Lawyer Gerald A. Connor, graduated from University of Pennsylvania, Class of 1989, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology Widener University School of Law in Harrisburg, PA, Class of 1995, Juris Doctor, is now employed by Margolis Edelstein at 220 Penn Avenue, Suite 305 Scranton, PA 18503.

While being a member of PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS, Pennsylvania Bar Association, member , Lackawanna County Bar Association, member , Lackawanna County Court of Common Pleas, arbitrator, Gerald A. Connor is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Gerald A. Connor as your lawyer, you should consider whether Gerald A. Connor 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 Gerald A. Connor has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Gerald A. Connor's office is located at Scranton, PA, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

You should also ask how long the lawyer has been in practice, how much experience he or she has in cases like yours, and more importantly, the outcomes of those cases! Focus of the lawyer's practice and years of experience are also very important factors in your evaluation process. The more focused the lawyer's practice areas, the better service he or she could provide. So do not make decisions solely on one or two factors. Only hire lawyers you feel comfortable with as they will represent you and your interests, and you will be sharing private details about your life with them.

Gerald A. Connor's practice areas include Automobile & Trucking, Bankruptcy, Commercial Law, Construction Law, General Liability, Hospitality & Retail, Insurance Consulting, Insurance Coverage & Bad Faith, Intellectual Property & Technology, Labor & Employment, Product Liability, Professional Liability, Subrogation, Workers' Compensation.

Gerald A. Connor's college and law school education includes University of Pennsylvania, Class of 1989, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, Widener University School of Law in Harrisburg, PA, Class of 1995, Juris Doctor. Other biographical background includes Representative Cases: REPRESENTATIVE MATTERS: Jerry obtained summary judgment on Plaintiff's punitive damages claims in Xander v. Kiss in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. The Court agreed with our position against such punitive damages claims, pointing out that punitive damages are an extreme remedy available in only the most exceptional circumstances. The Court found that operating a vehicle while talking on a cell phone did not rise to the level of evil motive or reckless indifference and dismissed the punitive damages claims. Jerry obtained summary judgment on Plaintiff's claims in a premises liability suit in Brooks v. Empire Realty in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. The Court agreed with our position that Plaintiff had sued the incorrect entity which owned the commercial shopping mall, and all of Plaintiff's claims against our client were dismissed. Jerry obtained a defense verdict after a three-day jury trial in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, in the matter of Page v. Main Street America . This was one of the first Underinsured Motorist trials in Pennsylvania, and the first such trial in that county. Numerous novel legal issues had to be addressed, and were resolved favorably for our client. The jury found Defendant's negligence was not a factual cause of Plaintiff's injuries, and never had to decide whether Plaintiff breached the Limited Tort threshold, etc. Jerry obtained summary judgment for his client in Comprehensive Microfilm and Scanning v. Main . You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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