PDP is expanding its practice to include a suite of ADR & Legal Consulting Services led by retired MA Superior Court Judge Brian A. Davis.
We defend public employees and public officials against claims of discrimination and violations of civil rights, allegations of false arrest, and use of excessive force.
PDP has substantial trial experience in product liability cases. Damages tried include the entire personal-injury spectrum, wrongful death, disembowelment, personal injury and property damage, including both compensatory and punitive-damage claims.
Our firm has defended a wide variety of suits arising out of actions taken by public employees and elected officials, including selectmen, mayors, building inspectors, members of zoning commissions, police officers and teachers in the course of the execution of their duties
PDP has represented defendants in the asbestos litigation for more than two decades and we are intimately familiar with all aspects of these claims. We are conversant with the workings of the consolidated asbestos dockets in each of the states in which we practice and frequently act as lead counsel.
We are well-versed in the interpretation and application of liability insurance policies under state and federal law. Our familiarity with insurance policy norms and standards allows us to provide robust protection to clients in all aspects of their coverage disputes.
We defend school districts, elected and appointed officers, and school employees in actions arising out of the performance of their public duties, including student discipline, school liability and employment claims.
Our broad scope of litigation experience also provides hard-won perspective for advising clients how to avoid litigation by adopting appropriate employment practices and risk management procedures.
PDP attorneys have extensive trial court experience and success in civil litigation lawsuits. We have skill in handling a wide variety of general litigation.
PDP provides coordinating counsel services to organizations.
We have significant experience in prosecuting and defending a broad range of business and commercial litigation. Our aggressive preparation and investigation tactics are at the core of creating positive results for business and commercial clients at dispositive motions, mediation, and trials.
PDP's appellate attorneys are critical strategic components to our firm's success in civil litigation and insurance coverage proceedings. Their intimate involvement in all facets of the case strengthens the last line of defense.
Our Labor and Employment Law practice at PDP represents the municipal, business and insurance communities in all facets of employment and workplace issues, from employment practices liability defense to traditional management-labor matters
Judge Davis offers skilled mediation services, creating a respectful environment where parties can reach mutually agreeable solutions with his expert guidance and insight.
Arbitration with Judge Davis provides a flexible, efficient approach to dispute resolution. His impartiality and extensive experience ensure fair, timely decisions in complex cases.
Gain objective insight with Judge Davis’s neutral analysis, offering an informed assessment of case strengths, legal strategy, and settlement options for optimal dispute resolution.
Judge Davis delivers comprehensive legal consulting, drawing on his judicial and litigation experience to support clients in trial preparation, strategy, and persuasive argument development.
Webinars, Seminars, and Conferences.
PDP is proud to continue its sponsorship of the DRI Asbestos Medicine Seminar this year. Partner Melissa Malloy will be speaking on a panel on Thursday, November 16th.
PDP was a proud sponsor of the Massachusetts Chapter of the Federal Bar Association's Annual Federal Judicial Reception.
(July 12, 2022) The Knowledge Group, is scheduled to host a webinar from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. (eastern) and offers 1.5 non-ethics CLE credits.
This Knowledge Group event will last 1.5 hours (eastern) and offers 1.5 CLE credits. Melissa's presentation will be focused on the rise and expansion of the duty to warn in product liability litigation as technological advances have altered traditional commerce.
Webinar: Presented by The Knowledge Group - July 7, 2022 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. (eastern) and offers 2.0 non-ethics CLE credits.