Riverside Lawyers

Christine Benedum is the founder of Benedum Law, a personal injury law firm serving clients in Chestnut Hill, Mount Airy, Germantown, Wyndmoor, Cheltenham, Glenside, Flourtown, and the greater Philadelphia area. Having worked for several large law firms in Philadelphia, Ms. Benedum is proud to open her own practice dedicated to serving the people with honesty, authenticity and a commitment to excellence.

Ms. Benedum’s first role in the legal field was serving as Law Clerk to the Honorable C. Theodore Fritsch, Jr. of the Bucks County Court of Common Pleas. She assisted his Honor in writing opinions which were described by the...

In my decades of practice I've learned what is most important; to fight for my clients with passion, to listen to them with compassion, and to maintain the highest standards of ethical responsibility.

Practicing since 1990. Joined forces with Vasil Kirifides in 1994, and later added George Rassias. Mark, Vasil and Anna Rio are each Certified Workers' Compensation Specialists, and each have more than 30 years' experience representing injured workers. George compliments our Workers' Compensation practice with his 30+ years' experience handling Personal Injury cases. Mark and George are frequently invited to Present Continuing Legal Education programs for PBI and the Delaware County Bar Association, where Mark has served as Co-Chair of the Workers' Compensation committee since 2022. Outside of work, being a die-hard Philadelphia sports fan has been more enjoyable than usual since...

Robert C. Gerhard, III is an elder law specialist, helping seniors protect assets from nursing home costs. He authored the elder law treatise, Pennsylvania Medicaid- Long-term Care, which has been fully updated for 2019 and is currently in its fifteenth edition. This reference book is purchased annually by hundreds of lawyers from across Pennsylvania. He contributed as a co-author to the treatise, Elder Law in Pennsylvania, Fifth Edition. Mr. Gerhard regularly teaches continuing education courses such as "Representing an Individual Entering a Nursing Home" and "How to Prevent Spousal Impoverishment Due to the Costs of Long-term Care." He is...

Michael A. Walker, Esq., the IWALKEM attorney, is an award winning and one of the most sought-after criminal defense attorneys in Pennsylvania. He is an aggressive litigator with more than 20 years of experience. Michael focuses his practice in Criminal Defense, Personal Injury and Discrimination. Michael has been honored by the National Black Lawyers Association, the National Trial Lawyers association as a Top 100 Black Litigator and a Top 100 Litigator in Pennsylvania. Michael is a decorated litigator practicing in both State and Federal Courts in Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C. Michael has obtained acquittals by juries...

High Swartz Managing Partner Joel Rosen’s areas of practice include franchise law, business and commercial law, employment law, trademark/copyright law and commercial leasing. Mr. Rosen has counseled numerous businesses with regard to general corporate and commercial transactions, including formation, mergers & acquisitions, licensing, sales, and financing projects. Mr. Rosen’s corporate client base spans a broad spectrum of industries, including biotechnology, franchise, weight-loss, food and restaurant, consumer products, media and entertainment, software and technology, and nonprofit organizations.

Mr. Rosen presently serves on the Board of Directors of several nonprofit organizations, including The Hepatitis B Foundation, The Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center, The Baruch S....

David Koller of the Koller Law Firm in Philadelphia, PA concentrates on Employment Law, representing employees in all employment related matters including sexual harassment, workplace discrimination, wrongful termination and more. He accepts cases throughout both Pennsylvania and New Jersey. He prides himself on treating clients with respect and vigorously advocating for clients, regardless of background, race, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation or disability. Mr. Koller routinely pushes the boundaries of employment law, often making novel arguments on behalf of his clients. In a 2018 ground breaking 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals case, Minarsky v. Susquehanna County, Mr. Koller successfully argued for...

Jonathon Luff Jr. was born and raised in Philadelphia. He graduated from Roman Catholic High school with honors. He attended California University of Pennsylvania on a full academic scholarship, and graduated with a degree in Sport Management as well as graduating Cum Laude.

In 2009 Jonathon began to pursue his legal career and attended Thomas Kline School of Law, better known as Drexel University. While there he participated in trial team competitions and Jonathon was instrumental in helping his team reach the finals in the national competition. Jonathon was awarded the best trial attorney award from Drexel upon his graduation in...

The courtroom experience you need. Years of experience as a prosecutor, almost a decade as a Military Police officer. Prepared to represent you and defend you rights.

Mike DiCindio founded DiCindio Law, LLC in 2014. The firm is located in West Chester, Pennsylvania, and focuses on criminal defense and personal injury cases. As a Chester County criminal defense attorney, Mr. DiCindio represents clients accused of violent crimes, theft crimes, sex crimes, domestic violence, DUI, and other criminal offenses. He also helps accident victims recover compensation in personal injury cases. Mr. DiCindio is an experienced litigator with over 11 years of experience in Pennsylvania courtrooms. Mr. DiCindio started his career as a Chester County prosecutor. He uses his prosecutorial experience to advise his criminal defense clients about the best...

No one expects that a life will end or be forever changed in an instant because the careless or negligent act of another. But bad things can happen to anyone at any moment. If it happens to you or your loved one you need the skill and experience that only comes with 42 years of litigation experience handling all levels of personal injury cases. I also handle Workers Compensation, and Social Security Disability cases. Someone who cares as much about what you have been through and how you will get through what is to come even after...

I have represented individuals and their families in personal injury cases for 20 years. If you want an attorney who will stand with you and fight for you, call me today for a consultation.

Jerry Knafo is a personal injury lawyer who handles car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, falls, dog bites that cause serious injuries and death. Our lawyers handle cases in Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, Reading, Lancaster, Pennsylvania and the surrounding areas. Call us for a free initial consultation about your Lehigh Valley accident and injury case.

Native of the Lehigh Valley. Has been in practice since 1968. Married to Deena since 1964; two children, three grandchildren. 2012 recipient of the Lifetime Service Award from Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley. Certified as "Civil Trial Advocate" by National Board of Trial Advocacy. Focuses on civil personal injury and commercial litigation, business and corporate law, real estate.

Bankruptcy Law, Debt Counseling, Foreclosure Defense, Debt Settlement Don Hahn was born in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, on October 20, 1964. He graduated from the Pennsylvania State University in 1987 and the Villanova Law School in 1992, and was admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar in 1992. He practices before the U.S. District Courts for the Middle and the Western Districts of Pennsylvania and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. Don is board certified in consumer bankruptcy law by the American Board of Certification since 2001. He is the only lawyer who is certified by...

I graduated from college in 1971. I took a year off to work for Marsh & McLellan in NYC. In 1972 I applied to the University of Toledo for law school. I served a year on the law school governing board. Upon graduation, I relocated to York, Pa., to serve as the sole law clerk for the judges of Pennsylvania’s 19th District. In 1976, I became an associate to Frank B. Boyle. Being active in the Democratic party, I was fortunate enough to be appointed Solicitor to the Block Grant Program of the York County Planning Commission, Solicitor to the...

Andrew Bellwoar has been practicing law for over 30 years; representing individuals, businesses, and public entities. His areas of practice consist of Wills/Trusts/Estate Administration, Business Contracts, Real Estate/Land Development/Zoning, and Municipal Law. In the beginning of his career, he served as an Assistant District Attorney at the Delaware County District Attorney's Office. After serving as an Assistant District Attorney, he went on to work in a law firm out of Delaware County. In 1998, Mr. Bellwoar then became a partner in a law firm, where he represented many clients. Andrew has won the Top Lawyer Award for many consecutive years,...

If you are charged with a DUI, you need to choose the attorney with the experience to make the right decisions on your case. You need an experienced attorney who knows the local, state and even federal DUI laws – you need “The DUI Guys!” Read Paul’s book on DUI here:

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With 30 years of experience, Attorney Paul Aaroe, with his team of DUI lawyers, has become known as the DUI guy in Northeastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey. He has handled every type of DUI case and related charges. A son of a Superior Court Judge, he knows the law, the...

Ryan Hyde is an experienced criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor. In addition to handling hundreds of DUI cases through all stages of trial Ryan served as a DUI ARD Coordinator and as one of lead attorneys on Economic Crimes, Arson Crimes and Special Investigations Unit. ...

I am a Federally designated Debt Relief Agency Attorney, with experience in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Mortgage Modification, Debt Settlement, Fair Debt Collection/Debtors Rights. I also work in Small Business, Intellectual Property (including software licensing and entertainment law) and Elder Law. I take a compassionate view on all problems presented to me and many of my clients past and present have become personal friends. I am also an MBA with several years of practical experience as a Financial Planning Analyst with the NCR Corporation and this background provides me with unique insights into the economics of law which most...

Michael W. Cardamone is a multiple award-winning workers' compensation lawyer with a law practice for workers who get injured at work. Born in Pennsylvania and raised in North Wales, Michael Cardamone attended Boston College from 1992-1996 and graduated with honors, majoring in Philosophy with a concentration in English. He then went on to earn his Juris Doctor from Villanova Law School in 1999. Upon passing his bar exam, he started practicing law in Pennsylvania and has been doing so ever since. In this more than 25 years of legal practice as a workers’ comp injury lawyer, he has served clients...

Steve E. Jarmon is a partner at Lamb McErlane PC and has spent his entire legal career practicing Criminal Law in Chester County, PA and the Greater Philadelphia Area. His primary focus in defending the rights of his clients is to provide open, honest and straightforward legal representation. He is sincerely proud of his dedication to his clients and his reputation in the legal community is unparalleled. Steve has unique experience as a criminal defense attorney because he has worked on both sides of the courtroom. Before he moved into criminal defense, Steve worked as a prosecutor for the...

Susan M. Gibson is an experienced family law attorney and litigator with almost ten years of litigation experience. Susan focuses her practice in all areas of family law, including divorce, custody, child support, equitable distribution, alimony, and spousal support. Susan has extensive experience litigating family law matters throughout the Philadelphia five-county area and she currently focuses her practice in Bucks and Montgomery Counties. Susan uses her years of experience to zealously advocate for her clients, seeking settlement whenever possible, but always prepared to litigate any matter if settlement is not possible. Susan strives to develop and maintain...

I am a highly experienced Criminal Defense Attorney offering the strongest Criminal Defense representation in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding counties.

My practice provides representation, for all criminal offenses. As a former Philadelphia Assistant District Attorney, I bring decades of combined prosecutorial and criminal defense experience to my practice when representing my clients and protecting their rights.

Pennsylvania DUI Lawyer Zachary B. Cooper devotes 100 percent of his legal practice to defending accused drunk drivers. His experience as a former prosecutor gives him a distinct advantage when defending Pennsylvania DUI cases. Pennsylvania DUI attorney Zachary B. Cooper graduated from the University of Pittsburgh and earned his Juris Doctorate from Widener University School of Law. Upon graduation, Zachary was admitted to the Pennsylvania and New Jersey Bars. Once admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar, Zachary became an Assistant District Attorney in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Since leaving the District Attorney's office, Pennsylvania DUI attorney Zachary B. Cooper has...

Rich Godshall is an experienced trial attorney whose practice focuses on catastrophic injuries caused by car accidents, truck accidents, construction site accidents, unsafe conditions and defective products. Rich comes to Ostroff Law with over ten years as a defense attorney and partner in a nationally recognized firm. He has extensive trial experience, including jury selection, lay and expert preparation, and cross-examination. He is also skilled in alternative dispute resolution methods, including meditations and binding arbitrations. His cases have totaled about $100M in settlements and verdicts. In joining Ostroff Law, Rich brings his firsthand knowledge of defendants and their insurance...

Thomas E. Panzer’s practice areas focus on administrative litigation, including zoning and workers’ compensation. Mr. Panzer has represented multiple zoning hearing boards over the past 20 years. He also represents both claimants and defendants in workers’ compensation matters, which has made him a sought-after and frequent lecturer on Pennsylvania workers’ compensation topics.

Mr. Panzer joined High Swartz in 2016 as a result of a merger with McNamara, Bolla & Panzer, Attorneys at Law, a firm for which he served as Managing Partner. Mr. Panzer has been practicing law in southeastern Pennsylvania for nearly 25 years.

In addition to the practice of law,...

When you are injured, the lawyer or law firm you select is a very important decision. Your lawyer will effect how long you have wait to get money and how much you get! Your decision on which lawyer to hire is more important than buying a car, even more important than buying a house. Accident victims don't always ask the right questions to make sure the lawyer they select will aggressively represent them and get them top dollar for their personal injury case. At Ostroff Injury law, we build strong relationships with or clients and work to fully understand their needs so...

I have been working exclusively for the benefit of injured and disabled clients for more than 20 years. I have focused my practice exclusively in injury and disability related fields, such as workers’ compensation, social security (SSDI and SSI), disability insurance claims (ERISA and private disability insurance), and unemployment compensation claims. If you choose to retain our firm, you can be confident that your case will be given individual attention by me. I understand that your case is your only concern. From the moment you take part in your free consultation to the moment your case is fully resolved,...

Brian A. Coverdale has been working with the firm since 2010 and is a partner with the firm, practicing in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

A staunch advocate of his client's rights, Brian is prepared to represent his client's interests to the maximum extent possible. Brian takes a customized approach to handling all of his cases and formulates a targeted legal strategy to fit each client's individual needs. With his divorce and family law clients, Brian takes a pragmatic approach to help his clients reach the best result possible, without paying unnecessary legal fees. By way of this approach, Brian ensures...

Steven Fairlie is a highly skilled trial lawyer with years of proven courtroom experience and quality recognized nationally through awards such as: "Pennsylvania SuperLawyer" for both Criminal Defense and Personal Injury, designated as one of the Top 100 Lawyers in Pennsylvania and Top 100 Lawyers in Philadelphia as published in Philadelphia Magazine and numerous other organizations, "Top Rated Attorneys in Philadelphia" as published in The Wall Street Journal, Philadelphia Inquirer, and the Legal Intelligencer; an AV rating by Martindale-Hubbell; perfect 10.0 ratings for both Criminal Defense and Personal Injury on AVVO.com; "Nationwide Leaders in Criminal Defense" by Newsweek in...

David J. Brooman has more than three decades experience in zoning and land use development, as well as environmental law. His background includes negotiating creative solutions in complex land use and environmental disputes, during project development and litigation. He has also counseled public and private companies, developers and lenders, and municipal governments on the business risks and economic impacts of federal, state and local land use and environmental regulations. Brooman is well-versed in crisis management and controversial land uses.

Brooman’s engagements include serving as special environmental and land use counsel to a Pennsylvania municipality in its acquisition and redevelopment of a...

Jillian is dedicated to helping people and making a difference in people’s lives through zealous advocacy. Prior to beginning her legal career, Jillian graduated from the University of Pittsburgh where she earned her undergraduate degree in History. After graduation, Jillian attended Drexel University School of Law. During her time in law school, Jillian served on Drexel Law Review. Jillian also interned with the Montgomery County Public Defenders where she represented indigent people and learned the criminal system under the supervision of an attorney. Jillian also got the opportunity to participate in the Civil Litigation Clinic where she interned with Philadelphia Legal...

Alicia is partner at Petrelli Previtera, LLC. With over 10 years of experience in family law, Alicia understands the challenges and emotions that come up during legal cases. Her goal is to give clients peace of mind and help them make informed decisions as they move forward. Alicia’s commitment, experience, personal approach, and care for her clients make her a trusted and sought-after family law attorney. She uses her experience to empower clients, supporting them at every step. Alicia’s knowledge allows her to provide clients with a clear understanding of what to expect in their cases. Her familiarity with different courts and...

James B. Shrimp concentrates his practice in the representation of employers in discrimination cases brought in federal court and state court, and at the administrative level (Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission and Equal Employment Opportunities Commission). Mr. Shrimp also represents employers, including schools, in labor and employment issues. Mr. Shrimp also counsels and represents business in Franchise Law and Trademark issues.
Mr. Shrimp counsels and represents businesses in employment and commercial disputes, including employment discrimination, wage and hour, and restrictive covenants. Having worked on both the business and employee sides throughout his legal career, it gives Mr. Shrimp the unique ability to...

I am passionate about working with clients who are excited about their intellectual property and who value their IP attorney as an integral part of their team. When you hire me, you will find that I am intelligent, candid, and creative in my approaches. I listen to what you need, and work hard to help you get the results you want. I work very well with small to mid-size clients who do not typically have full-time in house intellectual property counsel, but need high quality intellectual property advice. I can help you stay out of trouble, and maximize your...

Virginia Hinrichs McMichael practices exclusively in the area of appellate law. She appears regularly in the Pennsylvania appellate courts. In the last few years, she has represented appellants and appellees on appeal in cases involving contract disputes, land use, divorce, paternity, child support, and criminal defense. During her career, McMichael has successfully represented clients in complex national and international cases in state and federal courts in a wide range of substantive areas of law — including bankruptcy, civil rights, commercial, constitutional, criminal, employment, family, international, labor, medical malpractice, municipal, products liability, real estate, RICO, securities, tax, and...

Attorney Christopher M. Casazza is a co-founder of Palladino, Isbell & Casazza LLC.

Prior to co-founding Palladino, Isbell & Casazza LLC, he was a partner at a prominent Center City Philadelphia Immigration Law Firm from 2019-2020, and he was employed as a senior attorney at a boutique immigration firm in suburban Philadelphia, PA where he worked from 2009-2019.

A persuasive and successful immigration lawyer, Christopher (“Chris”) is well respected by colleagues, clients, and courts alike. Chris has dedicated his legal career to all aspects of immigration law including removal (deportation) defense, appeals, federal litigation, the immigration consequences of criminal...

Seth D. Wilson is a partner and shareholder at Morris Wilson Knepp Jacquette, P.C. He represents individuals and businesses throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey's state and federal courts. Seth is widely regarded by legal professionals in the Greater Philadelphia region as a formidable opponent in the courtroom. Seth's reputation means he receives regular referrals from other attorneys who trust him to represent their clients based on his track record of achieving multi-million dollar jury verdicts. He is known for holding wrongdoers accountable and getting individuals maximum value for their cases. Since 2023 alone, Seth has helped achieve several multi-million dollar...