In May 2010, Mr. Charlson was named to "Pennsylvania Rising Stars" by Pennsylvania Super Lawyers Magazine. Super Lawyers recognizes the top up-and-coming attorneys in Pennsylvania and no more than 2.5 percent of such attorneys are named to the "Rising Stars" list annually.

Mr. Charlson received his J.D., magna cum laude, from Harvard Law School in 1996. Following graduation, Mr. Charlson practiced at the New York City firm of Anderson, Kill & Olick, P.C. before spending one year as a law clerk for the Honorable Edward R. Korman of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York in Brooklyn. Mr. Charlson spent the next four years with the New York City firm of Patterson, Belknap, Webb & Tyler, LLP, where he practiced commercial and intellectual property litigation. Mr. Charlson joined BLF as an associate in 2002, and became a shareholder in 2005.

Mr. Charlson is a 1993 graduate of the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, where he received his bachelor’s degree in History, and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa during his junior year.

Representative Matters

Represented a surety company, as plaintiff, in a two-week jury trial involving professional malpractice claims against its underwriter and surety consultant, obtaining one of the largest civil verdicts in the history of that court.

Won a multi-million dollar arbitration award on behalf of a long-term care facility in a professional liability action against its financial consultants.

Provides ongoing counseling and litigation representation for a leading construction management firm.

Won summary judgment for a major Philadelphia-area law firm in legal malpractice and fraudulent concealment action.

Member of the trial team that obtained a jury verdict in favor of leading pizza chain's false advertising action against competitor's advertising campaign. Pizza Hut, Inc. v. Papa John's Int'l, 80 F.Supp.2d 600 (N.D. Tex. 2000), rvs'd, 227 F.3d 489 (5th Cir. 2000), cert denied, 532 U.S. 920 (2001).

Successfully represented standards-setting engineering society in defense of appeal by purchaser of pre-fabricated chemical plant in action alleging improper certification of compliance with standards. Dow Corning, Ltd. v. Chemical Design, Inc., 23 Fed.Appx. 90 (2d Cir. 2002).

Won summary judgment for defendant insurance broker/third party administrator in action by competitor alleging breach of a commission-sharing agreement. The decision was affirmed on appeal.

Won summary judgment, and successfully pierced the corporate veil, on behalf of lender in multi-million dollar collection action. Hudson United Bank v. Pena, 2005 WL 736603 (E.D.Pa. March 30, 2005).

Represented internationally-acclaimed fashion designer in trademark infringement action against upstart "juniors" apparel brand. Obtained pre-trial settlement following favorable rulings on pretrial motions. Agnes Trouble v. The Wet Seal, Inc., 179 F. Supp.2d 291 (S.D.N.Y. 2001).

Successfully evicted commercial tenant of ice rink following bitter dispute and litigation.

Represented company president in breach of contract and tortious interference against former employer and business partners. Successfully mediated dispute after several court victories. Devonshire Holdings, Inc. v. Knowaste Technologies, Inc., June 15, 1999, N.Y.L.J. 27, (col. 1).