Post & Schell, P.C.

Construction Defect/Injury Litigation

Chair & Contact

Andrew J. Connolly
215-587-1065
610-433-0193
aconnolly@postschell.com

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Construction accidents are complex, often both factually and legally. Our attorneys handle the most serious incidents and, with the assistance of our insurance coverage and workers’ compensation attorneys, are able to untangle the most complex legal and factual web.

Post & Schell, P.C. has represented contractors, subcontractors, and property owners in construction accident litigation on projects ranging from power plants to large office complexes to single-family homes. These accidents often occur during the construction project itself, and that brings into play issues relating to workers’ compensation immunity to the employer and issues of compliance with safety regulations, such as the OSHA regulations, and industry standards, such as those promulgated by ANSI and ASME.

The Construction Defect/Injury Litigation Group's Worksite Accident Response ("WAR") Group is available to enrolled clients and responds immediately via a 24/7/365 phone line to investigate workplace accidents. 

Our construction litigators have handled cases that include falls from and through scaffolding and other platforms, injuries from materials falling from above during construction or demolition activities, and electrocutions. We routinely handle issues dealing with indemnification and additional insured status, as well as the complexities relating to Pennsylvania Statutory Employer Defense and Borrowed Servant Doctrine.

Our construction litigators also handle complex construction defect litigation. We represent a number of builders and contractors on suits relating to commercial and residential property. We have handled cases in which HVAC systems are alleged to have been defective, and cases for alleged poor framing, inadequate footings and foundations, and roofing concerns. We have handled a case in which a water filtration was alleged to have resulted from various types of clotting including exterior insulating and finishing systems and conventional stucco. Cases of this complexity invariably involve unique insurance coverage issues, and we have defended contractors and builders on the various legal theories that are routinely asserted, including breaches of implied warranties of habitability and fitness, fraud and violation of the Consumer Protection Statute. We know the applications of building codes such as the BOCA National Building Code, as well as construction standards such as NAHB’s Residential Construction Performance Guidelines.

As trial attorneys, we understand the nuances of litigation. We also know that our clients often want to put these matters behind them as quickly as possible. We have participated in numerous large scale mediations involving construction defects. Knowledgeable lawyers, creative resolutions, and the ability to draw on various firm department resources make us powerful advocates for the construction industry.

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Related Practices

  • Casualty Litigation
  • Construction
  • Construction Defect/Injury Insurance Coverage
  • Higher Education
  • Hospitality and Retail

Attorneys

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Andrew J. Connolly

Andrew J. Connolly

Principal
Chair, Construction Defect/Injury Litigation Practice Group

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-1065
Fax: 215-587-1444

aconnolly@postschell.com

EMILY TRAPUZZANO

Emily Trapuzzano

Associate
Casualty Litigation

Pittsburgh
Phone: 412-506-6375
Fax: 412-227-9065

etrapuzzano@postschell.com

Owen E. Hanna

Owen E. Hanna

Associate
Casualty Litigation

Lancaster
Phone: 717-391-4414
Fax: 717-291-1609

ohanna@postschell.com

John Polena, ESQ

John M. Polena

Principal
Casualty Litigation

Pittsburgh
Phone: 412-506-6376
Fax: 412-227-9065

jpolena@postschell.com

Mike Kosar, Esq

Michael A. Kosar

Principal
Casualty Litigation

Mt. Laurel
Phone: 856-301-2587
Fax: 609-924-4144

mkosar@postschell.com

Andrea Paparelli, ESq

Andrea Paparelli

Associate
Casualty Litigation

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-1184
Fax: 215-587-1444

apaparelli@postschell.com

Brittany Czerniakowski, ESQ.

Brittany Czerniakowski

Associate
Casualty Litigation

Allentown
Phone: 610-774-0328
Fax: 610-433-3972

bczerniakowski@postschell.com

Victoria Johnson, ESQ

Victoria A. Johnson

Associate
Casualty Litigation

Allentown
Phone: 610-774-0324
Fax: 610-433-3972

vjohnson@postschell.com

Michael Notartomas

Michael J. Notartomas

Principal
Casualty Litigation

Mt. Laurel
Phone: 856-301-2569
Fax: 609-924-4144

mnotartomas@postschell.com

Mary Lamberti

Mary N. Lamberti

Associate
Casualty Litigation and Professional Liability

Mt. Laurel
Phone: 856-329-9337
Fax: 609-924-4144

mlamberti@postschell.com

Shila Bayor, ESQ

Shila Bayor

Associate
Casualty Litigation

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-1097
Fax: 215-587-1444

sbayor@postschell.com

Jay Pringle, ESQ.

James G. Pringle

Associate
Casualty Litigation

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-1035
Fax: 215-587-1444

jpringle@postschell.com

Colin E. Burgess

Colin E. Burgess

Principal
Casualty Litigation

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-5927
Fax: 215-587-1444

cburgess@postschell.com

Alexandra Perry

Alexandra M. Perry

Principal
Casualty Litigation

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-1076
Fax: 215-587-1444

aperry@postschell.com

Michael A. Boomsma

Michael A. Boomsma

Principal
Casualty Litigation

Lancaster
Phone: 717-391-4421
Fax: 717-291-1609

mboomsma@postschell.com

Glenn Campbell

Glenn M. Campbell

Principal
Casualty Litigation

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-1030
Fax: 215-587-1444

gcampbell@postschell.com

Leo Gerard Daly

Leo Gerard Daly

Senior Counsel
Casualty Litigation

Pittsburgh
Phone: 412-506-6373
Fax: 412-227-9065

ldaly@postschell.com

J. Colin Scwartz

J. Colin Schwartz

Principal
Casualty Litigation

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-1083
Fax: 215-587-1444

cschwartz@postschell.com

William Thrall

William L. Thrall III

Principal
Casualty Litigation

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-1192
Fax: 215-587-1444

wthrall@postschell.com

Richard B. Wickersham, Jr.

Richard B. Wickersham Jr.

Principal
Chair, Products Liability Practice Group

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-6612
Fax: 215-587-1444

rwickersham@postschell.com

Christopher D. Gee

Christopher D. Gee

Associate
Casualty Litigation

Pittsburgh
Phone: (412) 506-6367
Fax: (412) 506-6368

cgee@postschell.com

News & Insights

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Fifty-one Attorneys Recognized as 2025 Best Lawyers in America by The Best Lawyers in America©. 

John M. Polena Joins Post & Schell as a Principal in the Firm's Casualty Litigation Department

Forty-Six Post & Schell Attorneys Named to the 30th Annual Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©
 

Thirty-Two Post & Schell Attorneys Named Pennsylvania Super Lawyers and Rising Stars for 2023

Post & Schell Expands its Casualty and Professional Liability Departments with the Addition of Three Principals in New Jersey and Philadelphia Offices

Robert J. Balch Appointed Vice-Chair of Post & Schell's Casualty Litigation Department

Anthony Knapp Named to The Legal Intelligencer's New Young Lawyer Editorial Board

Post & Schell Elects Eleven New Principals in the Firm's Energy, Casualty Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Construction, Professional Liability, and Workers' Compensation Practices

Post & Schell Practice Groups Ranked in National and Regional Tiers in Best Lawyers' 2022 "Best Law Firms" List

Post & Schell Expands Pittsburgh Presence with Addition of 11-Attorney Group

Post & Schell Practice Groups Ranked in National and Regional Tiers in Best Lawyers' 2021 "Best Law Firms List"

Post & Schell Elects Eight New Principals in the Firm's Casualty, Employment, Energy & Utilities, Insurance, Professional Liability, and White Collar Practices 

William L. Thrall, III Rejoins Post & Schell as a Principal in the Firm's Casualty Litigation Group in Philadelphia

Twenty-Nine Post & Schell Attorneys Selected to the 2019 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers List

Twenty-Nine Post & Schell Attorneys Selected to the 2019 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers List

Glenn M. Campbell Joins Post & Schell as a Principal in its Casualty Department

Thirty-One Post & Schell Attorneys Selected to the 2018 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers List

Post & Schell Elects Five New Principals in the Firm's Casualty, Professional Liability, and Workers' Compensation Practices

Post & Schell Elects Three New Principals from the Firm's Insurance Law, Casualty Litigation, and Workers' Compensation Departments

Media & Articles

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Pat Lamb and Amanda Hammar Examine Trying a Case Before the Social Media Generation for The Legal Intelligencer's 2019 Personal Injury Supplement

Speaking Engagements

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Glenn Campbell Presents on UTPCPL and UCC in Construction Defect Litigation at PBI's 2019 Real Estate Institute on Dec. 5 and 6

Rob Balch and Ian Baxter Serve as Panelists at Verisk Insurance Solution's Claims Summit 2016 on Sept. 28

Workers' Comp. and Casualty Principals Present on Reducing the Cost of Claims in Pennsylvania to Dallas Risk Professionals on June 11

Casualty Litigation Attorney Rob Balch Presents on Social Media Ethics for Attorneys at PADC Luncheon on May 20

Blogs and Thought Leadership

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Pennsylvania Appellate Court Decisions Raise Standard to Transfer Venue

Recent New Jersey Federal Court Decision Redefines Duties of General Contractors in Construction Injury Cases

Overview Attorneys

Construction accidents are complex, often both factually and legally. Our attorneys handle the most serious incidents and, with the assistance of our insurance coverage and workers’ compensation attorneys, are able to untangle the most complex legal and factual web.

Post & Schell, P.C. has represented contractors, subcontractors, and property owners in construction accident litigation on projects ranging from power plants to large office complexes to single-family homes. These accidents often occur during the construction project itself, and that brings into play issues relating to workers’ compensation immunity to the employer and issues of compliance with safety regulations, such as the OSHA regulations, and industry standards, such as those promulgated by ANSI and ASME.

The Construction Defect/Injury Litigation Group's Worksite Accident Response ("WAR") Group is available to enrolled clients and responds immediately via a 24/7/365 phone line to investigate workplace accidents. 

Our construction litigators have handled cases that include falls from and through scaffolding and other platforms, injuries from materials falling from above during construction or demolition activities, and electrocutions. We routinely handle issues dealing with indemnification and additional insured status, as well as the complexities relating to Pennsylvania Statutory Employer Defense and Borrowed Servant Doctrine.

Our construction litigators also handle complex construction defect litigation. We represent a number of builders and contractors on suits relating to commercial and residential property. We have handled cases in which HVAC systems are alleged to have been defective, and cases for alleged poor framing, inadequate footings and foundations, and roofing concerns. We have handled a case in which a water filtration was alleged to have resulted from various types of clotting including exterior insulating and finishing systems and conventional stucco. Cases of this complexity invariably involve unique insurance coverage issues, and we have defended contractors and builders on the various legal theories that are routinely asserted, including breaches of implied warranties of habitability and fitness, fraud and violation of the Consumer Protection Statute. We know the applications of building codes such as the BOCA National Building Code, as well as construction standards such as NAHB’s Residential Construction Performance Guidelines.

As trial attorneys, we understand the nuances of litigation. We also know that our clients often want to put these matters behind them as quickly as possible. We have participated in numerous large scale mediations involving construction defects. Knowledgeable lawyers, creative resolutions, and the ability to draw on various firm department resources make us powerful advocates for the construction industry.

Read full overview > Read less >

Andrew J. Connolly

Andrew J. Connolly

Principal
Chair, Construction Defect/Injury Litigation Practice Group

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-1065
Fax: 215-587-1444

aconnolly@postschell.com

EMILY TRAPUZZANO

Emily Trapuzzano

Associate
Casualty Litigation

Pittsburgh
Phone: 412-506-6375
Fax: 412-227-9065

etrapuzzano@postschell.com

Owen E. Hanna

Owen E. Hanna

Associate
Casualty Litigation

Lancaster
Phone: 717-391-4414
Fax: 717-291-1609

ohanna@postschell.com

John Polena, ESQ

John M. Polena

Principal
Casualty Litigation

Pittsburgh
Phone: 412-506-6376
Fax: 412-227-9065

jpolena@postschell.com

Mike Kosar, Esq

Michael A. Kosar

Principal
Casualty Litigation

Mt. Laurel
Phone: 856-301-2587
Fax: 609-924-4144

mkosar@postschell.com

Andrea Paparelli, ESq

Andrea Paparelli

Associate
Casualty Litigation

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-1184
Fax: 215-587-1444

apaparelli@postschell.com

Brittany Czerniakowski, ESQ.

Brittany Czerniakowski

Associate
Casualty Litigation

Allentown
Phone: 610-774-0328
Fax: 610-433-3972

bczerniakowski@postschell.com

Victoria Johnson, ESQ

Victoria A. Johnson

Associate
Casualty Litigation

Allentown
Phone: 610-774-0324
Fax: 610-433-3972

vjohnson@postschell.com

Michael Notartomas

Michael J. Notartomas

Principal
Casualty Litigation

Mt. Laurel
Phone: 856-301-2569
Fax: 609-924-4144

mnotartomas@postschell.com

Mary Lamberti

Mary N. Lamberti

Associate
Casualty Litigation and Professional Liability

Mt. Laurel
Phone: 856-329-9337
Fax: 609-924-4144

mlamberti@postschell.com

Shila Bayor, ESQ

Shila Bayor

Associate
Casualty Litigation

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-1097
Fax: 215-587-1444

sbayor@postschell.com

Jay Pringle, ESQ.

James G. Pringle

Associate
Casualty Litigation

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-1035
Fax: 215-587-1444

jpringle@postschell.com

Colin E. Burgess

Colin E. Burgess

Principal
Casualty Litigation

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-5927
Fax: 215-587-1444

cburgess@postschell.com

Alexandra Perry

Alexandra M. Perry

Principal
Casualty Litigation

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-1076
Fax: 215-587-1444

aperry@postschell.com

Michael A. Boomsma

Michael A. Boomsma

Principal
Casualty Litigation

Lancaster
Phone: 717-391-4421
Fax: 717-291-1609

mboomsma@postschell.com

Glenn Campbell

Glenn M. Campbell

Principal
Casualty Litigation

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-1030
Fax: 215-587-1444

gcampbell@postschell.com

Leo Gerard Daly

Leo Gerard Daly

Senior Counsel
Casualty Litigation

Pittsburgh
Phone: 412-506-6373
Fax: 412-227-9065

ldaly@postschell.com

J. Colin Scwartz

J. Colin Schwartz

Principal
Casualty Litigation

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-1083
Fax: 215-587-1444

cschwartz@postschell.com

William Thrall

William L. Thrall III

Principal
Casualty Litigation

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-1192
Fax: 215-587-1444

wthrall@postschell.com

Richard B. Wickersham, Jr.

Richard B. Wickersham Jr.

Principal
Chair, Products Liability Practice Group

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-6612
Fax: 215-587-1444

rwickersham@postschell.com

Christopher D. Gee

Christopher D. Gee

Associate
Casualty Litigation

Pittsburgh
Phone: (412) 506-6367
Fax: (412) 506-6368

cgee@postschell.com

Related Practices

  • Casualty Litigation
  • Construction
  • Construction Defect/Injury Insurance Coverage
  • Higher Education
  • Hospitality and Retail

Insights

News Media & Articles Speaking Engagements Blogs and Thought Leadership

Fifty-one Attorneys Recognized as 2025 Best Lawyers in America by The Best Lawyers in America©. 

John M. Polena Joins Post & Schell as a Principal in the Firm's Casualty Litigation Department

Forty-Six Post & Schell Attorneys Named to the 30th Annual Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©
 

Thirty-Two Post & Schell Attorneys Named Pennsylvania Super Lawyers and Rising Stars for 2023

Post & Schell Expands its Casualty and Professional Liability Departments with the Addition of Three Principals in New Jersey and Philadelphia Offices

Robert J. Balch Appointed Vice-Chair of Post & Schell's Casualty Litigation Department

Anthony Knapp Named to The Legal Intelligencer's New Young Lawyer Editorial Board

Post & Schell Elects Eleven New Principals in the Firm's Energy, Casualty Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Construction, Professional Liability, and Workers' Compensation Practices

Post & Schell Practice Groups Ranked in National and Regional Tiers in Best Lawyers' 2022 "Best Law Firms" List

Post & Schell Expands Pittsburgh Presence with Addition of 11-Attorney Group

Post & Schell Practice Groups Ranked in National and Regional Tiers in Best Lawyers' 2021 "Best Law Firms List"

Post & Schell Elects Eight New Principals in the Firm's Casualty, Employment, Energy & Utilities, Insurance, Professional Liability, and White Collar Practices 

William L. Thrall, III Rejoins Post & Schell as a Principal in the Firm's Casualty Litigation Group in Philadelphia

Twenty-Nine Post & Schell Attorneys Selected to the 2019 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers List

Twenty-Nine Post & Schell Attorneys Selected to the 2019 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers List

Glenn M. Campbell Joins Post & Schell as a Principal in its Casualty Department

Thirty-One Post & Schell Attorneys Selected to the 2018 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers List

Post & Schell Elects Five New Principals in the Firm's Casualty, Professional Liability, and Workers' Compensation Practices

Post & Schell Elects Three New Principals from the Firm's Insurance Law, Casualty Litigation, and Workers' Compensation Departments

Pat Lamb and Amanda Hammar Examine Trying a Case Before the Social Media Generation for The Legal Intelligencer's 2019 Personal Injury Supplement

Glenn Campbell Presents on UTPCPL and UCC in Construction Defect Litigation at PBI's 2019 Real Estate Institute on Dec. 5 and 6

Rob Balch and Ian Baxter Serve as Panelists at Verisk Insurance Solution's Claims Summit 2016 on Sept. 28

Workers' Comp. and Casualty Principals Present on Reducing the Cost of Claims in Pennsylvania to Dallas Risk Professionals on June 11

Casualty Litigation Attorney Rob Balch Presents on Social Media Ethics for Attorneys at PADC Luncheon on May 20

Pennsylvania Appellate Court Decisions Raise Standard to Transfer Venue

Recent New Jersey Federal Court Decision Redefines Duties of General Contractors in Construction Injury Cases

 

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