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James Patrick Hickey is a distinguished partner at Raffaele & Puppio, L.L.P., where he leads the firm's litigation department. Based in Media, PA, he specializes in insurance law and personal injury cases, encompassing areas such as automobile liability, construction accidents, workers’ compensation, and criminal defense. As a seasoned trial lawyer, Patrick has successfully handled hundreds of cases throughout his career, serving as lead counsel in approximately 50 jury trials. His extensive courtroom experience includes multiple appearances before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court and the Pennsylvania Superior Court, where he has skillfully advocated for his clients. Patrick’s commitment to achieving justice is evident in his track record of securing multi-million dollar recoveries for individuals facing catastrophic personal injury situations. Before joining Raffaele & Puppio, Patrick honed his skills as an insurance defense trial lawyer with Jenkins, Wolf, Rubinate & Hasson in Philadelphia. His legal journey began with a clerkship for the Honorable Calvin E. Smith and included a role as an Assistant District Attorney in Berks County, Pennsylvania, providing him with a comprehensive understanding of both sides of the legal spectrum. Patrick is an active member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association, the American Bar Association, and the Delaware County Bar Association, as well as the Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association. He has been an Adjunct Professor at the Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law for the past five years, where he teaches Interviewing, Counseling, and Negotiation. Additionally, he contributes to the education of aspiring trial lawyers by judging the Appellate Moot Court Advocacy Program at Drexel University each year. A graduate of Boston College with a degree in Economics in 1988, Patrick earned his Juris Doctor from the Penn State Dickinson School of Law in 1991. He is licensed to practice law in both State and Federal Courts in Pennsylvania. Patrick resides in Philadelphia with his wife and family, where he continues to advocate for clients in need of legal representation.
Construction attorneys handle legal matters in the building industry including contracts, disputes, liens, and regulatory compliance. Common matters include construction contracts, mechanic's liens, defect claims, delay disputes.