Our premises liability attorneys have aggressively defended private and commercial property owners, operators and managers as well as, lessors/lessees, and private, commercial, or institutional premise operators against premises liability claims brought against them involving:

• Conditions of the premises, both exterior and interior 
• Inadequate security
• Landlord–tenant lease agreement obligations such as duties to defend and/or indemnify
• Indemnification clauses in vendor contracts
• Additional insured requirements in vendor contracts

The attorneys at Connor Pitchford defend developers, owners, general contractors, and subcontractors in claims and lawsuits involving single- and multi-family residential properties and commercial properties. We handle a wide range of claims, including construction defect, breach of contract and contractual indemnity. Additionally, the firm handles personal injury and property damage claims arising from construction accidents. The complex intricacies of construction projects and the multi-trades employed to complete those projects often lead to costly litigation. We best serve our clients’ interests by promptly evaluating risk and exposure at the outset of a claim so that a cost benefit analysis can be performed.

The foundation of Connor Pitchford has been successfully defending insureds, insurance companies and self-insured entities against general liability lawsuits, which includes a variety of different types of litigation such as:

The firm provides coverage analysis and interpretation concerning a broad range of insurance contracts including commercial general liability, professional liability, automobile and homeowners’ policies. We help guide insurance carriers through complex coverage disputes, which include recommendations to insulate carriers from any potential bad faith claims. The attorneys at Connor Pitchford also have expertise in the area of insurance coverage related to indemnification and defense and additional insured claims, particularly within the realm of construction contracts. From the drafting of a reservation of rights letter to litigating a declaratory judgment action, we offer expert assistance in navigating all the challenges associated with coverage litigation.

Connor Pitchford represent insurance carriers in the defense of bad faith cases, including disputes over liability, first- and third-party claims, property damage losses, uninsured motorist claims and the application of the Pennsylvania Bad Faith Statute, 42 Pa.C.S.A. § 8371.

The subrogation lawyers at Connor Pitchford are professional and experienced in handling insurance subrogation matters. Aggressive negotiation and thorough trial experience enable our firm to recover maximum funds through effective subrogation.

Dram Shop Law and Liquor Liability deals with the laws governing commercial establishments that serve alcoholic beverages. Traditionally, it referred to a shop where spirits were sold by the “dram,” a small unit of liquid. We have experience representing taverns, restaurants, bowling alleys, national supermarket chains and other businesses that sell alcohol to individuals who cause accidents.

Commercial litigation can encompass a wide range of claims such as breach of contract and business torts that may arise out of the transactions of any business such as:

• Dealership agreements
• Franchise agreements
• Governmental regulation
• Indemnification and insurance agreements
• Non-conforming goods
• Restrictive covenants
• Unfair trade practices