Not every liability claim requires immediate litigation. But waiting until a lawsuit is filed to involve defense counsel can sometimes mean losing valuable opportunities to investigate the facts, preserve evidence, evaluate legal issues, and shape the defense. For...
A pothole causes a vehicle accident. A pedestrian trips on a sidewalk. Someone is injured by a condition on property owned by a local government. When an injury involves a road, sidewalk, or public property, a Pennsylvania municipality may quickly find itself facing a...
A product may pass through numerous companies before it reaches the person who ultimately uses it. A manufacturer designs or produces the product. Another company may manufacture a component. A distributor moves it through the supply chain. A retailer sells it. Other...
Social media can become important evidence in an employment dispute long before anyone files a lawsuit. Posts, photographs, comments, direct messages, professional networking activity, and other online content may become relevant to allegations involving...
Pennsylvania municipalities employ police officers, public works employees, administrators, code officials, emergency personnel, and many other individuals whose decisions can sometimes lead to legal claims. But when a municipal employee is accused of negligence,...
What Should Pennsylvania Employers Know About Age Discrimination Claims? Age discrimination claims can arise when an employee or job applicant alleges that an employment decision was made because of age rather than legitimate business considerations. For Pennsylvania...
When a business dispute escalates—or appears likely to escalate—into litigation, the decisions a company makes early can significantly affect what happens next. Pennsylvania businesses facing potential litigation should promptly preserve relevant evidence, review...
This summer, Sherr Law Group had the pleasure of welcoming Teo Bautista to the firm through the Montgomery Bar Association’s Robert E. Slota Jr. Internship and Development Program. What began as a summer internship has turned into an ongoing opportunity: after a...
What Is an Early Case Assessment? When an insurance claim has the potential to result in litigation, one of the most valuable steps an insurer can take is conducting an early case assessment. An early case assessment is a structured evaluation of the facts, legal...
Why Is Documentation So Important in Employment Litigation? When an employment dispute arises, one of the first things attorneys examine is the employer's documentation. Well-maintained records can help demonstrate that employment decisions were made fairly,...
Should You Settle a Dispute or Move Forward with Litigation? When a legal dispute arises, one of the first questions organizations ask is whether litigation is the right path. The answer depends on the facts, the legal issues, the potential risks, and the...
What Should Municipal Employees Expect During a Deposition? For many municipal employees and public officials, a deposition is an unfamiliar experience. Whether the lawsuit involves a civil rights claim, employment dispute, zoning matter, or personal injury action,...