Atty. Frederick S. Longer
Frederick S. Longer specializes in representing individuals who have been harmed by dangerous drugs, medical devices, other defective products and antitrust violations.
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Frederick S. Longer is a Member based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, practicing at Levin Sedran & Berman. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, business, class action, securities, and product liability. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1986) and Pennsylvania U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania, District of New Jersey, District (1986). Educated at University of Pittsburgh (J.D., 1986) and Carnegie Mellon University (B.S., 1982). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and American Bar Associations American Association for Justice Philadelphia Association for Justice. Serands clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Frederick S. Longer specializes in representing individuals who have been harmed by dangerous drugs, medical devices, other defective products and antitrust violations
- Mr. Longer has extensive experience in prosecuting individual, complex and class action litigations in both state and federal courts across the country
- Mr. Longer has been involved in the resolution of several of the largest settlements involving personal injuries including the $6.75 Billion settlement involving Diet Drugs and the $4.85 Billion settlement involving Vioxx
- Mr. Longer was part of the teams responsible for negotiating the settlements in the National Football League Players’ Concussion Litigation, MDL No. 2323, and the Chinese-Manufactured Drywall Products Liability Litigation, MDL 2047, involving various suppliers and manufacturers of Chinese Drywall valued in excess of $1 Billion
- Mr. Longer has a wealth of experience in mass torts and has frequently been the chairman or member of the Law and Briefing Committee in numerous multi-district litigations in In re Propulsid Products Liability Litigation, MDL No. 1355 (E.D
- La.)
- In re Rezulin Products Liability Litigation, MDL No. 1348 (S.D.N.Y.)
- In re Vioxx Products Liability Litigation, MDL No. 1657 (E.D.La.)
- In re Orthopedic Bone Screw Products Liability Litigation, MDL No. 1014 (E.D
- Pa.)
- In re Diet Drug Litigation, MDL No. 1203 (E.D
- Pa.)
- and In re Xarelto Products Liability Litigation, MDL 2592 (E.D.La.)
- Mr. Longer is a frequent lecturer and has presented numerous seminars on various legal topics for professional groups
- Some of Mr. Longer’s speaking engagements include Strafford Webinar, “No Injury” and “Overbroad” Consumer Class Actions: Strategies to Pursue or Defendant Class Certification (October 2015)
- Harris Martins’ MDL Conference, Current Issues in Multi-district Litigation Practice (September 26, 2011)
- Mass Torts Made Perfect, FDA Preemption: Is this the end? (May 2008)
- He has authored numerous articles including ABA, Service of Process in China (April 2012)
- Trial, The Federal Judiciary’s Super Magnet (July 2009)
- He was also featured in Herbert J. Stern and Stephen A. Saltzburg, Trying Cases to Win: Anatomy of a Trial (Aspen 1999)
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Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
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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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