LOCKS LAW FIRM ATTORNEY JAMES BARRY NAMED TO THE NATIONAL TRIAL LAWYERS “TOP 40 UNDER 40” LIST
Congratulations to associate James Barry who was selected as a “Top 40 under 40” attorney by the National Trial Lawyers. Mr. Barry focuses his practice on complex litigation including class actions and mass torts, and has appeared regularly in State and Federal Courts on behalf of consumers and workers. Mr. Barry has also been before […]
I remember the day I became a New Yorker.
I remember the day I became a New Yorker. It was not the day in 1991 when I landed at JFK Airport setting foot on American soil for the first time, a 21 year old Irish law graduate seeking adventure. It was not the day in 1994 when I moved, lock, stock and barrel, from […]
Commuter Train Collision
On August 22, 2017, shortly after midnight, a train pulling into the 69th Street Terminal Center in Upper Darby, PA collided with an unoccupied train car, resulting in approximately 42 injuries. All injuries have been reported to be non life threatening and the incident is currently still under investigation. This incident, the tragic Amtrak accident […]
Marc Weingarten Elected to 2 Leadership Positions with the AAJ
Congratulations to Senior Partner Marc Weingarten who was elected to two (2) leadership positions at the American Association for Justice (AAJ) Annual Convention in Boston in July. Mr. Weingarten was elected Co-Chair of the Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Litigation Group, as well as Vice-Chair of the International Practice Section. AAJ Litigation Groups are critical tools […]
Playing Fair
When we are little, we are taught to play nice, play fair. So why did that adage disappear when I became a lawyer? It is said that the practice of law is about getting “justice” for our client. But at what costs? For the lawyer it’s too often about winning. We want to do right for the […]
Happy Holidays from Locks Law Firm
Locks Law Firm would like to wish you a joyous holiday season! During this season of reflection and joy, we are grateful for our good fortune and our ability to be a voice for people in need. We hope that your holidays and New Year are filled with health, happiness and success. In the spirit of […]
Risperdal Verdict Orders Johnson & Johnson to Pay $1.75 Million
A state court jury in Philadelphia has ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay $1.75 million dollars in damages to a young man who developed gynecomastia, or abnormal breast development, while taking the drug. The verdict compensates the young man for disfigurement and mental anguish, among other damages, and signifies a significant step forward for individuals […]
Federal Government Needs to Do More to Combat Legionnaires’ Disease
In the wake of the latest Legionella outbreak in the State of New York, Senator Chuck Schumer has called upon the Federal Government to increase funding to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) for further research into the disease. Citing concerns that state residents may be increasingly at risk for exposure to the bacteria from […]
Locks Law Firm Attorneys Supporting Fair Use Of Experts In New Jersey
Proper use of experts is essential in many cases. Locks Law Firm (LLF) partners Jonathan Miller and Michael Galpern wrote an amicus brief on behalf of the New Jersey Association for Justice (NJAJ) addressing two timely expert issues raised in Torres v. Pabon, in which the plaintiff’s car crashed into the rear of the defendant’s […]
Locks Law Firm Attorneys Doing Their Part in Fight Against Forced Arbitration Clauses
Yesterday, the New York Times featured the second article in its three-part series on the growing use of arbitration to create an alternate justice system—one that deprives citizens of the right to their day in court. According to the article, which featured many stories of individuals harmed by forced arbitration, “[f]rom birth to death, the use of […]
Locks Law Associate, Melanie Garner, Appointed to the Board of Governors of the Pennsylvania Association for Justice
Melanie Garner, an associate at Locks Law Firm was recently appointed to the Board of Governors of the Pennsylvania Association for Justice (PAJ). The PAJ is committed to preserving civil justice and dedicated to protecting individuals injured in Pennsylvania. With headquarters in Philadelphia and Harrisburg, leaders and members assist plaintiff attorneys in better representing their […]
NYC Passes Legionnaires’ Disease Regulations
Partner Steven P. Knowlton and co-counsel Jules Zacher commend New York City and it’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene for their passing of regulations of cooling towers in an effort to combat Legionnaires’ Disease. Despite the most recent outbreak in the Bronx, NYC is a leader in this area. For text of the letter, […]