Daniel J. de Luca
Blue Bell, Pennsylvania
Partner

Daniel J. de Luca is a founding partner of Nelson Levine de Luca & Horst. Mr. de Luca's practice focuses on large-loss property subrogation: investigating losses, prosecuting and negotiating cases, educating clients and trade groups, and lecturing on recovery-related topics nationwide. He is particularly active in the National Association of Subrogation Professionals, regularly presenting on various topics at that organization's national and regional conferences. Notably, Mr. de Luca holds a co-chair position on NASP's Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter committee, was the keynote speaker at NASP's First Annual Litigation Skills Conference in 2006, and was the Property Track Coordinator for the 2008 Litigation Skills Conference.

After law school, Mr. de Luca worked as a forensic investigator for a private contractor assisting the U.S. State Department's advocacy before the U.S./Iran Claims Tribunal at The Hague. He thereafter worked at Philadelphia and New Jersey law firms handling insurance-related matters (Coverage/Fraud, Subrogation, Premises/Products Liability), as well as Employment Law and Commercial Litigation cases. In his career, he has tried numerous cases to verdict, and has frequently argued before state and federal appellate courts.

Mr. de Luca serves as NLdH's partner in charge of human resources matters.

Professional Associations and Memberships:

• National Association of Subrogation Professionals,, 1999 - Present
• National Fire Protection Association, 2000 - 2003
• Montgomery Bar Association, 2002 - 2005, Vice-Chairman - House & Property Cmte, Member - various committees
• Society for Human Resources Managers (SHRM), 2002 - 2003
• American Bar Association, 1991 - 2003, Labor & Employment Law Section
• Bucks-Montgomery Claims Association, 1999 - 2001
• Southeastern Pennsylvania Claims Association, 1999 - 2001
• University of Pennsylvania, 1995 - 1998, Secondary Schools Committee

Representative Cases:

• AMAN et al v. Cort Furniture Rental, 85 F.3d 1074 (3rd Cir. 1996)
• Philbin v. Trans. Union et al., 101 F.3d 957 (3rd Cir. 1996)

Representative Clients:

• Community Association Underwriters of America
• Hartford Steam Boiler
• Philadelphia Insurance Companies
• State Farm Fire & Casualty Company

References:

• Mark Blasch, President - Community Association Underwriters of America
• The Honorable Vito Fossella, Member - U.S. House of Representatives
• Joseph Taylor, President - Matrix Development Group

Classes/Seminars Taught:

• "Recent Trends, Developments and Decisions in Property Subrogation", NASP 2008 Annual Conference, November 2, 2008 - November 4, 2008
• "The Subrogation Litigator's Nightmares", NASP Litigation Skills Conference (Keynote Speaker), 2006
• "Investigating and Pursuing HVAC-Related Subrogation", NASP Eastern PA Chapter, 2006
• "Training for Attorneys in "Best Practices" for Loss-Scene Investigation", Pennsylvania CLE Board, 2006
• "Various Large-Loss Property Subrogation Topics", NASP Annual Conferences, 2000 - Present
• "New Jersey Workers Compensation Subrogation Basics", NASP NJ Chapter, 2004
• "In-house Training for Clients and Independent Adjusters on Subrogation "Best Practices" for Loss-Scene and Evidence Handling", 2000 - Present
• "In-house Training for Clients on Sexual Harassment and Other Workplace Behaviors", 2002 - Present
• "The Employment Handbook", Associated Builders & Contractors, 2003
• "Labor & Employment Law: The Basics", Associated Builders & Contractors, 2003
• "Recruiting, Hiring & Firing", Eastern Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce, 2002
• "Employment Law and Resort Real Estate Liabilities", New Jersey Golf Course Owners Association, 2002
• "Pennsylvania Construction Defect & Mold Litigation", National Business Institute, 2002
• "Labor & Employment Law: Practices & Procedures", Associated Builders & Contractors, 2002
• "Writing Fire Investigation Reports: A Lawyer's View", Lehigh & Northampton Fire Investigation Training Association, 2001

Practice Disciplines:

Property Subrogation

Bar Admissions:

Pennsylvania, 1994

New Jersey, 1994

U.S. District Court District of New Jersey, 1994

U.S. District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania, 1996

U.S. District Court Middle District of Pennsylvania, 1997

U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit, 1996

Education:

Temple University School of Law, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1994
J.D.
Honors: Barrister's Award
Honors: Outstanding Oral Advocate
Honors: Dean's List

University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 1990
B.A.
Honors: Class of 1941 Scholarship
Honors: Dean's List
Major:  English

King's College, University of London, London, England, UK