Robert P. Walter is a founding shareholder of Poerio & Walter, Inc. and a seasoned defense attorney with more than three decades of experience representing employers, insurers, and self-insured entities across Pennsylvania. His practice is rooted in results-driven advocacy, with a strong emphasis on workers’ compensation defense, insurance defense litigation, and subrogation recovery.

Bob is widely recognized for his work in workers’ compensation subrogation and has been instrumental in advancing employers’ rights to recover funds paid on claims caused by third-party negligence. His strategic approach to litigation has resulted in favorable outcomes that reduce long-term exposure while maximizing recoveries for clients.

In addition to workers’ compensation matters, Bob regularly defends employers and carriers in insurance coverage disputes, employment-related litigation, Heart and Lung Act claims, and unemployment compensation proceedings. Clients value his direct, no-nonsense style and his ability to navigate complex disputes with efficiency, precision, and a clear focus on protecting their bottom line.

"The Subrogation Specialist Who Turns Your Losses Into Recoveries"

Robert P. Walter doesn't just handle subrogation - he rewrote Pennsylvania law to favor insurers. His victory in Good Tire Service v. WCAB established crucial precedent for recovery rights, and his aggressive pursuit of third-party claims has returned millions to clients' bottom lines.

Why Insurers Choose Bob:

• Perennial Pennsylvania Super Lawyer selection

• Best Lawyers® recognition multiple years

• Created landmark precedent in Good Tire Service v. WCAB

• Recovered $300K+ in single quarter for major insurer

• Zero missed subrogation opportunities in 2+ years

Core Practice Specialties:

• Workers' compensation defense with subrogation focus

• Employment law defense (preventing 6-figure settlements)

• Heart & Lung Act claims (municipal employer specialist)

• General liability with aggressive third-party pursuit

• Unemployment compensation appeals

Education:

• J.D., Duquesne University School of Law (1991)

• B.A., Duquesne University (1988)

Bar Admissions:

• Pennsylvania (1992)

• U.S. District Courts WD, MD & ED PA

Representative Cases:

Good Tire Service v. WCAB, 978 A.2d 1043 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2009)