EDUCATION

• Widener University Delaware Law School (J.D., December 2015)
• The Pennsylvania State University (B.A., 2011)

BAR ADMISSIONS

• New Jersey
• Pennsylvania

Michael Duffy is an experienced workers’ compensation attorney in Pond Lehocky’s Philadelphia office who focuses his practice on representing injured workers in claims arising out of workplace accidents and occupational injuries. He joins Pond Lehocky after spending more than a decade representing employers, insurance carriers, and third-party administrators in workers’ compensation litigation.

Mr. Duffy began his legal career as a graduate attorney at an Am Law 200 litigation firm, where he advanced to shareholder. Throughout his defense practice, he represented national insurance carriers, employers, and third-party administrators in all phases of workers’ compensation litigation. He successfully managed a broad spectrum of cases, ranging from routine claims to matters involving highly complex legal and medical issues. Drawing on years of experience on the defense side, Mr. Duffy understands how employers and insurers evaluate, defend, and resolve claims, allowing him to strategically position cases to achieve the best possible outcomes for his clients.

A first-generation attorney who comes from a hardworking blue-collar family, Mr. Duffy brings a personal understanding of the challenges faced by working men and women. His background instilled in him the values of perseverance, integrity, and hard work, which continue to guide his approach to representing injured workers.

Known for his tireless work ethic and unwavering commitment to client advocacy, Mr. Duffy approaches every case with diligence, preparation, and determination. He is dedicated to helping injured workers navigate the legal process and securing the benefits they deserve.

Mr. Duffy earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from The Pennsylvania State University and his Juris Doctor from Widener University Delaware Law School. While in law school, he was a member of both the Moot Court Honor Society and the Law Review, further developing the advocacy and legal writing skills that have distinguished his legal career.

Outside of his practice, Mr. Duffy enjoys cheering on Philadelphia sports teams and spending time with his wife, Cati, and their two children, John and Emma.

HONORS AND AWARDS

• Pennsylvania Super Lawyer Rising Star (2022-2026)

ASSOCIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS

• Brehon Law Society
• Judge Alexander F. Barbieri Workers’ Compensation Inn of Court
• Philadelphia Bar Association

CLASSES + SEMINARS TAUGHT

• Caught on Camera: Using Surveillance & Social Media in PA Workers’ Compensation Cases, PBI’s Tough Problems in Workers’ Compensation 2025, June 12, 2025
• Unique Workers’ Compensation Aspects of Independent Contractors and Traveling Employees, Lorman Education Services webinar, December 16, 2021
• Workers’ Compensation 101, client seminar, August 19, 2020

PUBLISHED WORKS

• “Bullying in the Workplace,” CLM Magazine, December 2021
• “Is There a Doctor in the House? Telemedicine Has Its Benefits, But Not for Contested Workers’ Compensation Claims,” CLM Magazine, November 2020
• “Exercising Reasonable Diligence: Commonwealth Court Provides Guidance to 120-Day Rule,” Defense Digest, December 2018, Vol. 24, No. 4
• “Ingress and Egress: Appellate Division Finds Employer Had Control Over Parking Lot,” Defense Digest, Vol. 23, No. 1, March 2017