Atty. Michael L. Turner
A senior attorney with 40 years of litigation experience, Mike has tried in excess of 200 jury trials to verdict in the state and federal courts of Pennsylvania, as well as other jurisdictions throughout the United States. Mike is a former member of the firm's Board of Directors, and as a highly experienced litigator and trial attorney, he represents and defends clients in mass torts cases and complex general liability matters.
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Michael L. Turner is a Senior Counsel based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, practicing at Marshall Dennehey. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on business, white collar, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1981) and U.S. District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania (1982). Educated at University of Virginia School of Law, Charlottesville, Virginia (J.D., 1981) and Virginia State College (B.A. Political, 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Associations & memberships American Bar Association American College of Trial Lawyers National Bar Association Pennsylvania Bar Association Pennsylvania Defense Institute Philadelphia Association of Defense Counsel. Serands clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- A senior attorney with 40 years of litigation experience, Mike has tried in excess of 200 jury trials to verdict in the state and federal courts of Pennsylvania, as well as other jurisdictions throughout the United States
- Mike is a former member of the firm's Board of Directors, and as a highly experienced litigator and trial attorney, he represents and defends clients in mass torts cases and complex general liability matters
- Mike began his law career in the Philadelphia District Attorney's office where he served as an assistant district attorney for five years
- He then joined the civil litigation firm of Krusen, Evans and Byrne in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- After trying numerous asbestos-related cases, he co founded the firm of Kelley, Jasons, McGuire & Spinelli in Philadelphia where he focused on the preparation and trial of complex personal injury, products liability, and criminal cases
- Honors & Awards •American College of Trial Lawyers, fellow, 2019 •AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell •The Best Lawyers in America, Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions - Defendants (2023-2026) •The Best Lawyers in America, Criminal Defense: White-Collar (2024-2026) •The Best Lawyers in America, Commercial Litigation (2026) •International Academy of Trial Lawyers, 2023 •Pennsylvania Super Lawyers (2019-2026) Classes/Seminars Taught •Moderator, In-House Perspective 2021: Managing Relationships & New Technology From the Inside, Perrin Conference, February, 2021 •Panelist, Insights on Diversity in the Legal Community, Perrin Conference, November 2016 •Panelist, Legal Issues Arising in Trial Practice, Lawyers Club Philadelphia, May, 2016 •How to Retain and Prepare Expert Witnesses, Philadelaphia Bar Institute CLE, March 2015 •Moderator, Alternatives to Mock Trial: What You Can Learn With Less Cost, Breakout Session, DRI Asbestos Medicine Seminar, November, 2013 •Panelist, Today's Jury Pool - The Impact of Generation 'Y' and the Social Media Revolution, American Bar Association Litigation Section's Corporate Counsel CLE Seminar, February, 2013 •How To Conduct Effective Opening And Closing Statements, American Bar Association Section of Litigation, National Conference for the Minority Lawyer, 1999 •Seminar, Direct and Cross Examination, Pennsylvania Bar Institute, 1989 Pro Bono Activities •Director, Univest Bank •Past President, Germantown Branch Board of Settlement Music School •Past President, Center City Crime Victim Services Board News Marshall Dennehey Announces 2026 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Honorees May 22, 2026 98 Marshall Dennehey Attorneys Recognized in the 2026 Editions of The Best Lawyers in America and the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America August 20, 2025
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael L. Turner handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Michael L. Turner is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Michael L. Turner is one of 20,025 white collar attorneys indexed nationally. Browse white collar attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Michael L. Turner is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Michael L. Turner is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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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