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Laura Testa Musi
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Summary
Senior Litigation and Corporate Counsel with more than 20 years of experience managing complex civil, insurance, real property, and regulatory litigation. Proven record handling high exposure disputes, driving dispositive motion strategy, and advising organizational leaders on risk, coverage, and business aligned litigation decisions. Skilled in trial preparation, motion practice, settlement strategy, and multi-jurisdictional case management. Known for strategic judgment, persuasive advocacy, and the ability to translate complex legal issues into clear, practical guidance for claims professionals, business stakeholders, and executive leadership.
Overview
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28
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President and Litigation Counsel
Fidelity National Law Group
Philadelphia, PA
05.2025 - Current
- Lead complex civil and real property litigation involving lien priority disputes, subrogation recovery, equitable remedies, and exposure sensitive insurance matters
- Drive litigation strategy across all phases including early case assessment, dispositive motion practice, discovery oversight, negotiation, and trial ready preparation
- Deliver high level coverage, enforcement, and risk analyses for disputes involving millions of dollars in insured interests, real property assets, mortgage liens, and competing financial claims
- Draft and argue sophisticated pleadings and dispositive motions and prepare settlement recommendations in high value civil and insurance disputes
- Partner with claims professionals, insureds, business stakeholders, and outside counsel to align litigation strategy and support efficient resolution
- Manage title insurance litigation involving ownership conflicts, deed defects, boundary disputes, quiet title actions, mortgage enforcement, and equitable lien claims
- Oversee multi jurisdictional Pennsylvania litigation navigating varying court rules, filing systems, and judicial protocols
Tax Litigation & Collections Unit
City of Philadelphia Law Department
Philadelphia, PA
11.2016 - 06.2025
- Litigated complex civil enforcement matters involving business tax disputes, administrative appeals, lien enforcement, and contested financial proceedings.
- Directed the City’s sheriff-sale excess-proceeds recovery initiative, contributing to $8.76M in recovered funds.
- Managed a high-volume docket involving judgment execution, lien-priority conflicts, settlement negotiations, and procedural litigation.
- Coordinated litigation strategy with City departments, governmental agencies, and external stakeholders in matters involving substantial financial exposure.
- Developed training resources and operational systems that improved onboarding, workflow efficiency, and litigation management across the unit.
- Mentored attorneys and legal staff on litigation procedures, enforcement strategy, and case-management best practices.
Arbitration Administrator
Delaware County Court Administrator’s Office
Media, PA
08.2002 - 08.2006
- Managed civil arbitration operations, scheduling, and case-flow coordination for the Civil Trial Section.
- Oversaw motion coordination, continuances, emergency filings, sheriff sales, and procedural litigation matters.
- Prepared statistical and operational reporting for court administration and the AOPC.
- Collaborated with attorneys, arbitrators, and judicial staff to support efficient court operations.
Certified Legal Intern (CLI)
Delaware County District Attorney’s Office
Media, PA
05.1999 - 08.2002
- Represented the Commonwealth in preliminary hearings and summary criminal matters.
- Supported trial teams through legal research, evidentiary review, witness coordination, and motion practice.
- Conducted witness interviews and collaborated with law enforcement on investigative strategy.
Judicial Intern – President Judge A. Leo Sereni
Delaware County Court of Common Pleas
01.1998 - 01.1999
- Drafted bench memoranda, research summaries, and proposed opinions in civil and juvenile matters.
- Assisted chambers with procedural issues involving statewide directives and local rules.
- Supported settlement and negotiation efforts through legal analysis and issue briefing.
Education
J.D. -
Temple University Beasley School of Law
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Bachelor of Arts And Science -
Cabrini University
Radnor, Pennsylvania Skills
Complex Civil & Insurance Litigation
Real Property & Title Litigation
Courtroom Advocacy & Trial Preparation
Claims, Coverage & Risk Strategy
Regulatory & Enforcement Matters
Corporate & In-House Advisory Services
Fact Development & Due Diligence
Settlement Negotiation & Dispute Resolution
Strategic Legal Writing & Advocacy
Strategic Decision-Making & Problem Solving
Leadership & Team Development
Mentorship & Professional Development
Certification
- Licensed to Practice Law in Pennsylvania
- Thomas Reuters Legal Research & Investigation Certification
Affiliations
- Philadelphia Bar Association – State Civil Litigation Section
- Philadelphia Bar Association – Real Property Section
- Philadelphia Bar Association – Corporate In-House Counsel Committee
- Philadelphia Bar Association – Professional Guidance & Responsibility Committee
- Philadelphia Bar Association – City Policy Committee
- Philadelphia Bar Association – Tax Section
- Philadelphia Bar Association – Women in the Profession Committee
Work Availability
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Timeline
Vice President and Litigation Counsel
Fidelity National Law Group
05.2025 - Current
Tax Litigation & Collections Unit
City of Philadelphia Law Department
11.2016 - 06.2025
Arbitration Administrator
Delaware County Court Administrator’s Office
08.2002 - 08.2006
Certified Legal Intern (CLI)
Delaware County District Attorney’s Office
05.1999 - 08.2002
Judicial Intern – President Judge A. Leo Sereni
Delaware County Court of Common Pleas
01.1998 - 01.1999
J.D. -
Temple University Beasley School of Law
Bachelor of Arts And Science -
Cabrini University
LITIGATION TECHNOLOGY
Legal Files (Case Management) | WestLa | LexisNexis | Microsoft Office Suite | Pennsylvania E-Filing Systems | Litigation Reporting & Valuation Tools | Digital Document Workflows