Partner

Brandon Evangelist, Esq.

p. 267.245.0729  |  f. 215.735.1133

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
New Jersey

Memberships

Pennsylvania Bar Association
Philadelphia Bar Association

Education

Pennsylvania State University, B.A.
Villanova University School of Law, J.D.

Overview

As a partner with Goldberg, Miller & Rubin, Brandon Evangelist focuses his practice on defending clients in general liability, automotive negligence, premises liability and medical malpractice matters.  He concentrates on all phases of litigation and takes pride in being a zealous and resourceful advocate for his clients. 

Prior to joining Goldberg Miller & Rubin, Brandon worked at a Montgomery County litigation firm as an associate defending health care providers against medical and dental malpractice actions in the Greater Philadelphia area.  While receiving his juris doctor from Villanova University School of Law, Brandon interned with a personal injury law firm representing clients pursuing automotive and premises liability actions. 

When not practicing, Brandon enjoys his time golfing, exercising and spending time down the New Jersey shore.  Brandon also enjoys attending Eagles, Flyers and Phillies games. 

Representative Matters

GMR WINS MOTOR VEHICLE JURY TRIAL IN PHILADELPHIA

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We are pleased to announce that GMR Attorneys Jessica Smeriglio, Tyson Mott, Brandon Evangelist, and Samantha Pullman have been recognized in the 2025 Edition of the U.S. News & World Report Best Lawyers: Ones To Watch® in America!

Philadelphia, PA

  • Jessica Smeriglio (Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2021)
    • Health Care Law
    • Litigation - Real Estate
  • Tyson Mott (Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2024)
    • Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
  • Brandon Evangelist (Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2024)
    • Health Care Law

New York, NY

  • Samantha Pullman (Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2021)
    • Insurance Law

Since 1983, Best Lawyers® has been universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Best Lawyers® lists are compiled based on an exhaustive peer-review evaluation. Lawyers are not required or allowed to pay a fee to be listed; therefore, inclusion is considered a singular honor. Corporate Counsel magazine has called Best Lawyers® "the most respected referral list of attorneys in practice." For more information, visit their website at https://www.bestlawyers.com/.

Congratulations team!

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Please join us in congratulating Brandon Evangelist on being named partner at Goldberg, Miller & Rubin. Brandon plays an integral role in the firm’s automotive liability practice group. Brandon has defended numerous cases involving motor vehicle and commercial vehicle accidents in Pennsylvania.

 Our partners demonstrate the exceptional talent we have at GMR and we are pleased to welcome Brandon to the partnership.

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GMR is proud to announce Lori Miller, Eamon Merrigan, Matt Moroney, Jason Rubin, Richard Castagna, Joseph Petka and Warren Holland were selected as Pennsylvania Super Lawyers for 2024 and Niki Desai, Brandon Cohen, Jessica Smeriglio, and Brandon Evangelist were selected as Pennsylvania Rising Stars for 2024. 

Thomas Reuters' Super Lawyers is a patented rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The selection process includes independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations. 

Congratulations to everyone who made the 2024 list!

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GMR is proud to announce Jessica Smeriglio, Samantha Pullman, Brandon Evangelist, Brandon Cohen, and Niki Desai were selected by the Thomas Reuters Super Lawyers search committee as New Jersey Rising Stars for 2024.

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Congratulations to everyone who made the 2024 list!

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Lori Miller, Eamon Merrigan, Matthew Moroney, and Jason Rubin were selected again as Pennsylvania Super Lawyers for 2023. Brandon Evangelist, Jessica Smeriglio, and Thomas Giardina were chosen once more as Pennsylvania Rising Stars for 2023.

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Congratulations to everyone who made the 2023 list!

 

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Jessica Smeriglio, Samantha Pullman, Christopher Scott, and Brandon Evangelist were selected by the Thomas Reuters Super Lawyers search committee as New Jersey Rising Stars for 2023. Samantha, Christopher, and Brandon are returning to the list for the 2nd year in a row and Jessica is returning for her 4th year in a row.

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Congratulations to everyone who made the 2023 list!

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GMR had more attorneys than ever recognized as Super Lawyers in 2022. Lori Miller, Eamon Merrigan, Matthew Moroney, Claire Neiger, Jason Rubin, and Cy Goldberg have been named 2022 Super Lawyers again. Jessica Smeriglio, Brandon Evangelist, Tyson Mott, Thomas Giardina, and Jessica Keller were selected by the Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers search committee as Rising Stars. Only 2.5 percent of eligible attorneys in the state receive a Rising Star designation.

Super Lawyers is a patented rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The selection process includes independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations. The Rising Stars list is developed using the same patented multiphase selection process, except candidates must be 40 years old or younger or in practice for ten years or less.

 

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Media

Congratulations to GMR Attorneys recognized in the 2025 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones To Watch® in America

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Welcome to the Partnership

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Congratulations to GMR’s 2024 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers & Rising Stars

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Congratulations to GMR’s 2024 New Jersey Rising Stars

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CONGRATULATIONS TO GMR’S 2023 PENNSYLVANIA SUPER LAWYERS & RISING STARS

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Congratulations to GMR’s 2023 New Jersey Rising Stars

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GMR Congratulates Eleven of Our Attorneys Recognized as Pennsylvania Super Lawyers and Rising Stars!

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GMR Congratulates Four of our Attorneys Recognized as New Jersey Rising Stars Super Lawyers for 2022!

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