Richard F. McMenamin

Richard is a highly experienced courtroom lawyer who has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for corporate clients in a variety of commercial disputes, including major claims against insurers and reinsurers.

He also has defended corporate clients in a wide variety of matters, including contract, tort, products liability, intellectual property, medical malpractice, directors and officers liability, securities, construction, and personal injury lawsuits. He has appeared in state and federal courts throughout the country. His practice typically involves the defense of corporations and individuals in claims involving fraud, professional liability, and tort.

Richard has volunteered his legal services throughout his career, including representing prisoners in civil rights cases. He has also represented the Special Olympics Pennsylvania, one of the largest chapters of Special Olympics International, and has served as a member of its board of directors.

Experience

• National hospital management company — First-party coverage for hurricane losses. Richard obtained more than $300 million for the company for losses incurred at multiple hospitals, which allowed the hospitals to resume operations.
• World’s largest commercial airline — September 11 insurance coverage claims. Richard successfully litigated at trial and on appeal in the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court the airline’s entitlement to more than $100 million in coverage from London market reinsurers, and advised the company on various September 11 legal issues in federal court, thereby helping the airline avoid bankruptcy proceedings.
• Directors and Officers Liability — multiple insurance claims. Richard has represented multiple clients in litigations resulting in millions of dollars in coverage for claims against directors and officers, including $90 million on behalf of an officer of a major insurance company, and $25 million for a major national bank.

Practices

Admissions

• Pennsylvania
• United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
• United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
• United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
• United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

Education

• Temple University Beasley School of Law, J.D., 1977
• Boston University, M.A., 1971
• Joseph’s University, B.A., 1968

Honors & Recognition

• Best Lawyers in America, Insurance Law, 2006 – 2022
• Pennsylvania Super Lawyers, 2008 – 2021
• Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Rated