Sheridan & Murray's Sean Quinn Listed as Rising Star in Pennsylvania and New Jersey

Posted on: Thursday, July 01, 2010  |  Posted in: Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

PHILADELPHIA, PA—Sheridan & Murray is pleased to announce that Sean Quinn, a Philadelphia injury lawyer, has been named in Pennsylvania Super Lawyers– and New Jersey Super Lawyers–Rising Stars 2010 editions. This peer-driven recognition focuses on up-and-coming lawyers under the age of 41, or have been practicing law for less than 11 years.

The Rising Stars list for each state is compiled through a rigorous multi-step process conducted by Thomas Reuters, Legal division based in Eagan, MN. The process starts with peer nominations, where attorneys are surveyed and asked to name the best attorneys they have personally observed in action. Next, the Thomas Reuter’s attorney-led research team review the credentials of those attorneys nominated, confirm they are properly licensed and in good standing with their respective state licensing agency. With each step in the process, nominees are awarded points and those attorneys with the highest overall point totals are named to the Rising Stars list. No more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in each state are named to this list.

“Although I was honored last year by making the New Jersey Super Lawyers-Rising Stars 2009 edition, it was especially nice to be recognized by fellow attorneys in Pennsylvania," said Mr. Quinn, “I am passionate about my work and have always worked diligently to represent my clients and this motivates me to work even harder.”

Mr. Quinn, an associate with Sheridan & Murray, specializes in representing those who have suffered catastrophic injuries in matters such as, medical malpractice, defective products, construction and motor vehicle accidents, work site accidents, violations of civil rights, and maritime or longshoreman accidents. In addition, Mr. Quinn also has expertise in representing companies involved in complicated commercial litigation matters.

The Rising Star distinction makes Mr. Quinn the third attorney from Sheridan & Murray to be honored by his peers in 2010. The firm’s partners, Thomas W. Sheridan and Neil T. Murray were also named as top attorneys in Pennsylvania by Super Lawyers magazine. In addition, Mr. Sheridan was listed as a top attorney by New Jersey Super Lawyers magazine, and received Top 100 honors for both Philadelphia and Pennsylvania. The Top 100 honor goes to those attorneys that receive the highest point totals in the nomination, research, and blue ribbon process by respective geographic and practice area.

About Sheridan & Murray – A Philadelphia-based law firm that represents victims of personal injury and their catastrophic consequences including medical malpractice, construction accidents, wrongful death, insurance coverage disputes, car accidents and product liability. The firm has successfully received million- and multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements on behalf of their clients. To learn more about the Philadelphia injury lawyers that comprise Sheridan & Murray, visit www.SheridanAndMurray.com.