Philip M. Leinbach
Philip Leinbach AIA, NCARB, REFP
President
Phil joined AEM in 1991 as a Graduate Architect and quickly ascended to Project Architect with his registration in 1994. By the Spring of 2000, Phil was elevated to Principal and offered a share of ownership. With over 30 years of experience, Phil has designed and managed hundreds of projects for the firm’s educational, health care, commercial, industrial and religious clients. Phil serves as President of the Corporation and is responsible for the overall management and direction of the firm.
Phil approaches architecture from a construction background having worked at the family construction company from age 12 until age 25. His philosophy centers on the concept that the greatest design is worthless if it cannot be constructed effectively and efficiently by the skilled contractors in the local marketplace. Phil is a hands-on architect driven to create programmatic and operational value for his clients in every element of his designs. He also recognizes that all project participants have contractual responsibilities to each other. Effective administration of those responsibilities is critical to the success of any project.
More recently, Phil has developed his skills as an expert witness. The focus of his expertise is establishing Professional Negligence and Breach of the Standard of Care in the performance of Architectural Services on complex, competitively bid construction projects. Phil has been successful in assisting his clients in recovering damages in 17 cases exceeding well over $5,000,000.
Phil is a graduate of High Point Baptist Academy and earned a Bachelor of Architecture Degree from Temple University. He is a member of the Pennsylvania State Architect’s Licensure Board, currently serving as Vice President. He is also a member of the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards, serving on various committees during his tenure. Phil is registered in PA, NJ, DE and MD.