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Dennis P. Ziemba

Dennis P. Ziemba

Partner
Phone:267-908-6845

Ziemba is an experienced trial lawyer with a diverse civil practice focusing on product liability defense and other tort actions. He has represented a variety of manufacturers for automobiles, commercial vehicles, recreational vehicles, electric bikes, automotive component parts, consumer products and industrial equipment. 

Dennis has first chair experience in both bench and jury trials and is well-versed in successfully handling mediations and arbitrations. Regularly appearing in state and federal courts across the United States, he goes above and beyond to deliver positive results for his clients that are both cost-effective and tailored to their specific needs.

He currently serves as national coordinating counsel for a national motorcycle manufacturer.  He previously served as national coordinating counsel for a national plumbing component manufacturer and as national trial counsel for a manufacturer of concrete mixers and refuse vehicles.

When he’s not in the office, Dennis enjoys spending time with his family and traveling to new places.

 

Bar Admissions

  • Pennsylvania
  • New York
  • New Jersey

Court Admissions

  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
  • U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
  • U.S. District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania

Education

  • Temple University School of Law, J.D., 1995
  • University of Scranton, B.S., 1992
    cum laude

Professional Associations

    • Product Liability Advisory Council
    • Philadelphia Association of Defense Counsel

Recent News, Events and Blogs


Speaking Engagements

  • “Recent Trends and Hot Topics in Consumer Law,” Presenter, Webinar, Philadelphia Association of Defense Counsel,September 2022
  • “Automated Vehicle Technology and the Changing Role of the Driver,” Presenter, Product Liability Advisory Council Fall Conference, October 2019
  • “The Regulatory Environment for Autonomous Vehicles,” Panelist, Product Liability Advisory Council Spring Conference, May 2019
  • “A Design Process for Autonomous Vehicle Decision-making Frameworks,” Panelist, Product Liability Advisory Council Fall Conference, November 2018
  • “Personal Jurisdiction Challenges,” Presenter, American Conference Institute 10th Annual Summit on Defending & Managing Automotive Product Liability Litigation, June 2017
  • “The Virtual Law Firm: Why Playing Nice in the Sandbox is Important to the Future of Your Practice,” Presenter, Defense Research Institute Product Liability Conference, February 2017
  • “Evidence Preservation/Spoliation, Controlling Costs Associated with Discovery and E-Discovery, and Avoiding Sanctions for Discovery Abuse,” Presenter, ACI Automotive Product Liability Litigation Conference, June 2016
  • “Virtual Testing: The Application of LS-Dyna and Madymo Computer Modeling in Automotive Products Liability Cases,” Presenter, ABA 2016 Emerging Issues in Motor Vehicle Product Liability Litigation Conference, April 2016
  • “Lights, Camera, Evidence!” Presenter, Philadelphia Bar Association, April 2013 and July 2015
  • “Expert Strategy Issues in Automotive Litigation,” Presenter,  ACI Automotive Product Liability Litigation Conference, June 2014
  • “’Green’ Vehicles: Emerging Liability Issues,” Presenter, Pennsylvania Bar Association, April 2012
  • “The Re-Shaped Landscape on the Preemption Defense, Personal Jurisdiction, and the Stream of Commerce Theory for Manufacturers,” Presenter, ACI Automotive Product Liability Litigation Conference, June 2012
  • “Venue, Venue, Venue: The Best and Worst Jurisdictions for the Defense and Key State-by-State Nuances,” Presenter, ACI Automotive Product Liability Litigation Conference, June 2011
  • “ADR and Dealerships: The First Line of Defense,” Presenter, Automotive Forum: 360° Key Constituency’s Perspectives on the Automotive Industry, October 2005
     

Publications

  • “Keeping Diverse Firms Diverse – Sponsors and Mentors Can Help,” Author, The Legal Intelligencer, October 2019
  • “Pennsylvania Supreme Court Overrules Azzarello, Only to Have PBI Suggested Jury Instructions Continue to Seek Azzarello’s Reinstatement (Volume 3 – Updates and Addenda to Proper Suggested Standard Jury Instructions)," Co-Author, Counterpoint Bulletin, May 2019
  • “Pennsylvania’s Statutory Employer Defense: A Primer,” Author, The Legal Intelligencer, August 2010
  • “Personal Jurisdiction and Foreign Defendants: Issues to Consider,” Co-Author, Pennsylvania Bar Association Quarterly, October 2007