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Kevin L. Connors is the firm’s Managing Partner, General Liability Chairperson, and Co-Chair for Workers’ Compensation.
Originally from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he is a legacy graduate of St. Joseph’s University (“The Hawk Will Never Die”), receiving a Bachelor’s Degree in English in 1976.
Attending graduate classes at Temple University in Creative Writing, he also bartended at several local Philadelphia restaurants, including the Magic Pan, the Happy Rooster, Houlihan’s, Tavern on Green, and Rembrandts.

In 1982, he received a Masters of Fine Arts from Brooklyn University in Creative Writing, studying under John Ashberry.
After Graduate School, Kevin attended Villanova University School of Law, graduating in 1988.
As for his law school experience, it is best described as “ask Sisyphus whether he liked rocks”.
Initially practicing as a staff counsel attorney for Travelers Insurance, Kevin then worked at several prominent insurance defense firms in Philadelphia, to include Bennett Bricklin, and White & Williams.

Concentrating his practice in insurance defense litigation, Kevin has extensive experience defending civil and administrative matters that involve all aspects of insurance liabilities, to include premises liability, retail liability, restaurant liability, products liability, motor vehicle liability, general negligence liability, employment practices liability, bad faith liability,… Read More

Kevin has defended and litigated insurance coverage matters involving declaratory judgment actions, for purposes of addressing coverage issues under commercial and personal insurance policies.
Practicing as an insurance defense litigator over the last 27+ years, Kevin has tried a bunch of cases to verdict, before both juries and arbitration panels.
He also has had extensive experience in defending motor vehicle liability cases involving first-party coverages for first-party benefits, uninsured motorists benefits, and underinsured motorists benefits.

Kevin has received an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, evidencing his intense dedication to the highest standards of professionalism and aggressive representation on behalf of his clients.
In 2012, Kevin was inducted as a Fellow into the Litigation Counsel of America, with there being only 3,500 members nationally.
Kevin was also admitted as a Fellow into the College of Workers’ Compensation Lawyers in 2012. The College has about 300 members nationally.
Kevin is also the primary contact between ConnorsO’Dell LLP and the National Workers’ Compensation Defense Network (NWCDN), a national network of attorneys specializing in defending workers’ compensation claims, with ConnorsO’Dell LLP being the Pennsylvania representative member firm for the NWCDN.

Enjoying memberships in several bar and claims associations, Kevin has been a guest speaker on various insurance litigation issues, recently presenting before the ABA, on the Personal Comfort Doctrine in workers’ compensation, and before the National Workers’ Compensation and Disability Convention, on the “Future of Exclusive Remedy”, and “Why Injured Workers” Seek Attorneys”.
Kevin is a former distance runner who dreams of trails without knees, and he is a shameless golfer dreaming of the hole in one.
His favorite sport is politics.
His favorite religious order is the Jesuits, to whom he shamelessly credits his caustic optimism.

Education
• Villanova University School of Law, Villanova, Pennsylvania (J.D. Awarded 1988)
• St. Joseph’s University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (B.A. Awarded 1984)
• Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Brooklyn University, Brooklyn, New York (Masters of Fine Arts Degree in Creative Writing 1982)

Bar Admissions
• Supreme Court of Pennsylvania 1988
• Supreme Court of New Jersey 1988
• U.S. District Court
• Eastern District Court of Pennsylvania
• New Jersey Appellate Division

Associations & Memberships
• Pennsylvania Bar Association
• Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America
• Fellow, College of Workers’ Compensation Lawyers
• National Workers’ Compensation Defense Network
• Member representative, Larson’s Workers’ Compensation Advisory Board
• Council on Litigation Management
• Judge Pro Tem, Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas
• Pennsylvania Bureau of Workers’ Compensation, Specialist in Workers’ Compensation Matters
• Pennsylvania Defense Institute
• Philadelphia Association of Defense counsel
• Fellow American Bar Association

Publications
Kevin has an extensive bibliography of published articles involving insurance defense issues, including:
• Refresh Yourself: The Personal Comfort Doctrine in Workers’ Compensation;
• Pennsylvania’s Suspension of Workers’ Compensation Benefits:
• Six L’s v. Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board;
• Mirror Mirror on the Wall?;
• The Pennsylvania Supreme Court allows Uninsured Drivers to Recover
• Economic Damages against Tortfeasors;
• The Overreaching Counter Girl;
• Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Subrogation Lien Outline;
• Shut the Barrick Up!;
• To Post or Not To Post;
• Recent Pennsylvania UIM Decisions;
• “Do You Feel Lucky, Well Do You”;
• Two New Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Forms;
• Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Practices and Procedures;
• Check Your Voicemail!;
• To Die, for Who, for What?;
• To Suspend or Not to Suspend;
• Pennsylvania Labor Law Stifling Economic Growth;
• Privilege: Attorney/Client Communication;
• UM/UIM Coverage;
• Enjoining CMS;
• To Be or Not To Be Reimbursed;
• A Drive By of a Course and Scope Case;
• Trial Case Note: Falling from Grace;
• Gunfight at the Koken Corral;
• Is Independent Self-Evident;
• Top 13 (Huh?) Claims File Handling Boo-Boos;
• The Elephant in the Room Wants More Peanuts;
• “Show Me the Subrogation Lien Money!”
• Phantom Prejudice;
• America’s Funniest Videos II;
• Sock-It-To-Me (Sackett III);
• Being Normal;
• Recent Philadelphia Verdict Statistics;
• Experts: To Communicate or Not;
• Peek-a-Boo, I See You!;
• Ode to a Compromise and Release.
• Top Reasons Why Injured Workers Seek Attorneys
• Do you Feel Lucky II
• Philadelphia’s 2013 Trial Stratistics
• Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Claims Involving Family Members and
• Casual Labor
• Communication Breakdown “ Legal Issues In Modern Communication”; A
• Pennsylvania Defense Institute Seminar on September 19, 2013
• Forum Inconviens: Forgive Me Father, For I Have Forum-Shopped
• The Future of Legislative Reform of Workers’ Compensation In Pennsylvania
• Update on Pennsylvania Facebook Decisions
• Recent Amendments of PRCP No. 1311.1
• A Postscript to Pennsylvania Retirements Involving Workers’ Compensation
• Summary of Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Law
• Primer on Pennsylvania Civil Practice
• Misplaced Privacy
• The Smart Act Enacted
• Statute of Limitations for Limited Tort Claims
• It Just Payes Off in Pennsylvania
• Governmental Immunity for Tort Liability in Pennsylvania Under Zauflik
• Wrongful Discharge
• Best Practices: Analysis of Pennsylvania’s TNCP
• Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Rate Schedule
• “As To Further, or Not To Further?”
• Venue Menus: Forum Non-Conveniens Affirmed by Pennsylvania Supreme
• Court in Bratic vs. Rubendall and the Pennsylvania Superior Court in Lee vs.
• Bower Lewis Thrower et al.
• Farming Out Pharmaceuticals
• Pennsylvania Going To Work Decisions
• Defending Slip and Falls
• Cruzin’ For A Brusin
• To Barrick Or Not To Barrick
• Wearables and Workers’ Comp
• The Latest Buzz: UIM And Beyond
• Employee Misclassification Issues
• Formology Under Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Law
• Pennsylvania Supreme Court Affirms Statutory Employer Immunity for General Contractors in Construction Accident Litigation
• Default at the Deli or How Not to Argue to Open a Default Judgment
• “Show Me The Money!”
• “Practice, Why Practice?”
• Mediating The Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Claim
• A Bloodier Kiss
• A Blood Kiss: The “Paye”-Off = The Missing Link
• Top Reasons Why Injured Workers See Attorneys
• Do You Feel Lucky? II
• Philadelphia’s 2013 Trial Stratistics
• Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Claims Involving Family Members and Casual Labor
• Forum Inconviens: Forgive Me Father, For I Have Forum-Shopped
• The Future of Legislative Reforms of Workers’ Compensation in Pennsylvania
• Update on Pennsylvania Facebook Decisions
• Summary of Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Law
• Primer on Pennsylvania Civil Practice
• Limited Tort Election
• UIM Delay Damages

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To the Honorable Court Comes now the Defendant, an American-born citizen, invoking the full protection of the United States Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and all applicable federal and state civil rights statutes. The Defendant respectfully moves this Court for immediate dismissal of all charges, full restitution, and the initiation of a federal inquiry into the unlawful alteration of arrest records ~ acts that constitute a direct assault on constitutional law, civil rights, and the integrity of the American justice system. I. Statement of Facts The Defendant’s arrest records were unlawfully altered, amended, or falsified on multiple occasions. Up to nine (9) separate instances ~ without judicial authorization, due process, or the Defendant’s knowledge or consent. These alterations occurred within official courthouse systems, representing a deliberate and systemic act of tampering with public records, a felony under both federal and state law. This misconduct deprived the Defendant of liberty, reputation, and due process, violating the Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendments to the United States Constitution. Neither the Defendant nor counsel was ever permitted to appear before a judge. The entire judicial process was subverted, replaced by falsified documentation and administrative deceit. These actions were not clerical errors. They were calculated violations . A coordinated effort to manipulate the record, obstruct justice, and conceal misconduct. The Defendant asserts that this pattern of falsification constitutes a constitutional crisis, undermining the rule of law and eroding public trust in the judiciary. II. Constitutional and Statutory Violations A. Fourth Amendment The unlawful alteration of arrest records constitutes an unreasonable seizure of identity and liberty. By fabricating or distorting the factual basis of prior proceedings, state actors effectively seized the Defendant’s legal identity and replaced it with a false narrative, violating the right to be secure in person and record. B. Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments (Due Process and Equal Protection) The Defendant was denied procedural due process when records were altered without notice, hearing, or opportunity to contest. Equal protection was violated through selective and discriminatory treatment. These acts deprived the Defendant of the fundamental fairness guaranteed by the Constitution and created a two-tiered system of justice . One for the protected, and one for the silenced. C. Sixth Amendment The Defendant’s right to a fair trial and accurate recordkeeping was destroyed. Altered records directly affect defense strategy, credibility, and sentencing considerations. The falsification of judicial documents renders any subsequent proceedings constitutionally void. D. Civil Rights Statutes Under 42 U.S.C. §1983, any person acting under color of law who deprives another of constitutional rights is liable for damages. The Defendant reserves the right to pursue civil action against all responsible parties, including law enforcement agencies, clerks, prosecutors, and any third parties complicit in the falsification of records. Each alteration constitutes a separate and actionable violation of civil rights. III. Legal Argument for Dismissal and Restitution Fruit of the Poisonous Tree Doctrine Any evidence derived from falsified or altered records is inadmissible. The foundation of the prosecution’s case is therefore tainted and must be dismissed in its entirety. The doctrine mandates exclusion of all evidence obtained through unlawful means, ensuring that justice is not built upon corruption. Violation of Brady v. Maryland (373 U.S. 83, 1963) The suppression or alteration of exculpatory evidence constitutes prosecutorial misconduct and mandates dismissal. By concealing or distorting material facts, the prosecution deprived the Defendant of a fair opportunity to present a complete defense. Judicial Integrity and Public Trust The Court has an inherent duty to preserve the integrity of its records. Allowing prosecution to proceed on falsified documentation undermines the rule of law and erodes public confidence in the justice system. The judiciary must act decisively to correct and condemn such violations to maintain its legitimacy and moral authority. IV. Damages and Valuation of Harm The Defendant seeks restitution and damages commensurate with the magnitude of the constitutional violations and the systemic corruption exposed. The following categories of harm justify a valuation exceeding $2.5 billion USD, reflecting both compensatory and punitive damages: Loss of Liberty and Due Process ~ The unlawful deprivation of freedom and denial of judicial access. Reputational and Emotional Harm ~ Two decades of stigma, psychological trauma, and social isolation. Economic and Opportunity Loss ~ Destruction of career, income potential, and professional standing. Punitive Damages ~ To punish and deter future misconduct by state actors and institutions. Institutional Accountability ~ Damages for systemic corruption, falsification of public records, and erosion of public trust. Public Interest Damages ~ Compensation for the broader societal harm caused by the corruption of judicial integrity. This case represents not merely a personal injury, but a national constitutional breach — a precedent that, if left unpunished, endangers every citizen’s right to due process and equal protection under the law. V. Relief Sought The Defendant respectfully requests: Immediate dismissal of all charges with prejudice. Expungement of all falsified or altered records. Independent forensic audit of all arrest and court records associated with the Defendant. Referral to the Department of Justice Civil Rights Division for investigation into systemic misconduct. Award of compensatory and punitive damages totaling $2.5 billion USD, subject to adjustment upon discovery. Public acknowledgment of wrongdoing and formal correction of all judicial records. VI. Conclusion The Defendant stands as a sovereign American citizen whose rights were not merely violated but erased. The unlawful alteration of official records is not a clerical mistake. It is a constitutional crime. It is the theft of truth, the erasure of identity, and the corruption of the very system sworn to protect it. Justice demands not only dismissal but restitution, reform, and accountability. The Constitution cannot defend itself; it relies on citizens and courts of conscience to do so. This motion is not a plea for mercy . It is a demand for justice, truth, and the restoration of the rule of law. Respectfully submitted, Sign: ~ {Jeremy H. Hars} ~

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