Joseph P Lavin

Joseph P. Lavin

Associate, Litigation, and Insurance Law

Practice Areas

Bar Admissions

  • Pennsylvania, 2011
  • New Jersey, 2011
  • United States District Court, Eastern Pennsylvania, 2013
  • United States District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania 2023
  • United States District Court, District of New Jersey 2024

Bar Memberships

  • Bucks County Bar Association

Education

  • A., Pennsylvania State University (2007)
  • D., Hofstra University School of Law (2011)

Profile

Michael Maguire is a Partner and Co-Chair of the Insurance Law and Litigation. He is a seasoned litigator in state and federal courts with an emphasis on representing insurance carriers in Breach of Contract, Bad Faith and insurance fraud cases. With his experience in these fields, Mr. Maguire frequently assists insurers with investigations of suspect claims, legal aspects of fraudulent claims and provides coverage opinions. Mr. Maguire often advises insurers on claims handling practices, Pennsylvania’s Bad Faith Statute, insurance fraud and other Special Investigation Unit issues. Likewise, Mr. Maguire provides seminars on claims handling, general investigation techniques and recognizing various aspects of fraud in insurance claims.

Mr. Maguire was named a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer® Rising Star from 2010-2013, and a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer® from 2014-2017 and in 2020-23 by Thomson Reuters, published annually in Philadelphia magazine.

Mr. Maguire coached youth basketball and baseball for over 10 years, and is an avid Villanova Basketball fan.

Charitable, Community and Civic Involvement

  • Volunteer Judge, Villanova University School of Law Reimel Moot Court Competition
  • Legal Advocate, International Association of Special Investigation Units 2019-present
  • Colonnade Pointe Condominium Association, Vice President (2010 – 2011); Secretary (2006 – 2010); Trustee (2004 – 2006); Board of Trustees
  • The Manors at Crossroads Homeowners Association, Inc., Board of Trustees (2011 – 2018)
  • Board Member SERV Properties and Management, Inc.
  • St. Paul Athletic Committee (2012 – present)
  • Girls Basketball Coach, St. Paul’s (2014 – 2020)
  • Boys Basketball Coach, St. Paul’s (2018 – 2024)
  • Basketball Coach, CYO (2015-2017)
  • Baseball Coach, CYO (2015-2017)
  • Little League Baseball Coach, PLL (2015-2023)
  • PJFL Assistant Coach (2018-2019)

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Under Bar Admissions:

  • 2023 Eastern District of PA

Under Bar Memberships:

  • Bucks County