Philadelphia Judge Enforces Scheduling Restriction on Marshall Dennehey Lawyer Over Trial Overload

At a recent hearing, Philadelphia Judge Daniel Anders imposed a restriction on Marshall Dennehey partner Gary Samms, requiring him to designate substitute counsel in cases where he is unavailable. The measure responds to the complications stemming from Samms’ overloaded trial schedule. Judge Anders noted the unprecedented scheduling issues Samms has caused, citing that Samms has twice as many Philadelphia trial listings as any other medical malpractice defense lawyer, with 17 scheduled trials from June 2025 to June 2026. The judge encouraged Samms to handle cases like his peers, who usually settle earlier, suggesting that Samms utilize Marshall Dennehey’s large team to better manage his workload. Samms, however, defended the standard of his case preparation and opposed a blanket rule on trial representation, insisting on the importance of client choice in legal representation. For further details, the original article can be accessed here.