Atty. Carolyn Schweizer

Atty. Carolyn Schweizer

Carolyn is a shareholder at Marshall Dennehey with a diverse practice in casualty litigation, primarily focusing on the defense of asbestos litigation matters. She also provides legal counsel to clients in a variety of other areas including premises and automobile liability.

Philadelphia Philadelphia 21 yrs experience 21 year
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About Carolyn Schweizer at a glance

Carolyn Schweizer is a Shareholder based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, practicing at Marshall Dennehey. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on product liability. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (2005) and New Jersey Illinois (2005). Educated at University of Pittsburgh School of Law, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (J.D., 2005) and Honors: Recipient, J.R. Seiger Academic Scholarship Honors: Semester Honors all semesters Honors: Recipient, Leadership Award Honors: Recipient, Community Service Award Law Journal: Universit (B.A. Biology, 2000). Active member of Associations & Memberships •Pennsylvania Bar Association •Philadelphia Bar Association. Serands clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Carolyn is a shareholder at Marshall Dennehey with a diverse practice in casualty litigation, primarily focusing on the defense of asbestos litigation matters
  • She also provides legal counsel to clients in a variety of other areas including premises and automobile liability
  • With almost 20 years of litigation and trial experience, Carolyn has defended private homeowners, homeowners associations and retail owners, to name a few, in premises liability matters that range from slip and falls to catastrophic personal injury cases
  • Additionally, she routinely handles personal injury matters related to auto liability
  • Carolyn’s client-centric practice focuses on communication, building trusting relationships, and listening to uncover pain points and initiate a thoughtful, strategic plan for a solution
  • She graduated from Ursinus College in 2000 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, and a minor in Sociology
  • Her background as a health physicist, and early years working at Merck & Co., provide an edge and unique perspective when handling cases involving asbestos and toxic tort litigation
  • Year joined 2006 Thought Leadership Legal Updates for Toxic Torts Litigation - December 2016 Philadelphia - Headquarters Asbestos & Mass Tort Litigation December 1, 2016 Edited by Timothy D. Rau, Esq.Cumulative Exposure Opinions Admissible Under Betzby Carolyn Schweizer The material in this law alert has been prepared for our readers by Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman & Goggin
  • Marshall Dennehey Announces New Shareholders, Senior Counsel and Special Counsel January 5, 2015 Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman & Goggin announced today that 10 attorneys, half of them women, were elected shareholders of the firm at the annual shareholders' meeting held December 9 in Philadelphia
  • Classes/Seminar Taught Handling UM/UIM Cases in Pennsylvania, Marshall Dennehey Client Webinar, May, 2021

Practice Areas Explained

Carolyn Schweizer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Carolyn Schweizer handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Product Liability

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Philadelphia are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

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Where is Carolyn Schweizer's law office located?
Carolyn Schweizer's law practice is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The firm is Marshall Dennehey. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Carolyn Schweizer handle?
Carolyn Schweizer focuses on product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has Carolyn Schweizer practiced law?
Carolyn Schweizer has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did Carolyn Schweizer go to law school?
Carolyn Schweizer earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (B.A. Biology, 2000).
How can I contact Carolyn Schweizer for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Pittsburgh School of Law, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- 2005
B.A. Biology
Honors: Recipient, J.R. Seiger Academic Scholarship Honors: Semester Honors all semesters Honors: Recipient, Leadership Award Honors: Recipient, Community Service Award Law Journal: Universit
- 2000

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 2005
New Jersey Illinois
Admitted: 2005

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