Supervising Attorney

Posted on: 2006-01-14

Rosanne P. O’Malley 1954 Lardner Street 215-535-1469 Philadelphia, PA 19149 [email protected] Experience: Dessen, Moses and Sheinoff 1985 to 2005 Supervising Attorney - Criminal Defense Department 1992 to 2005 During this time, I was responsible for overseeing all criminal cases. In doing so, I trained associates new to the field, performed administrative tasks pertinent to department and tried all major criminal cases. I have also dealt with probate and estate planning, elder law and civil defense cases. Recent criminal jury trial results: - Aggravated assault case involving shooting on playground. After five-day trial, defendant found not guilty. - Aggravated indecent assault case involving three juvenile complainants. Jury was hung, with eleven jurors voting for acquittal. Prosecution was ultimately withdrawn. - Rape case involving juvenile complainant and DNA evidence. Jury returned verdict asked for by defense of lesser offense of statutory sexual assault. Senior Associate 1989 At this point, I functioned primarily as a defense litigator in both civil (Lemon Law, contract, landlord-tenant, premises liability) and criminal cases. I also did some estate planning and probating of estates. Junior Associate 1985 Upon joining the firm, I primarily dealt with administrative law cases such as Social Security disability, workmen’s compensation and unemployment compensation. Subsequently, I became the primary estate planner for the firm. Sacks, Basch and Lavner 1982 to 1984 As I spoke Spanish, I worked out of the firm’s office located in the Hispanic community. I conducted interviews, did legal research and assisted other attorneys with their caseloads. Professional Certifications: Licensed to practice before: Supreme Court of Pennsylvania Eastern District of Pennsylvania Third Circuit Court of Appeals Education: Juris Doctor, Temple University School of Law 1981 Honors and activities: Dean’s List Moot Court Clinical Program Temple Legal Aid Federal Defender’s Association Women’s Law Caucus - Member (1978-1981) - Secretary (1981) Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and Political Science, University of Pittsburgh 1978 Honors: Four-year Senatorial Scholarship Dean’s List Graduated Cum Laude