Proud to Participate in the 2026 Diverse Mentoring Initiative
At Locks Law Firm, we believe the strength of the plaintiff’s bar depends on who gets a seat at the table — and we’re committed to helping build that table. We strive to create an environment that is truly diverse, where everyone’s voice is valued. We are proud to announce our participation in the 2026 […]
Locks Law Firm Welcomes Accomplished Trial Attorney Louis Stevens
Locks Law Firm is proud to announce the addition of associate attorney Louis B. Stevens, an accomplished trial attorney with more than 20 years of legal experience. Stevens brings a rare and well-rounded background that spans the District Attorney’s Office, in-house corporate counsel, and private practice, with deep experience across criminal law, personal injury, and […]
Supreme Court Upholds Boy Scouts Settlement Plan
Mass tort and multidistrict litigation remain among the most complex and high-profile areas of law. For many members of the public, these cases can be difficult to understand—particularly how large, far-reaching rulings may apply to individual lives. Recently, the U.S. Supreme Court affirmed that the Boy Scouts of America settlement plan approved in 2022 remains […]
Locks Law Firm Elects Three to Partner
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 […]
Silver Lake Nursing Home Explosion in Bucks County: What Injured Residents and Families Should Know
On December 23, 2025, a tragic explosion and fire at Silver Lake Nursing Home (Bristol Health & Rehab Center) in Bristol Township, Bucks County claimed lives, injured residents and staff, and forced emergency evacuations of a vulnerable population. As investigators work to determine what caused the blast, families are left asking an urgent question: How […]
Blood, Sweat, and Brain Trauma
What Death Match Wrestling Reveals About the NFL’s CTE Crisis When I step away from concussion litigation for a night, you might catch me in a dimly lit arena watching light tubes shatter, barbed wire tear, and wrestlers bleed for their craft. Yes, I’m one of those people who loves death match wrestling. And no, […]
Protecting the Next Generation: Sports, Ads, and the Gambling Trap
I am a lifelong Philadelphia Eagles and Phillies fan. I’m also a former athlete who played baseball at the college level and loved playing just about any sport with which I could get involved. But lately, when I turn the TV on to watch any sports from my beloved Philadelphia teams to my favorite Brazilian […]
Honoring Gene Locks: A Legacy of Leadership and Justice
We are proud to share that our founder, Gene Locks, has been recognized with the 2025 National Law Journal Lifetime Achievement Award. For those of us who have worked alongside Gene, this honor reflects not only his extraordinary career but also the vision and values that continue to guide Locks Law Firm today. Over the […]
When Public Health Breaks Down: Legal Options After a Legionnaires’ Outbreak
The recent Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in New York City has left families devastated, with lives lost and many more hospitalized. If you or a loved one has been affected, you are likely facing overwhelming medical bills, lost income, and significant emotional distress. As experienced NYC Legionnaires’ disease lawyers, we want you to know that you […]
The NFL May Not Have Known Shane Tamura’s Name—But It Helped Write His Story
On July 28, 2025, a young man named Shane Tamura walked into a Midtown Manhattan office tower armed with an assault rifle. By the time his rampage ended, four innocent people were tragically killed, and Tamura had taken his own life. His apparent target: the NFL headquarters, located in the same building complex[1]. In a […]
Mike Leh – 40 Years
Forty-two years ago, I eagerly joined Locks Law Firm (initially as a law student taking victims to medical appointments, and two years later as an attorney), excited to learn from Gene Locks. In law school, I had studied asbestos and could see the long-term complexity of the cases. Gene and others in the firm mentored me, teaching […]
Building a Legal Career One Connection at a Time
As a young lawyer, breaking out and building a name for yourself in a field dominated by tenured attorneys can be challenging. I knew I would have to work to make a name for myself from the moment I began practicing. However, with the help of my mentor and now good friend, Steve Tatonetti, I […]