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  • Lawrence | WCM Law

    Zachary Lawrence Associate Attorney Long Island zlawrence@wcmlaw.com 516.574.4775 Professional Experience Zachary Lawrence 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. Prior to joining WCM, Zachary worked as an Associate Attorney practicing civil litigation with experience in plaintiff’s personal injury and insurance defense. News I'm a paragraph. Click here to add your own text and edit me. It's easy. Download Education B.S., St. John’s University J.D., Brooklyn Law School Bar Admissions New York Court Admissions New York Appellate Division, Second Department United States District Court for the Southern District of New York

  • Laicha | WCM Law

    Jason Laicha Counsel Pennsylvania jlaicha@wcmlaw.com +1 267 239 5526 Professional Experience Jason Laicha assists with a wide variety of civil litigation, defending clients against general liability claims concerning property damage, premises liability, construction defects, automobile negligence, and personal injury. Additionally, Jason assists with advising insurers on a wide variety of coverage matters. Jason’s work includes reviewing complex insurance policies to determine the obligations of insurance companies in the wake of bodily injury or property damage and analyzing the impact of contracts for indemnification. Prior to joining WCM, Jason worked with the office of general counsel for a local school district, a boutique business law firm in Philadelphia, and one of the nation’s top consumer protection firms. In addition to the greater Philadelphia area, he has also lived and worked in Dublin, Ireland. Professional Activities Member of the Philadelphia Association of Defense Counsel 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.B.A., Villanova University, Villanova School of Business Bar Admissions Pennsylvania New York

  • Korb | WCM Law

    Jordan Korb Associate New York jkorb@wcmlaw.com 332.345.4084 Professional Experience Jordan is a graduate of Tulane University Law School. While in law school, he was an active member of the Tulane Maritime Law Journal, which was subscribed to by the United States Supreme Court. During his time with the journal, he acted as a managing editor where he wrote and edited articles. He also externed with the Louisiana Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal for two academic years, conducting legal research and drafting opinion proposals for the Judge he worked with. Prior to joining WCM, Jordan worked as an Assistant District Attorney for the Queens County District Attorney’s Office. During his prosecutorial career, Jordan served in the Intake, Misdemeanor, and Felony Trial Bureaus. In these roles, Jordan investigated and prosecuted a wide variety of cases including attempted murders, robberies, burglaries, assaults, larcenies, and narcotics possession. News I'm a paragraph. Click here to add your own text and edit me. It's easy. Download Education · J.D., Tulane University Law School · B.S., Kansas State University Bar Admissions New York

  • George | WCM Law

    Chip M-P George Of Counsel Florida cgeorge@wcmlaw.com +1 786 636 1541 Professional Experience Chip George is a skilled courtroom advocate who litigates complex insurance coverage disputes in state and federal courts throughout Florida and provides litigation and trial support on a wide range of insurance defense-related issues. With almost three decades of trial and appellate practice in insurance coverage and defense disputes, as well as a wealth of real-world experience that includes work as a general contractor prior to law school and several years as a yacht captain navigating the East Coast of the United States and the Caribbean, Chip is a practical and nimble legal strategist who knows not only how to position a case for success at the trial level, but also how to protect client victories on appeal. In addition to his work on behalf of clients, Chip dedicates time to professional and community service. He currently serves as the president of the Rosemary Barkett Appellate American Inn of Court and previously served as the president of the Third District Court of Appeal Historical Society. For more than seven years, Chip has also coached the moot court teams at Pembroke Pines Charter School; in 2017, the team went to the statewide Florida High School Moot Court Competition, where they finished third. Before entering private practice, Chip served as the senior law clerk to the Honorable Thomas H. Barkdull, Jr., former Chief Judge of the Florida District Court of Appeal, Third District. Honors and Distinctions Barry University Cum laude Professional Activities Rosemary Barkett Appellate American Inn of Court, President Third District Court of Appeal Society, President (2019-2020) Pembroke Pines Charter School, Moot Court Coach Publications The Poison Pill? Settling Damage Claims Involving Living Artists (co-author Michael A. Bono): International Fine Art and Specie Conference, Rome, Italy, 2017 Sandy’s Impact on Fine Art and Property Insurers– IUA Event: London – November 2013 (co-author with Dennis M. Wade) Fine Art and Collectible Losses:Framing the Value Issues (International Underwriting Association, London, England, November 2012) (co-author with Dennis M. Wade) The Basics of Oral Examination:Understanding the Rules and Law of Depositions Pursuant to the CPLR (New York State Bar Association, 2012) The Examination Before Trial:What to Do Before Calling the Court (New York State Bar Association, 2012) What Fine Art Insurers Really Need to Know About the Visual Artists Rights Act (VARA)(co-author with Dennis M. Wade) The Anatomy of a Bust Out: The Implications of Bankruptcy and Bankruptcy Fraud for Property, Fine Art and Specie Insurers(International Underwriting Association, London, England, November 2011) (co-author with Dennis M. Wade) Defending Underwriters, Claim Professionals and Brokers in US Coverage Litigation (International Underwriting Association, London, England, November 2009) (co-Author with Dennis M. Wade) Getting it Back: Recovering Stolen Property in the United States(International Underwriting Association, October 2008) (co-author with Dennis M. Wade) News I'm a paragraph. Click here to add your own text and edit me. It's easy. Download Education J.D., University of Miami School of Law Barry University, BLS – Cum Laude Bar Admissions Florida Court Admissions United States Supreme Court Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeal Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal S. District Court, E.D. Louisiana All Florida U.S. District Courts All Florida U.S. Bankruptcy Courts

  • Gibbons | WCM Law

    Brian Gibbons Partner New York, Long Island bgibbons@wcmlaw.com +1 332 345 7164 Professional Experience A consummate legal strategist with a well-earned reputation as a formidable opponent who is not afraid to take the right cases to trial, Brian Gibbons knows how to achieve advantageous and cost-effective outcomes for his clients, whether that’s early case dismissal through tactical pleadings and motions, resolution on favorable terms, or, where needed, a jury trial, bench trial or appeal. Brian’s keen ability to identify critical issues, devise effective approaches and leverage those approaches at key decisions points contributes to his successes on behalf of WCM clients in state and federal courts both in New York and nationally. Brian handles a very wide range of civil litigation, from property and casualty defense, premises liability, personal injury and automobile claims, and employment disputes to lawsuits involving catastrophic injuries and significant property losses. He defends individuals and businesses in complex professional liability cases, advises clients on fraud-based insurance coverage matters and investigates and litigates Jewelers Block policy disputes. Brian also uses his extensive litigation experience to advise clients on risk assessment and allocation and to help them avoid disputes and litigation. Brian knows his way around a courtroom, having previously served as an assistant district attorney in Bronx County, New York, prosecuting high-level narcotics and violent felonies and trying dozens of cases. He also understands that trials bring risk — one that many clients would prefer to avoid. Clients rely on Brian to cut through the “noise” of complex disputes, uncover the core issues and bring their cases to an optimal conclusion as quickly as possible. A compelling advocate both in the courtroom and at the settlement table, Brian’s direct, commonsense approach and his skill with witnesses, investigators and other experts enable him to clearly and credibly convey the facts and issues at the heart of lawsuits and disputes to judges, juries and adversaries. Brian prides himself on being a straightforward, practical and trustworthy partner to his clients, guiding them through the complexities and nuances of litigation and explaining issues and strategic choices clearly so that clients — from sophisticated business owners and corporate counsel to individuals, small-business owners and new clients who have never been involved in litigation before — can make informed decisions. Brian regularly writes and lectures on civil and criminal litigation in New York and on practical trial practice. A Certified Information Privacy Professional, US, (CIPP/US) and a Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM), through the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP), he also lectures on cyber liability. Brian is also the resident partner in WCM’s Long Island office. +1 212 267 1900 Select Representations Defended property owners against a trip and fall case in New York County involving significant injuries and potential exposure, obtaining the reversal of a lower court order denying summary judgment, and ultimately securing dismissal of the case by successfully arguing that the plaintiff failed to meet his burden in demonstrating that our clients’ actions created a hazardous condition. In a motor vehicle accident involving a young adult plaintiff with no prior injuries and a $7 million damages demand, we secured a jury verdict of $300,000 — the amount we initially suggested — after a monthlong damages-only trial in Queens County. Defended a builder in a personal injury case alleging that the plaintiff sustained fractures and subsequently underwent surgery after falling down a set of stairs, arguing that the stairs were finemaintaining the pretrial settlement offer in line with our position through jury selection, and finally securing the plaintiff’s agreement to the original offer and settlement during trial. Secured summary judgment and dismissal of a plaintiff’s Labor Law §240(1) claim based on the one- and two-family dwelling exemption by pointing out the inconsistencies in the plaintiff’s pleadings and our clients’ entitlement to the statutory exemption. Secured a favorable mediated settlement in a significant personal injury case stemming from a plaintiff’s accident on our client’s commercial outdoor staircase, leveraging the absence of any code violations and the plaintiff’s apparent intoxication at the time of the accident to reach a settlement of less than 10% of the verdict value of the claim. Brian lives in Port Washington, New York, with his wife, Laurie, and four daughters, Elena, Meara, Alice and Olive. The Gibbons family spends its free time at Citi Field cheering on the Mets and at Belmont Racetrack - once it reopens - cheering for (usually the wrong) horses. Honors and Distinctions St. John’s University School of Law Winner, Honorable Milton Mollen Moot Court Competition Member, Moot Court National Team Boston College Dean’s List Honors Program Professional Activities Brian regularly lectures on both civil and criminal litigation in New York, and also on practical trial practice and cyber-liability. In addition, Brian is a member of the following organizations: Regis Bar Association Nassau County Bar Association Defense Association of New York Defense Research Institute Claims and Litigation Management Alliance New York Claim Association International Association of Privacy Professionals Publications Plato’s Republic, Churchill and Law Firm Cyber-Liability (September 2019, for DRI) We Finally Got A Piece of the Pii: Data Privacy and Cyber Security Litigation in the US (March 2019) Admitting Evidence Obtained through Discovery & Investigation – A Primer for Attorneys and Guideline for Claim Professionals (April 2018) The ABC’s of Claims – a Primer for Handling Accidents and Occurrences on NY, NJ and PA. (May 2018) (Co-author with Robert Cosgrove) News I'm a paragraph. Click here to add your own text and edit me. It's easy. Download Education J.D., St. John’s University School of Law B.A., Boston College Regis High School (NY) Bar Admissions New York Court Admissions Southern District of New York Eastern District of New York United States Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit Supreme Court of the United States

  • Hunsicker | WCM Law

    Ryan Hunsicker Senior Associate Pennsylvania rhunsicker@wcmlaw.com +1 267 239 5526 Professional Experience Ryan Hunsicker litigates general liability actions, including personal injury and property damage cases, premises liability and construction defect claims, contractual disputes, and trucking accidents. 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 Ryan was the Vice President of the Trusts, Estates & Real Estate Law Society, the Treasurer of the Private Practice Law Society, a member of the Drexel Business Law Society, as well as the Accelerated JD Student Organization. He was also a member and student chair of the Drexel University Conduct Board. Prior to his legal career Ryan was licensed as a Second Mate in the American Merchant Marine. He sailed all over the world and was responsible for the safe navigation of the ship, overseeing crewmembers’ work, and other shipboard duties. Before joining WCM, Ryan was a fellow at Kline & Specter PC, as well as a law clerk for Greene & Shafle LLC. He also completed pro bono work for the Drexel Estate Planning Clinic and The Mazzoni Center. Honors and Distinctions Drexel University School of Law Graduated Magna Cum Laude (GPA 3.78 (Rank 6/156; within top 4%). Recipient of a Meritorious Law Scholarship CALI Excellence for the Future Award/Best Student Performance in: Torts, 2020 Legal Methods II, 2020 Introduction to Trial Advocacy, 2021 Admiralty Law, 2021 Real Estate Transactions, 2022 Estate Planning, 2022 Litigation Legal Research, 2022 Dean’s List every semester SUNY Maritime College Graduated With Honors GPA 3.97 Professional Activities Philadelphia Bar Association Pennsylvania Bar Association American Bar Association News I'm a paragraph. Click here to add your own text and edit me. It's easy. Download Education J.D., Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law M.S., SUNY Maritime College B.A., Temple University Bar Admissions Pennsylvania New Jersey

  • Henderson | WCM Law

    Simone N. Henderson Associate Pennsylvania shenderson@wcmlaw.com 267 723 2689 Professional Experience Prior to joining WCM, Simone was a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Sierra Thomas Street in the Civil Division of the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas. As a law clerk in the motions program, she worked on cases in multiple areas of law and was part of several high-profile preliminary injunction hearings. During law school, Simone was a staff editor for Temple Law Review. Simone participated in a work-study with Philadelphia Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts, connecting artists in need of legal assistance with volunteer attorneys. She also participated in Temple’s study abroad programs in Rome and Tokyo. In addition to studying at Temple’s international campuses, she participated in an international human rights internship in Rome and a legal tech internship in Tokyo. 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, Magna cum laude B.A./M.A. in Forensic Psychology, Macaulay Honors College at John Jay College of Criminal Justice (CUNY), Summa cum laude Bar Admissions Pennsylvania

  • Healy | WCM Law

    William A. Healy IV Counsel New York whealy@wcmlaw.com +1 332 345 4186 Professional Experience Will litigates general liability actions and is involved in all phases of litigation from the inception of the matter through the resolution. His work includes drafting motions and pleadings, conducting depositions, researching, assisting in mediations/arbitration, and preparing and assisting for trial. Before joining WCM, Will was a litigation associate at Carman, Callahan & Ingham, LLP on Long Island. In this prior role, he focused on motor vehicles, trucking, and towing cases. He handled all aspects of the case from pleadings and petitions to motion drafting and oral arguments to conducting depositions and small claims trials. Will graduated from St. John’s University School of Law. While attending St. John’s, Will was an Executive Board Member and externals competitor of the Polestino Trial Advocacy Institute, where he routinely competed in mock trial competitions. He also assisted in re-founding the Irish American Students Association, of which he became the President. Honors and Distinctions Semifinalist and Outstanding Advocate Award Recipient, Hofstra Medical-Legal Mock Trial Tournament News I'm a paragraph. Click here to add your own text and edit me. It's easy. Download Education J.D., St. John’s University School of Law B.A., The George Washington University Bar Admissions New York

  • Frank | WCM Law

    Charles N. Frank Associate Pennsylvania cfrank@wcmlaw.com 267 518 8380 Professional Experience Charles Frank litigates general liability cases, including personal injury, property damage, and premises liability cases. He works on all aspects of cases, including drafting pleadings and motions, attending depositions, and performing legal research. Prior to joining WCM, he served as a research assistant for the Honorable Daniel J. Anders for his Pennsylvania Criminal Trial Practice Treatise, published by LexisNexis. Charles also worked as a law clerk at Goldberg, Miller & Rubin P.C. As a law clerk, he gained experience in areas such as general liability, medical malpractice, automobile negligence, and professional liability. During law school, Charles performed pro bono work for the Christian Legal Clinics’ Tangled Title Clinic, assisting low income Philadelphians with acquiring title to their homes. Charles also assisted with drafting wills and other end-of-life documents for the Clinic’s clients. Charles also participated in the Federal Litigation and Appeals Clinic, where he helped asylum seekers from Africa and South America navigate the immigration and asylum processes. Prior to law school, Charles attended Denison University, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature, with a History minor. News I'm a paragraph. Click here to add your own text and edit me. It's easy. Download Education J.D., Thomas R. Kline School of Law at Drexel University B.A., Denison University Bar Admissions Pennsylvania

  • Dudley | WCM Law

    James D. Dudley Associate Pennsylvania jdudley@wcmlaw.com 257 665 0755 Professional Experience James Dudley handles a wide variety of litigation matters, including personal injury, construction defect, defamation, and premises liability. He attended Villanova University for both his undergraduate and law degrees. Prior to attending law school, he served as a surface warfare officer in the U.S. Navy. News I'm a paragraph. Click here to add your own text and edit me. It's easy. Download Education B.A., Villanova University J.D., Villanova University School of Law Bar Admissions Pennsylvania

  • Demas | WCM Law

    Chynna S. Demas Associate Louisiana cdemas@wcmlaw.com +1 504 399 8711 Professional Experience Prior to joining the WCM team, Chynna focused on claims under the Louisiana Workers' Compensation Act and Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act. In addition, Chynna has significant experience with transportation and premises liability claims. News I'm a paragraph. Click here to add your own text and edit me. It's easy. Download Education · B.A., Xavier University of Louisiana · J.D., Baylor Law School Bar Admissions Louisiana Alabama Tennessee New York

  • Dawson | WCM Law

    D.J. Dawson Partner Pennsylvania ddawson@wcmlaw.com 267.946.2473 Professional Experience A self-described zealous advocate for his clients and competent trial attorney, Partner D.J. Dawson handles cases in State and Federal Court. D.J. litigates a multitude of matters, including, but not limited to, premises liability, products liability, directors and officers, commercial motor vehicle liability, employment, dram shop, negligent security, wrongful death, and cases involving complex and significant exposer to insureds. D.J. is an experienced in-house defense counsel handling claims from inception to trial in Federal and State Courts. His work as a litigator in over 500 arbitrations and 36 trials resulted in defense verdicts and extremely favorable outcomes for his clients. His experience ranges from analyzing litigation risk, conducting expert depositions, negotiating settlements, engaging in extensive motion practice, pursuing post-trial advocacy, and being a trusted resource for Complex Claims Specialists. Before joining WCM, D.J. was a Senior Attorney in Chubb’s Casualty Practice Group of the Philadelphia House Counsel firm of Bunker & Ray. Prior to joining Chubb’s House Counsel, D.J. served as in-house counsel for GEICO for several years. Honors and Distinctions D.J. volunteers his professional expertise sitting as an Arbitrator and Judge Pro Temp for the U.S. District Court of Eastern Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas, and the Chester County Court of Common Pleas. D.J. also sits as a judge at New York Law School Moot Court Competition and the Dispute Resolution Team Negotiation Competitions annually. D.J. also volunteers as a guest lecturer at West Chester University’s School of Business. While in law school, D.J. clerked for the Honorable Louis B. York, New York Supreme Court, Manhattan Civil Division. D.J. also competed for New York Law School’s Dispute Resolution Team. D.J. received upon graduation certifications in Alternative Dispute Resolution and Pro Bono Advocacy. Professional Activities D.J. believes learning is a lifelong endeavor, and recently completed a certification in Artificial Intelligence Essentials for Business at Harvard University Business School. Outside of his professional work, D.J. is the current President of Springdell Village Homeowner’s Association, Vice President of Parcel 1 Land Trust, and Trustee of Berkshire Lakes Master Association. D.J. also serves as a Board Member of the American Helicopter Museum. D.J. is a member of both the American Civil Liberties Union, American Bar Association, Philadelphia Bar Association, Chester County Bar Association and The Metropolitan Black Bar. D.J. is a student of Kung Fu (Northern Shaolin Tien Shan Pai and Wing Chun), and an avid cyclist who has raised money for multiple charities, including the American Cancer Society, Bike M.S., Eagles Autism, and Stand up for Cancer. News I'm a paragraph. Click here to add your own text and edit me. It's easy. Download Education J.D., New York Law School B.S. West Chester University Certification, Harvard University Business School Bar Admissions Pennsylvania Court Admissions United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania Supreme Court of the United States of America

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