2015 SUPERLAWYERS

The attorneys at Sheller P.C. have been recognized again this year as SuperLawyers. For the twelfth consecutive year, founder Stephen A. Sheller has been selected by the organization and specifically honored as one of the Top 100 attorneys in both Pennsylvania and Philadelphia. (continues below) In addition to Mr. Sheller’s recognition, attorney Jamie L. Sheller have been awarded […]

HUMANITARIAN OF THE YEAR, CCHR

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Stephen Sheller was honored as “Humanitarian of the Year” by the Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR). The black tie event was held at the Los Angeles Westin Bonaventure February 28, 2015. The introduction to his award: “CCHR’s first human rights award winner is a renowned attorney Stephen Sheller. His Philadelphia law firm opposes some […]

$2.5 Million Verdict

A Philadelphia jury awarded $2.5 million to a twenty year old man whose family claimed he developed female-like breasts (gynecomastia) from taking the antipsychotic drug Risperdal for five years from ages eight to thirteen. Stephen A. Sheller, attorney for the family: “We are encouraged to see this day come, after ten years of our pursuing […]

Legal Intelligencer Quotes Sheller on Risperdal Suit Filings

The Legal Intelligencer 2014-01-15 Individual suit filings related to the antipsychotic drug Risperdal have been increasing in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas, First Judicial District leaders say. The uptick has been steady since actions against Johnson & Johnson and its subsidiaries began four years ago, according to the court officials. “We have a group […]

Sheller Spars With FDA

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Lawyer Spars With FDA Over J&J Risperdal Court Documents by Ed Silverman, Pharmalot In an unusual tactic, an attorney is prodding the FDA to seek documents that purportedly detail side effects caused by the Risperdal antipsychotic, but cannot be released publicly due to a court order. The documents were sealed by a Philadelphia judge as […]