William H. Catto Partner

William H. Catto has been litigating on behalf of corporations, nonprofit organizations, individuals and insurance companies for over 17 years.  His practice has been primarily focused on the defense of construction, product liability, professional liability and general liability matters.

Bill works closely with the client and/or decision maker on each file to develop a plan of action for the best possible resolution.  This may be different in each case and can include settlement at the most advantageous point in the case, dispositive motion practice or trial.  If the best course of action is trial, Bill’s experience and ability provide his clients with the confidence to take the case to verdict.   

Bill has extensive trial and appellant experience in Pennsylvania Federal and State Courts.  He has been lead counsel on a large number of matters in each of these Courts representing corporate clients and individuals.  In addition to trials, Bill has successfully resolved a significant number of matters through the use of elected and court mandated mediation and arbitration. 

Bill has successfully completed the intensive Trial Advocacy Program, Building Trial Skills, conducted by the National Institute of Trial Advocacy (NITA).

Bill has spoken to clients, organizations and in-house on various topics including effective litigation, proper deposition procedures and strategies, and appropriate responses to default judgments.

Representative Matters

• Represented local care facility regarding the fatality of one of its residents
• Represented maintenance company in a FELA action brought by a locomotive engineer
• Represented a retail store for numerous product liability claims brought by consumers

Recognition & Involvement

Outside of his law practice, Bill is a member of the Towamencin Youth Association where he serves as Commissioner of a softball division and coaches softball and baseball teams.