Wade Clark Mulcahy LLP

James W. Scott Jr. Partner Pennsylvania jscott@wcmlaw.com +1 267 239 5526 Professional Experience At WCM, Jim focuses his practice on construction defect cases, where he defends general contractors, framing contractors, masonry contractors, roofing contractors, siding contractors, mechanical contractors, architects, and engineers throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey; defends a wide variety of personal injury claims asserted against developers, property management companies, snow removal contractors, landscape contractors, charitable organizations, religious organizations, charter schools, day care facilities, small businesses, and individuals; defends product manufacturers and distributors in product liability claims involving motor vehicles and trucks, construction equipment, automotive parts, and petroleum equipment; and defends warranty companies and vehicle service contractors in breach of warranty claims. Jim has more than three decades of insurance defense experience for firms in Philadelphia and Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Prior to becoming an attorney, Jim was the Assistant Director of Operations for the largest fabricator/erector of structural steel in the Delaware Valley. Consequently, his construction defect practice has been significantly enhanced by substantial real-world experience. Honors and Distinctions Fellow, Academy of Advocacy At Temple University, Jim was in the Moot Court Honor Society and was a Semi-Finalist in the Samuel J. Polsky Moot Court Competition. He was awarded the honor of Distinguished Class Performance in 10 separate subjects: Lawyering Process, Contracts II, Labor Law, Criminal Law I, Introduction to Trial Advocacy, Professional Responsibility, Evidence, Environmental Law, Business Associations, and Administrative Law. Professional Activities Jim is an active member of several professional associations, including the Philadelphia Association of Defense Counsel, the Pennsylvania Defense Institute, and the Defense Research Institute. He served as President of PADC from 2014-2015 and President of PDI from 2021-2022. As such, he is the only attorney ever elected President of both defense organizations. Jim serves as an arbitrator in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas. From 2004-2013, Jim coached the Mock Trial Team at Samuel S. Fels High School in Philadelphia. Publications Jim co-authored the chapter on Pennsylvania construction law for the DRI Defense Library Series publication, Construction Litigation Desk Reference. He has been a frequent contributor to PDI’s Counterpoint and is the former co-author of its “Product Liability Update.” News I'm a paragraph. Click here to add your own text and edit me. It's easy. Download Education J.D., Temple University School of Law B.A., Duke University Bar Admissions Pennsylvania New Jersey Court Admissions Eastern District of Pennsylvania District of New Jersey United States Supreme Court

Anand P. Tayal Associate Pennsylvania apandittayal@wcmlaw.com +1 267 665 0014 Professional Experience Anand Tayal litigates general liability actions including premises liability, construction defect claims, and motor vehicle accidents. His work includes all stages of litigation including investigation, fact analysis, drafting pleadings and motions, depositions, conducting legal research, attending hearings, arbitrations, and mediations, and preparing for trial. During law school, Anand clerked for a personal injury firm and gained valuable insight into Plaintiff side personal injury litigation. Honors and Distinctions While in law school, Anand was the Captain of the Jessup Moot Court Team and received an award for being a Top 10 oralist at the Jessup Regional Rounds in Washington D.C. Recipient of the Beasley Law Faculty Scholarship Prior to law school, Anand was on the executive committee of the Mock Trial Team at Bucknell University. News I'm a paragraph. Click here to add your own text and edit me. It's easy. Download Education J.D., Temple University Beasley School of Law B.A., Bucknell University Bar Admissions Pennsylvania New Jersey

Peter R. Restani Partner Florida prestani@wcmlaw.com +1 561 231 2689 Professional Experience Peter R. Restani is a partner with the Firm and a Florida Bar Board Certified Civil Trial attorney. Peter has also been awarded Board Certification in civil trial by the National Board  of Trial Advocacy. He is a Martindale-Hubbell AV-rated lawyer, a member of the Defense Research Institute Diversity Law Institute and a fellow (by invitation only) of both the Litigation Counsel of America and The American Board of Trial Advocates. Peter has been a trial lawyer for over 30 years and a partner in his various firms since 1995. Peter has extensive jury trial experience in state and federal courts. He has tried approximately 150 jury trials trials to verdict throughout Florida including personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice and insurance law. In the past 20 years, he has completed approximately 60 jury trials to verdict involving serious injury, wrongful death and medical malpractice, with a winning record which includes 30 defense verdicts. While in law school, Peter began his training as an intern with the United States Attorney, Organized Crime Strike Force. After graduation, he accepted a position from the Miami-Dade State Attorney, Janet Reno, as a State Prosecutor in Miami. There, he served the community for four years as a trial lawyer prosecuting all types of criminal offenses from misdemeanors to capital felonies. He also served three years as a member and chair of a Florida Bar grievance committee. News I'm a paragraph. Click here to add your own text and edit me. It's easy. Download Education B.A., Boston College J.D., University of Miami School of Law Bar Admissions Florida

Christopher Roppolo Associate New York CRoppolo@wcmlaw.com +1 332 345 2264 Professional Experience Chris is a graduate of the Villanova Charles Widger School of Law. While at law school, Chris was a two-time participant and quarterfinalist at the Tulane International Baseball Arbitration Competition, where he participated in mock Major League Baseball Salary Arbitration proceedings. He also interned for Rep 1 Sports, in Irvine, CA. Prior to law school, Chris was a two-year letter winner for the University of California, Davis baseball team before he moved on to study at the London School of Economics and Political Science. Chris enjoys traveling, fitness, and exploring the New York City food scene. Professional Activities Member, Pennsylvania Bar Association News I'm a paragraph. Click here to add your own text and edit me. It's easy. Download Education J.D., Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law B. A., University of California, Davis Bar Admissions New York Pennsylvania

Alexander Rabhan Senior Associate New York arabhan@wcmlaw.com +1 212 267 1900 Professional Experience Alexander (Alex) Rabhan litigates general liability actions, including personal injury and property damage cases, premises liability and construction defect claims, and contract disputes. His work includes all aspects of these cases from inception to resolution involving various forms of dispute resolution and litigation, including drafting pleadings and motions, attending depositions, performing legal research, attending hearings and mediations, and preparing for trial. While at law school, Alex joined the Unemployment Action Center that provided representation to terminated claimants seeking unemployment benefits. He also interned with the New York Legal Assistance Group’s Pro Se Clinic. Prior to law school, Alex was a fundraiser for major events and donor cultivation at an international nonprofit based in Washington, DC. Professional Activities Member, New York State Bar Association News I'm a paragraph. Click here to add your own text and edit me. It's easy. Download Education Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law | Doctor of Law University of Miami | Bachelor of Arts Bar Admissions New York

Jenny Rajkowski Paralegal Philadelphia jrajkowski@wcmlaw.com +1 267 239 5526 Professional Experience At WCM, Jen: assists with a variety of general liability and automobile claims; coordinates discovery; prepares and coordinates documents for dispositive briefings and trial preparation. Jenny is the primary paralegal for our PA office Before joining WCM, Jen was a Senior Paralegal for Litigation and Labor & Employment law for the New York offices of two large international law firms. Jen also has experience with federal labor litigation, civil litigation and intellectual property litigation for the Washington, D.C. offices of three large international law firms. News I'm a paragraph. Click here to add your own text and edit me. It's easy. Download Education B.A. Political Science, American University

Sarah Polacek Senior Associate Pennsylvania spolacek@wcmlaw.com +1 267 239 5526 Professional Experience Sarah M. Polacek litigates general liability actions, including personal injury and property damages cases, premises liability, products liability, and construction defect claims. Sarah’s work includes all aspects of the cases, including drafting pleadings and motions, attending depositions, performing legal research, attending hearings, arbitrations, and mediations, and preparing for trial. During law school, Sarah worked as a law clerk specifically in issues of products liability, premises liability and medical malpractice defense. She drafted motions and other legal memoranda, provided document review, and assisted in deposition preparation. As an associate editor on the Drexel Law Review, Sarah’s published Note highlighted the systemic flaws within Philadelphia’s child welfare system and addressed reform opportunities. Additionally, she served as a judicial intern for the Honorable Chad F. Kenney in the United States District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Honors and Distinctions Drexel University Kline School of Law Dean’s List CALI Excellence for the Future Award/Best Student Performance – Expert Witnesses, Legal Methods I Associate Editor, Drexel Law Review, Publication: 14 Drexel L. Rev. 641 – It Takes a Village – A Small Step in Philadelphia Child Welfare Reform: Opening Philadelphia Family Court’s Dependency Proceedings Pro Bono, Episcopal Legal Aid University of Delaware Dean’s List National Society of Leadership and Success Sigma Delta Pi, the National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society News I'm a paragraph. Click here to add your own text and edit me. It's easy. Download Education Drexel University Kline School of Law, cum laude University of Delaware Bar Admissions Pennsylvania New Jersey

Nicholas A. Ozorowski Associate Pennsylvania nozorowski@wcmlaw.com 267.279.9142 Professional Experience Nicholas Ozorowski litigates general liability, professional liability, and products liability actions as well as contractual disputes. He handles claims from inspection up to the time of trial, including fact analysis and investigation, drafting pleadings and motions, depositions, legal research, arbitrations, mediations, and preparing for trial. During law school, Nicholas served as the Director of Recruitment for the Villanova Law Moot Court Board. As a member of the board, he competed as a finalist in the 63rd Annual Theodore L. Reimel Moot Court Competition. In addition to moot court, Nicholas was the Vice President of Villanova OUTLaw – an affinity group for LGBTQ+ law students at Villanova. Prior to his legal career, Nicholas was an intern and later a paralegal at a Philadelphia real estate law firm for eight years. While in law school, he interned with the in-house legal team at Fanatics, Inc. He also worked as a Student Attorney at the Villanova Federal Tax Clinic assisting low-income taxpayers in litigation against the IRS. Honors and Distinctions · Finalist, 2022 63rd Annual Theodore L. Reimel Moot Court Competition · Villanova Law Dean’s Merit Scholar News I'm a paragraph. Click here to add your own text and edit me. It's easy. Download Education · B.A., University of Massachusetts Amherst Commonwealth Honors College · JD, Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law Bar Admissions Pennsylvania Court Admissions Eastern District of Pennsylvania

Taylor Mitarotonda Senior Associate Long Island tmitarotonda@wcmlaw.com +1 516 240 5938 Professional Experience Taylor Mitarotonda litigates general liability actions including personal injury and premises liability cases. Taylor’s work includes all aspects of these cases, including fact analysis and investigation, as well as drafting pleadings and motions. Prior to joining WCM, Taylor started her career as an Assistant District Attorney at the Kings County District Attorney’s office. While at the DA’s office, Taylor litigated pre-trial hearings and indicted violent crimes based on Grand Jury investigations. After leaving the Kings County District Attorney’s, Taylor gained civil experience at Heidell, Pittoni, Murphy & Bach, LLP where she represented and defended major New York City area Hospitals in all stages of litigation where allegations included complex matters involving professional liability and medical malpractice. Honors and Distinctions Rising Star, 2023 News I'm a paragraph. Click here to add your own text and edit me. It's easy. Download Education JD, New York Law School BA, Siena College Bar Admissions New York

Marc D. Mory Counsel New Jersey mmory@wcmlaw.com (973) 258-1700 Professional Experience Marc D. Mory has over 20 years of experience in civil litigation including matters ranging from general premises liability and personal injury to employment law and complex civil rights cases. As a civil litigator, Marc has handled matters from pre-suit, through the litigation process, including pretrial discovery, motion practice and appeals. Marc also has experience in partnership and business disputes, banking law, and the Uniform Commercial Code and has counseled clients regarding employment investigations and training. Marc graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Brandeis University with a double major in Sociology and American Studies. He received his Juris Doctor degree in 2001 from the Hofstra University School of Law. Prior to graduation, Marc served as a legal intern for the Honorable Martin J. Kravarick, J.S.C., retired, in the Civil Division of the Superior Court, Middlesex County. Before joining WCM, he was an attorney at both large and small firms throughout New Jersey, offering him a unique perspective regarding the efficient management of litigation. Honors and Distinctions · Managing Editor, Hofstra Labor and Employment Law Journal Professional Activities New York Bar Association New Jersey Bar Association Middlesex County Bar Association News I'm a paragraph. Click here to add your own text and edit me. It's easy. Download Education J.D., Hofstra University School of Law B.A., Brandeis University Bar Admissions New Jersey New York Court Admissions Supreme Court of New Jersey U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit

Pablo O. Madriz Counsel New York pmadriz@wcmlaw.com (332) 345-4094 Professional Experience Pablo represents clients in construction and general liability matters in New York State courts. He manages all phases of the litigation process, including pleadings, discovery, mediation, and settlement negotiations. Prior to practicing in New York, Pablo litigated general and products liability cases in California, gaining broad experience across multiple jurisdictions. Pablo earned his J.D. from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, where he was an active member of the Moot Court Honor Society. Outside the office, he enjoys long runs through the city. News I'm a paragraph. Click here to add your own text and edit me. It's easy. Download Education · JD, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law · BA, Santa Clara University Bar Admissions New York California Court Admissions Southern District of New York

Alexandra McShane, Pa.C.P. Litigation Paralegal Pennsylvania amcshane@wcmlaw.com 267.279.9951 Professional Experience At WCM, Alex works as a Litigation Paralegal on a variety of general litigation matters. She began her legal career in 2016 at a boutique health law firm in Philadelphia, PA focusing on Medicare reimbursement, fraud and abuse avoidance and compliance, Medicare and Medicaid, managed care contracting, HIPAA privacy, EHR licenses, and general health care business contracts. In 2017, Alex started working for the City of Philadelphia’s Law Department in the Real Estate Tax Division enforcing the collection of Philadelphia taxes, water debt, and other receivables. She transitioned into the Labor & Employment Unit in 2019 representing the City and its departments in federal and state courts in discrimination lawsuits under Title VII and other pertinent federal and state statutes and local ordinances, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and the Fair Practices Ordinance. She then began working for a major insurance company in the In-House Counsel’s Employment Law unit representing the interests of insureds in Pennsylvania Federal and State courts and administrative agencies. From there, Alex worked for the General Litigation team focusing on personal injury and property defense; automobile accidents; construction accidents; premises liability; premises security liability; products liability; and property damage. Professional Activities · Pennsylvania Certified Paralegal (Pa.C.P.) · Member, Keystone Alliance of Paralegal Associations · Member, Lambda Epison Chi · Member, Philadelphia Association of Paralegals News I'm a paragraph. Click here to add your own text and edit me. It's easy. Download Education · Bachelor of Arts, Temple University · Post-Bachelor’s Certificate in Paralegal Studies, Peirce College Bar Admissions