Mr. Carney, formerly a litigation partner and the Litigation Department Chairman, has been with Thorp Reed and Armstrong, LLP since 1966. He previously focused his practice in products liability, medical device, toxic tort, railroad, and commericial litigation. Mr. Carney now serves the firm in an Of Counsel relationship, supervising firm litigation, chairing various in-house committees, and assisting the firm with issues involving ethics and professionalism. In addition, Mr. Carney is an NASD Arbitrator. For several years, most recently in 2006, Mr. Carney has been named a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer, an honor bestowed upon the top five percent of Pennsylvania lawyers.
Commercial Litigation
Representative Products: Computer controlled printing equipment, electronically dimmable "West Coast" truck mirrors, locomotive components, and steel-making processes and products.
Medical Device Litigation
Representative Products: Components for electro surgical devices, heart valves, hip prostheses, knee prostheses, surgical cement, and surgical needles.
Railroad Litigation
Representive Matters: FELA litigation, noise-induced hearing loss, wage and hour issues, and real estate/right of way issues.
Toxic Tort Litigation
Representative Products: Asbestos, plastic resins, and various chemicals.
