From the Chair...
It is with great pride that I warmly introduce our four newest Partners, Mike Horner, Ed Koch, Ryan Udell and Bob Walsh. We are equally pleased to announce that Bruce Bell, Dave Bronstein and Greg Capps have been named as Counsel to the firm. These excellent attorneys bring a breadth of talent and depth of capacity to manage your most multifaceted litigation, try your challenging cases, and complete your most complex business deals. We are grateful for the immense contributions they have made to our firm, and moreso, to you, our clients. <>Mike Horner practices in the areas of products liability, employment law, premises liability, trucking litigation, insurance coverage and professional liability. Mike earned his Juris Doctor from Widener University School of Law and his B.A. from Rutgers University. He is a lifetime Delaware Valley resident and long-suffering Philadelphia sports fan who enjoys golfing, fishing and traveling with his wife. Mike can be contacted at 856-317-3658 or hornerm@whiteandwilliams.com
Ed Koch focuses primarily on the appellate process and consultation in state and federal courts in the areas of products liability, medical malpractice, class actions, insurance coverage and commercial business disputes. Ed earned his Juris Doctor, with honors, from the Florida State University College of Law and his B.A., cum laude, from Villanova University. Outside the office, he enjoys golf, movies, and being a dad to his three children. Ed can be contacted at 215-864-6319 or koche@whiteandwilliams.com.
Ryan Udell concentrates his practice on general business matters, mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, corporate financings, structured finance transactions, and intellectual property matters. Ryan received his Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, from Temple University School of Law and his B.A. from Emory University. He is an active member of the Board of Directors of Federation Early Learning Services, a non-profit operator of early childhood development centers in the Philadelphia area. When not at work, Ryan enjoys spending time with his family and dogs. He can be contacted at 215-864-7152 or udellr@whiteandwilliams.com.
Bob Walsh devotes his practice primarily to representing insurance companies in complex insurance coverage litigation and providing claims advice involving environmental liabilities, asbestos, toxic tort and construction defects. Bob earned his Juris Doctor, cum laude, from Seton Hall University Law School, where he was a member of the Seton Hall Law Review. He received his B.A. from Rutgers College. When not at work or spending time with his family, Bob is active in leadership in his parish church and enjoys exercising and reading history. He can be reached at 215-864-7045 or walshr@whiteandwilliams.com.
Bruce Bell concentrates his practice on mergers and acquisitions, general corporate law, commercial transactions and agreements, securities law and antitrust matters. Bruce earned his Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, graduating second in his class, from The Dickinson School of Law and his B.S., summa cum laude, from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. In addition, he is a Certified Public Accountant. Bruce and his wife enjoy traveling, speaking and studying Italian, attending the theatre and spending time with their families and their dog. Bruce can be contacted at 215-864-6256 or bellb@whiteandwilliams.com.
Dave Bronstein concentrates his practice on construction defect cases and defends clients in cases involving construction accidents and defects and premises and products liability. Dave received his Juris Doctor from Widener Law School and a B.A. from The Pennsylvania State University. Outside the office, he has a passion for all things Philadelphia and enjoys volunteering as a tour guide for the City. Dave can be contacted at 215-864-7142 or bronsteind@whiteandwilliams.com.
Greg Capps focuses on the representation of insurance companies in contract disputes involving such issues as asbestos and environmental and long-term exposure to harmful substances. Greg received his Juris Doctor from Widener University School of Law and his B.A. from Louisiana State University. Outside of the office, he is extensively involved in his community and currently serves as President of the Board of Directors of Cheltenham Sports, a non-profit recreational and sports organization and is head coach of a girls travel soccer team. In his free time, Greg enjoys downhill skiing and biking with his three children, college football and cooking. He can be contacted at 215-864-7182 or cappsg@whiteandwilliams.com.
