Philadelphia, PA – January 05,2026
Locks Law Firm announced that three attorneys—Michael Garmisa, Francesca Iacovangelo, and Anthony Mastroianni—have been elected to partnership, effective 2026. Each brings distinct practice-area leadership that builds on the firm’s four-decade legacy established by its founder, Gene Locks.
Garmisa joined the firm in mid-2025 after serving in the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office and previously with the Defender Association of Philadelphia. He brings extensive litigation experience from both the prosecutorial and defense sides of the criminal justice system. Since joining Locks, Garmisa has made an immediate impact on the firm’s toxic tort, complex personal injury, and civil rights matters. He is also a sought-after speaker, frequently presenting on prosecutorial ethics, police accountability, and post-conviction reform.
Iacovangelo joined Locks in 2022, focusing her practice on motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, and multidistrict litigation. She also works with Partner Andrew DuPont on the benzene litigation team at Locks. Before joining the firm, she served as a Public Defender before transitioning to civil practice as a trial lawyer and in-house counsel for a large insurance company. Outside the firm, Iacovangelo is Chancellor of the Justinian Society of Philadelphia and dedicates time to pro bono legal work through Philadelphia VIP.
Mastroianni joined the firm’s New York City office in 2023, inspired by his prior work representing plaintiffs in complex product liability litigations. His career has been defined by a commitment to advocating for working people. At Locks, his practice focuses on benzene exposure litigation, general negligence, and medical malpractice matters. Reflecting on a hallmark of the firm, Mastroianni is an experienced litigator in both state and federal courts.
“Mike, Francesca, and Anthony have each made significant contributions to the firm during their time at Locks,” said Mike Leh, Managing Partner. “As we thoughtfully transition leadership from Gene, we are proud to elevate partners whose diverse backgrounds strengthen our bench. With this new partnership class, Locks Law Firm expands its expertise beyond its nationally recognized leadership in mass tort litigation.”
About Locks Law Firm
Locks Law Firm stands as a nationally recognized leader in mass tort litigation, having successfully managed some of the most significant cases in American legal history. The firm rose to national prominence through its groundbreaking work on landmark asbestos cases, trying hundreds of cases, making asbestos a household name, and changing how Americans view toxic exposure. The firm has played a key role in several landmark settlements over the years, including the Diet Drug (Phen-Fen) and Agent Orange litigations.
More recently, Locks Law Firm distinguished itself as the premier advocate for NFL players in the historic concussion settlement, representing more than 1500 retired NFL players. The firm’s legacy of taking on powerful interests continues with its current work on benzene litigation, having secured a record-breaking $725 million verdict in early 2025—the largest benzene verdict in history and the largest personal injury verdict for a single plaintiff in Pennsylvania history.
With offices strategically located in Philadelphia, New York City, and Cherry Hill, New Jersey, Locks Law Firm specializes in trial advocacy—a rare expertise in today’s legal landscape. The firm has built its reputation on protecting the rights of people nationwide and providing justice for individuals and families who have suffered injuries or death due to corporate negligence and recklessness.
For more information about Locks Law Firm’s groundbreaking work and commitment to law as a way to settle disputes, visit www.lockslaw.com.
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