Durham Lawyers

Attorney Douglas Wortman has been practicing law in Eastern Pennsylvania for 10 years. While he is well-versed in a wide variety of legal issues, his main focus has been family law and bankruptcy. Efficient communication with clients is important to Mr. Wortman. He is known for promptly returning telephone messages and correspondence. Attorney Wortman is a military veteran who proudly served in the United States Air Force for 10 years.

Matt was born and raised in Sarasota, Florida. He received his Bachelor of Arts in 1992 from Johns Hopkins University, where he was on the fencing team for four years. In his senior year, Matt was captain of the fencing team, which won its conference championship, where Matt placed second in the individual foil competition. After Johns Hopkins, Matt attended the University of Florida College of Law, graduating first in his class, and served as senior research editor of the Florida Law Review. Having thereafter received one of the highest Florida Bar examination scores, Matt was invited to...

I am an experienced trial attorney specializing in family and criminal law. I am frequently appointed by the court to represent children in highly litigious custody cases as a Guardian ad Litem.

My practice focuses on litigation and family law (divorce, custody, support, etc.). I have represented clients throughout southeast Pennsylvania in state courts and federal court. Please visit my website at www.VandegriftLawOffice.com

At the Disability Benefits Law Center, in Philadelphia, we provide skilled legal representation for people who are applying for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. We devote our entire legal practice to disability law matters, and we guide clients through all stages of the application process. If you are applying for disability benefits based on a long-term medical condition, contact our offices today toll-free at 1-866-886-0660 to schedule a free consultation.

Mr. Abeel started his own consumer law firm with the basic principle - to treat and approach each case in the same way he would want his own case treated. With that principle in mind, Mr. Abeel has been able to achieve great results for consumers who need an advocate in their corner. Tim will work to get your case resolved as soon as possible and has the experience to take your case as far as needed to get you a great result.

I specalize in immigration and Social Security Disability work, and am also available to assist with general practice matters. You can learn more about my practice by visiting my website, www.cruddenlegal.com.

Lewis Sorokin practices intellectual property and technology law. He helps clients ranging from startups to Fortune 500 enterprises with legal issues arising from the use and implementation of technology in their businesses. Lewis is actively engaged in both the legal community and the broader professional community around emerging technology. He currently serves as the treasurer and copyright committee head of the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s Intellectual Property Law Section. He is also involved with the American Bar Association Section of Intellectual Property, the Copyright Society, and Water & Music. Lewis’ writings on topics surrounding technology, the arts, and law have been published in...

Daniel B. Cooper is managing member of the boutique Delaware Valley law firm, the Law Offices of Kenneth S. Cooper. Daniel joined the practice as a full-time attorney in 2013 after working as a legal assistant in the practice since 2010. Daniel attained his law degree from the Temple University Beasley School of Law in 2013 and is a 2010 graduate of the Pennsylvania State University, where he attained a bachelor’s degree in psychology. Both at Temple and at Penn State, Daniel earned Dean’s List honors.

As special education attorneys we work to ensure that children receive the educational...

David is a founding member and the Managing Partner of MacMain, Connell & Leinhauser. David has broad and extensive trial experience having tried over 125 cases to verdict in favor of his clients. David has, over the course of his twenty-five plus year legal career, focused his practice on the representation and counseling of public entities, public officials, educational institutions, religious entities, and non-profits throughout Pennsylvania, in a wide variety of civil rights and employment claims including police misconduct, zoning/land use, sexual harassment, discrimination, licensing, First Amendment, prison-based, employment, and work-place claims. David is frequently retained as a consultant and/or...

Although I was recently licensed to practice, I have extensive legal experience: as a court reporter, legal secretary and as a certified paralegal focusing on child welfare issues. During my last year of law school, I served as a certified legal intern representing clients in protection from abuse and custody matters. I am passionate about working with people, and as an advocate my focus is working with you to achieve the best possible outcome for you and your family. Every step of the way, I will keep you informed and we will work together to navigate the legal landscape. Each...

Kelly concentrates her practice in Business and Commercial Litigation and Class Action. Kelly focuses on eDiscovery and information management. Kelly’s practice encompasses all phases of electronic discovery, from preservation and collection to review and production of large volumes of electronically stored information. Kelly earned her J.D. from Villanova University School of Law after graduating with a B.S. from the University of Scranton. Prior to joining Kang Haggerty, Kelly worked for a national transportation practice where she gained significant experience in commercial and contract litigation and eData management.

David is an experienced attorney with over two decades of legal practice specializing in the areas of employment and complex commercial litigation law. His career has been distinguished by his unparalleled focus on helping his clients navigate complex employment issues and commercial disputes. He has successfully defended clients in a variety of employment law cases, including those related to FMLA, ADA and crimination claims. He is also highly experienced in helping businesses implement best practices in employment law to prevent litigation, such as developing comprehensive employee handbooks and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. David also strongly believes in giving...

Mr. Doyle focuses on all forms of litigation, particularly criminal cases. This includes all areas of criminal law ranging from summary offenses to serious felonies. This also includes all stages of the proceedings, including preliminary hearings, motions, trials and appeals. If you need a criminal defense lawyer, Mr. Doyle can help.

Misty Toothman is a Chester County native who returned to the Twin Valley area after supporting her husband's career in the U.S. Marine Corps. Misty initially developed her work ethic, resilience, and ingenuity on her family's dairy farm; she continued to develop those qualities as the spouse of a constantly deploying Marine, homeschooling mother of three children, and advocate for wounded veterans and their families. Misty's nontraditional path to becoming an attorney has equipped her with a unique perspective and skillset that she applies to her legal practice. Misty currently lives in a historic stone house in Berks County,...

Since 2003, Louisa Chen has been dedicated to representing injured accident victims. She has experience in numerous areas of personal injury law including car and truck accidents, construction accidents, premises liability and defective products cases. Ms. Chen is licensed to practice in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

TIMOTHY WORRALL is an associate with Martin Law who practices workers’ compensation law. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Worrall held several legal intern positions, working in a Criminal and Civil Defense law firm in the Philadelphia area, the Defender’s Association of Philadelphia, the Montgomery County Public Defender’s Office, and Mazzoni Center Legal Services. Mr. Worrall received his undergraduate degree in criminal justice and political science from Widener University in 2013 where he graduated summa cum laude. He received his law degree from the Villanova University School of Law in 2016.

Patrick Doherty is an attorney who has a strong commitment to all of his clients. Born and raised in the City of Philadelphia, Mr. Doherty has first hand experience in dealing with people from all walks of life and has the personality, ability, and empathy to connect with each and every one of his clients. Throughout his time at Delaware Law school, Mr. Doherty has worked with attorneys in various fields such as criminal law, environmental law, personal injury, and property law. During the summer of his second year of law school, Mr. Doherty worked at the District Attorney’s Office of...

Samuel Abloeser is a true litigator. Whether a client has suffered a serious auto accident injury, or been harmed as the result of dangerous working conditions or defective products, he truly goes to the mat on their behalf.

Often Mr. Abloeser’s victories benefit a group of similarly victimized individuals, as when he represents workers exposed to asbestos or women diagnosed with breast cancer following Hormone Replacement Therapy. He has also represented hundreds of railroad workers, men and women who have their own unique worksite risks and challenges.

“Even though technology has changed it in some ways, the essence of railroad work is...

Alan Sklarsky has more than 27 years experience in complex environmental, product liability, toxic tort and pharmaceutical litigation. He has handled numerous high-profile groundwater contamination cases, some of which have set national precedents, including one against Exxon regarding contamination emanating from company branded stations. He represents employees working with or around industrial chemicals like benzene, tetrachloroethylene (also known as perchloroethylene, or perc), vinyl chloride and others.

“Environmental toxic dangers are routinely downplayed by the authorities or the perpetrating source –so communities need to be concerned –even skeptical –about what they’re told. And they need an advocate.”

Mr. Sklarsky’s lawsuit settlements have recovered...

My name is Michael Boland and I am a personal injury lawyer in Philadelphia, PA. I am also an owner of the Philadelphia Injury Lawyers P.C law firm. I have more than 5 years of experience. At Philadelphia Injury Lawyers P.C., we always make ourselves available to clients. We know that personal injury cases are often sensitive situations. Our team provides 24/7 support to answer any questions our clients may have about their case and its status.

Christa Levko, an employment litigation attorney at Kraemer, Manes & Associates in the Philadelphia office, listens to her clients as she prepares for each case. As a legal fellow at Mazzoni Center Legal Services, Christa realized how important it was to help Pennsylvania workers solve his or her legal issues. Her sensitivity to her clients' needs helps Christa better serve and fight for her clients.

Before becoming a lawyer, Christa graduated from Hofstra Law School, and she worked with the LGBT Rights Fellowship Program. She earned her bachelor's degree in political science from Lebanon Valley College.

Ann Ruben has practiced exclusively in the field of immigration and nationality law for over 25 years, successfully representing hundreds of individuals, families, businesses, institutions and organizations in navigating virtually every aspect of US immigration law. Her broad knowledge and many years of practical, hands-on experience in this area enable her to craft creative, cost effective and individualized solutions to assist her clients in achieving their immigration goals. Ms. Ruben is a graduate of Bryn Mawr College and a magna cum laude graduate of Brooklyn Law School, where she was the editor of the Brooklyn Law Review. She has written...

Colin Saltry, an employment litigation attorney at Kraemer, Manes & Associates in the Philadelphia office, fights for clients who are in frustrating employment law cases and handles civil litigation cases as well. He's experienced, first hand, the struggle of unemployment and the unfairness of employment discrimination. Colin advocates for wronged workers in state and federal court as well as the EEOC. He focuses his work ethic on defending his clients' rights and seeking justice on their behalf.

Colin graduated from the Temple University School of Law. Before law school, he also earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Temple University.

Joelle Shanesy is an associate attorney at Sadek and Cooper Law Offices, concentrating her practice in family law and helping clients with matters such as divorce, custody, child support, spousal support and alimony, adoption, and protection from abuse. Joelle earned her Juris Doctorate from Duquesne University School of Law, graduating in the top of her class. Prior to earning her J.D., Joelle graduated summa cum laude from West Virginia University, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Political Science. Joelle’s love of family law began during law school when she joined the Family Law Clinic, helping...

David Kaplan is himself a naturalized citizen of the United States. He was born in Bogota, Colombia. Having experienced the naturalization process first hand, his desire to serve those that want to start a life in the United States stems from a genuine understanding of what this change means for his clients. He knows the difficulties that foreigner’s face going through this process, or guiding loved ones through it to join them. Mr. Kaplan has committed his career to making immigration as accessible as possible for his many clients.

Mr. Kaplan graduated from Temple University School of Law in 1994. He...