August 17, 2023 (Havertown, PA) – The Best Lawyers in America® has again recognized Daniel J. Siegel of The Law Offices of Daniel J. Siegel as in Workers’ Compensation Law – Claimants in Philadelphia. The Best Lawyers in America® is one of the oldest and most respected peer-reviewed publications in the legal profession. Dan was recognized in 2022 as “Lawyer of the Year,” which is awarded to the lawyer with the highest overall peer-feedback rating within each practice area and geographical location. Dan’s firm, the Law Offices of Daniel J. Siegel, LLC, has also been recognized as a Best Law Firm in Pennsylvania for Workers’ Compensation Law – Claimants. Best Lawyers® magazine is distributed in more than 30 leading publications around the country, including The New York Times, The Philadelphia Inquirer, The Washington Post, and The Wall Street Journal.
HAVERTOWN, PA (September 2023) – Attorney Christa Frank High was recognized as a 2023 Distinguished Advocate for Children by the Support Center for Child Advocates. The Support Center for Child Advocates provides legal assistance and social service advocacy to children who have experienced abuse or neglect in Philadelphia County.
Attorney High was recognized at the Support Center for Child Advocates’ 2023 Annual Benefit Reception, an event benefiting the nearly 1,000 young people that the Support Center represents each year, and the thousands more helped through training programs and policy advocacy. Ms. High has been a volunteer attorney for the Support Center continuously since 2011.
As a volunteer attorney, Attorney High has represented numerous children in dependency and child abuse proceedings. She works closely with social workers to advocate on behalf of her young clients in the Family Court of Philadelphia, where she regularly appears for hearings. In one of her recent cases, Ms. High argued on behalf of her infant clients before the Superior Court and prevailed. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court affirmed the victory.
Attorney Daniel J. Siegel Reappointed Chair of the Pennsylvania Bar Association Committee on Legal Ethics & Professional Responsibility
Daniel J. Siegel has been reappointed Chair of this Committee, which provides ethical guidance to Pennsylvania lawyers and global ethics advice to attorneys throughout the country. Mr. Siegel has been a member of the Committee for over 30 years and is the principal author of many ethical guidance opinions cited nationwide as authoritative resources. For example, the Opinion, “Ethical Obligations for Lawyers Working Remotely,” of which Attorney Siegel was the principal author, was cited as critical ethical guidance for lawyers forced to work remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Attorney Daniel J. Siegel Appointed Co-Chair of the Pennsylvania Bar Association Committee on Technology
Siegel has been appointed Co-Chair of the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s newly-created Committee on Technology. The Committee was created to assist attorneys to understand and implement technology in their practices and to meet their ethical obligation to be technologically competent. The Committee will also promote policies, procedures, and actions that facilitate the integration of law with technology in the judicial system and serve as a resource for implementing laws and regulations governing the uses of technology.
Attorney Daniel J. Siegel Elected Vice Chair of the American Bar Association Law Practice Division
Siegel has been elected Vice Chair of the American Bar Association Law Practice Division for 2023-2024. He will then serve as Chair-Elect before serving as Chair of the Division from 2025-2026. The Division assists lawyers and legal professionals with the business of practicing law: marketing, management, technology, and finance. With more than 27,000 members, the Division is larger than most state and local bar associations. It publishes magazines and books, sponsors continuing legal education programs, and offers a wide range of resources to assist every lawyer with improving their practices. Siegel has served in many roles for the Division, including Secretary of the Division and Chair of the Division on Professional Development. (September 2023)
September 18, 2023 – Congratulations to Attorney Daniel J. Siegel, who is now celebrating his 20th year as the “Technology” Columnist for The Philadelphia Lawyer, the official quarterly magazine of the Philadelphia Bar Association. Dan’s column focuses on practical technology advice for attorneys, ranging from what tech to use to cybersecurity, along with many columns containing practical tips for lawyers regardless of their technological skills. Dan has also authored the “Ethics” column for the magazine since 2015, served as the magazine’s editor, and has served the Bar in many other positions, including Co-Chair of the Workers’ Compensation Section. He also spoken at approximately 25 continuing legal education courses for the Association.
December 19, 2022 (Havertown, PA) – The 29th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America® has recognized Daniel J. Siegel of The Law Offices of Daniel J. Siegel as in Workers’ Compensation Law – Claimants in Philadelphia. The Best Lawyers in America® is one of the oldest and most respected peer review publications in the legal profession. Dan was recognized in 2022 as “Lawyer of the Year,” which is awarded to the lawyer with the highest overall peer-feedback rating within each practice area and geographical location. Dan’s firm, the Law Offices of Daniel J. Siegel, LLC, has also been recognized as a Best Law Firm in Pennsylvania for Workers’ Compensation Law – Claimants. Best Lawyers® magazine is distributed in more than 30 leading publications around the country, including The New York Times, The Philadelphia Inquirer, The Washington Post, and The Wall Street Journal.
December 8, 2021 (Havertown, PA) – The defense in a hotly contested legal battle that started in 2017 scored a major victory after the Pennsylvania Superior Court affirmed the trial court’s grant of defendants’ motion for summary judgment. The Law Offices of Daniel J. Siegel served as lead defense counsel, successfully representing 31 of the 41 defendants in Liberty Mutual Group, Inc. et.al. v. 700 Pharmacy, LLC, et. al.
August 19, 2021 (Havertown, PA) – The 28th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America® has recognized Daniel J. Siegel of The Law Offices of Daniel J. Siegel as the 2022 “Lawyer of the Year” for his work in Workers’ Compensation Law – Claimants in Philadelphia. The Best Lawyers in America® is one of the oldest and most respected peer review publications in the legal profession. Recognition as “Lawyer of the Year” is a significant honor: only the lawyer with the highest overall peer-feedback rating is awarded this title within each practice area and geographical location. Best Lawyers® magazine will be distributed in more than 30 leading publications around the country, including The New York Times, The Philadelphia Inquirer, The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal.
June 22, 2021 (Havertown, PA) – Daniel J. Siegel and Pamela A. Myers of Integrated Technology Services and the Law Offices of Daniel J. Siegel have released the second edition of their book, The Ultimate Guide to Adobe Acrobat DC, published by the American Bar Association (ABA). The book has been described as a “must have” and the “ultimate desk reference” for Acrobat users.
PDFs are the standard in the business, financial and legal communities for creating, analyzing, storing, and exchanging digital documents, and for filing documents in courts and other entities with electronic filing systems. Adobe Acrobat DC is the most popular PDF software on the market. PDFs are also essential for “paperless” businesses seeking to improve their efficiency and reduce overhead. Having a paperless office has many benefits, from more time spent serving clients and providing better service to reducing support staff costs and overhead.
The book is an essential guide for every Acrobat user, and one that many users keep on their desks. This fully revised second edition is the only reference available that shows how to use countless Adobe Acrobat features. It includes step-by-step instructions for PC and Mac users, with nearly 300 screenshots showing how to get the most from Acrobat, from its most common tools to its most advanced features. The Ultimate Guide to Adobe Acrobat DC serves as the go-to resource for businesses jumping on the paperless bandwagon. The first edition received exceptional reviews from users, and Dan and Pam’s Acrobat and paperless office training programs, continuing education seminars, and presentations are highly popular.
