Essington Lawyers

Dennis J. Gruenke graduated from Villanova University in 1987 with a Bachelor of Arts in History and Political Science. He studied law at the University of Maryland where he received his Juris Doctorate in 1990. Mr. Gruenke's areas of concentration include personal injury, Social Security and worker's compensation. He is a member of the Pennsylvania, Lehigh County, Montgomery County, and Delaware County Bar Associations. Mr. Gruenke has appeared before various Courts of Common Pleas, including, Chester, Northampton, Lehigh, Bucks, Philadelphia, Montgomery and Delaware. He has also practiced in the United States District Courts for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and...

Lisa M. Ritacco is an attorney licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. She has focused her practice on handling social security disability claims for over nine years and has successfully represented claimants both locally and nationwide.

Keller, Lisgar & Williams has had the pleasure of working with Annemarie since her early law school years and is excited to have her as part of our team of trial lawyers.

Annemarie E. Ward was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where she attended Central High School. She went on to continue her education at Temple University. Annemarie matriculated to Delaware Law Widener University in the Fall of 2015. While in law school she was involved in various student organizations and pro bono opportunities. At Delaware Law, Annemarie focused her studies on trial advocacy and developed strong trial...

Since 2009, Scott Matison has focused solely on matters of family law including, divorce, custody, support, abuse, adoptions and name changes. He handles property settlement agreements, prenuptial agreements, alimony matters and equitable distribution.

Mr. Matison practices in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and has experience handling cases with a variety of financial circumstances. He previously practiced family law for nationally recognized law firms in the Philadelphia area and New Jersey. With offices in both Philadelphia and Media, Mr. Matison is now using that experience to continue helping his clients in the most cost-effective manner.
Mr. Matison served as the co-chair of the...

I represent injured federal employees with their federal workers' compensation claims. I have decades of experience in this area. I represent federal workers throughout the United States as well as overseas.

Brendan is a fierce litigator who stops at nothing to obtain justice for his clients. No case is too large for Brendan. He has represented his clients against the government, national banks, and Fortune 100 companies.

Jennifer Wallner Saltzman is a family law attorney with over a decade of experience and represents clients in all areas of family law including divorce, custody, support, protections from abuse and prenuptial agreements. She is committed to resolving family law issues through amicable solutions when possible, but is fully prepared to litigate in family court when necessary. Jenny strives to meet her clients' goals with compassion and understanding, recognizing the emotional and financial complexities that often accompany divorce and family disputes. Known for her strategic approach, Jenny works tirelessly to advocate for her clients while maintaining a focus on their well-being....

Caitlin represents clients across all areas of family law, including custody, divorce, support, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, enforcement and modification of agreements, same-sex rights, domestic violence, paternity, and adoption. She is dedicated to providing compassionate counsel while advocating fiercely for her clients, guiding families through the complexities of legal challenges with both empathy and strategic expertise. Caitlin earned her law degree from Temple University Beasley School of Law, where she co-founded an organization connecting law students with practicing professionals in Philadelphia and served as President of the Family Law Society. As a student mediator for Temple Law’s Domestic Relations Mediation Clinical,...

Matthew Casey is a founding partner of Ross Feller Casey, LLP. He has achieved record-setting results as a catastrophic injury attorney in the Philadelphia, PA region.

I was born and raised in Philadelphia, where I attended St. Joseph's Preparatory High School. I graduated with honors from Villanova University in 1990 and went on to earn a Juris Doctor degree from Temple University School of Law in 1993. I am licensed to practice law in both the state and federal courts of Pennsylvania and New Jersey. I am recognized as a highly regarded trial attorney who focuses my practice on medical malpractice and catastrophic personal injury. This includes cases involving nursing home abuse/negligence, product liability, car and tractor trailer accidents, premises liability, and workplace injuries. Over the years, I...

Mr. Clark is an attorney with a passion for litigation who zealously advocates for his clients. Mr. Clark has represented hundreds of clients in misdemeanor and felony matters during investigatory pre-trial, and trial phases. He has litigated numerous motions to dismiss as well as motions to suppress wrongfully obtained evidence. He prides himself on empowering his clients to make smart legal decisions by knowing their options and providing a roadmap for their cases. From the very first meeting Mr. Clark begins an individualized legal plan for his clients and walks them through the stages of litigation for their case. Mr....