Born and raised in Philadelphia, Dean now resides in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dean earned his bachelor’s degree in psychology from Temple University in 1984 and his Juris Doctor in 1987 from Temple University School of Law. Dean is currently a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association as well as the Philadelphia and Pennsylvania trial lawyer’s association. - He has extensive litigation experience throughout the Pennsylvania and New Jersey State Courts as well as the Federal district courts of Pennsylvania and New Jersey. - His trial experience includes medical malpractice, products liability, wrongful death, motor vehicle and trucking accidents, workman’s compensation, employment discrimination and estate litigation. - He has served as an elected official in Abington Township for over 10 years. In addition, he has recently served as the President for the Board of Directors of the Abington Dolphins Aquatic Club, a local competitive swim team for children of the community