How to Tell if You Found the Correct Attorney
The Philadelphia-based law office of Howard, Brenner & Nass P.C. knows that finding the correct attorney for your legal needs is important to the final outcome of your accident claim. Our firm makes finding the right personal injury lawyer simple.
Our Philadelphia accident lawyers are all highly-experienced trial lawyers. We represent clients in even the most complex accident cases in Pennsylvania, federal and appellate courts. Our Philadelphia accident attorneys are known and respected for their wide range of knowledge and record of success in the Philadelphia courtroom. We are proud to share our backgrounds and relevant experience with prospective clients.
Attorney David E. Brenner
David Brenner has been practicing law for almost 25 years. He is an experienced litigator in various areas of civil practice, with an emphasis on mesothelioma and asbestos cases. His most recent emphasis has been on the negotiation of asbestos cases and other forms of litigation. He prides himself on obtaining the highest values for the claims of his clients.
Attorney Edward M. Nass
Edward M. Nass has devoted his entire legal career to protecting and pursuing the rights of individuals who have been injured, disabled, or died as a result of accidents, asbestos exposure, work injuries, medical malpractice and dangerous products. Mr. Nass has particularly distinguished himself as a trial attorney in all types of civil litigation. He has tried to verdict over 300 hundred cases in his career. Twenty of his jury verdicts have been in excess of one million dollars. He has been honored with the Pennsylvania Super Lawyer designation since its inception, and the highest attorney rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
Mr. Nass is well-known for his representation of asbestos victims. Over the past 27 years, he has represented thousands of asbestos victims, including hundreds of mesothelioma victims. Mr. Nass has won numerous multi-million dollar jury verdicts for asbestos victims from around the country. He is the only attorney to have ever won an asbestos trial in both Montgomery and Chester County. He is the only attorney in the country to have ever obtained a jury verdict against Dana Corporation, after Dana had obtained over 20 jury verdicts in its favor.
Attorney Richard P. Hackman
Richard P. Hackman has been practicing law for over 30 years. He is an experienced trial attorney who has won substantial jury verdicts for clients in complex litigation during his 20 years of practice with Howard, Brenner and Nass, P.C. He once served as the Staff Judge Advocate for the Pennsylvania Army National Guard and now handles VA claims and other military legal matters in addition to his other practice areas.
Attorney Michael A. Cancelliere, Jr.
Michael Cancelliere is an experienced litigator and trial attorney, with 27 years of total legal experience. During his career, Michael has represented plaintiffs in very complex cases, including a victim of the tragic collapse of Pier 34 in Philadelphia. He has had jury trials in numerous counties throughout the Philadelphia area and has obtained substantial verdicts for his clients.
Michael A. Rowe
Michael joined the firm as an Associate in November of 2000. Michael’s practice focuses on a variety of litigation matters, including asbestos law, products liability law, personal injury law, and appellate work. Michael has represented plaintiffs in Arbitrations and he currently serves as an Arbitrator for the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas Arbitration Program.
The Philadelphia accident lawyers of Howard, Brenner & Nass P.C. want you to feel confident that you are choosing the right lawyer. For more information about our personal injury and other litigation experience, feel free to call our Philadelphia accident law firm at 215-546-8200 or contact them directly via e-mail.

