Founded in 2012 by Daniel Endicott and Gerard Olson, Forest & Main is celebrated for its English-style ales and farmhouse saisons. The Fishtown outpost brings their signature brews to a new audience, complemented by a food menu curated by James Beard-nominated chef Dane DeMarco of Haddonfield’s Gass & Main.

The new location has already earned praise from the Philadelphia press. Michael Klein of The Philadelphia Inquirer noted the “pretzels ‘bigger than your head’ and an opening beer list that includes a house lager, pilsner, and festbier on the side-pull Lukr faucet; Pigeon of the Peak British IPA, ESB, and Fair Winds Oat Mild on the Angram hand-pulls; plus others on tap including Last Crusade Hazy IPA, Silent Film West Coast IPA, Magic Mountains Pale Ale, and Dance Money American Stout. There will also be local cider, wines, and cocktails.” Jason Sheehan of Philadelphia Magazine called the opening “a big deal,” praising the intimate space, the neighborhood, and Forest & Main’s consistently excellent beers.

Peskin, a seasoned employment and commercial litigation attorney, has developed a niche practice supporting startup breweries across the region. His recent article on Law.com explores the evolving legal landscape for taprooms in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

Kang Haggerty congratulates Forest & Main on their successful launch, continuing the law firm’s commitment to helping small businesses thrive in Philadelphia’s dynamic hospitality landscape.

Peskin represents Trevor Otto, a lease contracting officer at the General Services Administration in Philadelphia, on his appeal to the U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board.

According to the Inquirer, “Otto is a disabled veteran, and his wife is a caregiver for her parents. They depend on his salary to support themselves and their two young children. He’s appealing his termination to the U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board, arguing that he should not have been let go given his status.”

Law360 recently published an Expert Analysis authored by Peskin on How DOGE’s Severance Plan May Affect Federal Employees. If you have been impacted by federal layoffs and seek attorney representation and guidance, please contact Aaron at Kang Haggerty.

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“We are thrilled to welcome Ralph, Aaron, and Josh to the firm,” said Edward T. Kang, Managing Member of Kang Haggerty. “Their impressive track record and shared commitment to excellence align perfectly with our firm’s values. Together, we will continue to deliver the highest quality of legal services to our clients, fostering growth and success.”

Ferrara’s focus is on general litigation matters with a particular emphasis on construction and complex commercial litigation. He has extensive trial experience, having handled more than 200 trials, hearings and arbitrations combined. Before he founded the Ferrara Law Group, he started and managed the Princeton, NJ office of Richardson & Patel, was Managing Partner of the Cherry Hill, NJ office of Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel, chaired Wolf Block’s Construction Industry Group, and led the Litigation Department and was on the executive committee at Flaster Greenberg.

“It is exciting to be joining an established and growing law firm in the Pennsylvania/New Jersey market that will enable our clients to access additional practice groups, technology, staff, and resources to better serve them,” said Ferrara.

Before co-founding the Ferrara Law Group, Peskin practiced in the commercial litigation and e-discovery groups of Drinker Biddle & Reath, Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell& Hippel, and Richardson & Patel. He has experience in a wide variety of complex matters including commercial litigation, consumer rights class actions, telecommunications, product liability, trademark, construction, and environmental.  He also has a niche practice representing breweries in the Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey area.  His rapidly growing employment practice represents both employers and employees in a wide variety of matters ranging from employment and severance agreements to employment litigation under state and federal statutes.

Hirshey started his legal career as a clerk for (former) Justice Russell M. Nigro of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, before joining DLA Piper as an associate in the Litigation Practice Group, gaining significant experience in manufacturing, trucking and construction law. Josh then gained in-depth experience as in-house counsel to multiple businesses while continuing his work as a litigator.

Kang Haggerty, established in 2013, now has grown to 21 attorneys, with offices in Philadelphia, PA and Marlton, NJ.

News coverage of Ferrara Law Group Attorneys joining Kang Haggerty:

Law360* — Kang Haggerty Brings On Litigators From NJ Boutique

The Legal Intelligencer* — People in the News—Feb. 3, 2025

The Legal Intelligencer* — Smaller Firms in ‘Growth Mode’ as Competition, Rates Heat Up

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