Business Details
20 Years
experience
Your Trusted Civil Litigation Attorneys in Philadelphia
Harrington & Associates, P.C. is a boutique law firm specializing in civil litigation with extensive experience in both state and federal courts. Established in 2006, we have built a reputation for excellence through innovative representation while maintaining premier service quality. Our attorneys are licensed in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, with proven success in trials, mediations, arbitrations, and appellate work. Certified by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), we combine specialized expertise in defense litigation with deep industry knowledge of insurance claims and business practices. Our team of experienced litigators and dedicated support staff ensures efficient case management and client communication.We serve clients in automobile negligence, medical malpractice, premises liability, contract disputes, and more, offering aggressive litigation strategies tailored to each case. Our commitment to professional development is reflected in our attorneys' memberships in prestigious legal organizations and community involvement. With offices in Philadelphia, we provide personalized legal solutions backed by over 30 years of trial experience. Our focus remains on delivering cost-effective, innovative defense services while upholding the highest standards of client advocacy. This approach has allowed us to grow steadily while maintaining the boutique firm's personalized attention to client needs.
Services
Civil Litigation
Defense Litigation
Medical Malpractice
Premises Liability
Contract Disputes
Automobile Negligence
Insurance Coverage
Personal Injury
Bad Faith Claims
Appellate Practice
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- Our attorneys have over 30 years of trial experience in state and federal courts
- WBENC-certified law firm demonstrating commitment to diversity and excellence
- Dedicated support staff ensures efficient case management and timely communication
- Innovative defense strategies combine cost-effectiveness with premier service quality
- Proven success in complex litigation across multiple practice areas
Associations and certifications
- Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC)
Services
Civil Litigation
Our civil litigation practice handles complex legal disputes in both state and federal courts. With decades of trial experience, we represent clients in contract disputes, property claims, and business litigation. Our attorneys develop strategic defense approaches tailored to each case's unique circumstances.
Medical Malpractice
We defend healthcare professionals and institutions against medical malpractice claims. Our team combines legal expertise with medical industry knowledge to navigate complex healthcare litigation. We handle cases involving misdiagnosis, treatment errors, and surgical complications through trial or alternative dispute resolution.
Insurance Coverage
Our insurance coverage practice assists insurers with complex coverage disputes. We handle first-party and third-party claims, bad faith litigation, and declaratory judgment actions. Our deep understanding of insurance industry practices helps clients navigate complex policy interpretations and regulatory requirements.
Premises Liability
We defend property owners and managers against premises liability claims. Our attorneys handle cases involving slip and fall accidents, inadequate security, and construction site injuries. We leverage our trial experience to achieve favorable outcomes through settlement negotiations or courtroom litigation.
Appellate Practice
Our appellate practice handles complex legal appeals in state and federal courts. We focus on preserving favorable trial outcomes or overturning adverse decisions. Our attorneys prepare compelling briefs and oral arguments, leveraging their deep understanding of procedural law and precedent.
People
Catherine N. Harrington
President and Managing Attorney
With over 30 years of trial experience, Catherine founded the firm in 2006 after serving as Assistant District Attorney and co-founding Keller-Harrington Law Offices. She litigates in PA and NJ courts and holds multiple professional memberships.
Shannon Baxter Harrington
Associate
Specializing in insurance defense litigation since joining the firm in 2008, Shannon focuses on automobile liability, premises liability, and coverage issues. She graduated with honors in trial advocacy from Temple University Law School.
Christine A. Egan
Associate
Christine brings extensive litigation experience in medical malpractice, personal injury, and appellate practice. She joined the firm in 2003 after serving as a judicial law clerk and has practiced in all areas of litigation.
Amelia Mandia
Office Manager/Paralegal
As Office Manager and paralegal since 2010, Amelia ensures smooth office operations and client communication. She plays a key role in case management and client coordination.
Kevin McLaughlin
Paralegal
Kevin joined the firm in 2014 as a paralegal, providing essential support for litigation cases. He works closely with attorneys to prepare legal documents and manage case details efficiently.
Questions
What areas of law does Harrington & Associates specialize in?
We specialize in civil litigation defense including medical malpractice, premises liability, automobile negligence, insurance coverage disputes, contract disputes, and appellate practice.
In which states do you practice law?
Our attorneys are licensed to practice in all courts in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, handling cases in both state and federal jurisdictions.
How experienced is your legal team?
Our attorneys collectively have over 75 years of experience, including more than 30 years of trial experience for our managing attorney in both state and federal courts.
What makes your firm different from other law firms?
We combine boutique firm personalization with innovative defense strategies, certified women-owned business status, and deep industry knowledge of insurance claims and litigation practices.
