Coatesville, PA

Dion G. Rassias

Dion G. Rassias is a Trial Attorney recognized as a 'lawyer’s lawyer' by American Lawyer Media, with over $301 million in verdicts and settlements for catastrophically injured clients. He handles diverse legal issues including medical malpractice, professional malpractice, business disputes, defamation, product liability, and civil rights violations. His cases have been covered globally, and he has represented notable clients like Taylor Swift and Larry Holmes. Dion holds a B.A. from Stanford University and Dickinson College (1984) and a J.D. from Duquesne University School of Law (1987). He is admitted to practice in Delaware, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and the District of Columbia, as well as federal courts and the U.S. Supreme Court. He served as Chair of the Disciplinary Board of Pennsylvania (2023-2024) and has been repeatedly selected as a Pennsylvania 'Super Lawyer' and 'Best Lawyer in America'.

Marsha F. Santangelo

Dr. Marsha F. Santangelo is a Trial Attorney at The Beasley Firm, specializing in medical malpractice cases. She has obtained tens of millions of dollars in trials and settlements for seriously injured or killed patients, including numerous multi-million dollar recoveries. She holds a B.C.E. (summa cum laude) from Villanova University (1981), an M.D. from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine (1985), and dual J.D. and M.B.A. degrees from Villanova University School of Law (1992). Dr. Santangelo is licensed to practice medicine and law in Pennsylvania and is admitted to state and federal courts in Pennsylvania and the U.S. Supreme Court. She is a Fellow of the American College of Legal Medicine and has been recognized as a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer multiple times, including Top 50 Women and Top 100 Philadelphia Super Lawyers.

Louis F. Tumolo

Louis F. Tumolo is a Partner and Trial Attorney at The Beasley Firm, focusing on representing catastrophically injured victims, often involving life-altering injuries like brain injury, paralysis, or cerebral palsy. He has been recognized as a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer Rising Star from 2019 to 2025. Prior to joining the firm in 2018, Lou served as a homicide prosecutor in the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office. He has recovered millions in compensation for clients, including multi-million-dollar settlements for birth injuries and a $3.5 million jury award in 2023 for medical negligence leading to a near-fatal heart attack. He holds a J.D. from Rutgers School of Law - Camden and an undergraduate degree from Saint Joseph’s University.

Jim Beasley Jr.

Jim Beasley Jr. is the managing member of The Beasley Firm, taking over after his father's passing in 2004. He has shaped the firm to meet modern demands, litigating tough civil lawsuits in professional malpractice, air crash litigation, libel, and business torts. His results exceed $300 million in awards for clients. He holds an M.D. from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine (1994), a J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania Law School (1997), and an LL.M. in Trial Advocacy (with honors) from Temple University Beasley School of Law (2003). He is a Fellow of the American College of Legal Medicine and frequently lectures on complex civil litigation. Jim is also an accomplished stunt pilot, qualified to operate high-performance World War II fighter aircraft, and performs at air shows globally.

Barbara R. Axelrod

Barbara R. Axelrod is a Philadelphia appellate and trial attorney known for her extraordinary results in writing briefs before Pennsylvania’s highest courts. She was awarded the George F. Douglas, Jr. Amicus Curiae Award, being the first woman to receive it in its 25-year history. Barbara worked for the City of Philadelphia’s Law Department from 1977 to 1989, rising to Divisional Deputy Solicitor, and was subsequently hired by Jim Beasley Sr. to handle appeals for The Beasley Firm. She has been an active participant in the Pennsylvania Association for Justice (PAJ) for 25 years, serving as Vice-Chair and Chair of its Amicus Committee.

Scott A. Bennett

Scott A. Bennett is a Philadelphia trial attorney with 47 years of experience, specializing in medical malpractice, defective products, car accidents, and personal injury claims. He joined The Beasley Firm in 1977, assisting Jim Beasley Sr. in researching and writing the authoritative textbook 'Product Liability and the Unreasonably Dangerous Requirement.' He is the firm's go-to lawyer for automobile claims and insurance, having won many significant judgments, particularly in cases involving roadway defects.

Jill Johnston

Jill Johnston is a seasoned trial lawyer at The Beasley Firm, focusing on providing injured clients with support through complex litigation. She handles catastrophic personal injury, medical malpractice, legal malpractice, birth injuries, motor vehicle accidents, and business disputes. Cases she has worked on have a total settlement/verdict value of approximately $100 million, including a $43.5 million verdict for Chris Maragos and a $3 million verdict for a client in a #metoo case. Jill holds an undergraduate degree from the University of Maryland and a J.D. from Rutgers Law School in Camden, NJ (2005). She serves as a Senior Hearing Committee Member for the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania and volunteers for various organizations.