The Pennsylvania Defense Institute
Professional membership for lawyers
PDI/PAJ will co-host the Middle District South Holiday Party at LEVEL 2, 215 North 2nd Street, Harrisburg, PA from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Please mark your calendars and plan on attending this great opportunity to enjoy good food, great drinks and fantastic opportunity to enjoy the holiday season with friends and colleagues. Download the […]
Teresa M. Hearn, MS, CRC, CLCP, IPEC, CVE, Premier Vocational Experts, LLC, will present important information related to the difference between a forensic vocational expert and a forensic economist (who, what, when to use one or the other) and how a forensic vocational expert makes an assessment of future earning capacity, including and specifically with […]
A panel of attorneys representing PDI and PADC will meet with law students at Villanova School of Law to discuss the practice of law and possible career paths in the defense of cases on behalf of insurance companies, corporations, and individuals as a viable alternative. The panel will answer questions raised by the students and […]
Robert J. Aldrich, Esquire and Melissa A. Dziak, Esquire from the Health Care Department of Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman & Goggin will be presenting important information regarding “Navigating the Digital Shift: Balancing The Benefits and Legal Risks of Patient Portals”. As healthcare providers continue to prioritize digital engagement and patient-centered care, the adoption of patient […]
PDI Products Liability Committee will present "Recent Product Liability Pretrial and Trial Experience n Pennsylvania ( State and Federal Cases)". A well seasoned panel experience in products liability cases will discuss the trial of product liability cases in the wake of Tincher v. Omega-Flex. The panel will be moderated by William "Bill" Ricci, Esquire, Ricci […]
A panel of attorneys representing PDI and PADC will meet with law students at Drexel School of Law to discuss the practice of law and possible career paths in the defense of cases on behalf of insurance companies, corporations, and individuals as a viable alternative. The panel will answer questions raised by the students and […]
PDI West District will host a Law Student Career Luncheon and Conference for law students at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 @ 12:00 P.M. A panel of attorneys will meet with law students and discuss the practice of law with an emphasis on the civil defense practice. This […]
A panel of attorneys representing PDI and PADC will meet with law students at Temple School of Law to discuss the practice of law and possible career paths in the defense of cases on behalf of insurance companies, corporations, and individuals as a viable alternative. The panel will answer questions raised by the students and […]
