Detweiler, Michael L.

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Updated 1/18/2012

Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Coleman & Goggin

1845 Walnut Street

Philadelphia, PA 19103-4797

Phone: work(215) 575-2810

Fax: fax(215) 575-0856

Contact Us

http://www.marshalldennehey.com

Summary
Qualifications
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Office Information

Summary

Current Employment Position(s)

Shareholder

Year Joined Organization: 2005

Lawyer Overview

As an associate in the firm's Casualty Department, Michael has experience defending a wide array of cases, including products liability, construction litigation, municipal liability, premises liability, contractual claims, motor vehicle, and other personal injury cases. In his career, Mr. Detweiler has obtained numerous defense verdicts and summary judgments in both the Pennsylvania state courts and the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.

Prior to joining Marshall Dennehey, Michael was Assistant City Solicitor with the City of Philadelphia Law Department for two years. He defended police officers, corrections officers, and various City of Philadelphia employees and agencies in civil lawsuits.

Michael graduated magna cum laude from Dickinson College in 1998 and from Boston College Law School in 2002. He is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.

Significant Representative Matters

Motion for compulsory non-suit at trial granted in case in which Plaintiff alleged local school failed to supervise students and was, therefore, responsible for actions of third-party student. Successfully argued that school failed to breach any duty owed to Plaintiff.

Co-chair on case in which Plaintiff alleged negligence on part of gym instructor and alleged ten years of medical treatment as a result of alleged injuries. Defense verdict obtained after argument that Plaintiff failed to prove that gym instructor violated any standard of care.

Summary judgment granted in case in which Plaintiff alleged breach of contract and false arrest as to officials of local college. Preliminary objections granted as to Plaintiff's false arrest claim pursuant to Tort Claims Act, and summary judgment granted where evidence of record demonstrated no contractual duty breached by local college.

Defense verdict in federal court in which Plaintiff alleged police officers used excessive force outside a night club. Jury determined that force employed by officers was reasonable and necessary under the circumstances.

Defense verdict in federal court in which Plaintiff alleged she was wrongfully arrested by police officer following marital dispute. Jury determined that police officer had probable cause to arrest Plaintiff.

Defense verdict in federal court in which Plaintiff alleged he was wrongfully arrested and subjected to excessive force by police officers when he was arrested at gas station following 911 call. Jury determined that police officers had probable cause to arrest Plaintiff and employed reasonable and necessary force to apprehend Plaintiff under the circumstances.

Areas of Practice

Premises Liability
Personal Injury
Motor Vehicle
Products Liability
Construction Litigation
Municipal Liability

Qualifications

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts, 2002
New Jersey, 2003
Pennsylvania, 2003
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania, 2003

Professional Associations and Memberships

Pennsylvania Bar Association
Philadelphia Bar Association

Honors and Awards

Pennsylvania Super Lawyer Rising Star (2007-2008, 2010-2011)

Past Employment Positions

City of Philadelphia, Law Department, Assistant City Solicitor, Civil Rights Unit, 2003 - 2005

Education

Boston College Law School, Newton, Massachusetts, 2002
J.D.
Dickinson College, 1998
B.A.
Honors: magna cum laude
Honors: Sigma Iota Rho, National Honor Society for International Studies
Major: International Studies / History

Articles

Published Works

The Motor Vehicle Black Box, Dispute Resolution Institute: Annual Personal Injury Potpourri 2007, Co-Authored with Ralph P. Bocchino, Esq

Office Information

Address

1845 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103-4797

Phones

(215) 575-2810

Faxes

(215) 575-0856

Emails

Websites

http://www.marshalldennehey.com

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