Michael J. Needleman is a Partner in the Philadelphia office of Reger Rizzo & Darnall, bringing extensive trial experience in state and federal court across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Washington, D.C. He is appointed by the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania to represent indigent parties. Michael represents domestic and international insurance carriers and their insureds on a third-party basis in premises liability disputes, general liability claims, employment-based litigation, and bad faith claims, and he also represents insurers in pursuing subrogation claims. He approaches litigation as a problem-solving discipline, drawing on his trial experience to achieve excellent results for clients and cost-effective outcomes for insurers while maintaining a strong reputation with the courts. Beyond his practice, he regularly presents to the insurance industry and conducts legal education classes on litigation and litigation-related topics, including CLEs on analyzing and drafting pleadings in insurance coverage disputes, and has led training seminars for employers on maintaining harassment-free workplaces and minimizing claims. Outside the office, Michael is active in his community, having been elected by his neighbors to the school board, and he enjoys time with his family and in the garden.