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Jonathan Corchnoy
Philadelphia, PA Lawyer with 43 years of experience
Free ConsultationEducation, Elder and Personal Injury
American University Washington College of Law
Jonathan S. Corchnoy
has been practicing law for over 40 years in the Philadelphia metropolitan area and now has opened an office in Sarasota, Florida. He is licensed to practice law in Florida, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey, is a member of The Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA). Prior to coming to the Philadelphia area after graduating from law school, he clerked with the United States Department of Justice, Tax division. He is a 1981 graduate of American University’s Washington College of Law in Washington, D.C., and Allegheny College, in Meadville, PA. He spent his youth growing up...
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Gregory Boles
Philadelphia, PA Attorney
(215) 399-0089
1515 Market Street, Suite 1650 Philadelphia
Suite 1650 Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury and Workers' Comp
Villanova University School of Law
Mr. Boles, a certified specialist in Pennsylvania workers’ compensation, has been elected a SuperLawyer every year since 2007, which means he is one of the best Pennsylvania workers’ comp lawyers. He is graded AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell, which demonstrates that his peers rank him at the highest level of professional excellence. He has a 10.0 rating, the highest possible, by AVVO, the independent lawyer rating service. Mr. Boles is a graduate of Georgetown University and Villanova Law School. He has written extensively on Pennsylvania workers’ compensation and has lectured before attorneys, labor unions and advocacy groups for the disabled.
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Kristen L. Doleva-Lecher
Reading, PA Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
Nova Southeastern University
Mrs. Doleva-Lecher is a long time resident of Pennsylvania, and has practiced law in central PA the majority of her professional career. She has established a reputation for being a fair, honest and strong attorney. Mrs. Doleva-Lecher has resided in Berks County the majority of her life and is a 1993 graduate of Wyomissing Area High School. Mrs. Doleva-Lecher attended the University of Pittsburgh where she earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree (major in Political Science and dual minors in Psychology and English Literature) in 1997. During her time at the University of Pittsburgh, Mrs. Doleva-Lecher was a...
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Susan Maslow
Doylestown, PA Attorney with 43 years of experience
Business
Temple University Beasley School of Law
Susan Maslow, a Co-Founder and Partner of Antheil Maslow & MacMinn LLP, is an experienced business attorney with a focus on complex transactional corporate law. Throughout her career, Sue has enjoyed working with clients and their other advisors as an integral part of a comprehensive working group focused on solving business challenges. Armed with both good humor and excellent negotiating skills, she concentrates her practice primarily in the documentation of Business Transactions, Corporate Governance, Private Finance, Service and Supply Contracts, and Non-Profit Operations. Committed to delivering precisely drafted documents, Sue believes getting parties with conflicting interests to agree in writing...
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Curtis Elwyn Barnes
Reading, PA Attorney
Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Foreclosure Defense
Widener University Delaware School of Law
Have you been accused of a crime in Reading? Are you considering the option of filing for bankruptcy? Do you need help in a family law case? You should contact Attorney Curtis Barnes and his team to learn how he could help you. Curtis is a graduate of the Florida State University in Tallahassee where he studied Criminology. As a student, he worked at the Florida State Attorney General’s Office where he was able to gain experience in investigating criminal offenses. He then went on to attend the Delaware Law School of Widener University where he graduated with his law...
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Jeffrey Allan Drake
Doylestown, PA Lawyer with 45 years of experience
Estate Planning, Family, Municipal and Personal Injury
Capital University Law School
As one of the firm’s two founding attorneys, Jeff Drake practices in the areas of real estate, tax assessment appeals, zoning, municipal law, estate administration, family law, and personal injury law. He also represents non-profit corporations such as churches, Christian schools and mission boards, in addition to handling cases involving the preservation of religious liberties.
Jeff received his law degree in 1980 from Capital University Law School and his undergraduate degree from Gordon College in 1977. He has been an adjunct professor at Philadelphia Biblical University (now Cairn University).
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Kathleen Thomas
Doylestown, PA Attorney with 36 years of experience
Administrative, Business, Municipal and Tax
Temple University Beasley School of Law
Kathleen M. Thomas concentrates her practice in the areas of municipal law, small business, non-profit law, and civil litigation. Kathleen is also experienced in other areas of municipal law, including Right to Know, land development, zoning, code enforcement and litigation.
Recognized as an expert in the areas of Pennsylvania Act 511 taxation, Kathleen serves as Special Act 511 Tax Counsel to the Townships of Lower Merion and Abington, among others. She also serves as the Act 511 Hearing Officer to multiple municipalities in Montgomery and Delaware Counties. She also serves as Special Tax Consultant for ordinance and Regulation Revision and litigation...
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Timothy Patrick Brennan
Doylestown, PA Attorney with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationEmployment, Municipal, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
Widener University Commonwealth Law School
Tim Brennan was raised in the coal region working in his family’s well known mom and pop restaurant. He began his legal career in the Lehigh Valley as a Bethlehem and Northampton County Solicitor. He currently lives in Doylestown and, in addition to his legal work, serves as a member of the Doylestown Borough Council.
Mr. Brennan graduated from Ursinus College in 2000, receiving his Bachelor of Arts with a double major in English and Politics and a double minor in International Relations and American Studies. During this period he served two United States Congressional Internships with Congressman Joe Hoeffel and...
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Edvard Lars Wilson
Doylestown, PA Attorney with 24 years of experience
Business, Estate Planning and Personal Injury
Villanova University School of Law
Mr. Wilson practiced law in Philadelphia for almost 15 years before opening his own firm in the Bucks County seat of Doylestown, Pennsylvania. He has litigated hundreds of complex cases, both with and against some of Philadelphia's best lawyers. Edvard started his career defending medical malpractice cases, from which he gained invaluable experience as a litigator, as well as a healthcare lawyer. He later shifted his practice to representing injured individuals and small business. Finding the change in his practice so rewarding, Ed started his own firm with the goal of providing superior legal...
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Daniel Martin Keane
Doylestown, PA Attorney with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Family
University of Pittsburgh School of Law
Daniel M. Keane is a Shareholder in the firm. Dan’s main areas of practice include family law, DUI defense, dependency, general criminal defense, civil litigation and Orphan’s Court litigation. He is a member of the Bucks County Children & Youth Attorney Conflict List representing parents in dependency and termination of parental rights matters, and is currently serving as a conflict attorney for the Office of Guardian Ad Litem in which he is appointed by the court to represent children in dependency proceedings. In addition, Dan is a member of the Bucks County Orphan’s Court Attorney Appointment List in which he...
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Virginia Lee Hardwick
Doylestown, PA Attorney with 10 years of experience
Business, Civil Rights and Employment
New York University School of Law
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David Colin Bennion
Philadelphia, PA Attorney with 20 years of experience
David has been a practicing immigration attorney since 2006. He provides quality, affordable representation in a wide range of immigration matters, including deportation defense, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), green cards, citizenship, family unification, and asylum.
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Stephen M. Zaffuto
Doylestown, PA Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Business, Environmental and Real Estate
Temple University Beasley School of Law
Stephen Zaffuto concentrates his practice on real estate law, environmental law, and business and commercial law. He has extensive experience with commercial and residential tax assessment appeals, real estate title opinions, easement agreements, and environmental compliance issues. Stephen has also counseled small businesses and start-ups on various matters, including business formation, trademark issues, and fundraising.
Stephen has an interest in entrepreneurship and startup culture, and is himself a co-founder of a custom menswear brand, ModaMatters, based out of Philadelphia.
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Kent Petry
Warminster, PA Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Civil Rights, Employment and Workers' Comp
University of Pennsylvania Law School
After over a decade of legal practice, our firm has established a broad spectrum of expertise to provide you with the best services, no matter what area of law. Our firm will bring world class experience, small town service, and unparalleled advocacy to every client.
The firm utilizes modern, mobile offices and up-to-date technology in order to save costs, improve service, and provide premier legal and client services.
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Larry Lefkowitz
Philadelphia, PA Attorney with 38 years of experience
Divorce and Family
Southwestern University School of Law
I'm a native New Yorker, who went to law school in Los Angeles . After graduating, my wife and I moved to Bucks County, where we've been ever since. After working for 5 years for other people, I opened up my own practice in 1991. In order to stand out from the crowd, I offer fixed reasonable fees for the work I do. 1/2 is due upfront and the other 1/2 is not due until completion. This way, the sooner I get your job done, the sooner I get paid! I think of myself as a neighborhood lawyer type. I...
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Jenifer Dana Kaufman
Abington, PA Attorney with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp
University of Pittsburgh School of Law
Kaufman Workers' Compensation Law is committed to outstanding legal representation of injured workers and exceptional client service. You can count on us to promptly return calls and to answer the questions you have, when you have them. There is nothing more frustrating and anxiety-provoking than leaving message after message for your attorney and wondering what is happening in your case. Our promise is to provide frequent updates and to always respond within 24 hours to your inquiries. Hate to talk on the phone? We will keep in touch via e-mail and our secure on-line client portal.
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Marla A. Joseph
Jenkintown, PA Attorney with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationEmployment, Personal Injury, Social Security Disability and Workers' Comp
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Liam J. Duffy
Colmar, PA Attorney with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Rutgers School of Law-Camden
Liam J. Duffy practices in the areas of Divorce, Support, Child Custody, Equitable Distribution and Protection from Abuse. He is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania and the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Liam is a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association and Montgomery County Bar Association and represents clients in Montgomery and Bucks County. For 2017-2023, Liam was awarded the SuperLawyers Rising Star Designation and awarded the SuperLawyer Designation in 2024, which is reserved for 2.5% of eligible attorneys in Pennsylvania. He was also awarded the 2019 Top 10 under 40 Award. Liam prides himself on being a pragmatic and compassionate...
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Brian McEwing
PHILADELPHIA, PA Attorney with 16 years of experience
Administrative, Environmental, Insurance Claims and Insurance Defense
Rutgers University - Camden
Brian received his bachelor's degree in political science from Rutgers University College Camden where he graduated summa cum laude, earning the Jack Marvin Weiner award and the Armitage award for highest overall grade average. He graduated from Rutgers School of Law Camden in 2008. While in law school he performed pro bono work for the Community Dispute Resolution Pro Bono Mediation Project and completed a pro bono research project for a local maritime non-profit.
Brian has over twenty years experience as a licensed mariner and over fifteen years in marine management positions, including Port Captain. He has extensive experience in...
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Maxwell Steed Kennerly
Philadelphia, PA Lawyer
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Temple University Beasley School of Law
We are lawyers for people seriously injured by the negligence of big companies and careless professionals. We focus our law practice on severe, permanent injuries caused by dangerous products, unsafe premises and worksites, and medical malpractice. If your case is too big or complicated for a car accident lawyer, but you don't want your case lost in a law firm with dozens of lawyers handling hundreds of cases, we're the firm for you.
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Sherry Cohen
Feasterville-Trevose, PA Attorney with 46 years of experience
(856) 751-7676
1234 Bridgetown Pike Suite 200
Feasterville-Trevose, PA 19053
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
Temple University Beasley School of Law
I have been an attorney for over 40 years. I met my husband, Mitch, in law school and we have 3 awesome children who are all attorneys. Justin is a Partner, Ali is an Associate with the firm and Mitch recently joined the firm as Of Counsel. My older son, Josh, is a partner in a large firm in Philadelphia. I am extremely proud of them and so happy to be working with most of my family.
I also have 3 adorable grandchildren who light up my life.
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Michael Joseph Brooks
Doylestown, PA Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Energy, Entertainment & Sports and Estate Planning
Successful business ventures require perspective, from all vantage points. We offer you a clear view of the surrounding business landscape from the legal vantage point. This outlook provides insight into legal strategies for: business formation, drafting contracts, the hiring process, and protection of intellectual property. That amounts to more than just sound legal counsel; it gives our business clients perspective from the legal vantage point.
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Timothy James Prendergast
Easton, PA Attorney with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
Pennsylvania State University - Dickinson School of Law
Timothy J. Prendergast, Esquire is one of the seven children born to Anne and the Honorable James F. Prendergast, Esquire, a long time member of the Northampton County Bar Association and Democratic State Representative from Northampton County for over 20 years.
Tim grew up in the tradition of pursuing justice and advocating on behalf of others. Prior to attending Law School, Tim spent many years as a Restaurant Manager/Chef.
As an example of Tim’s commitment to justice, while attending the Dickinson School of Law; he founded the Penn State Criminal Justice Project, a member organization of the Innocence Project Network, whose...
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James Joseph Breslin III
Feasterville-Trevose, PA Attorney with 32 years of experience
(856) 751-7676
1234 Bridgetown Pike Suite 200
Feasterville-Trevose, PA 19053
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury and Workers' Comp
Villanova University School of Law
“Jay” has more than 25 years of experience handling all types of personal injury cases. Upon graduation from law school, Jay clerked for the Honorable Judith Yaskin J.S.C. in the Civil Division, Mercer County. Jay then spent many years handling cases on behalf of insurance companies. He now focuses his practice on the representation of individuals hurt at work or due to the negligence of others. As a result of his experience working on behalf of insurance companies, Jay has the benefit of understanding how insurance companies defend cases. His clients enjoy the benefits of that experience.
Jay is admitted to...
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Mary Regina Beier
Allentown, PA Attorney
Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Personal Injury
University of Pittsburgh School of Law
Mary Beier graduated from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law and then co-founded the law firm of Beier, Beier & Beier with her husband Bart Beier. She is an experienced litigator with particular emphasis on personal injury and equine litigation. Mrs. Beier also works in the firm’s family law practice. She focuses on client communication and understanding throughout the course of a client’s legal problem. She is adept at working out creative and cost-effective solutions that clients can be happy with.
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Elizabeth Clare Surin
Philadelphia, PA Attorney with 28 years of experience
Immigration
University of Pennsylvania Law School
As an accomplished Philadelphia immigration lawyer and an immigrant who has personal experience with the U.S. Immigration Service, Elizabeth has worked extensively with businesses and individuals on immigration issues in all settings. Before establishing her current practice as an immigration attorney in Philadelphia, she was a Labor & Employment Litigator and lawyer at the main office of the law firm of Drinker Biddle & Reath, LLP. While there, Elizabeth developed the firm’s business and employment immigration practice, advising corporate clients on current legal issues in business immigration and the practical application of the law in various employment situations. In addition...
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James Madsen
Easton, PA Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Personal Injury
Drexel University
James Madsen was born in Flemington, New Jersey, but spent most of his adult life in Easton, Pennsylvania. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from The American University in Washington, D.C. and a Juris Doctor from Drexel University School of Law where he attended under a Law Trustees' Scholarship.
Before partnering with Spitale, Vargo, Madsen & Blair, he operated a solo practice from 2011 to 2015. He has been employed by the New Jersey Office of the Public Defender, the Lehigh County District Attorney's Office, The Philadelphia Defenders' Association and Community Legal Services of Philadelphia.
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Joshua D. Shulman
Bethlehem, PA Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning
Dickinson School of Law
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Joshua B. Goldberg
Bethlehem, PA Lawyer
Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
Widener University Commonwealth Law School
Attorney Goldberg concentrates his practice in the areas of Workers' Compensation, personal injury and general litigation. However, Attorney Goldberg does practice in the areas of family law, wills and estates, and landlord/tenant matters for both landlords and tenants.
Attorney Goldberg has handled all aspects of Workers' Compensation matters; including throughout the appeals process. He also has handled a variety of personal injury matters ranging from automobile accidents to slip and falls. His general litigation experience has taken him to numerous arbitrations and several trials. He also argued on several occasions before the Pennsylvania Superior Court.
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Wendy Chan
Lancaster, PA Attorney with 16 years of experience
Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Immigration
Brooklyn Law School
FAMILY LAW - We are parents, spouses, significant others that fully understand the struggles and issues that surround custody, parenting, domestic violence, support, and family finances issues.
IMMIGRATION LAW - We are immigrants who know all too well what it is like coming into a new country, trying to fit in, navigating the overly complicated immigration processes, translating for our parents, watching our parents overpay for incompetent legal servies, and living life in a whole new world.
We understand what you are going through and we are here to help.
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Christopher Arthur Dreisbach
Lancaster, PA Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and Traffic Tickets
Temple University Beasley School of Law
Christopher A. Dreisbach concentrates his practice on criminal defense and civil litigation in both state and federal courts. Since entering private practice, he has defended individuals facing the most serious of criminal charges including rape and homicide. In civil actions, he has successfully represented individuals and corporations in cases involving federal civil conspiracy allegations, regulatory violations, and complex personal injury matters. Prior to entering private practice, Mr. Dreisbach served for four years as a Deputy District Attorney in the Dauphin County District Attorney’s Office. During his time as a Deputy District Attorney, Mr. Dreisbach successfully prosecuted a vast...
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Gabriella Hashem Farhat
Lancaster, PA Attorney with 37 years of experience
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Products Liability and Workers' Comp
Villanova University School of Law
Gabriella H. Farhat graduated with honors from Archbishop Carroll High School for Girls, Radnor, Pennsylvania. She placed second in the National Optometrist Orator's Contest and was a member of “Who's Who among High School Students.” A Dean's List graduate of Villanova University, Villanova, Pennsylvania, she majored in Political Science and Modern Languages, with a Pre-Law concentration. She was President of the Pi Sigma Alpha Political Science National Honor Society, Secretary of the French Club, a member of the Basketball Club and the Villanova Pre-Law Society. Ms. Farhat is a 1986 graduate of Villanova University School of Law where she participated...
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Bart Max Beier
Allentown, PA Lawyer with 46 years of experience
Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Products Liability and Real Estate
Duquesne University School of Law
Bart has extensive litigation experience in a wide range of personal injury cases including slip and falls, auto accidents, and defective products. He provides clients with special insight into insurance practices, having worked for two major insurers before practicing law. Bart also has developed considerable real estate expertise with 35 years of experience. He has personally done over 2,000 real estate closings and has been a real estate title agent for over 20 years. Bart works with both residential and commercial real estate clients throughout Pennsylvania. In addition, Bart is extremely active in his firm’s specialized equine practice...
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Kathryn Elizabeth Roberts
Allentown, PA Attorney with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and Traffic Tickets
Villanova University School of Law
Most experienced trial attorney in Lehigh County (89 jury trials in past 17 years) Practicing in both state and federal courts, including 3rd Circuit and U.S. Supreme Court. Former law clerk to President Judge of Lehigh County. Rated "expert" in Criminal Defense by Nat'l Assoc of Criminal Defense Attorneys (NACDL). Certified in capital/death penalty homicide cases. Fluent in French, working knowledge of Spanish, interpreter available for Arabic
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Daniel Patrick Emkey
Wyomissing, PA Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Widener University
As a Berks County native, Daniel Emkey understands its citizens and truly cares for their well-being. He believes strongly in the legal system and pursued his career in defending the people’s rights. Daniel earned his Juris Doctor from Widener University School of Law where he was a member of the Harrisburg Civil Law Clinic and participated in the Intensive Trial Advocacy Program. He went on to work at the Berks County District Attorney’s office as the Assistant District attorney. His time as a prosecutor gave Daniel special insight that he uses to help his current clients. He now heads his...
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Breandan Nemec
Langhorne, PA Attorney with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Social Security Disability and Workers' Comp
Widener University Delaware School of Law
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James Clymer
Quarryville, PA Attorney
Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
James N. Clymer is the managing partner of Clymer, Musser & Sarno P.C. Mr. Clymer practices in the areas of real estate, business law and estate planning & administration. He has worked with numerous organizations committed to the protection of religious liberty to include, the American Center for Law and Justice, the Rutherford Institute, and the Home School Legal Defense Association. Mr. Clymer served as the National Chairman for the Constitution Party and has run for Lt. Governor of Pennsylvania in 1994 and 1998. He has served on numerous boards, including Mom’s House of Lancaster, PA, American Family Association of...
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Jose L. Roman III
Newtown, PA Attorney
12 Penns Trail
#536
Newtown, PA 18940
Free ConsultationEstate Planning
Widener University Delaware School of Law
Do you lie awake at night worrying who will take care of your children if you pass away? Are you worried who will be able to handle your finances if you aren't able to do so yourself? Do you have health issues and would feel safer knowing that another member of the family that you trust can make healthcare decisions for you? Do you have prized possessions that you would like to see passed down to your loved ones and future generations? With Jose you are in the right hands and he can help you answer these and all of...
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Joel Aaron Ready
Blandon, PA Lawyer with 9 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
Regent University School of Law
I am a litigation attorney practicing primarily in the Reading area, and the editor of www.SCOPAreview.com, a website providing coverage of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. In my free time, I enjoy creating media, watching classic movies and everything about college football. During my law school career, I worked for Justice McClanahan of the Virginia Supreme Court, helped author an amicus brief to the Supreme Court of the United States, obtained Regent Law’s “Eagle Award” for the top class grade from a former US Attorney-General on the law of war, and graduated in the top 10 of my class....
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S. Joseph Litvak
Bensalem, PA Attorney with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy and Consumer
University of Akron School of Law and University of Akron School of Law
I speak your language. I’ve grown to understand and relate to your case through my very diverse life experiences. I grew up in a small steel town, in a family of a steel mill engineer and a metallurgical chemist. The decline of the steel industry and the closure of the steel plant had a devastating effect on my family. Both of my parent struggled to find jobs in the new manufacture-less era. Although my family was able to make the necessary adjustment (my mom became a high school science teacher and my dad found a job with a local utility...