Effort Personal Injury Lawyers

With a reputation for record-breaking verdicts, Josh has been recognized as one of the brightest legal minds in Pennsylvania. Before cofounding VSCP LAW, Josh began his legal career in the pursuit of justice as a prosecutor with the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office, where he was a member of the Major Trials Division. After serving the city, Josh shifted his passion for pursuing justice to the civil arena by fighting for those who were critically injured as a result of the misconduct of others. Josh is one of Pennsylvania’s leading Civil Rights attorneys having represented numerous high profile cases involving police corruption...

Gregory S. Spizer is a founding partner at VSCP LAW, a premier catastrophic personal injury law firm based in Philadelphia. With thousands of cases successfully handled, Greg has dedicated his career to helping individuals and families secure justice and compensation after suffering serious injuries due to negligence, defective products, or medical malpractice. Prior to founding VSCP LAW, Greg was an equity shareholder and co-chair of the mass tort department at a prominent Philadelphia law firm. There, he played a leading role in high-profile pharmaceutical and medical device litigation, including the landmark $4.85 billion Vioxx settlement and the Yaz Birth Control Litigation. Greg’s...

Ryan Patrick Chase is a co-founding partner of VSCP LAW, a Philadelphia-based law firm dedicated to representing catastrophically injured individuals and their families. With more than 18 years of experience and over $350 million in verdicts and settlements, Mr. Chase is recognized as one of Pennsylvania’s most accomplished trial lawyers. His practice focuses on complex personal injury matters, including medical malpractice, birth injuries, and wrongful death. Known for his tenacity in the courtroom and unwavering empathy for clients, he has secured numerous record-breaking recoveries. Prior to founding VSCP LAW, Mr. Chase practiced at the international law firm Dechert LLP, where he...

John Pinto is a founding partner of VSCP LAW and a nationally recognized trial attorney focused on catastrophic injury and medical malpractice litigation. Known for his tenacious advocacy and meticulous case preparation, Mr. Pinto has helped secure over $400 million in verdicts and settlements for injured individuals and families across Pennsylvania. Mr. Pinto specializes in cases representing the most vulnerable - infants and children who suffered devastating injuries or death due to medical negligence, including errors during labor and delivery, neonatal care, and pediatric malpractice. Since 2015 alone, he has helped achieve more than $150 million in recoveries for children facing...

Jimmy M. Kunnel is a trial attorney who focuses his practice on personal injury. Mr. Kunnel was born in Philadelphia and raised in Bucks County. Mr. Kunnel graduated from Drexel University with a degree in Business Administration. He was heavily involved with several multicultural organizations during his undergraduate career. After graduation, he attended Widener University, Delaware Law School. Similar to his undergraduate achievements, Mr. Kunnel found success in the numerous organizations and societies he was involved with in law school. At Delaware Law, Mr. Kunnel focused his studies on trial advocacy. As part of the Moe Levine Trial Team, Mr....

I was born and raised in Philadelphia, where I attended St. Joseph's Preparatory High School. I graduated with honors from Villanova University in 1990 and went on to earn a Juris Doctor degree from Temple University School of Law in 1993. I am licensed to practice law in both the state and federal courts of Pennsylvania and New Jersey. I am recognized as a highly regarded trial attorney who focuses my practice on medical malpractice and catastrophic personal injury. This includes cases involving nursing home abuse/negligence, product liability, car and tractor trailer accidents, premises liability, and workplace injuries. Over the years, I...

Joseph Alexander Paletta was born and raised in the Pittsburgh area. After graduating cum laude from Washington & Lee University in Virginia in 1982, he returned to Pittsburgh, achieving his Juris Doctor from Duquesne University Law School in 1985. His father, Leonard J. Paletta, was a highly respected trial lawyer in Pittsburgh in the 1950s, ‘60s, and ‘70s, and was the inspiration for Joseph becoming a lawyer. In fact, a Paletta has maintained a law office in the Frick Building, the heart of the Pittsburgh legal community, for almost 50 years.

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Matt is a Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice attorney in Pittsburgh. Matt is a founding partner of Echard Marquette. For many years he was the head of the personal injury/medical malpractice department of a large Pittsburgh Law Firm. Matt focuses on injury/medical malpractice and death cases and uses his experience and hands-on approach to help his clients get their lives back on track. He has recovered millions and millions of dollars for his clients both at trial and through negotiated settlements. When you hire Matt, he will be at your kitchen table and in your living room meeting you...

Trent is a lawyer in Pittsburgh focusing on Personal Injury and Oil and Gas Law. Trent is known for being a versatile lawyer that goes to bat for his clients. His experience includes: whistleblower cases, class actions, labor & employment suits, estate litigation, and complex business disputes. Trent has extensive experience with personal injury cases, including numerous death lawsuits, brain injuries, death cases, burns, and industrial accidents. Trent has recovered tens of millions of dollars for his clients, with notable results including Washington v. EDMC ($95.5 Million whistleblower suit) and McLaughlin v. Phelan Hallinan & Schmieg...

For the past 34 years, I have dedicated myself to assisting individuals with a variety of legal concerns and claims. My areas of practice include handling cases related to injuries, auto accidents, wrongful death, slips and falls, as well as real estate and property issues. I also deal with condemnation, legal malpractice, business-related issues, insurance claims, wills and probate, contract disputes, construction claims, and real estate developer issues. I am committed to providing help regardless of the size of the issue. I encourage you to reach out to me first at 412-391-7135. I will personally answer your call.