Michael P. Luongo

Michael P. Luongo focuses his practice on aviation law, product liability, professional malpractice, and commercial litigation matters for clients in state and federal courts throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

Before joining Goldberg Segalla, Michael served as a judicial law clerk to the Hon. Anne E. Lazarus in the Superior Court of Pennsylvania.

Experience Highlights

Aviation Law

In the area of aviation law, Michael has

•defended national air carriers and aircraft maintenance and repair facilities in property- and casualty-liability claims as well as violations of anti-discrimination and disability laws; and
•achieved dismissal of actions on federal preemption grounds and failure to plead violations of federal aviation statutes and regulations.

Management and Professional Liability

Michael’s professional-malpractice experience includes

•defending accounting firms, law firms, and insurance-brokerage firms;
•arguing professional-liability claims before trial and appellate courts;
•resolving claims through alternative dispute resolution; and
•helping secure the dismissal of fraud claims against a well-known international auction house in a case involving fake Willie Mays paraphernalia erroneously authenticated by a third party.

Product Liability

In product-liability matters, Michael has defended manufacturers of industrial machinery as well as retailers of consumer products.

Honors & Awards

Pennsylvania Super Lawyers, Rising Stars, 2016-19

Arts + Business Council of Greater Philadelphia (ABC), Volunteer of the Year Award, 2015

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Community Involvement

Michael has been an active participant since 2000 in the ABC’s Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts program of the Arts + Business Council of Greater Philadelphia (ABC), providing pro bono service to the Philadelphia arts community with Jonathan S. Ziss, a Goldberg Segalla partner who works with Michael in the firm’s Philadelphia office.

Publications & Events

Publications

•Author, “ Seven Lessons for Litigating Your First Case Through Trial, ” Professional Services Liability, American Bar Association, November 11, 2014
•Co-Author, “When Is It Criminal to Issue a Subpoena? The Intersection of Subpoena Practice and the Unauthorized Practice of Law” For the Defense, Defense Research Institute, October 2013
•Co-Author, “Fantasy Sports: A Real Game-Changer for Employers” Lehigh Valley Business, November 16, 2012
•Author, “Post-Conviction Due Process Right to Access DNA Evidence,” 29 Temp. Envtl. L. & Tech. J. 127 (2010)

Recent Insights

Seventeen Goldberg Segalla Attorneys Featured in 2019 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers

May 9, 2019

Fifteen Goldberg Segalla Attorneys Featured in 2018 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers

May 18, 2018

Renowned Auction House Wins Summary Judgment in Fraud Suit

July 26, 2016

Twelve Goldberg Segalla Attorneys Recognized in 2016 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers

May 13, 2016

Goldberg Segalla Attorneys Honored for Pro Bono Work

May 12, 2015

Seven Lessons for Litigating Your First Case Through Trial, American Bar Association

November 11, 2014