Counsel to the Firm

Stephen Friedman, M.D., Philadelphia Personal Injury Lawyer

Stephen A. Friedman, M.D.

Andrew Swain, Philadelphia Personal Injury Lawyer

Andrew D. Swain

Jennifer Messa, Philadelphia Personal Injury Lawyer

Jennifer A. Messa

Brian Kelly

Jennifer A. Messa

Jennifer brings a particular expertise to the firm in matters related to Estate Planning Administration, and Real Estate and Commercial Transactions. She graduated from Chestnut Hill College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science in 1981. Following some experience as a licensed real estate salesperson, Jennifer enrolled in the California Western School of Law from where she graduated as a member of the National Honor List in 1988. After completing her legal education, Jennifer returned to the Philadelphia area and began her legal career representing individuals and businesses in matters involving real estate, commercial transactions, estate planning, and litigation. She returned for further education at the Temple University School of Law's L.L.M. program, earning her L.L.M. degree in Taxation with a Certification in Estate Planning in 2001.

Since 2001, Jennifer has been vital in assisting both individual and business clients at the firm in matters of Estate Planning and Administration, Real Estate and Commercial Transactions, and Business litigation.

Jennifer is licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania and New Jersey and is a Certified Arbitrator with the Better Business Bureau.

2010-01-05 New Warnings for a Popular Rub-on Pain Reliever
A federal agency has announced new warnings for all products containing diclofenac sodium, including Voltaren Gel, because the medications have been linked to reports of serious liver damage resulting in transplants and deaths. Voltaren is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, or NSAID, which is typically prescribed for osteoarthritis pain. Many favor Voltaren Gel over pills because it is thought to be less likely to cause stomach irritation and bleeding, and it has been lauded as a safer pain reliever, particularly for elderly patients. …more

2009-11-20 Vicks nasal spray recalled after bacteria found
The Procter & Gamble Co. has recalled some 120,000 bottles of Vicks Sinex nasal spray after the company found bacteria in samples during routine testing. The product has been recalled voluntarily after small amounts of the B. cepacia bacteria was found at the German plant where it's made. No illnesses have been reported yet, but the bacteria could harm people with chronic lung problems or weakened immune systems. …more

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Acromed $120 Million total settlement for plaintiffs injured as a result of implantation of spinal ... more. Gustafsson v. Trigen-Philadelphia Energy Corp. $85 Million jury verdict in February of 2008, against Trigen-Philadelphia Energy Corporation on behalf of a University of Pennsylvania medical student ... more. Confidential $20 Million dollar total settlement for clients injured as a result of ingestion of ... more. Berry v. Samaritan Health Corp. $16.5 Million jury verdict for failure to investigate ...more Schuster v. Ponzio $12 Million verdict in Medical Malpractice Suit. more

2010-03-02--Children Toy Recalls Occur During the Month of February…more

2010-03-02--GM to recall 1.3M compacts for steering problem…more

2010-03-02--What should you do if a vehicle is accelerating uncontrollably?…more

2010-02-24--Allreds Does Voluntary Recall on Baby Products…more

2010-02-24--Controversial Diabetic Medicine could be Removed from the Market…more

2010-02-24--YAZ Birth Control Possibly Linked to Hazardous Side Effects…more

2010-02-07--Obama officials step up pressure on Toyota…more

2010-02-02--UPDATE - Toyota Recall…more

2010-01-29--Honda Recalls 646,000 Units…more

2010-01-29--Starbucks Recalls Glass Water Bottles Due to Laceration Hazard…more

2010-01-28--Johnson & Johnson Issues Massive Recall of Tylenol…more

2010-01-27--Toyota Halts Sales Of Some Models For Safety Problems, including the Camry…more

2010-01-25--Alli 60 mg. Capsules, Counterfeit Product UPDATE…more

2010-01-21--Alli 60 mg. Capsules, Counterfeit Product…more

2010-01-20--One Million Graco Strollers are Recalled after Amputations of Kids’ Fingertips…more

2010-01-20--Dorel Asia Recalls Cribs; 1 Infant Death Reported…more

2010-01-13--Cheese Recall Impacts Target, Whole Foods and other stores…more

2010-01-05--New Warnings for a Popular Rub-on Pain Reliever…more

2009-12-23--Volvo recalls over 140K 2001-2005 and 2010 MY vehicles over fuel system issues…more

2009-12-21--FDA Investigates Radiation Overdose at Hospitals…more

2009-12-04--They Knew and Failed to.. New Report Details Corporations that Skirt Responsibility and Shun Consumer Safety to Save Money…more

2009-11-25-- Toyota to replace 3.8M gas pedals…more

2009-11-24--Elmo and a dinosaur make bad toy list…more

2009-11-09--Stroller company announces major safety recall…more

2009-11-02--Two deaths possible in ground beef recall…more

2009-10-14--Ford Recalls 4.5M from Defective Switch…more

2009-10-13--What's the Wharton Name Worth?...more

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