Kline & Specter, PC

04/08/2026

Kline & Specter attorney Colin Burke, Esquire of Kline & Specter P.C., along with Saltz Mongeluzzi Bendesky attorneys Jeff Goodman and Doug DiSandro, obtained a $39.5 million verdict on behalf of the estates of four people killed as a result of the wrongful conduct of Horizon Health Management LLC, a Texas based mental healthcare management company. Burke commented, "The jury's verdict leaves no doubt that Horizon's egregious failures were a direct cause in these four preventable deaths. Horizon has finally been held accountable for their role in this horrific tragedy."

A health management company must pay millions of dollars to the family of four people who were shot and killed by their relative in Philly in 2019.

04/08/2026

Kline & Specter attorney Colin Burke, along with Saltz Mongeluzzi Bendesky attorneys Jeff Goodman and Doug DiSandro, obtained a $39.5 million verdict on behalf of the estates of four people killed as a result of the wrongful conduct of Horizon Health Management LLC, a Texas based mental healthcare management company. Burke commented, “The jury’s verdict leaves no doubt that Horizon’s egregious failures were a direct cause in these four preventable deaths. Horizon has finally been held accountable for their role in this horrific tragedy.”

03/17/2026

Shanin Specter was featured on the inaugural episode of the Cause of Action podcast, hosted by Spencer Phalke, and discussed how law students can land their dream job- one that makes them happy, makes the world better, and pays off their student loans (and then some)!
https://open.spotify.com/episode/12kdJ15GbDtPLeLnMgRcMD?si=1267264590d949b4

Introducing Cause of Action, a new podcast hosted by Walkup shareholder Spencer Pahlke for law students interested in the plaintiff’s side.

On the show, Spencer and his co-host Marissa Lambert sit down with some of the country’s leading plaintiffs’ attorneys to hear not only about their successes, but more importantly, how they got there. Through these conversations, the podcast highlights the path forward and offers insight to help more students find their way to careers representing plaintiffs. The podcast is produced by Senior Producer Peter Arcuni and Executive Producer Gabe Rivin. Walkup, Melodia, Kelly + Schoenberger is proud to serve as the presenting sponsor.

About the Cause of Action Podcast:

A show about building a thriving legal career and practicing law that can change the world.

In law school, you often hear a standard narrative. You can go into Big Law. Or you can get a job in government or nonprofits. In other words, you can either make money or do good in the world. But not both. Cause of Action with Spencer Pahlke dispels this myth, showing law students that there’s a third path: working as a plaintiffs’ attorney. With plaintiffs’ law, you can make a good living while fighting for causes you care about, from civil rights to environmental protection to corporate fraud.

Each episode, San Francisco-based plaintiffs’ attorney and UC Berkeley Law instructor Spencer Pahlke sits down with one of the top attorneys in the country, exploring what they do, and how law students can find a job they’ll love.

On the inaugural episode, Spencer is joined by veteran plaintiffs' attorney and Stanford Law lecturer Shanin Specter.

New episodes weekly. Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cause-of-action-with-spencer-pahlke/id1885669285

Learn More: https://causeofactionpodcast.com

03/17/2026

Shanin Specter was featured on the inaugural episode of the Cause of Action podcast, hosted by Spencer Phalke, and discussed how law students can land their dream job- one that makes them happy, makes the world better, and pays off their student loans (and then some)!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/12kdJ15GbDtPLeLnMgRcMD?si=1267264590d949b4

Cause of Action with Spencer Pahlke · Episode

03/10/2026

Tom Kline and Shanin Specter were named by the Philadelphia Business Journal to their “Power 100” list.

03/03/2026

Shanin Specter was featured on the Elawvate Podcast, hosted by Ben Gideon, and discussed everything from legal marketing and his courtroom philosophy to his $28.45M verdict against Boeing. Click the link in our bio to listen to the full episode.

02/05/2026

“It was really a motivating factor in this case to be able to put it together and get accountability for what was done to F.W.,” said Emily Marks of Kline & Specter.

01/30/2026

Helen Lawless, Benjamin Present, and Mark Fuchs - assisted by JoAnne McGahan, Gina Avitello, and Jill Rice - obtained a $7.8 million verdict on behalf of the estate of Justin King. Justin King was a freshman at Bloomsburg University when he fell to his death after being served alcohol at a fraternity rush party at a sorority house. The jury found the national sorority organization liable for its negligence, as well as for violating the Anti-Hazing Statute. The trial team said, “The jury’s award makes clear that national Greek organizations cannot turn a blind eye to rampant drinking and policy violations on college campuses.

Justin King, then an 18-year-old freshman from Gilbertsville, died at Bloomsburg University in 2019 following a night of drinking at a fraternity rush party.

12/24/2025

Kline & Specter extends its condolences to the families of those who lost loved ones in the tragic nursing home catastrophe, and to those who are injured. As experienced lawyers in cases involving explosions, we have been closely following the developments of the investigation as to the cause of this tragedy.

https://www.klinespecter.com/blog/at-least-two-people-killed-in-bristol-nursing-home-explosion/

11/21/2025

Chip Becker and a panel including Judge-Elect Kia Ghee, Jason Poore, Shelly Paznokas, Brian T. Edmondson, and Kayla Rubin led the second meeting of the Drexel Kline Inn of Courts held at the Kline Institute of Trial Advocacy. The focus of the Inn is Civil Litigation. The topic of the presentation was “Forum Fights and Venue Rights: What’s New in 2025.” Among the regular attendees were numerous Kline & Specter lawyers, Judge Dan Anders and Judge Mark Bernstein (Ret.). The newly constituted Inn is a terrific opportunity to learn and enjoy the company of colleagues from the bench and bar.

10/23/2025

Chip Becker was the moderator of a “Judicial Craft, the Rule of Law, and How Lawyers Can Best Support Our Constitutional System” panel discussion at the Luncheon Lecture sponsored by the Philadelphia Bar Association. The participating jurists were:
Justice Christine Donohue, Supreme Court of Pennsylvania and candidate for retention
Judge Mitchell Goldberg, Chief Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania (Ret.)
Judge Stella Tsai , Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas and candidate for Commonwealth Court
Judge Brandon Neuman, Washington County Court of Common Pleas and candidate for Superior Court

09/29/2025

Tom Kline and Shanin Specter at the recent Kline & Specter Flu and Covid vaccination clinic, leading the charge to protect themselves and the community, as winter approaches.