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Gerard Joseph Geiger
also known as Jerry Geiger
About Gerard
Biography
Jerry Geiger is a shareholder in one of Monroe County's oldest and largest law firms (founded in 1923). He is past President of the Monroe County Bar Association and has an "AV-rating" from the Martindale-Hubbel review service, which means he has the highest possible rating for both legal ability and ethics. Jerry has served for a number of years on the Lawyers' Advisory Committee to the Judges of the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. He serves as a mediator for federal and state courts and has an active personal injury and civil rights practice. In his spare time, he enjoys reading, riding his motorcycle, playing his guitar and donating his time to worthwhile community organizations, including the local library and the Pocono Youth Orchestra. Lawyers, Judges, and community leaders trust Jerry to represent them. He is experienced in civil litigation handling a broad range of cases including representing persons injured in motorcycle and automobile accidents.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Appeals
25%
Civil Rights
25%
Litigation
25%
Personal Injury
25%
Fees and Rates
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Pennsylvania for 40 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1985
No misconduct found
Location
Newman, Williams, Mishkin, Corveleyn, Wolfe & Fareri, A Professional Corporation
(570) 424-9739
Fax
712 Monroe Street, Stroudsburg, PA, 18360
newmanwilliams.com/Gallery
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Experience
Honors
2018
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1982
Eugene P. Chase Government Prize, Lafayette College
1982
Minerva and Emil V. Novak Prize in Government and Law, Lafayette College
1982
Rexroth Prize in German, Lafayette College
Work Experience
1985 - 1986
Associate, Hourigan, Klugher, Spohrer & Quinn
1983 - 1983
Judge Advocate General's Corps Intern (Frankfurt, Germany), U.S. Army
Associations
Monroe County Bar Association
Member
Pennsylvania Bar Association
Member
American Bar Association
Member
Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association
Member
2008 - 2008
Monroe County Bar AssociationPresident
2007 - 2008
Pennsylvania Bar AssociationHouse of Delegates
Sample of Legal Cases
States v. Fernwood Resort
Verdict for the defense
Education
1985
Pennsylvania State University, Dickinson School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1982
Lafayette College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2017
Prison Risk Management Workshop (Hershey, PA)
County’s Responsibility to Supervise the Provision of Medical Services in Prisons
2016
Monroe County Bar Association Continuing Legal Education Program (Stroudsburg, PA)
Cover Your Assets: Ethical Guidelines to Follow
2015
Monroe County Bar Association Continuing Legal Education Program
Proposed Changes to Monroe County Local Rules and Civil Procedures
2014
Pennsylvania Defense Institute and the Northeast Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers CLE Program (Scranton, PA)
Moderator—“Ethical Issues from the Bench.”
2014
Pennsylvania Bar Institute CLE Seminar (Bethlehem, PA)
Speaker—“Civil Practice in Eastern Pennsylvania.”
2013
2013 MCBA Bench/Bar Conference (Shawnee-on-Delaware, PA)
Speaker—“Why don’t I get any respect?
2012
East Stroudsburg University Political Science Presentation (East Stroudsburg, PA)
Speaker—“Overview of Pennsylvania Governmental Liability and Civil Rights Laws.”
2007
Pennsylvania Counties Risk Pool Workshop (State College, PA)
Speaker—“Commercial Contract Pitfalls.”
2003
Lorman Education Services Continuing Legal Education Program (Wilkes-Barre, PA)
Speaker—“Pennsylvania Mechanics Lien Law.”