Suzanne Tighe

Partner

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(215) 972-5408
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(215) 972-7008
130 North 18th Street
Suite 1200
Philadelphia
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PA
19103

PRACTICE AREAS

Insurance Coverage Analysis and Litigation

Admissions

Pennsylvania

United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit

United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania

Education

The Dickinson School of Law

J.D., 1997

University of Scranton

B.S., 1994

Suzanne Tighe is a partner in Chartwell Law’s Philadelphia office, where she focuses on the defense of insurance related claims. Suzanne concentrates on first-party property claims, third-party liability claims and uninsured/underinsured motorist claims. Early in her career, Suzanne represented both claimants and insureds and she credits the insights gained from understanting opposing positions with stregthening her ability to advocate for her clients.

Suzanne’s engagement with the insurance industry extends beyond representing her clients. She lectures regularly on insurance related topics, and has authored amicus briefs in Pennsylvania State and Federal Courts.

Before joining Chartwell Law, Suzanne was Of Counsel in the Blue Bell office of a regional law firm.

Professional Associations

Pennsylvania Defense Institute, At Large Director

Philadelphia Association of Defense Counsel

Supreme Court of Pennsylvania Disciplinary Board, Hearing Committee Member (2020-2022)

Articles

“Auto Law Update 2022,” Pennsylvania Bar Institute, October 2022

“Auto Law Update,” The Philadelphia Association of Defense Counsel,  February 2022.

“Business Interruption Insurance Claims & COVID-19,” Pennsylvania Bar Institute, May 2020  

“Nuts & Bolts of the MVFRL,” Pennsylvania Association of Justice, February 2020    

“Annual Civil Litigation Update, Motor Vehicle Update”  Pennsylvania Bar Institute, March 2019, 2018 & 2017  

“Managing Liens and Subrogation in Auto Cases,” Pennsylvania Bar Institute, December 2017

“24th Annual Auto Law Update,” Pennsylvania Bar Institute, October 2017  

“UM and UIM Claims: Coverage Issues and Bad Faith Opportunities,” Pennsylvania Bar Institute, May 2017

“35th Annual Auto Law Update,” Pennsylvania Association of Justice, May 2017, Philadelphia

Suzanne Tighe is a partner in Chartwell Law’s Philadelphia office, where she focuses on the defense of insurance related claims. Suzanne concentrates on first-party property claims, third-party liability claims and uninsured/underinsured motorist claims. Early in her career, Suzanne represented both claimants and insureds and she credits the insights gained from understanting opposing positions with stregthening her ability to advocate for her clients.

Suzanne’s engagement with the insurance industry extends beyond representing her clients. She lectures regularly on insurance related topics, and has authored amicus briefs in Pennsylvania State and Federal Courts.

Before joining Chartwell Law, Suzanne was Of Counsel in the Blue Bell office of a regional law firm.

Professional Associations

Pennsylvania Defense Institute, At Large Director

Philadelphia Association of Defense Counsel

Supreme Court of Pennsylvania Disciplinary Board, Hearing Committee Member (2020-2022)

Articles

“Auto Law Update 2022,” Pennsylvania Bar Institute, October 2022

“Auto Law Update,” The Philadelphia Association of Defense Counsel,  February 2022.

“Business Interruption Insurance Claims & COVID-19,” Pennsylvania Bar Institute, May 2020  

“Nuts & Bolts of the MVFRL,” Pennsylvania Association of Justice, February 2020    

“Annual Civil Litigation Update, Motor Vehicle Update”  Pennsylvania Bar Institute, March 2019, 2018 & 2017  

“Managing Liens and Subrogation in Auto Cases,” Pennsylvania Bar Institute, December 2017

“24th Annual Auto Law Update,” Pennsylvania Bar Institute, October 2017  

“UM and UIM Claims: Coverage Issues and Bad Faith Opportunities,” Pennsylvania Bar Institute, May 2017

“35th Annual Auto Law Update,” Pennsylvania Association of Justice, May 2017, Philadelphia

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