Business Details
41 Years
experience
Trusted Civil Litigation Attorneys in Philadelphia
Since 1985, Goldfein & Joseph PC has established itself as a premier defense law firm specializing in civil litigation. Our streamlined team of attorneys combines over 100 years of collective experience to deliver strategic solutions for complex legal challenges. We serve clients across the Northeast while coordinating national litigation efforts in multi-jurisdictional cases. Our practice spans asbestos and toxic tort litigation, medical malpractice, professional liability, real estate disputes, and products liability.With attorneys admitted in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and New York, we maintain a steadfast commitment to securing optimal outcomes through courtroom excellence and proactive case management. Our firm's reputation as national coordinators for asbestos litigation reflects our deep subject matter expertise and attention to detail. We serve as a trusted resource for healthcare providers, insurers, and corporations seeking reliable legal representation backed by a proven track record of success.
Services
Asbestos Litigation
Medical Malpractice
Product Liability
Workers Compensation
Mediation Services
Insurance Coverage
Real Estate Litigation
Professional Liability
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- We have 100+ years of combined litigation experience
- Our team serves as national coordinating counsel for asbestos litigation
- We implement a strategic approach combining courtroom excellence with proactive case management
- Our attorneys maintain AV Preeminent Peer Review Ratings
- We have successfully resolved thousands of complex cases nationwide
Services
Asbestos Litigation
Our firm provides expert defense in asbestos and toxic chemical exposure cases. We present science-based defenses backed by thorough research and national coordination experience. Our attorneys have successfully represented companies in complex multi-jurisdictional litigation while maintaining consistent case management across all jurisdictions.
Medical Malpractice
We defend medical professionals and facilities against malpractice claims with specialized legal expertise. Our team combines medical knowledge with litigation experience to protect healthcare providers. We represent physicians, nurses, hospitals, and long-term care facilities in both trial and appellate courts across multiple states.
Product Liability
Our firm represents manufacturers, distributors, and retailers in product liability claims. We develop comprehensive defense strategies focused on cost-effective solutions. Our experience covers a wide range of products and includes both litigation and settlement negotiations to protect our clients' interests.
Workers Compensation
We provide defense representation for companies facing workers' compensation claims. Our attorneys identify questionable claims and develop strong legal defenses. We serve businesses of all sizes and have extensive experience handling complex workers' compensation matters in multiple jurisdictions.
Mediation Services
Our firm offers skilled mediation services to resolve legal disputes efficiently. We negotiate aggressively to protect client interests while seeking optimal outcomes. Our attorneys have significant experience in building mediation strategies that achieve favorable settlements and avoid prolonged litigation.
People
Elizabeth A. Syer-Ashmore
Attorney
Specializing in civil liability defense, Elizabeth combines legal expertise with medical knowledge from her internship at the Medical Availability Fund. She represents healthcare providers in litigation matters and has published articles on medical liability and workers' compensation issues.
Fredric L. Goldfein
Partner
With over 30 years of experience, Fredric specializes in complex litigation including asbestos cases and professional liability. He has defended hundreds of cases at trial and on appeal and has been named a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer for his professional excellence.
Roseann Lynn Brenner
Partner
A founding member of the firm, Roseann focuses on medical malpractice defense and long-term care litigation. She represents healthcare providers across the continuum of care and has served as a trial advocacy instructor at Penn State Dickinson School of Law.
John F.X. Monaghan, Jr
Attorney
John specializes in medical malpractice defense for healthcare professionals and facilities. He has extensive litigation experience and serves as an Assistant Professor at Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine, contributing to medical legal education.
Bernard L. Levinthal
Attorney
Bernie focuses on toxic tort, medical malpractice, and product liability litigation. He has coordinated mass tort litigation nationwide and served as faculty for Cardozo School of Law's Trial Advocacy Program, sharing his litigation expertise.
Questions
What areas of law does Goldfein & Joseph specialize in?
We specialize in civil litigation including asbestos and toxic tort, medical malpractice, product liability, workers' compensation, insurance coverage, real estate disputes, and professional liability cases.
How long has Goldfein & Joseph been in business?
Our firm has served clients since 1985, providing legal representation with a proven track record of success in complex litigation matters.
Do you handle cases outside the Northeast region?
While based in the Northeast, we coordinate national litigation efforts and have attorneys admitted in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and New York with experience in multi-jurisdictional cases.
What makes Goldfein & Joseph different from other law firms?
Our combination of strategic thinking, attention to detail, and 100+ years of combined litigation experience enables us to deliver optimal outcomes through both courtroom excellence and alternative dispute resolution.
How can I schedule a consultation with an attorney?
Contact us at 215.979.8200 to schedule a consultation with one of our experienced attorneys who will help develop an effective legal strategy for your case.
