Philadelphia, PA
Michael Kunsch brings over two decades of experience to MGC, representing manufacturers, retailers, transportation companies and commercial clients in complex civil litigation matters. Licensed in all state and federal courts in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, he focuses on product liability, catastrophic injury, fire and explosion cases, transportation, general liability and commercial disputes. Michael has successfully argued before various appellate courts, including the Third Circuit Court of Appeals, the Pennsylvania Superior Court and the New Jersey Appellate Division.
Michael has extensive experience defending manufacturers and retailers in high-exposure product liability cases, including fire and explosion litigation, catastrophic burn injuries and litigation involving a wide range of industrial, commercial and consumer products such as ladders, power tools, gas-fired appliances, plumbing fixtures, recreational equipment and tractor-trailer components. He also handles general liability claims for clients in the retail and hospitality sectors—including concert promoters, entertainment venues, security companies, apartment complex owners, restaurants and national retailers—and defends trucking and logistics companies in transportation matters involving fatalities and serious injuries.
As a trusted advisor, Michael counsels clients on evidence preservation, expert retention and e-discovery protocols. He is a frequent lecturer on issues central to high-stakes litigation, regularly presenting to national audiences on topics including product liability defense, expert witness strategy, spoliation, risk management, supply chain liability and effective litigation practices for the retail, hospitality and transportation industries.
Commercial & Business Litigation
Construction Litigation
Premises Liability
Products Liability
Trucking & Transportation
Defended the distributor of scaffold in a product liability case that resulted in a defense verdict following a four-day jury trial in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
Obtained summary judgment for the franchisee of a national fast food restaurant in a premises liability case in the Superior Court of New Jersey: Hunterdon County which was later affirmed by the Superior Court of New Jersey Appellate Division.
Defended a leading manufacturer of outdoor power equipment in a product liability case that resulted in a defense verdict after 13 days of trial in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County (Pennsylvania).
Obtained summary judgment for the manufacturer of a stepladder in a product liability case following a successful Daubert challenge to plaintiffs’ liability expert in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
Defended the manufacturer of a stepladder in a product liability case that resulted in a defense verdict following a three-day jury trial in the Middle District of Pennsylvania.