Mark J. Golen II is an experienced trial lawyer and Partner in the firm’s Pittsburgh office. Having taken over 25 jury trials to verdict, Mark has extensive trial experience and routinely handles complex litigation cases before federal and state trial and appellate courts, administrative and regulatory agencies, and arbitration panels.
- Obtained over 20 complete defense verdicts in jury trials as lead counsel for cases in Pennsylvania state and federal courts.
- Obtained a very low five-figure jury verdict in the Western District of Pennsylvania after a three-week-long jury trial in a multi-million dollar breach of contract case defending a large chlorine tank car manufacturer.
- Obtained a defense verdict in premises liability action (slip-and-fall) against Fortune 500 retailer.
- Obtained a complete class action dismissal against a Fortune 1000 retailer company against a claim for violations of New Jersey’s Truth-in-Consumer Contract, Warranty and Notice Act (TCCWNA) based on lack of constitutional standing.
- Summary determination precluding fire loss damages in excess of $9M based on waiver of subrogation and loss of use provisions in AIA contract.
- Summary dismissal of consequential damages claim based on limited damages clause as interpreted under the Delaware Uniform Commercial Code.
- Summary dismissal of claims for breach of implied warranty of merchantability and breach of implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose under contractual warranty disclaimer under Delaware Uniform Commercial Code.
- Summary dismissal of personal injury claim against a co-worker based on the immunity provisions of the Pennsylvania Worker’s Compensation Act.
- Ongoing representation of largest commercial roofing company in North America, including matters involving breach of contract disputes, construction defects and delays, and governmental regulatory claims.
- Ongoing representation of North America’s largest provider of skilled nursing care in a variety of commercial disputes, including a number of high profile litigations.
- Ongoing representation of a Fortune 500 retailer, including contract disputes, premises liability claims and defense of third-party subpoenas.
- Ongoing representation of Fortune 500 company to recover executive compensation and related fees in excess of $200M under the company’s clawback policy in connection with company’s multi-year financial restatements.
Admissions
- Pennsylvania
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania
- U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
Memberships
- Defense Research Institute
- Allegheny County Bar Association
- Pennsylvania Defense Institute
Education
- J.D., Duquesne University School of Law, 2003
- Cali Award in Labor Law, 2003
- B.S., Accounting, West Virginia University, 2000
Honors
- Academy of Trial Lawyers of Allegheny County
- Best Lawyers in America® distinction in Commercial Litigation (2025)