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Meet The Faculty
Dianne Wainwright Esq.
Ms. Wainwright is the Deputy Court Administrator for the Civil Division of the Fifth Judicial District of Pennsylvania. Working closely with the Division’s Administrative Judge, The Honorable Christine Ward, Ms. Wainwright administers and manages the operations of the Civil Division. Together, Ms. Wainwright and Judge Ward work to improve access to the Court of Common Pleas for all litigants, and provide efficient, effective and fair case management for all cases filed in the Division. Prior to joining the Fifth Judicial District, Ms. Wainwright practiced law handling a variety of commercial matters for corporations, sole proprietors and businesses. Ms. Wainwright’s practice area focused largely on representing professionals (accountants, attorneys, engineers/surveyors, insurance agents, insurers etc.) in numerous contract and professional liability matters. Ms. Wainwright is a member of the Allegheny County Bar Association, serving on the Board of Governors. She is a member of the Academy of Trial Lawyers of Allegheny County where she serves on the Board of Governors, and as the Co-chair of the Diversity Committee. Ms. Wainwright serves as an ex-officio member of the State Civil Procedural Rules Committee and is a member of the Pennsylvania Association of Court Managers. Ms. Wainwright also provides continuing education to professionals where her presentations focus on ethics/professionalism and reducing risks through improved practice management.
Edward J. Ciarimboli, Esq.
Attorney Edward Ciarimboli of Dallas, Pennsylvania is a founding partner at Fellerman & Ciarimboli Law PC. Attorney Ciarimboli graduated from Wilkes University with a dual degree in political science and engineering and applied science. While at Duquesne University School of Law, he was admitted to the Order of Barristers for Excellence in Courtroom Advocacy and was named a national semi-finalist in the American Trial Lawyers Association Moot Court Competition. As he was working on his Juris Doctor, Attorney Ciarimboli also served as a law clerk to the Luzerne County Court of Common Pleas and the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. Attorney Ciarimboli concentrates his practice on trucking, auto collision and medical malpractice litigation. Having been selected for inclusion in the Pennsylvania Super Lawyers® list every year since 2008, Attorney Ciarimboli is fearlessly dedicated to serving his client’s best interests and the results consistently prove just that. Ed Ciarimboli is also an active member of his community. With his partner Greg, Ed began the Safe Prom Pledge in 2010 to promote a drug-free and alcohol-free prom night for students throughout Eastern Pennsylvania. To date, they have spoken to more than 25,000 high school students on the dangers of driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol. Today Ed lives in a 115-year-old farmhouse in northeast Pennsylvania with his wife, Jennifer, their children, two dogs, two cats, numerous chickens, roosters, and an occasional pheasant.
Andre Webb Esq.
A partner with German
Gallagher & Murtagh, Andre manages the investigation, litigation, and
defense of numerous high-impact, complex cases involving catastrophic injury
or death. Andre concentrates his practice on defending insured and self-insured
entities in various litigation matters, including premises liability, dram
shop/liquor liability cases, transportation, and professional liability
matters. Prior to joining German, Gallagher & Murtagh, Andre was
Trial Counsel for a large Insurance Company where he led an expansive range
of cases in both state and federal courts. The diverse nature of Andre’s
practice, along with his background and expertise, provides him with a unique
perspective when advising and counseling clients towards attaining the best
and most cost-effective resolution. Andre’s professional activities extend
beyond the courtroom as he is very active in the legal community. Andre was
listed as one of 2023 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America, named one of
Pennsylvania Legal Award’s “2021 Lawyers on the Fast Track” by The Legal
Intelligencer, and recognized as a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer “Rising Star.”
Andre is an elected member of the Philadelphia Bar Association’s Board of
Governors; he served as Chair of the Executive Committee of the Young Lawyers
Division (“YLD”) and is an Executive Committee member of the Philadelphia
Association of Defense Counsel (“PADC”). Andre is also active with the
Pennsylvania Bar Association, where he serves in the House of Delegates.
Andre is an active member of the Federation of Defense & Corporate
Counsel (FDCC), a widely recognized defense organization composed of leaders
in their practice area who have achieved professional distinction. The FDCC
membership is highly selective via nomination only. When Andre is not
practicing law, he enjoys traveling, listening to podcasts, and reading
(during the pandemic, he created a book club with friends). He also enjoys
spending time with his family at Smith Memorial Playground &
Playhouse, where he serves on the Board of Directors.