Flourtown Lawyers

Dan Thistle grew up in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania and is a graduate of St. Joseph’s Preparatory School and the University of Pennsylvania. After graduating from Penn, Dan followed in his father’s footsteps and attended the Villanova University School of Law. In October, 2006, he was privileged to join him as a member of The Thistle Law Firm. In joining the firm, Dan’s hope was to provide the best services possible for his clients. This desire led to his decision to obtain his Master’s Degree in Trial Advocacy from Temple University’s Beasley School of Law in 2010. He has...

Peter J. Scuderi is a renowned Philadelphia Criminal Lawyer. Practicing in the state since 1980, Mr. Scuderi has had the honor defending many high profile clients facing criminal conviction in Southeastern Pennsylvania.

Ms. Harding is a seasoned litigator with nearly a decade of experience in domestic relations and family law. As the Proprietor and Managing Attorney at The Law Office of Lisa Harding, LLC, she spends most of her time involved in the day to day throws of custody, support, domestic violence, and divorce disputes. Since graduating from Temple University's Beasley School of Law, Ms. Harding worked as a City Attorney for the Philadelphia Department of Human Services. There, she was a mainstay in Juvenile Court where she litigated matters concerning education law, abused and neglected children, and custodial and visitation...

Ms. Burke is a Partner with the Law Offices of Karpf, Karpf & Cerutti, P.C., an employment discrimination firm. The firm handles employment related matters in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York. Ms. Burke has tried numerous federal jury trials to successful verdicts on the plaintiff’s side, and frequently litigates in federal courts throughout PA and NJ, and DE. Ms. Burke’s employment litigation background also includes appellate work, arguing before the Third Circuit Court of Appeals, including one panel with retired Associate Supreme Court Justice, Sandra Day O'Connor, sitting by designation. Ms. Burke’s appellate work in the Third...

Patricia H. Cooley practices divorce and family law in Bucks, Montgomery & Philadelphia Counties and is widely regarded as one of Pennsylvania's top divorce lawyers. For over twenty-five years Ms. Cooley has focused her practice in family law, including divorce, dividing marital assets, spousal support, alimony, child support, child custody, and domestic violence law. There are few, if any, other practicing attorneys in Pennsylvania with more experience or in-depth knowledge of the law and the courts in divorce and other family law matters than Ms. Cooley. Having devoted her practice exclusively to Pennsylvania divorce law for over two decades,...

Matthew Widmaier leads Noble Lawyers, P.C. Matt began his legal career serving as legal and legislative counsel to Pennsylvania Senator Stewart J. Greenleaf. Following his time in government, Matt cut his teeth as a lawyer in litigation, practicing briefly with a small Center City (Philadelphia) personal injury firm before spending several years at a mid-sized, regional insurance defense firm. During his time in insurance defense, Matt acted in complex tort, contract, insurance, fraud, and property disputes, including in special investigation cases, representing, among others, insureds of the largest U.S. property and casualty insurance company. ​Presented with an opportunity to live abroad...

Michael Ruggieri has been practicing law as a trial attorney for over 32 years. Throughout his legal career, Michael has been guided by three principles: fight hard but fairly for his clients, be compassionate and understanding, and maintain honesty and integrity in dealings with clients, the court and other lawyers. These principles have allowed him to develop a successful and vibrant practice for over 3 decades. In fact, many of Michael’s clients are referred to him by other attorneys. This says a lot about his abilities and trustworthiness. Michael is licensed to practice in all state and federal courts and government...

Dawn Getty Sutphin has practiced in a large Philadelphia firm as well as for a smaller New Jersey Law office. She has completed the Estate Planning Certificate Program at Villanova Law School, concentrating on federal estate taxes, state inheritance tax, drafting Wills and Trusts, estate planning for individuals and for small business owners, taxation of estates and of trusts, post death estate planning, and estate administration and probate. Personal philosophy: Everyone needs an effective and personal estate plan including at a minimum a Will, as well as a Durable Power of Attorney, and an Advance Medical Directive or Living Will. These...

Kevin J. Handy handles a wide variety of legal matters in Bucks County, Montgomery County, and Philadelphia County, PA, and practices in both state and federal court. Mr. Handy's practice areas include personal injury law, product liability, automobile accidents, contract negotiations and disputes, general business law, insurance coverage issues, real estate law and consumer fraud. Mr. Handy also handles a variety of family law matters, including divorces, custody cases, trusts and estates, and Orphans' Court litigation. A substaintial portion of Mr. Handy's practice is also dedicated to handling appeals. With over twelve years of experience and top...

Pamela Crowther is an experienced attorney whose practice involves criminal and civil litigation including family law, business litigation, constitutional challenges, securities enforcement and government compliance, health care fraud, criminal defense, and civil and criminal appeals. With over twenty years of experience, she is a seasoned litigator with clients who run the gamut from the individual seeking advice on custody to a large corporation facing product liability claim. Her practice covers a wide-range of civil and criminal matters in federal and state courts and before administrative tribunals. She has represented numerous corporations and individuals in product liability cases; complex commercial and...

As founder and principal of Bagby & Associates, LLC, John Bagby has over thirty years of experience in federal and state courts throughout the region. He is directly responsible for the firm’s client relationships, including the supervision of all aspects of the firm’s professional services. A graduate of the University of Virginia and the Dickinson School of Law, John has prepared and tried complex, multiple party litigation throughout the country. He currently represents individuals, businesses, and corporate entities in complex business matters and litigation. His practice has been varied, with an emphasis on technical and engineering issues in the area...

Attorney Michael H. Applebaum has tried hundreds of cases and represented thousands of clients in his over 40 years of practicing law in Pennsylvania. His professionalism, conversational style, statesmanlike honesty and tenacious trial methods have earned him the respect of Judges, jurors, clients, associates, and the community as a whole. Perhaps one of the most difficult and best known cases in which Michael H. Applebaum was involved was the murder of a Philadelphia teenager named Eddie Polec on November 11, 1994 about which the book In Eddie’s Name: One Family’s Triumph over Tragedy was written. In 1960, entered...

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Carla Risoldi, a highly-rated attorney, is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania where she graduated magna cum laude and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. She graduated from Fordham University School of Law and was an Assistant District Attorney in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Carla opened RISOLDI LAW OFFICES, LLC in 1994 and has been serving satisfied clients in areas of family law (divorce, custody, support, protection from abuse) and criminal defense (DUI/DWI, misdemeanors, felonies, drug cases, juvenile court, traffic offenses, drivers licensing issues) and general practice since then. She practices in Pennsylvania and New...

Natalie Finkelman Bennett is a Partner at Miller Shah LLP in the firm’s Philadelphia office. She earned her undergraduate degree with high honors from Pennsylvania State University, where she was inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society. She then obtained her law degree from Temple University School of Law, graduating with high honors and serving as the Managing Editor of the Temple Law Review. Following law school, Natalie clerked for former Chief Judge Farnan of the United States District Court for the District of Delaware before joining Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis. In 1996, she became an associate at Mager...

JOSEPH GENTILCORE is a passionate advocate for every one of his clients, and truly believes in the work that he does. Joseph focuses his practice on Fair Credit Reporting Act cases and other consumer protection matters under both state and federal law. He currently represents consumers in cases against credit card companies, banks, debt collectors, mortgage servicers and background check companies. Joseph has dedicated the majority of his career to representing individuals who have been wronged my large financial entities, and along the way has helped thousands of consumers obtain compensation from the corporations that have harmed them. As a...

Scott Bloom has been an attorney since graduating Widener University School of Law in 1996. He started his firm for the purpose of helping people with family law, elder law and estate planning issues. The firm prides itself on providing a personal touch to help individuals and families. Scott is also here to help you with your Medicaid planning. Furthermore, he is accredited by the Veterans Administration and is able to prepare Veterans Aid and Attendance Benefits applications. Scott is licensed to practice law in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey. He has offices in both locations and will routinely meet...

Robert Axenfeld is an intellectual property attorney who represents companies, inventors, and venture capital firms in patent, trademark, and copyright matters.

Amy Sokolson focuses her practice on personal injury litigation, representing injured victims in various matters, including motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, workplace accidents, and more. She has tried many cases to verdict in Pennsylvania's Civil and Criminal Courts and recently obtained one of the largest jury verdicts to be awarded by a Bucks County jury in many years.

Former Chancellor of the Philadelphia Bar Association; Former partner, Stradley Ronon Stevens and Young and former partner, Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP. I am an investment management and privacy law attorney with experience in consumer law.

Kevin E. Harchar is admitted to practice law in Pennsylvania and is a member of both the American and Pennsylvania Bar Associations. Mr. Harchar is based out of Pond Lehocky’s Scranton office. Prior to joining Pond Lehocky Stern Giordano, Mr. Harchar practiced as a workers’ compensation defense attorney from August 2009 to October 2013 at a prominent Scranton, PA law firm, where he handled all aspects of workers’ compensation claims from beginning to end, including hearings, depositions and WCAB and Commonwealth Court appeals. Mr. Harchar also practiced at an insurance defense law firm from April 2008 to August...

KENNETH EDWARD WEST, born Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1963; admitted to bar, 1988, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and the U.S. District Court District of New Jersey. Education: The Pennsylvania State University (Bachelor of Science - Finance, 1985); Villanova University School of Law (Juris Doctorate, 1988). Licensed, 1995 as a Real Estate Salesperson, Pennsylvania. Member, Delaware County Bar Association, 1988 - Present. Member, Delaware County Bar Association Pro Bono Advisory Committee, 1994 - Present. Member, Eastern District of Pennsylvania Bankruptcy Conference, 1993 - Present. Member, Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association....

Benjamin C. Hoffman, a Philadelphia native, is a practicing attorney with a strong background in personal injury law. After earning his law degree from Temple University Law School in 2011, he began his career by representing clients involved in car accidents, slip and falls, work injuries, and dog bites before working as a defense attorney for a major insurance company for several years. His experience working with insurance companies has provided him with unique insights into their negotiation strategies, enabling him to secure maximum compensation for his personal injury clients. Throughout his career, Benjamin has built a solid reputation for integrity...

Since 1990 Pat McMenamin has been practicing law in the Philadelphia area. He has experience in all areas of the law and can help regardless of the nature of your legal situation. Pat is a graduate of the Widener University School of Law, Washington College in Chestertown, Maryland, and LaSalle College High School, in Springfield Township, Montgomery County. Pat was an Assistant District Attorney in Montgomery County from 1990 through 1992, and has been in private practice since. Pat is a member of the Montgomery Bar Association and the Pennsylvania Bar Association. He is a member of the North...