– Workers’ Compensation
Email:
dstern@pondlehocky.com
Education
University of Pittsburgh School of Law (J.D. 2000)
Member
- Volunteers for the Indigent Program
- Pennsylvania and Philadelphia Bar Associations
- Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association of Pennsylvania
- Eastern District Chair of the Workers’ Compensation Section of the Pennsylvania Association for Justice
David F. Stern has concentrated his practice in the area of Workers’ Compensation litigation since graduation from The University of Pittsburgh School of Law. Mr. Stern is one of the founding partners of Pond Lehocky Stern Giordano. He was also a partner at his former firm and has been representing injured workers since 2004.Before becoming a trial lawyer; Mr. Stern defended Workers’ Compensation actions at one of the leading defense firms in Philadelphia. Mr. Stern has been published in the area of Workers’ Compensation law and has spoken at numerous seminars in this field. Mr. Stern earned his undergraduate degree in Finance from the University of Delaware, where he was a Division One athlete, as well. He is a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association, as well as the Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association and Pennsylvania Association for Justice.
In 2011, Mr. Stern was appointed the Eastern District Chair of the Workers’ Compensation Section of the Pennsylvania Association for Justice. He is also a member of the Membership Committee and Amicus Curiae Committee for the same organization. Mr. Stern was also selected to the Future Leaders Section of the Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association. Additionally, Mr. Stern actively engages in pro bono endeavors for the Philadelphia Volunteers for the Indigent Program (Philly VIP) and was enrolled in the First Judicial District of Pennsylvania Pro Bono Roll of Honor in 2007, 2009 and 2010. Mr. Stern has also been selected a "Rising Star" on multiple occasions by the Pennsylvania "Super Lawyers" edition in the Philadelphia Magazine.
