Deasey, Mahoney & Valentini is a well-established national defense litigation law firm headquartered in Philadelphia.
Our clients benefit from our litigators’ collective experience in a variety of practice areas. For each matter they handle, senior litigators provide personal attention during all phases of representation and deliver exceptional, responsive service at a reasonable cost.
In short, our attorneys strive to craft and deliver a superior product.


Leanna B.
Ruotanen
Leanna B. Ruotanen is a partner with Deasey, Mahoney & Valentini, Ltd. She joined the firm as an Associate in 2017 after working for a mid-size regional litigation firm specializing in the defense of personal injury claims. Leanna currently defends clients in a broad range...
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Appellate work requires a sophisticated understanding and thorough knowledge of the law, procedural rules, intricacies of brief writing and oral advocacy, and a talent for framing and preserving issues for appeal. At Deasey, Mahoney & Valentini, we believe this specialized litigation work requires a thoughtful, collaborative approach throughout the handling of a matter. Our attorneys work together to develop innovative strategies and remain on the cutting edge of litigation and appellate advocacy.
Read MoreDMV Obtains Dismissal of Municipality from FHA and ADA Claims
Rufus Jennings recently successfully argued for the dismissal of a claim under the Fair Housing Act and Americans with Disabilities Act on behalf of a municipal client. The claim concerned the installation of a mobile home in a resident’s driveway to be used as an...
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