Strategic Growth Enhances Regional Strength and National Trial Capabilities
Wilmington, Del. – May 8, 2025 – Maron Marvel, a leading national litigation firm focusing on risk management, mass and toxic tort litigation, insurance-related disputes, environmental law and commercial litigation, proudly announces the strategic addition of a highly respected team of trial lawyers from Lavin, Cedrone, Graver, Boyd & DiSipio, effective July 1, 2025.
Known for their deep trial experience in high-stakes general liability and toxic tort litigation, the Lavin Law team will join Maron Marvel's Philadelphia office, reinforcing the firm's ability to deliver consistent, strategic outcomes for clients nationwide. Their integration also brings expanded trial capacity in some of the nation's most dangerous jurisdictions, including Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey.
The Lavin Law team consists of 15 attorneys, along with paralegals and support professionals, who collectively bring decades of experience in complex automotive crashworthiness cases, product liability actions, toxic torts, commercial disputes, and high-stakes civil litigation. Led by Gerard Cedrone and Christine Boyd, the team includes Howard Donahue, Edward Finch, Lee Kellner, Leona McFadden, Jo Peifer, and Michael Wozny.
"We are proud to welcome this outstanding group of professionals to our firm," said Scott Henry, Managing Shareholder of Maron Marvel. "Their reputation for excellence, trial acumen, and commitment to client service align seamlessly with our core values. Their addition strengthens our platform and supports our continued national growth."
This expansion reflects Maron Marvel's broader strategic growth plan, focused on attracting top-tier talent and delivering comprehensive litigation solutions across multiple jurisdictions. With 14 offices and more than 115 attorneys, the firm continues to serve as trusted counsel to businesses operating in some of the most challenging legal environments in the country.
"This transition offers great opportunities for our clients and our team," said Gerard Cedrone, a Vice President and founding member of Lavin Law. "Maron Marvel's national reach, diverse talent, exceptional client service, excellence in trial advocacy, and unwavering commitment to winning align perfectly with our values. We're proud to be joining such a respected organization."
Christine Boyd, a member of Lavin Law's Board of Directors, said "We also applaud Maron Marvel's commitment to hiring highly qualified women and diverse legal professionals. It is an honor to be joining them."