Francis P Devine III
USA Guide 2023
Senior Statespeople : Litigation: General Commercial
Senior Statespeople
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Provided by Francis P Devine III
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Former co-chair of the firm's Litigation and Dispute Resolution Department, clients rely on Frank Devine’s trial experience – 70+ cases tried to verdict in federal and state court and 50+ cases tried to judgment before arbitration tribunals – in their most complex and challenging disputes. Frank focuses on complex business and commercial disputes, insurance coverage, professional liability and malpractice, D&O liability, products liability and IP disputes. While Frank never fears any trial, he attempts to resolve disputes through negotiation, mediation, or arbitration before resorting to litigation for public and privately held companies, manufacturers, distributors, technology vendors and software designers. Additionally, Frank serves as national counsel for numerous national and international insurance companies.
Former Chancellor, Philadelphia Bar Association
Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers
Fellow, International Academy of Trial Lawyers
Co-Founder and former Chair, Board of Directors, Philadelphia Volunteers for the Indigent Program
Member, House of Delegates, Pennsylvania Bar Association
Arbitrator, Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas
Mediator, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Vice President, Historical Society of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Mediator, Commerce Program of the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas
Former Pennsylvania State Chair, United States Supreme Court Historical Society