In a recent decision in Jones v. Erie Ins. Exch., 2024 PA Super 139 (July 3, 2024) (approved for publication, no citation yet available), the Superior Court of Pennsylvania considered the validity of the “regular use exclusion” in uninsured/underinsured benefits...
Conrad Benedetto Participates in 2024 Newport Bermuda Race
We congratulate our own Conrad James Benedetto and wish him smooth and safe sailing as he embarks on the 53rd Newport Bermuda Race, a 636-mile ocean sailing race from Rhode Island to Bermuda, taking place this week. Since its inception in 1906, the Bermuda Race has...
Glen Shikunov Selected to the 2024 Super Lawyers – Rising Stars List
Glen Shikunov has been named to the 2024 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers - Rising Stars list in the Insurance Coverage practice area. The Super Lawyers list recognizes attorneys who, through a peer review and independent research process, have been identified as attaining...
Michael J. Shields Promoted to Shareholder
McCormick & Priore, P.C. would like to congratulate Michael Shields, Esquire, on his promotion to Shareholder, effective April 1, 2024. Mr. Shields is an attorney in the firm’s New York City office. Mr. Shields has been with McCormick & Priore since 2019. His...
Introducing McCormick & Priore’s Pennsylvania First-Party Property Damage Claims Department
Our firm is proud to announce our newly established First-Party Property Damage Claims Department. The attorneys in this department have extensive years of experience defending carriers in first-party property damage disputes. We are equipped to represent carriers in...
Leilani Brown joins McCormick & Priore, P.C. as an Associate Attorney in the Philadelphia Office
Leilani Brown joins McCormick & Priore, P.C. as an associate attorney in the Philadelphia Office. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Brown worked as an associate with an insurance defense law firm in Philadelphia, PA. At her prior firm, Ms. Brown assisted in cases...
Glen Shikunov Secures Supreme Court Reversal in Decision Upholding Validity of “Regular Use Exclusion” in Pennsylvania
In a recent decision in Rush v. Erie Insurance Exchange, No. 77 MAP 2022 (Pa. Jan. 29, 2024) (Maj. Op. by Donohue, J.)( Wecht, J., Concurring) the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania considered the question of whether the “regular use exclusion,” commonly included in auto...
Inside the Lawyers Studio Podcast – Ep. 3: Former Supreme Court of Pennsylvania Justice, Russell M. Nigro
Our host, Scott J. Tredwell sits down with former Supreme Court of Pennsylvania Justice, Russell M. Nigro to discuss the changes in private practice in Philadelphia, life on the bench as a trial judge, the transition to appellate practice, and the nuisances of being...
Glen Shikunov Secures Superior Court Decision Upholding UM/UIM “Sign Down” Waivers for Life of Insurance Policy
In a recent decision in Erie Ins. Exch. v. Eachus, 2023 Pa. Super 264 (Dec. 12, 2023)(approved for publication, no reporter citation yet available), the Superior Court of Pennsylvania considered the question of whether a first named insured’s underinsured motorist...