Atty. Michael A. Cognetti
Michael A. Cognetti is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, insurance defense law, personal injury and 1 other area of law.
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About Michael A. Cognetti at a glance
Michael A. Cognetti is a Partner based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, practicing at Swartz Campbell LLC. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on personal injury, litigation, insurance, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1989), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania (1989), and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania (1994). Educated at Duquesne University (J.D., 1989) and St. Joseph's University (B.S., 1984). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Philadelphia, Lackawanna, Delaware, Pennsylvania and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael A. Cognetti is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, insurance defense law, personal injury and 1 other area of law
- Michael received a B.S. degree from St. Joseph's University in 1984, and has been licensed for 37 years
- Michael practices at Swartz Campbell LLC in Philadelphia, PA
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Michael A. Cognetti's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael A. Cognetti handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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.
Michael A. Cognetti is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Michael A. Cognetti is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Michael A. Cognetti is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.
Michael A. Cognetti is one of 45,946 entertainment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse entertainment 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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