John Morgenstern

John P. Morgenstern is the Managing Partner of O'Hagan Meyer's Philadelphia and New Jersey offices. Here are some key details about him:

Professional Background

John specializes in complex commercial litigation and has extensive experience in various areas:

• He has earned an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest possible rating for professional and ethical standards.2
• As lead counsel, he has tried 74 cases to verdict.2
• He has significant experience in mass tort and class action defense, including cases involving USA Gymnastics and Boy Scouts of America.2
• John routinely defends hotels, motels, and others in the hospitality industry, including claims alleging human trafficking.2
• He defends licensed professionals and institutions, including nursing homes, drug and alcohol treatment centers, and other skilled care facilities.2

Military Service

John served in the U.S. Army's Judge Advocate General's (JAG) Corps:

• He participated in the first phase of Operation Iraqi Freedom.2
• He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal in Iraq, a NATO Commanding General's Commendation in Bosnia-Herzegovina, and the U.S. Meritorious Service Medal in Germany.2

Education and Achievements

• John graduated from Lehigh University (B.A. 1994) and Widener University School of Law (J.D. 1997).2
• He has been recognized as a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer from 2018 to present.2
• John is listed among America's Top 100 Civil Defense Litigators (PA).1

Publications

John authored "The Interrogators' Guide to Depositions, Investigations, and Discovery: What Civil Trial Attorneys Can Learn from the World's Best Interrogators," published in June 2018.2

Personal Interests

John is an avid runner who has completed full marathons in Rome, Paris, Dublin, Washington, DC, and Philadelphia, as well as several shorter distance races and triathlons.2