Christopher McGowan

Christopher McGowan is an experienced lead trial attorney, who focuses his practice on defending clients involved in products liability matters arising from exposure to toxic substances including asbestos, benzene, silica, mold, and other environmental hazards. In addition Christopher counsels clients in construction, tort claims immunity, and general liability matters. He has also represented clients in numerous mediations, and is a mediator in the Chester County, Pennsylvania mediation program.

Experience Highlights

Representative Matters

•Obtained dismissal with prejudice of a negligence claim against a large urban marina stemming from the loss of a submerged private vessel
•Obtained summary judgment in favor of a major heating device manufacturer against an$800,000 mesothelioma claim, after replacing the client’s prior lead counsel late in the case

Honors & Awards

•Pennsylvania Super Lawyers Rising Star, 2008

Community Involvement

•Volunteer, Tent Makers Ministries
•Nakota Horse Conservancy, 2015-present
•Board of directors, French and Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust, 2012-15

Publications & Events

Presentations

•“Recent Issues in Talc Litigation,” Perrin Conference: Mid-Atlantic Asbestos Litigation, Wilmington, DE, June 7, 2018

Recent Insights

When Where is More Important than What

December 2, 2019

Settlement in Suit over Man’s Fatal Fall Saves Auto Shop Trial Costs, Damages

November 19, 2019

Goldberg Segalla Welcomes Seven New TTEL Attorneys to Firm’s Philadelphia Office

September 5, 2017