Vice Chair, Commercial Litigation Department
Philadelphia
A tenacious and results-driven trial lawyer, Paul Leary he has defended multinational companies for over 27 years in complex, high-exposure litigation.
Paul has tried and won cases in nearly every major litigation arena, including product liability, construction, transportation, dietary supplements, complex commercial disputes, hospitality, and mass tort and class action litigation. His ability to simplify complex issues, command the courtroom, and connect with juries has made him one of the firm's most trusted trial lawyers for “bet-the-company” cases. Paul has secured landmark victories for long-standing clients in the hospitality, transportation, construction, retail, private equity, and manufacturing industries, consistently delivering outcomes that protect brands, reputations, and bottom lines.
Among his notable trial achievements are:
• Lead trial counsel for litigation arising from construction of Pennsylvania's tallest skyscraper.
• Defended Comcast Technology Center, Temple University Health System, major hospitality clients, transportation companies, and multinational corporations in high-exposure litigation.
• Obtained multiple seven-figure defense verdicts and dismissals in catastrophic injury, product liability, fraud, and commercial disputes.
• Serves as national litigation and coordinating counsel for multiple Fortune 500 companies.
• National “dram shop” counsel for a major restaurant conglomerate.
• National trial counsel for one of the largest distributors of interior and exterior building products in the United States.
Paul measures success by the trust his clients place in him. Many client relationships span decades, reflecting his relentless advocacy, responsiveness, and strategic judgment.