Office. In 2001, he became a Deputy Attorney General in the Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office. While with the Attorney General's Office, Greg worked in the Environmental Crimes Section where he handled complex litigation prosecuting both individual and corporate offenders. In 2003, Greg returned to the Delaware County District Attorney's Office serving as a Deputy District Attorney during which time he led the Office's White Collar Crime Unit. While with the District Attorney's Office, he also served as a Special Assistant United States Attorney with the United States Attorney's Office in Philadelphia. In 2009, Greg went on to join the Justice Department as an Assistant United States Attorney in Savannah, Georgia.

Throughout his career, Greg has prosecuted a wide range of cases including complex environmental and white collar cases as well as death penalty qualified homicide cases. Several high profile cases have garnered national attention, including a double homicide case featured on America's Most Wanted. During his career in public service, Greg received the Delaware County Victim Rights award from two separate crime victim organizations including Senior Victims Services and Woman Against Rape.

Greg has served on the Nether Providence Township Zoning Board. He has also taught a variety of legal and litigation related topics at two Philadelphia area universities, (Neumann University and Widener University) as well as at the Delaware County Police Academy.

Greg lives with his wife and two children in Delaware County where he is involved in coaching youth sports.

Education

• B.S. Boston College
• J.D. Suffolk University Law School, cum laude
• MBA Villanova University

Admissions

• Pennsylvania
• Massachusetts
• Eastern District of Pennsylvania

Steven A. Jenks Jr.

Associate
Reilly, Janiczek & McDevitt, P.C.
The Kevon Office Center
2500 McClellan Boulevard
Suite 240
Merchantville, NJ 08109
T: 856.317.7180
F: 856.317.7188
Email: sjenks@rjm-law.com

Steve first worked in our Philadelphia office as a paralegal prior to law school. He then continued to work as a law clerk in our Delaware and New Jersey offices while in law school. Steve focuses his practice on toxic tort litigation, premises liability, and motor vehicle liability.

Professional Affiliations:

• American Bar Association
• Pennsylvania Bar Association

Education:

• Rutgers University, School of Law-Camden (J.D.)
• University of Scranton (M.A.)
• University of Scranton (B.A.)

Admissions:

• Pennsylvania
• New Jersey
• United States District Court for the District of New Jersey

Jonathan B. Bollard

Associate
Reilly, Janiczek & McDevitt, P.C.
The Widener Building
One South Penn Square, Ste. 410
Philadelphia, PA 19107
T: 215.972.5200
F: 215.972.0405
Email: jbollard@rjm-law.com

Jonathan joined the firm in 2007 and continued working with Reilly, Janiczek & McDevitt throughout law school. Jonathan focuses his practice on product liability, pharmaceutical, toxic tort litigation and premises liability matters.

Professional Affiliations:

• Pennsylvania Bar Association

Education:

• Rutgers University, School of Law-Camden (J.D.)
• Saint Joseph's University (B.A.)

Admissions:

• Pennsylvania
• New Jersey
• United States District Court for the District of New Jersey

Shawna M. Malit

Associate
Reilly, Janiczek & McDevitt, P.C.
The Widener Building
One South Penn Square, Ste. 410
Philadelphia, PA 19107
T: 215.972.5200
F: 215.972.0405
Email: smalit@rjm-law.com

Shawna is an associate in Reilly, Janiczek & McDevitt's Philadelphia office. Shawna earned her J.D. from Villanova University School of Law, and her B.S. in Crime, Law & Justice from Penn State University. While in law school, Shawna externed for the Honorable Jane Greenspan in the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, and the Honorable Paul Panepinto in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas. Additionally, Shawna represented clients in Villanova University School of Law's Civil Justice Clinic. Shawna concentrates her practice on the litigation of premises and pharmaceutical products liability.

Professional Affiliations

• Pennsylvania Bar Association

Education

• Villanova University School of Law
• Penn State University

Admissions

• Pennsylvania
• New Jersey
  
• U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
  

Donald P. Powers

Associate
Reilly, Janiczek & McDevitt, P.C.
The Widener Building
One South Penn Square, Ste. 410
Philadelphia, PA 19107
T: 215.972.5200
F: 215.972.0405
Email: dpowers@rjm-law.com

Don is a graduate of Temple University, Beasley School of Law. While in law school, Don served as a staff editor for the Temple Political and Civil Rights Law Review and participated in the Elderly Law Project Clinic. During law school, Don also interned for the Honorable Judge Judith H. Wizmur of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey and the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office. Don focuses his practice on product liability, toxic tort litigation and premises liability matters.

Professional Affiliations:

• Pennsylvania Bar Association

Education:

• Temple University, Beasley School of Law, (J.D.)
• Temple University (B.A., magna cum laude)
• St. Joseph's Preparatory School

Admissions:

• Pennsylvania
• New Jersey

H. Carton Rogers IV

Associate
Reilly, Janiczek & McDevitt, P.C.
The Widener Building
One South Penn Square, Ste. 410
Philadelphia, PA 19107
T: 215.972.5200
F: 215.972.0405
Email: hcrogers@rjm-law.com

Carton is a graduate of Rutgers-Camden School of Law (2011) and the University of Pennsylvania (2004). Prior to attending law school, Carton was a member of the History Faculty and the Development Office at St. Joseph's Preparatory School. While at Rutgers-Camden, Carton represented local juveniles in criminal matters through the Children's Justice Clinic. Carton focuses his practice on toxic tort litigation, products liability and general civil litigation.

Professional Affiliations:

• Pennsylvania Bar Association

Education:

• Rutgers-Camden School of Law, (J.D.)
• University of Pennsylvania, (B.A.)
• St. Joseph's Preparatory School

Admissions:

• Pennsylvania

Min-Sun Kim

Associate
Reilly, Janiczek & McDevitt, P.C.
The Widener Building
One South Penn Square, Ste. 410
Philadelphia, PA 19107
T: 215.972.5200
F: 215.972.0405
Email: mskim@rjm-law.com

Ms. Kim grew up in the Philadelphia area and is a graduate of Julia R. Masterman High School. She continued her education at Oberlin College where she obtained her B.A. in Neuroscience. Ms. Kim continued her studies after graduating from college with additional coursework in the sciences at the University of Pennsylvania and Temple University while working full-time. Prior to law school, Ms. Kim worked as a paralegal at Pepper Hamilton LLP where her science background was a benefit while working on multi-district litigation involving medical devices as well as other health effects litigation. Ms. Kim also worked as an Editorial Associate for the American Association of Cancer Research for their medical journal Cancer Research.

Ms. Kim obtained her J.D. from Loyola University Chicago School of Law. While in law school, Ms. Kim was a judicial extern for the Hon. Ronald F. Bartkowicz in Cook County, Illinois. She was selected twice for the Hon. Thomas Tang National Moot Court team where she placed as a semi-finalist.

Ms. Kim joins Reilly, Janiczek & McDevitt as a National Institute of Trial Advocacy (NITA) Certified Trial Attorney with a proven record of success with jury trials in the Philadelphia courts. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Kim focused her practice in the area of insurance defense litigation. Ms. Kim was placed on the First Judicial District of Pennsylvania 2009 Pro Bono Honor Roll as an attorney whose pro bono work has been recognized by the judiciary as exemplary.

Education:

• Loyola University Chicago (J.D.)
• Oberlin College (B.A.)

Admissions:

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

Rachel E. Scarlata

Associate
Reilly, Janiczek & McDevitt, P.C.
The Widener Building
One South Penn Square, Ste. 410
Philadelphia, PA 19107
T: 215.972.5200
F: 215.972.0405
Email: rscarlata@rjm-law.com

Rachel received her J.D. from Rutgers University School of Law, Camden in 2010, where she received the Pro Bono Service Award for completing over 100 hours of pro bono work. She received her B.A., magna cum laude, in political science from Rutgers University, Camden in 2008. During her time at Rutgers University, Rachel participated in an accelerated dual degree program through the Camden Campus Honors College, completing both her B.A. and J.D. in six years. Prior to joining Reilly Janiczek & McDevitt, Rachel clerked for the Honorable Eugene J. McCaffrey, Jr. in New Jersey Superior Court. Rachel focuses her practice on premises liability, products liability and general civil litigation.

Professional Affiliations

• Pennsylvania Bar Association
• Gloucester County Bar Association
• American Bar Association

Education

• Rutgers-Camden School of Law, (J.D.)
• Rutgers University, Camden College of Arts and Sciences (B.A., magna cum laude)

Admissions

• Pennsylvania
• New Jersey

Stephanie S. Levitsky

Associate
Reilly, Janiczek & McDevitt, P.C.
Delle Donne Corporate Center
1013 Centre Road
Suite 210
Wilmington, DE 19805
T:  302.777.1700
F: 302.777.1705
Email: slevitsky@rjm-law.com

Stephanie is an associate at Reilly, Janiczek and McDevitt's Wilmington, Delaware office. She received her B.A. from Ursinus College in 2008 and went on to obtain her J.D. from the Widener University School of Law in May of 2011. While in law school Stephanie clerked at Campbell & Levine, as well as at The Law Offices of Chrissinger & Baumberger.

Professional Affiliations:

• Delaware Bar Association
• American Bar Association

Education:

• Ursinus College (B.A.)
• Widener University School of Law (J.D.)

Admissions:

• Delaware
• United States District Court for the District of Delaware