Thomas P. Birris

Tom has practiced exclusively in areas relating to insurance defense since his admission to the bar. He has handled multiple matters in the areas of premises liability, liquor liability, professional liability, product liability, motor vehicle and municipal liability. Tom has extensive jury trial experience and has taken a great number of cases to verdict.

Tom has also developed a practice in the representation of various sports facilities and teams, sports associations, ski resorts and other outdoor outfitters in sports and recreation. Additionally, he has represented national organizations in liquor liability claims.

Tom has been selected by his peers to be included in Best Lawyers in America (2010 - Present.)

Tom is a 1984 magna cum laude graduate of the University of Pittsburgh. After graduation from college, he attended the Duquesne University School of Law. There he served as a member of the Duquesne Law Review during his second year and the Executive Editorial Board during his third year. Tom received his juris doctor in 1987.

Prior to entering college, Tom served four years of active duty with the U.S. Marine Corps, being honorably discharged in 1980.

Honors & Awards

Attorneys Listed by Best Lawyers in America - Personal Injury Litigation-Defendants, 2010-Present

AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell

Year Joined

1996

Thought Leadership

Classes/Seminars Taught

Pennsylvania Liquor Liability Claims, Hospitality Mutual Insurance Company, June 2015