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Dennis P. Herbert 
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Dennis P. Herbert graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a B.A. in History and Sociology/Anthropology and received his J.D. from Temple University School of Law in 1992.

Prior to joining Powell Trachtman in 2005, Mr. Herbert litigated construction accident, product liability, medical malpractice, civil rights and premises liability cases on behalf of corporate defendants in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for several civil defense firms.

Mr. Herbert's current practice focuses on the defense of construction defects, architects' and engineers' professional liability, contract disputes, construction accidents, and fire-loss cases.

Mr. Herbert has handled a number of high profile, complex construction matters regarding claimed design defects, delay claims and non-payment actions involving significant development projects, including “The Walk” in Atlantic City, New Jersey, The Wells Fargo Building in Chester, Pennsylvania, and the Piazza at Schmidt’s Brewery Complex in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Mr. Herbert has also defended numerous wrongful death and person injury claims concerning established construction and new construction projects against architects, engineers and contractors, including the Philadelphia Zoo fire, the Tropicana garage collapse and the Mount Airy Lodge in the Poconos.

Mr. Herbert is admitted to the practice of law in the State Courts of Pennsylvania and New Jersey, the United States District Court of the Eastern and Middle Districts of Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.

Problems Prevented and Solved

Successful defense in architectural malpractice claim involving medical facility - read more

Updating estate planning documents reveals major flaws - read more

Examples of "preventive law" advice provided to clients - read more

Defense verdict in whistleblower/wrongful termination claim - read more

Successful defense of employee's pregnancy discrimination and family leave act claims - read more

Successful settlement of architectural malpractice claim in roof collapse case - read more

Successful settlement in favor of architect on highway design claim - read more

Acquisition, financing and development of manufacturing facility - read more

Defense verdict in favor of lift manufacturer - read more

Successful representation of design professional in historic building damage claim - read more

Creative estate tax planning for the owner of a Subchapter S Corporation - read more

Successful resolution of claim against architectural firm involving design of concert hall - read more

Successful resolution of gender and race discrimination claim - read more

Representation of retail distributor in acquisition of store locations - read more

Negotiation of a multi-million dollar statewide strategic sourcing contract - read more

Successful resolution of shareholder buy/sell claim - read more

Successful defense of electrical product manufacturer - read more

Successful settlement of action against architect in multi-phase condominium project - read more

Successful defense of computer hardware manufacturer - read more

Representation of manufacturing entity in asset-based lending transaction - read more

Successful negotiation with the IRS to eliminate mounting interest and penalties for estate heirs - read more

Successful resolution of sexual harassment claim - read more

$37 million verdict in contractor/municipality dispute - read more

Successful enforcement of covenant not to compete - read more

Representation of numerous companies in structuring reductions in force - read more

Six-figure settlement for manufacturing firm against consultants - read more

Successful resolution of claim by business buyer against business seller - read more

Representation of company in the negotiation and drafting of executive employment agreements - read more

Creation of ESOP as part of founder's succession plan - read more

Successful resolution of a deficient design claim for a designer and construction manager of a warehouse distribution facility - read more

Defense verdict for accounting firm in "deepening insolvency" case - read more

Successful resolution of quadriplegia personal injury claim against college - read more

Negotiation and finalization of software transfer transaction - read more

Acquisition of industrial property requiring environmental remediation - read more

Successful defense of unfair competition action - read more

Successful resolution of multi-million dollar hotel water intrusion/mold growth claim - read more

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King of Prussia, PA 19406
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Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
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Harrisburg, PA 17101
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