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Jay Levin

Experienced Business Lawyer

31 years of experience
Business Law, Real Estate Law
New Jersey, Pennsylvania

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Biography

Jay M. Levin joined Eckell Sparks in February of 2012. Prior to joining the firm, Jay was a partner in the Chester County law firm of DiGiacomo, Goldberg & Levin. Jay is a licensed practitioner in Pennsylvania and New Jersey and he practices throughout Delaware, Chester, Montgomery, Philadelphia, Lehigh and Bucks Counties and throughout the State of New Jersey. For over twenty-five (25) years, Jay has focused his practice on providing exceptional service to his clientele in the areas of businesses and commercial representation and general litigation, real estate, general counsel services and family law. Jay has an extensive background in commercial litigation, contact negotiations, leasing and real estate, business formation and development, corporate maintenance, mergers and acquisitions, and partnership and shareholder agreements and investor agreements. Jay has a solid understanding of the relationship between the law and the corporate bottom line with proven success in managing and conducting negotiation, litigation and dispute resolution. Jay received his undergraduate degree from American University in Washington, D.C. in 1989, and received his law degree from Widener University School of Law in 1993.

Practice Areas

Business Law: Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes

Real Estate Law: Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law

Additional Practice Area

General Civil

Fees

Credit Cards Accepted

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

New Jersey
Since 1993

Pennsylvania
Since 1993

Languages

English: Spoken, Written

Professional Experience

Attorney: Eckell, Sparks, Levy, Auerbach, Monte, Sloane, Matthews & Auslander, P.C.; 2012 - Current; For nearly twenty (20) years, Jay has focused his practice on providing exceptional service to his clientele in the areas of businesses and commercial representation and general litigation, real estate, general counsel services and family law. Jay has an extensive background in commercial litigation, contact negotiations, leasing and real estate, business formation and development, corporate maintenance, mergers and acquisitions, and partnership and shareholder agreements and investor agreements. Jay has a solid understanding of the relationship between the law and the corporate bottom line with proven success in managing and conducting negotiation, litigation and dispute resolution.

Attorney/Owner: DiGiacomo, Goldberg & Levin; 1996 - 2012; Engaged by Sonic Restaurant Franchise to bring 6 entities into the Pennsylvania market. Determined best corporate entity, developed plan for first opening including lease drafting and review, site selection, employee policies, negotiations with bank, financing, construction and ongoing operations leading to opening of 6 restaurants. Represented commercial clients on verge of bankruptcy and default of loans and leases, reviewing operational structure, daily business practices and current contracts with vendors and suppliers and renegotiated contracts, avoiding bankruptcy and leading to profitable business sale at higher multiples. Negotiated resolution to Union claim of hiring non-union contractors during construction. Successfully eliminated necessity for filing injunctive relief or court intervention saving estimated $50k for client. Managed and litigated employment discrimination claim filed against County Sheriff's Department/County Commissioners, acted as special legal counsel leading to pretrial settlement. Negotiated potential Teacher's Union Strike, as President of the Great Valley School Board. Negotiated with assistance of solicitor a new contract for teachers avoiding a strike which would have major impact on the school district and children's education. Key contributor in developing marketing and distribution documentary entitled "Firepower for Freedom" for the Battleship USS New Jersey BB-62. Negotiated with State of New Jersey regarding licensing, marketing and sales issues and negotiated with angel investors to obtain financing. Successfully negotiated and litigated claims against numerous hospitals and nursing homes in PA, NJ, TX, FL, OH, NC and SC for failure to pay outstanding balances owed to a Healthcare Staffing Company. Represent retail businesses, healthcare staffing companies, food service companies and commercial tenants/landlords regarding leases, daily business management, contracts, legal, operational and budgetary issues, strategic planning and policy development.