Josh M. Greenbaum

Member

Josh concentrates his practice in construction law litigation, product liability, casualty defense, commercial litigation, and complex tort litigation. He has handled all types of litigation matters, including product liability cases, security and premises liability cases, dram shop cases, lead paint litigation, construction litigation, oil and gas litigation, and breach of contract claims.

Josh has successfully tried numerous cases to verdict, including major jury trials in state and federal courts in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. He has also handled cases in other jurisdictions including, but not limited to Alaska, Arizona, California, Georgia, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Texas, and Washington. He also has tried numerous bench trials, administrative law hearings, and private and compulsory arbitration cases. In addition, he has mediated many matters in alternate dispute resolution forums. Josh has argued appeals in New Jersey appellate courts, Pennsylvania Supreme Court, Pennsylvania Superior Court, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit.

Josh co-chairs the Real Estate & Construction Industry Group of Cozen O'Connor. He also formerly served on the board of directors at Cozen O'Connor. 

Josh is the past president of the Philadelphia Association of Defense Counsel and a past committee member of the Pennsylvania Defense Institute and the Philadelphia Bar Association State Civil Committee. He is an active member of the Construction Law Society of America. Josh currently serves on the Board of Trustees, Mercy Career and Technical High School, Philadelphia, Pa. and the Board of Directors, The First Tee of Greater Philadelphia.

Josh attended West Chester University of Pennsylvania, where he received his Bachelor of Arts in 1981, and earned his J.D. from Widener University School of Law in 1988.

News

More Than 205 Cozen O’Connor Attorneys Named Best Lawyers and Ones to Watch By The Best Lawyers In America

August 19, 2021

Best Lawyers selected 210 Cozen O’Connor lawyers from 23 of the firm’s nationwide offices for inclusion in the 2022 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.

47 Cozen O'Connor Attorneys Named Pennsylvania Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

May 28, 2021

Super Lawyers has selected 47 Cozen O'Connor attorneys to the 2021 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.

200 Cozen O’Connor Attorneys Named Best Lawyers and Ones to Watch By The Best Lawyers In America

August 20, 2020

Best Lawyers selected 200 Cozen O’Connor lawyers from 23 of the firm’s nationwide offices for inclusion in the 2021 edition of The Best Lawyers in America© (Copyright 2020 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, SC).

Fifty-Eight Cozen O'Connor Attorneys Named Pennsylvania Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

June 05, 2020

Super Lawyers has selected 58 Cozen O'Connor attorneys to the 2020 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.

138 Cozen O’Connor Attorneys Named to the Best Lawyers in America

August 28, 2019

Best Lawyers selected 138 Cozen O’Connor lawyers from 21 of the firm’s national offices for inclusion in the 2020 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.

64 Cozen O'Connor Attorneys Named Pennsylvania Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

May 21, 2019

Super Lawyers has selected 64 Cozen O'Connor attorneys to the 2019 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.

Publications

Keeping Pace with Truck Driver Drug and Alcohol Testing During COVID-19 [Alert]

June 25, 2020

Tia Ghattas, Josh Greenbaum and Kendall Hayden discuss the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration exemptions for some regulations for certain motor carriers and their drivers that sunset on July 1.

How States Are Relaxing Truck Weight Rules During COVID-19

May 20, 2020

Tia Ghattas, Josh Greenbaum and Kendall Hayden contributed an article to Law360 outlining how some states have approached weight requirements and permit requirements, and what trucking companies should do to adhere.

Pandemic Drug Test Guidance Offers Relief To Trucking Cos.

May 06, 2020

Tia Ghattas, Josh Greenbaum and Kendall Hayden contributed an article to Law360 discussing the guidance on compliance with drug and alcohol testing requirements during COVID-19.

A Supplemental Whitepaper Addressing Sandy's Impact on Commercial and Residential Property Owners and Construction Companies [Cozen O'Connor Whitepaper]

January 23, 2013

This whitepaper provides an overview of construction related issues potentially raised by storm damage, including delay claims, areas of responsibility of municipalities and design professionals, environmental concerns and other topical matters.

Dram Shop Liability: The Exposure is Greater Than You Think [Cozen O'Connor Whitepaper]

May 06, 2010

Dram Shop Liability: The Exposure is Greater Than You Think - Cozen O'Connor Whitepaper - A sporting event between historic rivals, a concert given by a major pop star, a bar or
restaurant at which one celebrates a birthday, new job, or a dinner out, and a banquet hall hosting
a wedding, anniversary, or office party.While these venues often host exciting and celebratory events, their commonalities, all too often, combine to result in unfortunate and, sometimes, tragic
consequences.

Education

  • Widener University School of Law, J.D., 1988
  • West Chester U. of Pennsylvania, B.A., 1981

Awards & Honors

Pennsylvania Super Lawyers 2014-2020. This award is conferred by Super Lawyers. A description of the selection methodology can be found here. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.

  • New Jersey
  • Pennsylvania
  • U.S. District Court -- New Jersey
  • U.S. District Court -- Eastern District of Pennsylvania
  • U.S. District Court -- Middle District of Pennsylvania
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
  • Pennsylvania Bar Association
  • Philadelphia Association of Defense Counsel
  • Philadelphia Bar Association
  • Construction Lawyers Society of America, Fellow
  • The First Tee of Greater Philadelphia