Duane Morris LLPPartner

J. Colin Knisely

About J. Colin Knisely

J. Colin Knisely is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, banking litigation, ada title iii litigation and 2 other areas of law. J. Colin received a B.A. degree from Allegheny College in 1993, and has been licensed for 29 years. J. Colin practices at Duane Morris LLP in Philadelphia, PA.

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Areas of Law

  • Commercial Litigation
  • Other 4
    • Banking Litigation
    • ADA Title III Litigation
    • Employment Law
    • Insurance and Reinsurance

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Partner
    Firm Name
    Duane Morris LLP
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Representative Matters: Represent retailers, banks, energy companies,
    other public accommodations against both claims
    lawsuits brought against them for failure to maintain accessible websites, allegedly in violation of the ADA.
    Represented multiple banks in Pennsylvania in defense of putative class action claims brought against them for alleged failure to comply with ADA St
    ards for access to ATMs.
    Representing various retailers in putative class action claims brought against them for alleged failure to comply with the ADA for access to point of sale devices.
    Obtained $1.85 million verdict in favor of a bank client in a commercial mortgage dispute in which the borrowers alleged that their signatures were forged.
    Obtained dismissal of class action lawsuit against bank alleging the bank's ATM's failed to comply with the ADA st
    ards. The Federal District Court held that Plaintiff's claims were moot since the bank had upgraded its ATM's under a company-wide plan.
    Obtained non-suit at trial on behalf of a bank on a subcontractor's claims for unjust enrichment
    constructive trust related to more than $1 million worth of snow removal work performed by the subcontractor at the Wachovia Center
    Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.
    Represented a lender against a $75 million lender liability, deepening insolvency
    fraud case brought by the U.S. Trustee. Case settled on terms the client found favorable.
    Represented architects in lawsuits alleging the failure to comply with the Fair Housing Act of the ADA St
    ards for Accessible Design.
    Obtained on behalf of a bank officer a summary judgment against allegations of fraud, conspiracy, conversion
    RICO violations.
    Representing lender in class action lawsuit alleging that the lender's notices of motor vehicles repossessions
    notices of surplus/deficiency failed to comply with the UCC
    applicable state law.
    Represented a bank in a claim against an appraiser for professional negligence in relation to a $6.5 million appraisal report. Case resulted in settlement the client found favorable.
    Represented a bank against a mortgage banker in a breach of contract claim related to an $8.5 million loan.
    Obtained on behalf of a bank the dismissal of class action counterclaims for breach of good faith
    fair dealing
    fraudulent misrepresentation
    a consumer fraud act.
    Represented a national retailer in defense
    resolution of potential class action regarding alleged violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act, specifically that the company failed to reasonably accommodate disabled persons by failing to provide readily achievable means of access to eye examinations in their stores nationwide.
    Represented employer in lawsuit alleging disability discrimination
    retaliation. Case settled on terms the client found favorable.
    Represented a New Jersey manufacturer against a Hong Kong based receiver for breach of contract
    tort claims. Obtained a settlement the client found favorable.
    Obtained a defense verdict in favor of one of the nation's largest manufacturers of dump, transfer
    flatbed trailers in a products liability matter.
    Represented a scaffolding supplier in a products liability action alleging defective scaffold design.
    Obtained a directed verdict for a commercial insurance carrier on claims of breach of contract
    negligence.
    Represented a mid-size law firm in defense of legal malpractice claims related to the sale of a coffee company.
    Represented a law firm in defense of legal malpractice claims related to an attorney's representation of client in a non-compete dispute.
    Obtained a defense verdict in favor of a national restaurant chain involving a Good Samaritan claim brought by customer.

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1997, Ohio
    Pennsylvania
    U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
    U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio
    Memberships

    Professional Activities

    •Philadelphia Bar Association
    •Professional Liability Underwriting Society

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Case Western Reserve University School of Law
    Class of 1997
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Allegheny College
    Class of 1993
    B.A.
    magna cum laude
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1971
    Williamsport, Pennsylvania, 1971

J. Colin Knisely

Partner at Duane Morris LLP
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30 South 17th StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19103U.S.A.

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