Serving Philadelphia Defense Counsel Since 1947

It was shortly after World War II that Attorney Ralph Croskey led a movement of prominent Philadelphia defense lawyers to form an organization as a social club for those practicing in tort and insurance law. PADC proudly celebrates its 70th anniversary this year, making it one of the oldest continuously operating defense organizations in the United States.

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Philadelphia Association of Defense Counsel Membership

The Association provides for two classes of membership: Regular and Privileged. Membership is limited to individuals and cannot be vested in firms or partnerships.

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Interested in becoming a member?

The Association provides for two classes of membership: Regular and Privileged. Membership is limited to individuals and cannot be vested in firms or partnerships and applicants must be sponsored by two Regular Members.

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Current President View All

Joseph Cincotta , President

Bob Cosgrove, President

While we haven’t been around since 1788, we have been around since 1947 and pride ourselves on being "Philadelphia lawyers."

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