J. Denny
Shupe
Mr. Shupe is a member of the International Association of Defense Counsel, an experienced trial attorney, a member of Schnader's Executive Committee, and past chair of the Firm's Litigation Services Department. Previously, he also chaired the Firm's Aviation Group and its Product Liability Group. His practice concentrates on risk management and representation of international, national, and regional companies in a wide variety of commercial, product liability, and business litigation matters. A retired Air Force command pilot, in aviation matters he represents domestic and global aircraft, engine and aircraft component manufacturers, airports, airlines, insurers, Part 135 operators, Part 145 repair stations, and corporate aviation. He has tried to verdict a wide variety of matters.
Mr. Shupe's pro bono focus is in support of a variety of military veteran causes and as a Board Member of New Leash on Life USA, a nonprofit focused on training and socializing abandoned dogs to enhance their adoptability, and building prison inmate social and job skills to improve the likelihood of successful re-entry into the community.
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Education
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University of Pennsylvania Law School, J.D., summa cum laude, Order of the Coif, 1989
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Arizona State University, M.B.A., high honors, 1983
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United States Air Force Academy, B.S., With Distinction, 1976
Court Admissions
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U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
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U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
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U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland
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U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
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U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania
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U.S. Tax Court
Professional Affiliations
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, adjunct assistant professor, aviation law
- American Bar Association, Section of Litigation and Forum on Air and Space Law, member
- Defense Research Institute Aerospace Law Committee: chair, 2006 – 2008; vice chair, 2004-2005
- Philadelphia Bar Association, member
Other Distinctions
- Ranked by Chambers USA as "America's Leading Aviation Lawyers," 2013
- Listed in The International Who’s Who of Aviation Lawyers, 2013
- Recognized as a "Local Litigation Star" for Pennsylvania in Benchmark Litigation, 2012-2013
- Listed among the 2012 Leading Product Liability Lawyers in the World by the Legal Media Group
- Listed among the Leading Aviation Lawyers in the World by the Legal Media Group, 2011-present
- Rated AV® Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell®
- Selected as a "Pennsylvania Super Lawyer" for aviation, 2004-2013
- National Law Journal Defense Win of the Month, 2002
- Recognition by Legal 500 for outstanding service to aviation clients
- U.S. President's Call to Service Award from President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation (nominated by USO of Illinois for at least 4,000 hours of support of U.S. armed forces through the USO), 2007
- International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC) member, 2005-present
- Selected as a "Pennsylvania Super Lawyer" for business litigation, 2004-2010
- Defense Research Institute Community Service Award, 2003
- United States Marine Corps Reserve, Toys for Tots, Commander's Award, 2002
- National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Leadership Class of 1998
- Honorary commander, McGuire Air Force Base, NJ, 1994–1995, 2004-2005, 2006-present
- Bronze Good Citizenship Medal from the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, September 1999
- Military service awards include Meritorious Service Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, Air Medal and Aerial Achievement Medal
- University of Pennsylvania Law Review, editor
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