Philadelphia, PA. (February 6, 2020) – Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman, LLP (WSHB) is pleased to announce that Partner Andrew Kessler has been named the Managing Partner of the firm's Philadelphia, PA office.
"We are thrilled to have Andy at the helm of our Philadelphia office," said Stewart Reid, Firmwide Managing Partner. "Under Andy's leadership, we will further build upon our presence in this vital market. We enthusiastically welcome him to the firm's management team."
Mr. Kessler joined the firm as partner in August 2019. Widely recognized as a "go-to" lawyer throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Mr. Kessler enjoys a national reputation for impressive results in complex commercial litigation. He brings to every matter an impressive trial record of defense verdicts secured for clients over his close to 30 year career representing physicians and hospitals in all facets of medical malpractice. In addition to his extensive background in healthcare litigation matters, Mr. Kessler is equally adept at handling construction, transportation, products liability, and employment and professional liability claims.
"I am excited to take on this new role," said Mr. Kessler." "Building upon the existing foundation, I look forward to taking on this instrumental role in the growth of the firm in the region."
Opened in July 2016, WSHB's Philadelphia office was established to better service clients in the Northeast and to continue the firm's pattern of strategic long-term growth.
The office is located at:
1760 Market Street
Suite 1001
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103
Main: (215) 709-2250
Fax: (215) 709-2251