Atty. Robert E. McCann
Honors and Awards Selected to Super Lawyers every consecutive year since 2007 Each of our partners were published in Philadelphia Magazine and Super Lawyers Magazine for being selected on the 2016 Super Lawyers list. Selected as a 2006 Rising Star by Philadelphia Magazine and Law and Politics Magazine Phi Delta Phi.
Automobile Negligence & More Attorney · Serving Philadelphia, PA · 34+ Years Experience
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About Robert E. McCann at a Glance
Robert E. McCann is a Partner based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, practicing at McCann, Dillon, Jaffe & Lamb, LLC. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, employment, business, and slip & fall. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1992). Educated at Widener University School of Law (J.D., 1992) and Swarthmore College (B.A. Economics, 1989). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serves clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert E. McCann
- Honors and Awards Selected to Super Lawyers every consecutive year since 2007 Each of our partners were published in Philadelphia Magazine and Super Lawyers Magazine for being selected on the 2016 Super Lawyers list
- Selected as a 2006 Rising Star by Philadelphia Magazine and Law and Politics Magazine Phi Delta Phi
- Chosen as Pennsylvania Super Lawyers, 2007-2010
Practice Areas Explained
Robert E. McCann's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert E. McCann handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Philadelphia.
Wrongful Death in Philadelphia
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Personal Injury in Philadelphia
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.
Robert E. McCann is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Employment Law in Philadelphia
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Robert E. McCann is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Business & Corporate Law in Philadelphia
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Robert E. McCann is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Slip & Fall / Premises Liability in Philadelphia
Robert E. McCann is one of 29,187 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Philadelphia
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 venue, 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.
Philadelphia Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Philadelphia-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Philadelphia Choose Robert E. McCann
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Robert E. McCann's practice in the field of wrongful death, personal injury, employment, business, and slip & fall.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Robert E. McCann brings 34+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering wrongful death, personal injury, and employment, Robert E. McCann can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Philadelphia
A Philadelphia-based practice means Robert E. McCann attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Robert E. McCann Handles in Philadelphia
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Robert E. McCann has experience with under Pennsylvania law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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