More Notable Victories

– $478,000 verdict against Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital and Trinity Health on behalf of Michelle Robinson. Ms. Robinson sustained a tibial fracture and aggravation of lumbar degenerative disc disease, spondylosis, and arthritis after a fall from her wheelchair due to the defective and dangerous condition of the defendants’ handicapped parking spaces.

About Mr. Furber

At Messa Law, Mr. Furber litigates catastrophic injury cases involving product liability, medical malpractice, dram shop liability, motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, and claims on behalf of victims of sexual assault. He approaches every case with a trial-ready mindset, combining strategic advocacy with meticulous preparation to deliver results. Mr. Furber secured a landmark $13 million jury verdict that changed Pennsylvania law and expanded protections for plaintiffs statewide. He has also obtained multi-million-dollar recoveries for victims and their families arising from defective products that caused fires or failed to protect occupants during emergencies.  Mr. Furber has used his trial skills to obtain multi-million-dollar recoveries against large institutions for victims of sexual assault and victims of medical malpractice.

Prior to joining Messa Law, Mr. Furber served as an Assistant District Attorney in the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office, where he quickly distinguished himself as a trial lawyer. Within six years, he was promoted to the Homicide Unit—an achievement attained by only a select few prosecutors. In that role, he tried dozens of homicides and major felony cases, developing exceptional courtroom skills, disciplined preparation habits, and a reputation for persuasive advocacy.

Mr. Furber comes from a distinguished legal family. His father served as President Judge of the Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas. Mr. Furber earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Maryland, College Park in 2003 and his Juris Doctor from the Temple University Beasley School of Law in 2008.

Professional Achievements

In 2018, Furber was selected for inclusion on the Pennsylvania Super Lawyers Rising Stars list, a designation awarded to top performing Pennsylvania attorneys under 40 based on committee and peer nominations.  He was selected for Pennsylvania Super Lawyers every year since 2022, an honor that less than five percent of attorneys in PA are awarded.

Attorney Furber is licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the State of New Jersey.