Philadelphia lawyers are leaders who want the best for the legal system and go the extra mile to make the system better.

The editor-in-chief shares stories of his favorite bartender, his uncle, the Honorable Paul A. Dandridge.

In this column, Daniel J. Siegel addresses ethical issues relating to smartphones and tablets, and offers some ways to address them.

Although this is not a criminal case, intimate partner violence is a key character in this trial.

As the Bar Association celebrates its 220th year, members share their personal reflections on the historic term.

“I have been proud to serve the legal community in this fashion – helping Philadelphia lawyers remain “Philadelphia lawyers.” It continues to provide a deep sense of pride that we serve and assist the legal profession and community every single day.” 

“None of what I’ve accomplished in Congress would have been possible without my experience as a Philadelphia lawyer.” 

“I have no doubt that we can achieve great progress when we are at our best, working together to improve ourselves, our courts and our community in meaningful ways.”  

“I have tried to model my law career after that of Andrew Hamilton, and have handled a number of cases that required the kind of courage and creativity for which Andrew Hamilton was known.” 

"A Philadelphia Lawyer is all things to all people, depending upon where you are, who you are, whose you are, where you practice, with whom you practice, what area of law you practice, how old you are, how young you are, what area of the City you are from, and what law school you attended." 

In June 1998, the Philadelphia Bar Association held a reception before the Quarterly Meeting to honor its member club inductees in the 50-, 60-, 65-, 70-, and 75-Year Clubs at the Park Hyatt Philadelphia at the Bellevue.