Blog: Miriam Benton Barish, Anapol Weiss Shareholder

Miriam Barish has dedicated her practice to helping individuals and families who suffered catastrophic injuries due to the reckless, negligent conduct of others. Her practice focuses on complex personal injury litigation, products liability, toxic torts, premise liability, dram shop cases, construction accidents, motor vehicle and motorcycle accidents in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Miriam also represents clients who have suffered harm by vaccines and manages the firms vaccine department. Additionally, for many years Miriam’s practice has emphasized protecting the rights of women who have been victims, providing them devoted and compassionate representation for the harm they suffered.

When Employers Turn a Blind Eye: Miriam Barish is Seeking Justice for a Young Mother Lost to Preventable Violence

Apr 2, 2025

This month marks Sexual Assault Awareness Month—a time when we confront the many faces of violence against women, amplify the voices of survivors, and recommit ourselves to creating a safer world. As a trial attorney at Anapol Weiss and a mother, this month resonates deeply for me—especially as I litigate one of the most heartbreaking negligent security cases of my career. My client, a 28-year-old mother of two young children, was working at a Metro by...

The Importance of Safety: Holding Property Owners Accountable for Negligent Security

Feb 25, 2025

Every day, people visit parking lots, shopping centers, hotels, and other public spaces expecting a basic level of safety. Whether you’re shopping, attending a concert, staying in a hotel, you should feel secure in these environments. Unfortunately, when businesses fail to provide proper security, the consequences can be devastating. At Anapol Weiss, I’ve represented many individuals and families who were harmed because of negligent security. These are cases where property owners failed to take reasonable steps...