John Allen Livingood Jr.

Mr. Livingood’s practice mainly involves the defense of insured and self-insured entities in casualty litigation. He frequently represents automobile dealerships, repair facilities and vehicle parts manufacturers in all aspects of motor vehicle litigation, including products liability actions, consumer protection issues, and trade secret disputes.  He is primary counsel for a Philadelphia-based crane rental company and a major east coast construction and facilities management company, serving as counsel on contract negotiations, litigation, bid disputes, liens and collections.

Mr. Livingood has given lectures to clients and other attorneys on various topics including the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law, contractual indemnity, and the status of joint and several liability in Pennsylvania.

Mr. Livingood is a 1993 graduate of the Widener University School of Law, Wilmington, Delaware. While at Widener, he was an Articles Editor for the Delaware Journal of Corporate Law. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1990 from Bucknell University. He is a graduate of LaSalle College High School.

Mr. Livingood is a member of the Pennsylvania and New Jersey Bars. He is also admitted to practice in the United States District Courts for the Middle and Eastern Districts of Pennsylvania. He is a member of the Defense Research Institute and the Pennsylvania Defense Institute. He is a member of the Executive Committee of the Philadelphia Association of Defense Counsel. He is a volunteer attorney for The Support Center for Child Advocates and serves as a lector in his local parish.

Recent Accomplishments

 *  Successfully moved for Summary Judgment in favor of a motorcycle dealership in a products liability action based upon  plaintiff’s spoliation of evidence.

 * Obtained a near full recovery of all amounts owed to a subcontractor from an owner and lender on a distressed condominium project through use of mechanic’s liens and litigation.

 *  Assisted his client in the consummation of the sale of the rights to a new crane and related equipment and drafted all contracts and related documents within 48 hours.
 
 *  Obtained summary judgment in favor of a retread tire manufacturer in a personal injury action, arguing that the plaintiff could not prove a defect in the product.
 
 *  Obtained a defense verdict in favor of a crane owner and operator in a significant personal injury action brought by an injured worker.
 
 *  Regularly defends individuals with significant assets at risk against casualty claims for which they are uninsured or underinsured.
 
 *  Defended a local resort against a significant Dram Shop action, with no recovery by plaintiff.
 
 *  Aggressively and successfully defended a local motor vehicle dealership against a claim by another dealership of misappropriation of trade secrets and customer lists.

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