A Brief Overview of Gold & Robins, P.C.

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The law firm of Gold & Robins, P.C., is a full-service defense litigation practice.  Founded in 2001 by Alan S. Gold, a partner, and Tanya M. Sweet and Sean Robins, associates of the former firm of Monaghan & Gold, P.C., the four members of the firm have more than three-quarters of a century of experience successfully defending a wide variety of civil law suits.  (See Practice Areas for more details.) 

The firm, known as Gold, Butkovitz & Robins, P.C. through the end of 2005, previously included attorney and Pennsylvania state legislator Alan L. Butkovitz as a partner.  Mr. Butkovitz, who had been a representative in the Pennsylvania state legislature for 15 years, was elected to the office of Philadelphia City Controller in November, 2005, and has since assumed that position.  Due to the duties and responsibilities as City Controller, as of January 1, 2006, Mr. Butkovitz has no longer been a member of the firm.

Although saddened that he is no longer a member of the firm, we are thrilled by his success, and wish him the best for the future.  He will be sorely missed.

The firm is also aided by the talents of Steven M. Zelitch, Esquire, Carol A. Weil, Esquire, and Franklin A. Wurman, Esquire, of counsel. 

Whether retained by insurance carriers, or privately retained, the attorneys of Gold & Robins have handled thousands of cases over the years, with extensive experience in many complex areas of the law.  The philosophy of the firm is to be active rather than reactive in litigation; to always strive for the end-game in litigation, be that dismissal on preliminary objections or a motion to dismiss, or following a period of discovery that is always geared toward a motion for summary judgment.  We strive to provide an aggressive approach geared toward the pre-trial dismissal of litigation whenever possible.  While no one can guaranty any particular result in any particular piece of litigation, we always provide our defense clients with an honest and realistic view of the likelihood of pre-trial dismissal as early on as possible, and always keep our clients as fully informed and educated about their litigation as desired.

Unlike many law firms, client are always kept "in the loop," with full and easy access to their counsel whenever the need may arise.  Regular and written status reports can be provided on whatever basis, and in whatever form the client desires.  For the really involved client, weekly (or more frequently if desired) telephone status reports can be provided, and clients who appreciate the opportunity to maintain "hands-on" contact with their litigation, are encouraged to become as involved as they wish.  We too appreciate the contact, and the insight of those who are in the best position to understand the sum and substance of each individual piece of litigation: The Clients.

(Updated March 12, 2007)