David L. Kwass, a partner in the
Firm, focuses his practice on cases involving construction
accidents, vehicle
crashworthiness, crane
and electrical accidents, equipment
tip-over accidents, workplace
falls and fall protection, defective child and recreational
products, and liquor liability. The results of his
passion for workplace safety and safe design of consumer
products are more than 25 separate verdicts
and settlements in excess of $1 million.
Mr. Kwass is a 1987 graduate of Haverford College, receiving
a B.A. with Honors. He also is the recipient of a Masters
degree from Georgetown University (1989), a J.D. from
the University of Virginia School of Law in 1992, and
in 2002, a Masters with honors in Trial Advocacy from
the Temple University School of Law. Mr. Kwass continues
his association with Temple's School of Law and its Trial
Advocacy Program as an Adjunct Professor of Law, regularly
teaching LLM classes, and serving as a judge for mock
trials. He mentors Temple's trial teams on construction
and product
liability cases.
By giving lectures for the Pennsylvania Bar Institute
and the Dispute Resolution Institute in continuing legal
education programs, Mr. Kwass shares his knowledge and
experience with other lawyers. An active author, Mr. Kwass'
recent publishing credits include "Try Opening with
a Videotaped Deposition," Trial, Vol. 43 (April 2007)
at p. 52; "Proving Your Case With Manufacturer Employee
Depositions," Trial, Vol. 42, No. 2 (February 2006)
at p. 56; and "Law on Seat Belt Defense Continues
to Develop," Andrews Litigation Reporter Automotive,
Vol. 24, Issue 15 (1/25/05).
Mr. Kwass is admitted to practice before the Supreme
Court of Pennsylvania, the United States District Courts
for the Eastern and Western Districts of Pennsylvania,
and the Third, Fourth and Seventh Circuit Courts of Appeals.
He is a member of the American, Pennsylvania, and Philadelphia
Trial Lawyers Associations. Mr. Kwass is also active in
the Montgomery County Bar Association. Prior to joining
the Firm in 1999, he practiced in the litigation department
at Duane Morris.
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