Atty. Marc G. Brecher
Marc G. Brecher , a shareholder, has been practicing law since 1977.
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Marc G. Brecher is a medical malpractice and personal injury attorney based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, practicing at Wapner Newman. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania, 25518. Educated at Temple University (J.D., 1977) and Albright College (BA, 1973). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Serands clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Marc G. Brecher, a shareholder, has been practicing law since 1977
- He earned his Bachelor’s degree from Albright College in 1973 and his law degree from Temple University in 1977
- He is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania
- He has also been specially admitted to practice in the States of New Jersey and Delaware on multiple occasions
- He is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States
- Mr. Brecher began his legal career as judicial law clerk to the Honorable Murray L. Goldman, Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County
- He subsequently took a position as Director of Legal Services for the Berks County (PA) Bar Association
- In 1979, he joined the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General where he remained until 1985
- During his tenure with the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, he represented many state agencies including the State Police, Bureau of Correction, Department of Environmental Resources and Pennsylvania Game Commission
- He left the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General as a Senior Deputy Attorney General
- In 1985, Mr. Brecher began working at Wapner Newman
- Since that time his practice has been limited to medical malpractice litigation with a special emphasis on obstetrical malpractice cases
- His practice also heavily concentrates on failure to diagnose cancer cases, emergency room malpractice, surgery mistakes, and diagnosis errors
- He has achieved many multimillion dollar results for his clients in actions filed in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware during his career
- In 2002, the firm name was changed to Wapner Newman Wigrizer & Brecher in recognition of his many accomplishments
- In 2009, Mr. Brecher became the firm’s managing partner
- Mr. Brecher has been recognized as a Pennsylvania “Super Lawyer” as published in Philadelphia Magazine
- He is also listed among the top 100 trial lawyers by the National Trial Lawyers Association
- In addition, Mr. Brecher was rated by the Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review as excellent for his ethical standards and legal ability
- The Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review is solely based upon peer review and attests to Mr. Brecher’s legal ability and professional ethics
- The Peer Review reflects that opinions of the Bar and the Judiciary
- In 2012 Mr. Brecher was appointed to a one year term on the Board of Directors of the Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association
- In 2013 he was elected to a three year term on the Philadelphia Trial Lawyer Association Board of Directors
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Marc G. Brecher handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
Marc G. Brecher is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Marc G. Brecher is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Pennsylvania →
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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