Alan C. Kessler

Alan C. Kessler is a partner at Duane Morris LLP in Philadelphia who practices commercial litigation with a focus on class actions, other complex litigation, government relations, and general counseling. He represents clients that include real estate developers, banks, airlines, healthcare institutions, hospitals, and alternative energy companies. His broader client experience spans entrepreneurial businesses, public companies, governmental entities, consumer-product businesses, technology companies, franchisors, and other organizations facing difficult disputes or regulatory concerns.

Alan earned a J.D., with honors, from the University of Maryland School of Law and a B.A., with honors, from the University of Delaware. He is admitted in Pennsylvania and before several federal courts, including the US District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and the Supreme Court of the United States. His education and long litigation career provide a foundation for handling complex matters involving varied industries, legal theories, and public institutions.

Alan has handled significant class and commercial litigation, including defense work in claims involving construction products and chemical manufacturers. His representative matters also reflect experience with real estate, healthcare, transportation, government, and corporate disputes. Beyond courtroom work, he has counseled clients with business and governmental concerns, giving him experience at the intersection of litigation strategy, institutional decision-making, and public-sector relationships.

Alan C. Kessler has held extensive public-service and civic leadership roles. His service has included presidential appointments, membership on transition teams, leadership positions connected with the United States Postal Service Board of Governors, and work with Pennsylvania and Philadelphia governmental initiatives. He has also served in legal and political leadership positions. This background complements his litigation practice by adding substantial experience with public institutions, policy, and complex organizational decision-making.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Duane Morris LLP
• Member, Pennsylvania Bar Association
• Chair, Pennsylvania Supreme Court Continuing Legal Education Board
• Chair, United States Postal Service Board of Governors (2008-2009)
• Vice Chair, PICA Board, Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority
• National Finance Chair, Hillary for President (2008)
• Finance Vice Chair, Democratic National Committee
• Finance Chair, Pennsylvania Democratic Committee
• National Finance Vice Chair, Gore 2000 (2000)
• Commissioner, Lower Merion Township
• Member, Executive Committee, Central Philadelphia Development Corporation
• Member, Executive Committee, Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation
• Member, Penn Medicine Campaign Cabinet
• Member, World Affairs Council
• Member, Economy League of Greater Philadelphia

Licensed State

• Pennsylvania

Education

• University of Maryland School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Delaware
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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