David F Abernethy, Lawyer at Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

David F Abernethy, Partner Attorney
Commercial, Ethics & Professional Responsibility, Ethics & Professional Responsibility, Commercial Litigation, Appellate, Consumer Class...

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Address: One Logan Square, Ste. 2000, Philadelphia, PA 19103-6996

Law Firm:	Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
Lawyer:	David F Abernethy
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Lawyer Title:	Partner
Practice Areas:	Commercial, Ethics & Professional Responsibility, Ethics & Professional Responsibility, Commercial Litigation, Appellate, Consumer Class Actions, Pharmaceutical & Medical Device Litigation, Products Liability & Mass Tort, Insurance
Bio:	David F. Abernethy concentrates his practice on the defense of products liability actions, primarily involving pharmaceutical products and medical devices and chemical products. He also handles a wide range of commercial litigation including representing insurers in coverage disputes under directors' and officers' and general liability policies, defending consumer class actions, and handling commercial contract, fraud and business tort cases. Products Litigation. David has defended hundreds of products liability claims in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and other jurisdictions including numerous claims involving one of the nation's largest makers of prescription and OTC medications and medical devices. He has extensive trial and appellate experience defending products cases involving not only pharmaceutical products and medical devices but also chemical and industrial products, electrical equipment and asbestos. Appellate Practice. David has extensive experience prosecuting and defending appeals in products, insurance and commercial cases. He has handled numerous appeals in asbestos and products cases in Pennsylvania and New Jersey and has acted as consulting counsel for defendants appealing asbestos cases in jurisdictions around the United States. David has briefed and argued appeals in the Pennsylvania Superior Court, the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Second, Third, Tenth and Federal Circuits, and the Utah Supreme Court. He has been appointed by the U.S. Court of Appeal
Admitted:	1982, Pennsylvania; 1994, New Jersey;
College:	Syracuse University, Class of 1980, A.B., summa cum laude
Law School:	Syracuse University College of Law, Class of 1982, J.D., summa cum laude
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Languages:	English

Lawyer David F Abernethy, graduated from Syracuse University, Class of 1980, A.B., summa cum laude Syracuse University College of Law, Class of 1982, J.D., summa cum laude, is now employed by Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP at One Logan Square, Ste. 2000 Philadelphia, PA 19103-6996.David F Abernethy is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing David F Abernethy as your lawyer, you should consider whether David F Abernethy offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if David F Abernethy has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though David F Abernethy's office is located at Philadelphia, PA, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

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David F Abernethy has been admitted in 1982, Pennsylvania; 1994, New Jersey;. His or her practice areas include Commercial, Ethics & Professional Responsibility, Ethics & Professional Responsibility, Commercial Litigation, Appellate, Consumer Class Actions, Pharmaceutical & Medical Device Litigation, Products Liability & Mass Tort, Insurance.

David F Abernethy's college and law school education includes Syracuse University, Class of 1980, A.B., summa cum laude, Syracuse University College of Law, Class of 1982, J.D., summa cum laude. Other biographical background includes David F. Abernethy concentrates his practice on the defense of products liability actions, primarily involving pharmaceutical products and medical devices and chemical products. He also handles a wide range of commercial litigation including representing insurers in coverage disputes under directors' and officers' and general liability policies, defending consumer class actions, and handling commercial contract, fraud and business tort cases. Products Litigation. David has defended hundreds of products liability claims in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and other jurisdictions including numerous claims involving one of the nation's largest makers of prescription and OTC medications and medical devices. He has extensive trial and appellate experience defending products cases involving not only pharmaceutical products and medical devices but also chemical and industrial products, electrical equipment and asbestos. Appellate Practice. David has extensive experience prosecuting and defending appeals in products, insurance and commercial cases. He has handled numerous appeals in asbestos and products cases in Pennsylvania and New Jersey and has acted as consulting counsel for defendants appealing asbestos cases in jurisdictions around the United States. David has briefed and argued appeals in the Pennsylvania Superior Court, the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Second, Third, Tenth and Federal Circuits, and the Utah Supreme Court. He has been appointed by the U.S. Court of Appeal. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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