Eric Weitz
Member / Messa & Associates, P.C.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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About Eric
Eric H. Weitz concentrates his practice upon representing individuals in a wide variety of complex trial matters, including those who have suffered traumatic brain injuries and other catastrophic injuries arising out of medical negligence, automobile and trucking accidents, construction accidents, civil rights violations and defective premises. Mr. Weitz’s practice also focuses on representing individuals and companies in commercial disputes such as insurance bad faith claims, commercial disputes and representing healthcare providers in various managed care disputes with insurance carriers. He has litigated hundreds of cases on behalf of individuals and healthcare providers against insurance companies. These disputes range from improper claims denials, unjustified medical decision making by insurance companies, medical necessity disputes and complex coverage disputes.
About Mr. Weitz
Mr. Weitz is an active member in many national and local organizations. As a member of the American Association for Justice, Mr. Weitz served as the Coordinator and Co-Host of the regional 1998 National Mock Trial Competition. He serves on the Pennsylvania Association for Justice Board of Governors. Mr. Weitz is also an active member of the American Trial Lawyers Association – New Jersey and Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association, where he serves as a board member.
Professional Achievements
Throughout his membership in the Philadelphia Bar Association, Mr. Weitz chaired the Compulsory Arbitration Committee and was elected to the Young Lawyers Division Executive Committee where he served as Secretary. In January 2012, Mr. Weitz was elected to serve a three-year term on the Board of Governors for the Philadelphia Bar Association and in 2014, Mr. Weitz was elected to Chair the Board. Other legal association activities include his being an invited participant in the Temple American Inn of Court and membership in the Philadelphia Lawyer’s Club. Mr. Weitz is a Fellow of the Academy of Advocacy. For seven consecutive years, Mr. Weitz has been named a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer by Law & Politics magazine and Philadelphia Magazine, including Top 100 Pennsylvania and Top 100 Philadelphia for 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014. In 2013, Mr. Weitz was appointed to the Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority Board of Directors. This year, Eric was nominated and selected by his peers as a 2015 Best Lawyer in America.