Bio
John Croumer is a Principal in the Firm's Litigation Department. Mr. Croumer’s practice focuses on casualty, business, and professional liability litigation, representing both individual and commercial clients.
As a member of the Firm’s Liquor Liability Practice Group, Mr. Croumer frequently represents bars, restaurants, clubs, fraternal organizations, and individuals in liquor liability matters throughout Pennsylvania. In addition, Mr. Croumer works with the Firm's Business Law and Litigation Department to protect the commercial interests of entities such as health systems and non-profit organizations and the Firm's Workers’ Compensation Department to enforce and resolve employer/carrier subrogation interests. Mr. Croumer also represents individuals and entities with regard to professional liability claims.
Prior to joining Post & Schell, P.C., Mr. Croumer clerked for a civil litigation firm where he gained experience in all stages of litigation, from client counseling to settlement negotiations and trial. Mr. Croumer's educational background in finance and marketing allows him to effectively serve business and professional clients.
Mr. Croumer manages all phases of litigation, including initial investigation, pre-complaint resolution, discovery, motions practice, depositions, and trial.
In 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022, Mr. Croumer was selected as a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer Rising Star in the categories of Civil Litigation and Business Litigation. For information about these selections and an overview of common third-party publications, rankings, and lists methodologies, click here.
Education
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J.D., University of Pittsburgh School of Law, 2008
Member, University Review Board, Appellate Body of the University of Pittsburgh Judicial System; University of Pittsburgh Trial Moot Court Competition; Business Manager, University of Pittsburgh Chapter of Lawyers for Literacy -
B.S.B.A. in Finance and Marketing, Summa Cum Laude, University of Pittsburgh College of Business Administration, 2005
Member, University Honors College; University Scholar (annual academic scholarship); Member, Golden Key International Honour Society; Member, Sigma Alpha Lamba National Honor Society
Bar Memberships
- Pennsylvania (2008)
Court Admissions
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania (2013)
- U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania (2013)
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania (2018)
Affiliations
- Court Appointed Arbitrator, Lancaster County Court of Common Pleas
- Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association (PMTA)
- Pennsylvania Bar Association
- Lancaster County Bar Association
Pro Bono
- Participates as a volunteer attorney for the Lancaster Bar Association’s biannual Wills for Heroes Foundation event.
Representative Experience
- Serves clients prophylactically, advising of current legal issues and methods to reduce future exposure
- Serves clients emergently, responding to catastrophic losses immediately to coordinate post-accident investigation
- First Chair litigation before Magisterial District Courts throughout Pennsylvania to defense verdict
- Utilization of ADR, including mediation, to obtain resolution favorable to clients
Numerous cases dismissed prior to trial, including:
- Contested Summary Judgment granted in catastrophic injury claim venued in Philadelphia County where demand was $3.5 million
- Contested Summary Judgment granted in property damage claim venued in Cumberland County where demand was more than $2 million
- Contested Summary Judgment granted in wrongful death and survival claim venued in Lancaster County where demand was policy limits of $1 million
- Contested Petition to Strike Judgment granted in premises liability claim venued in Philadelphia County dismissing $275,000 judgment entered against client
- Premises liability claim venued in Snyder County resolved for $7,500.00 pending Motion for Summary Judgment where demand was $150,000
Representative Clients
- Amusement Parks
- Commercial Transportation and Trucking
- Hotels and Resorts
- Restaurants and Taverns
- Fraternal Organizations
- Auto Auctions
- Construction
- Malls
- School Districts and Political Subdivisions
- Fitness Centers
- Chiropractor and Practice Groups
- Physician and Practice Groups
- Optometrist/Ophthalmologists and Practice Groups
- Hospitals
Publications/Speaking
- Co-Presenter, "Dram Shop Liability Defense and Risk Management: Avoiding a Liability Hangover," Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association (PR&LA) Webinar (August 21, 2019)
- Co-Presenter, "Dram Shop Liability Defense and Risk Management: Avoiding a Liability Hangover," Lancaster Chamber of Commerce, Lancaster, PA (May 30, 2017)
- “Distracted Driving: The criminal, civil and social consequences (2014), Civil Section,” Pennsylvania Bar Institute
- "Guideline to Pennsylvania Casualty Law (2014 Update), Personal Injury Protection Coverage, Uninsured/Underinsured Coverage and Limited Tort Coverage Sections," Post & Schell, P.C.
- “Guideline to Pennsylvania Casualty Law (2012), Damages and Statute of Limitations Sections," Post & Schell, P.C.
News & Insights
Education
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J.D., University of Pittsburgh School of Law, 2008
Member, University Review Board, Appellate Body of the University of Pittsburgh Judicial System; University of Pittsburgh Trial Moot Court Competition; Business Manager, University of Pittsburgh Chapter of Lawyers for Literacy -
B.S.B.A. in Finance and Marketing, Summa Cum Laude, University of Pittsburgh College of Business Administration, 2005
Member, University Honors College; University Scholar (annual academic scholarship); Member, Golden Key International Honour Society; Member, Sigma Alpha Lamba National Honor Society
Bar Memberships
- Pennsylvania (2008)
Court Admissions
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania (2013)
- U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania (2013)
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania (2018)
Affiliations
- Court Appointed Arbitrator, Lancaster County Court of Common Pleas
- Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association (PMTA)
- Pennsylvania Bar Association
- Lancaster County Bar Association
Pro Bono
- Participates as a volunteer attorney for the Lancaster Bar Association’s biannual Wills for Heroes Foundation event.