Joseph P. Guzzardo received his B.A. with distinction from the Kutztown University in 2001. He graduated from the Temple University School of Law in 2004.
Following law school, Mr. Guzzardo worked as an associate for a respected defense litigation firm in Philadelphia where he practiced general civil defense litigation in the areas of premises, construction and professional liability as well as complex insurance litigation subrogation matters. His practice included the defense of many large real estate investment trust clients in connection with allegations of civil engineering defects relative to access road, parking lot and pedestrian walkway designs, many of which involved serious injury or death.
Mr. Guzzardo has extensive experience in jury trials and case settlements, having successfully obtained several defense jury verdicts, and having negotiated numerous six-figure recoveries in subrogation matters. He also has substantial experience in the appellate arena, including civil and administrative matters.
Mr. Guzzardo joined Powell Trachtman in 2009, where he focuses his practice on the defense of design professionals and construction litigation. Mr. Guzzardo is licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Defense verdict in whistleblower/wrongful termination claim - read more
Successful defense of unfair competition action - read more
Successful resolution of claim against architectural firm involving design of concert hall - read more
Successful settlement in favor of architect on highway design claim - read more
Successful resolution of gender and race discrimination claim - read more
Successful representation of design professional in historic building damage claim - read more
Defense verdict for accounting firm in "deepening insolvency" case - read more
Successful defense of electrical product manufacturer - read more
Successful resolution of shareholder buy/sell claim - read more
Successful defense of employee's pregnancy discrimination and family leave act claims - read more
Updating estate planning documents reveals major flaws - read more
Representation of retail distributor in acquisition of store locations - read more
Creative estate tax planning for the owner of a Subchapter S Corporation - read more
Acquisition of industrial property requiring environmental remediation - read more
Successful defense in architectural malpractice claim involving medical facility - read more
Successful resolution of multi-million dollar hotel water intrusion/mold growth claim - read more
Six-figure settlement for manufacturing firm against consultants - read more
Successful enforcement of covenant not to compete - read more
Successful resolution of quadriplegia personal injury claim against college - read more
Successful settlement of action against architect in multi-phase condominium project - read more
Representation of company in the negotiation and drafting of executive employment agreements - read more
Representation of numerous companies in structuring reductions in force - read more
Examples of "preventive law" advice provided to clients - read more
$37 million verdict in contractor/municipality dispute - read more
Creation of ESOP as part of founder's succession plan - read more
Successful settlement of architectural malpractice claim in roof collapse case - read more
Negotiation and finalization of software transfer transaction - read more
Successful resolution of sexual harassment claim - read more
Acquisition, financing and development of manufacturing facility - read more
Defense verdict in favor of lift manufacturer - read more
Successful resolution of a deficient design claim for a designer and construction manager of a warehouse distribution facility - read more
Representation of manufacturing entity in asset-based lending transaction - read more
Successful resolution of claim by business buyer against business seller - read more
Successful defense of computer hardware manufacturer - read more
Negotiation of a multi-million dollar statewide strategic sourcing contract - read more
Successful negotiation with the IRS to eliminate mounting interest and penalties for estate heirs - read more
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