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Eckert Seamans Names Twelve New Members of the Firm

The Pittsburgh-based national law firm Eckert Seamans Cherin and Mellott, LLC today announced that 12 attorneys have been named members. They include:

Jennifer M. Brooks, a member of the firm’s Litigation Division, focuses her practice primarily on product liability litigation matters. She earned her law degree, cum laude, from Temple University School of Law and her undergraduate degree, cum laude, from Hope College.

Allison L. Feldstein practices in the firm’s Labor and Employment Department, focusing on the litigation of labor and employment-related matters before administrative agencies, state courts, and federal courts. She received her law degree, cum laude, from Loyola University of Chicago, where she served as Articles Editor of the Loyola Consumer Law Review, and she received her undergraduate degree from Indiana University.

Robert J. Hafner is a member in the firm’s Litigation Division, where he concentrates his practice on product liability defense for consumer electronics, medical devices, agricultural and industrial equipment and medium/heavy-duty truck and tractor manufacturers. He earned his law degree from Villanova University School of Law and his undergraduate and master’s degrees, magna cum laude, from the University of Scranton.

Tara L. Lattomus is a member in the firm’s Bankruptcy Group, and her practice focuses in the area of bankruptcy and creditors’ rights. She earned her law degree, cum laude, from Villanova University School of Law, where she was Associate Editor of Villanova Law Review and a Member of the Executive Committee for Law Review Write-On Competition. She earned her undergraduate degree, summa cum laude, from Wesley College.

Philip E. Levy is a member in the firm’s Intellectual Property Group, and his practice includes the full spectrum of intellectual property law, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets and intellectual property litigation. He earned his law degree, magna cum laude, from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law and his undergraduate degree, with distinction, from Cornell University.

Steven M. Prunty is a member in the firm’s Real Estate and Land Use Department. Mr. Prunty’s experience includes commercial and residential real estate transactions and commercial and residential subdivision development. He received his law degree from West Virginia University and his undergraduate degree from West Virginia Wesleyan College.

Daniel N. Reisman is a member of the firm’s Business Division, and he practices in the areas of land use, real estate, and corporate law. He received his law degree from Yale Universityand his undergraduate degree, summa cum laude, from State University of New York at Albany.

Adam M. Shienvold is a member in the firm’s Litigation Division and his primary areas of practice include litigation of commercial and business disputes and representation of clients before state administrative agencies. He received his law degree from the George Washington University School of Law and his undergraduate degree, cum laude, from George Washington University.

David J. Strasser is a member in the firm’s Litigation Division and he primarily practices in the area of insurance coverage and litigation. He received his law degree from The Ohio State University College of Law and his undergraduate degree from the University of Cincinnati.

Arun J. Thomas, a member in the firm’s Litigation Division, focuses his practice on general civil litigation, with particular emphasis in product liability and mass tort law. He earned his law degree at the Georgetown University Law Center and his undergraduate degree, cum laude, from the Catholic University of America.

Dylan J. Walker is a member in the firm’s Litigation Division, and he has experience in a wide variety of litigation including complex commercial transactions, class actions, mass torts and products liability. He earned his law degree from Georgetown University Law Center and his undergraduate degree from Syracuse University.

Dennis P. Ziemba, a member in the firm’s Litigation Division, focuses his practice primarily on the defense of product liability litigation matters on behalf of automotive, industrial and consumer products manufacturers. He earned his law degree from Temple University School of Law and his undergraduate degree, cum laude, from the University of Scranton. Members serve the role in a limited liability company traditionally associated with law firm partners.

About Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott

Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC (www.eckertseamans.com), a national law firm with ten offices throughout the eastern United States, provides a full range of legal services nationwide to businesses of all sizes, institutions, municipalities, colleges and universities, government agencies and individuals.  Its practice areas encompass litigation, including mass tort and products liability litigation, corporate and business law, intellectual property law, labor and employment relations, aviation law, bankruptcy and restructuring, employee benefits, environmental law, construction law, municipal finance, real estate, and tax and estate law.  Eckert Seamans has offices in Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, Philadelphia, West Chester and Southpointe, Pennsylvania; Wilmington, Delaware; Morgantown, West Virginia; Boston, Massachusetts, Washington, D.C. and White Plains, New York.