Menu Partnering Smart Solutions Recognition & Awards 2021 Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” Top Tier Ranking Thomas, Thomas & Hafer, LLP, earns Tier-1 Metropolitan “Best Law Firms” Rankings in U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers November 1st, 2020 – Thomas, Thomas & Hafer, LLP is listed in the 2021 U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers annual “Best Law Firms” rankings. The “Best Law Firms” rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations, peer review from leading attorneys in their field, and review of additional information provided by law firms as part of the formal submission process. Thomas, Thomas & Hafer, LLP rankings for 2021: Metropolitan Tier 1 Harrisburg, PA Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants Workers’ Compensation Law – Employers Pittsburgh, PA Insurance Law Metropolitan Tier 2 Pittsburgh, PA Litigation – Insurance Appellate Practice For more on their rigorous selection process click here. Thomas, Thomas & Hafer LLP has Six Attorneys listed in 2021’s “Best Lawyers in America©” Harrisburg, PA – August 15th, 2020 – Thomas, Thomas & Hafer is pleased to announce the recognition of six attorneys listed in the 2021 edition of The Best Lawyers in America©. Congratulations to: Harrisburg, PA Sarah W. Arosell (2009) – Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants Arthur K. Hoffman (2007) – Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants Edward H. Jordan, Jr. (2008) – Workers Compensations Law – Employers Burke McLemore, Jr. (1995) – Workers’ Compensation Law – Employers Pittsburgh, PA Louis C. Long (2015) – Appellate Practice Insurance Law Litigation – Insurance Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers® has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Best Lawyers is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey. Over 60,000 leading attorneys cast more than 7.8 million evaluations on the legal abilities of other lawyers in 145 practice areas. Lawyers are not required or allowed to pay a fee to be listed; therefore inclusion in Best Lawyers is considered a singular honor. Corporate Counsel Magazine has called Best Lawyers “the most respected referral list of attorneys in practice.” (Year) First year the lawyer was listed in any practice area Super Lawyers 2019 Several lawyers from Thomas, Thomas & Hafer LLP were listed in the May 2019 issue of Super Lawyers. 2019 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers: James J. Dodd-o – PI Medical Malpractice: Defense Daniel L. Grill – PI Medical Malpractices: Defense Jeanette H. Ho – General Litigation Edward H. Jordan, Jr. – Workers’ Compensation Louis C. Long – Insurance Coverage R. Burke McLemore, Jr. – Workers’ Compensation Paul A. Pauciulo – Workers’ Compensation Mark J. Powell – Workers’ Compensation Peter J. Speaker – Insurance Coverage James F. Swartz, III – PI General Defense 2019 Pennsylvania Rising Stars: Matthew R. Clayberger – Civil Rights Bernard T. Kwitowski – General Litigation A. Catherine McLaughlin – Workers’ Compensation Christopher L. Scott – Workers’ Compensation Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The selection process is multi-phased and includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations. Click here to learn more about the rating system. Pennsylvania Defense Institute Honors Thomas, Thomas & Hafer LLP as Defense Firm of 2017. July 14th, 2017 – Thomas, Thomas & Hafer LLP was recognized by Pennsylvania Defense Institute (PDI) as the “Defense Firm of the Year.” The award was given at PDI’s Annual Conference held in Bedford Springs, PA on July 13-14, 2017. Accepting the award on behalf of the firm were partners from four of the firm’s Pennsylvania offices: Pete Speaker, past president of PDI (Harrisburg office); Rebecca Sember Izsak, Co-Chair of the Trucking & Transportation Committee (Pittsburgh office); Monica O’Neil, Director for the Eastern Region and incoming Secretary (Philadelphia office); Lou Long, outgoing president of PDI and Co-Chair of the Amicus and Appellate Committee (Pittsburgh office); and, Joe Holko, Co-Chair of the Civil Practice Committee (Lehigh Valley office). The award is presented annually to the civil defense firm that “best exemplifies the qualities of professionalism, dedication to the practice of law, promotion of the highest ideals of justice in the community, and has a demonstrated commitment to PDI and its members.” Since the firm’s inception, Thomas, Thomas & Hafer LLP attorneys have been leaders and active members of PDI, whose mission is to advance the law and legislation favorably for the defense bar and its clients. Pete Speaker added that “Our firm’s 40th anniversary and 40 years of continuous support of PDI show our commitment to this excellent organization.” MEET OUR ATTORNEYS 85 Attorneys 15 Practice Areas 12 Locations Attorneys Meet our team of attorneys. Meet Our Attorneys Practice Areas Defending clients with professional integrity. View Practice Areas Offices Explore our locations positioned to serve you. Find a Location © 2021 Thomas, Thomas & Hafer LLP | Disclaimer | Staff Login Website by Venta Marketing