John J Soroko
USA Guide 2024
Eminent Practitioners : Litigation: General Commercial
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Practice Areas
Mr. Soroko currently serves as the firm's Chairman Emeritus, having served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Duane Morris from 2008 through 2017. He practices in the area of litigation, including appellate law, with particular emphasis on general business, corporate and securities matters, including the defense of securities and other class actions. He also practices in the areas of professional liability for lawyers, real estate and probate and fiduciary litigation.
Career
Duane Morris LLP: Chairman Emeritus, 2018-present, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, 2008-2017, Vice Chair, 2005-2008, Chair, Trial Practice Group, 2002-2008, Member, Partners Board, 1996-present, Partner, 1985-present, Associate, 1977-1984
Professional Memberships
Harvard Law School's Center on the Legal Profession, Board of Advisors; Master, University of Pennsylvania Law School Inn of Court; Arbitrator, Philadelphia Stock Exchange (Panel Chairman); American Bar Association; Pennsylvania Bar Association; Philadelphia Bar Association; United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania; The Legal Intelligencer, Editorial Board Member
Personal
New York University School of Law, J.D., 1977; Haverford College, A.B., 1973; Harvard Business School, Leading Professional Service Firms Program, 2007
Chambers Review
USA
John Soroko is the firm's chairperson emeritus. He has a wealth of experience advising on commercial, appellate and securities litigation. He also has deep expertise in product liability and real estate-related disputes.