Profile
George J. Farrell is an associate in the Litigation and Government Law and Policy Practices in Greenberg Traurig’s Philadelphia office. George has appeared before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court and argued appeals before the Pennsylvania Superior Court. George focuses on business disputes of virtually all varieties on behalf of clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to start-ups. George is experienced in real estate litigation and represents insurers defending against bad faith claims. Prior to entering private practice, George clerked for the Hon. Lee Solomon at the New Jersey Supreme Court and has served as a staff member for a Pennsylvania state senator and for a member of the Philadelphia City Council.
Concentrations
- Complex commercial litigation
- Real estate litigation
- Insurance bad faith litigation
- Financial services litigation
- Class action
The attorney is providing legal services through and affiliated with Greenberg Traurig, LLP, a New York Limited Liability Partnership. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Capabilities
Experience
- Drafted and argued motions in limine, prepared and interviewed witnesses, and second chaired a six-day bench trial in Luzerne County representing the subsidiary of a major global insurance company against claims of bad faith.
- Drafted pleadings and motions, analyzed evidence, and conducted depositions for the team representing the Pennsylvania Democratic Party and various state legislators in the 2020 mail-in ballot litigation – matters that played a major role in determining the outcome of the U.S. presidential election. Helped clients obtain results before the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, and the Supreme Court of the United States.
- Obtained a preliminary injunction/freeze of operations on behalf of oppressed minority shareholders in renewable energy company.
- Developed the strategy to have permissive appeals accepted and heard by the Pennsylvania Supreme and Superior Courts on behalf of directors and officers of a tech start-up accused of securities fraud. Argued the issue before the Superior Court in a matter of first impression that addressed the elements required for securities fraud under the Pennsylvania Securities Act of 1972.
- Obtained summary judgment on behalf of global financial institution in case involving claims of violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act
- Defeated motion for preliminary injunction seeking to eject a Harrisburg community grocery store, arguing that the landlord had deprived its operators of right of first refusal.
- Advised a major international retailer on evolving and at times disparate municipal, county, state, and federal health preparedness emergency orders and guidance that would impact the client’s facilities, employees, and customers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- State Senator Larry Farnese, 1st District, 2011-2017
- Director of Community Relations, 2015-2017
- Special Assistant to the Chief of Staff, 2011-2014
- Director of Communications, Councilman Kenyatta Johnson, 2nd Council District, 2014-2015
- Intern, Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office, 2016
- Campaign Coordinator, Joe Grace for City Council, 1st Council District, 2010-2011
- Regional Field Director, Organizing for America/PA Vote, 2010
- Deputy Southeastern Political Director, Citizens for Arlen Specter, 2010
Recognition & Leadership
- Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, "Ones to Watch," Insurance Law, 2024
- Listed, Super Lawyers Magazine, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers, "Rising Stars," 2024
- Volunteer Attorney, Philadelphia VIP, 2019-Present
- Fellow, Committee of Seventy Buchholz, 2019-2020
- Member, Friends of Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School, 2018-Present
- Member, Project Home Young Leaders Committee, 2015-2017, 2018-2020
- Committeeperson, Montgomery County Democratic Committee, 2009-2011
Credentials
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J.D., cum laude, Temple University Beasley School of Law
- Member, Temple Political and Civil Rights Law Review
- Member, Rubin Public Interest Law Honor Society
- B.A., Franklin and Marshall College
- Hon. Lee Solomon, New Jersey Supreme Court, 2017-2018
- New Jersey
- Pennsylvania
- U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
- U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit