Press Releases
Tinari Obtains Seven Figure Jury Verdict against UPS
Michael V. Tinari, Esquire, a partner with the firm, assisted by Christopher P. Fleming, Esquire, obtained a jury verdict of $1.8 Million (reduced by a finding of comparative negligence) in favor of the Estate of a 22 year old and his father and against United Parcel Service (UPS) and a UPS tractor trailer operator. Decedent was traveling on I-95 South when his vehicle experienced engine problems and slowed down in the right lane of travel. His vehicle was struck in the rear by the UPS tractor trailer. Decedent sustained fatal injuries. Evidence showed that the defendant truck driver was not cited in connection with the accident. The Pennsylvania State Police accident report indicated that the decedent was “illegally stopped” in a travel lane and that no action on the part of the Defendant truck driver contributed to the accident. Photographs of Decedent’s gear shifter taken soon after the accident showed that it was in the park position. Defendants argued that the accident was caused solely by the negligence of the decedent who was stopped in the right travel lane at night, without hazard lights and with headlights and running lights on, so that his vehicle appeared to be moving. The Defense further argued that Decedent should have moved his car into the shoulder, instead of allowing it to come to a rest in the travel lane. Witnesses testified that they saw Decedent’s vehicle stopped in the right travel lane with no lights on at all. Despite the findings of the State Police and the evidence presented by UPS, Mr. Tinari was able to persuade the jury that the UPS truck driver had sufficient time and distance to avoid the collision and was negligent in the operation of the tractor trailer. The trial was selected as a featured case by the Pennsylvania Jury Verdict Review & Analysis in its July, 2010 edition. Mr. Tinari’s practice is concentrated in the field of civil litigation with a diverse practice that includes complex personal injury cases, commercial litigation, employment disputes, workers' compensation matters, ERISA claims, and property/casualty defense.
Schultz Re-Elected As Zoning Board Chairman
Paul H. Schultz, Esquire, an associate with the firm, was recently re-elected as Chairman of Delran Township (NJ) Zoning Board of Adjustment. Mr. Schultz has held the position of Chairman of the Board for the past three (3) years. In 2009, he served as part of the Township’s 2009 Master Plan Reexamination Committee, which was responsible for performing a re-examination of the Township’s Master Plan, the document which sets forth comprehensive land use and community development goals for the Township. Mr. Schultz regularly handles land use and zoning matters, and has a diverse practice including business law, personal injury, civil litigation and other matters.
Anderson Elected to Partnership
Leonard, Sciolla, Hutchison, Leonard & Tinari, LLP is pleased to announce that Heidi E. Anderson, Esquire has become a Partner in the firm. Ms. Anderson is a member of the Pennsylvania Bar and the New Jersey Bar. She regularly handles personal injury, workers compensation and family law litigation, as well as estate administration and planning matters. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Anderson served as a law clerk in the Family Division of the Burlington County Superior Court of New Jersey, 1999-2000. Ms. Anderson is a graduate of Quinnipiac University School of Law, 1999 and the University of Delaware, B.A., 1995. She currently resides in Bala Cynwyd, PA with her family.
Leonard, Sciolla, Hutchison, Leonard & Tinari, LLP is a full-service regional law firm. For more information, please contact John J. Leonard, Esquire at (215) 567-1530 or at jleonard@leonardsciolla.com.
Schultz Obtains Settlement For Commercial Property Owner in Redevelopment Dispute
Paul H. Schultz, Esquire, an associate with the firm, recently reached a settlement with a New Jersey municipality on behalf of a commercial property owner during the course of multi-party litigation over a municipal redevelopment plan. The municipality’s redevelopment plan had designated the area surrounding the client’s business as an area in need of redevelopment, leaving it subject to potential eminent domain proceedings. The settlement involved the redrafting of the redevelopment plan to exclude the client’s property from the redevelopment area.
Mr. Schultz regularly handles land use and zoning matters, and has a diverse practice including business law, personal injury, civil litigation and other matters.
Leonard, Sciolla, Hutchison, Leonard & Tinari, LLP Named to Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers for 2010
Leonard, Sciolla, Hutchison, Leonard & Tinari, LLP is proud to announce that the firm has been named to the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers for 2010. The Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers has long been recognized as one of the most well known listings of distinguished law firms in the United States. Leonard, Sciolla, Hutchison, Leonard & Tinari, LLP is a full service law firm based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with offices in Moorestown, New Jersey and West Chester, Pennsylvania. The firm handles a diverse variety of legal matters for both individuals and businesses. For more information, please contact our offices at (215) 567-1530.
Firm Attorneys Help to Honor Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito
Leonard, Sciolla, Hutchison, Leonard & Tinari, LLP attorneys were among those in attendance at a recent Justinian Society of America luncheon event at the Union League in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Honor United States Supreme Court Justice Samuel A. Alito, Jr. The Justinian Society is a legal organization comprised of attorneys, judges and law students of Italian ancestry. Pictured with Justice Alito is firm attorney John D. Cirrinicione, Esquire. Also in attendance were attorneys, Gregory E. Sciolla, Esquire, Michael V. Tinari, Esquire.
Labroli Elected Treasurer of Whitpain Recreation Association
Stephen J. Labroli, Esquire, a partner with the firm, was recently elected Treasurer and Member of the Executive Board of Directors of the Whitpain Recreation Association (WRA). The WRA is a Pennsylvania non-profit organization that has been serving Whitpain Township, Montgomery County and surrounding communities for more than 45 years, offering youth programs for baseball, softball, soccer, basketball and field hockey. Mr. Labroli has also been involved in youth athletics as a baseball coach for more than 6 years.
Mr. Labroli concentrates his practice in the areas of business law and civil litigation, including commercial and bankruptcy litigation. He also practices in the areas of commercial and residential real estate transactions and estate administration.
Hutchison Obtains Seven Figure Jury Verdict
Hugh J. Hutchison, Esquire, a partner with the firm obtained a seven figure jury verdict in favor of the owner of a Philadelphia pier and against an insurance company for breach of a property insurance contract. Prior to trial, the insurer refused to pay any sum for the loss of the pier, asserting that the underlying pier structure was so deteriorated that it had no value. A large section of the pier was lost when it spontaneously collapsed while in use as a nightclub and entertainment venue. Mr. Hutchison's practice is concentrated in the field of civil litigation, where he has successfully tried cases on a wide range of issues, including matters involving insurance and complex commercial transactions.
Leonard Handles $15 Million in Commercial Financings
Keith N. Leonard, Esquire, a partner with the firm, has worked with numerous clients to close on commercial financings in both the United States and the United States Virgin Islands totaling in excess of $15,000,000.00 in the past six months. Mr. Leonard has a broad based business practice that includes substantial expertise involving real estate, bankruptcy and commercial transactions, as well as general business issues for a variety of business forms including corporations and limited liability companies. In that regard Mr. Leonard has counseled clients about a multitude of issues involving employment, environmental, financing, and contractual matters.
Sciolla Honored By Widener Law School Alumni
Gregory E. Sciolla, Esquire, a senior partner with the firm, has been awarded the 2008 Outstanding Service Award by the Alumni Board of Widener University School of Law in Wilmington, Delaware. Mr. Sciolla is a member of the New Jersey Bar, the Pennsylvania Bar and the New York Bar and is a graduate of the Widener University School of Law's first graduating class, Class of 1975, previously known as Delaware Law School. Mr. Sciolla concentrates his practice on casualty, personal injury, and workers compensation matters.
Cirrinicione Joins Firm
Leonard, Sciolla, Hutchison, Leonard & Tinari, LLP is pleased to announce that John D. Cirrinicione, Esquire has joined the firm as an associate. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Cirrinicione served as a law clerk for the Honorable Raymond A. Batten of the Superior Court of New Jersey, Cape May County. Mr. Cirrinicione concentrates his practice on personal injury matters and civil litigation.
Schultz Helps Delran Honor Olympic Hero
Paul H. Schultz, Esquire, an associate with the firm, served on the Parade Committee for Delran Township's (NJ) recent ceremony to honor Olympic Soccer Gold Medalist, Carli Lloyd. Ms. Lloyd, a Delran native, had scored the winning goal in the United States Women's Soccer Team's 1-0 victory over Brazil in the gold medal match. Mr. Schultz concentrates his practice on business litigation, personal injury matters, and real estate transactions.
Leonard Named Super Lawyer®
Keith N. Leonard, Esquire, a partner with the firm, has been named as a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer® for 2008 by Super Lawyers® Magazine. He had previously received this same honor in 2007. Mr. Leonard concentrates his practice in the areas of real estate, business and corporate law, and merger and acquisition transactions.
