Gerhard P. Dietrich

Gerhard P. Dietrich


Freeman Mathis & Gary LLP

Recognized since 2013

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Practice Areas

Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants

Product Liability Litigation - Defendants

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Gerhard has more than 30 years of courtroom experience. Today, his practice is focused on the defense of product liability and other complex litigation matters, including mass torts and class actions. He represents manufacturers of appliances, HVAC equipment, roofing materials, truck-trailers, tires, and other products. He also has represented corporate clients in business disputes, commercial and employment litigation, CERCLA actions, and insurance coverage cases.

He tried his first case to a judge in 1985 winning an injunction in a trademark dispute. He tried his first case to conclusion before a jury in 1990 winning a defense verdict. While he still enjoys the excitement of a trial, Gerhard understands most clients do not. He provides sound and honest advice to clients so they have realistic expectations and tries to position cases for early and positive resolutions by thinking several moves ahead. It helps that his opponents recognize his skills and know he can try a case when needed.

Contact & Links
Location
  • 1600 Market Street, Suite 1210
    Philadelphia, PA 19103-7401
Education
  • Penn State Dickinson School of Law, J.D., graduated 1984
  • Gettysburg College, BA, cum laude, graduated 1981
Bar Admissions
  • Pennsylvania, 1984
  • New Jersey, 1995
  • New York, 2010
Court Admissions
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
  • U.S. District Courts of Pennsylvania (Eastern, Middle)
  • U.S. District Court of New Jersey
  • U.S. District Court of New York (Southern)
State Clerkships
  • Pennsylvania - Trial Courts

Freeman Mathis & Gary LLP
Headquarters: Atlanta, Georgia

57 The Best Lawyers in America® awards

43 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards

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Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
  • Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Awards:
  • Martindale-Hubbell AV® Rating
  • Selected to Pennsylvania Super Lawyers®
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
  • Personal Injury Litigation
  • Product Liability Litigation

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