OUR SERVICES
Legal Practice Areas
Workers’ Compensation Defense
Defense of employers, insurers, and self-insured entities in Pennsylvania workers’ compensation claims, including litigation, appeals, and cost-containment strategies.
Subrogation & Recoveries
Pursuit of recoveries on behalf of insurers and employers, including workers’ compensation subrogation, property loss recovery, auto claims, and collections.
Insurance Defense Litigation
Defense of insurers and insureds in matters involving: General liability, Automobile liability, Premises liability, Property damage, Construction-related claims, Casualty and coverage disputes
Employment Law (Employer Defense)
Defense of employers in: Wrongful termination, Discrimination and harassment claims, Employment litigation, Workplace compliance counseling
Business & Corporate Law
Legal support for businesses including: Entity formation, Contracts and transactions, Strategic business counseling, Franchising and intellectual property matters
Claim Auditing Services
Claims review and audit services designed to reduce exposure, manage reserves, and improve claims handling outcomes for employers and insurers.
Unemployment Compensation Defense
Representation of employers in unemployment compensation claims, hearings, and appeals.
ERISA & Employee Benefits Litigation
Counseling and litigation involving employee benefit plans, including disability, pension, and ERISA-governed disputes.
Commercial & Business Litigation
Representation of businesses in contract disputes, commercial litigation, construction litigation, and corporate conflicts.
Federal Black Lung Defense
National defense of coal mine operators and insurers in Federal Black Lung Benefits Act claims.
Heart & Lung Act Claims
Defense of municipalities and public employers in Heart and Lung Act litigation.
Estate Planning & Probate
Wills, trusts, estate administration, and probate matters, particularly for business owners and families.
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OUR TEAM
Seasoned Attorneys. Proven Defense. Personally Invested in Your Outcome.
Poerio & Walter is intentionally small, allowing our clients direct access to experienced attorneys who know their industries, understand risk, and focus on efficient, strategic resolutions. Our team is nationally recognized in workers’ compensation, insurance defense, and complex business litigation—bringing big-firm capability with hands-on attention at every stage of your matter.
James M. Poerio
Founding Shareholder
Robert P. Walter
Founding Shareholder
Jonathan C. Beech
Share Holder
Warner Mariani
Of Counsel