Throop Lawyers

I am a business law, litigation, and real estate attorney at Polishan Solfanelli, LLC. My practice includes managing both residential and commercial real estate closings and title insurance through my DJS Abstract & Settlement Service, with the invaluable assistance of my Settlement Officer, Tracey A. Pope. At Polishan Solfanelli, we also deal with real estate breach of contract, real estate disputes and litigation, construction disputes and litigation, as well as leasing disputes and litigation.

Known today as the "People of PA's Lawyer" or PoPAL for short. Attorney Levine has helped hundreds if not thousands of Pennsylvanians literally across this Great State of Pennsylvania achieve successful results to whatever Probate and Estate Administration matter put forth to Counselor Levine. Having successful outcomes in virtually every PA County, Attorney Levine knows the challenges Pennsylvanians face whether they be in Probate, Estate Administration or Estate Real Estate. One reason Brian has been dubbed PoPAL is his uncanny success with extremely challenging and extremely complex Estates most Attorney's would not touch or if they did soon realizing this Estate is...

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...

Bill MacMinn concentrates his practice in the area of litigation, including Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury, Products Liability, Employment Litigation, Estate Litigation and Real Estate. He represents a broad spectrum of individuals, corporations and institutions in a wide range of cases. His practice encompasses a wide variety of venues in Bucks and surrounding counties, and in the United States District Court. Bill also has extensive experience in Alternate Dispute Resolution forums including many cases successfully resolved by arbitration and by mediation. He is a trained mediator and serves as an appointed arbitrator. With over thirty five years of legal experience, Bill...

Lisa Bothwell is a partner in the Business & Finance Department. Lisa has proven herself to be an effective dealmaker who can handle difficult, high-end transactions but can also handle smaller transactions in a cost-effective manner. She has closed dozens of M&A deals on the buy and sell side in the low to middle market. Her corporate practice goes well beyond mergers and acquisitions: Lisa advises business clients on capital raises, business succession planning, business separations, joint ventures, phantom interest plans, and corporate governance. She is a trusted advisor to her clients and acts as outside general counsel to many family-owned...

I concentrate my practice on domestic relations matters and handle a variety of Family Law issues, including divorce, child custody, spousal support/alimony, child support, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, marital taxation, and equitable distribution matters. I have handled many high-income support cases involving an intricate knowledge of both family law and complex financial issues. Additionally, I have handled several appellate court matters representing my clients’ interests in the Superior Court of Pennsylvania. Domestic relations legal cases often involve significant taxation complexities. My advanced education and experience in the tax arena has frequently served as a valuable asset by enabling me to handle...

With over twenty-five years of practice in employment law and complex commercial litigation, Patty Collins helps clients successfully navigate the ever-changing legal environment affecting their career and business decisions. In her employment law practice, Patty has a particular focus on advising employees and employers on trade secrets, confidentiality issues and restrictive covenants, such as non-compete agreements and non-solicitation agreements. This includes assisting employers in protecting their business and confidential information and strategies to reduce risk in competitive hiring situations; assisting employees with complying with those agreements and planning their careers; and litigating those agreements on behalf of employers and employees. For employees,...

Mike Mills is devoted to helping businesses build and preserve value, and helping individuals preserve and protect their family wealth. In representing businesses, this includes counseling clients in connection with business formation, financing, reorganization, and acquisition transactions, as well as business succession planning. With individual clients, this includes assistance with core estate planning documents (such as Wills, Revocable Trusts, Powers of Attorney and Living Wills), special needs planning, charitable giving, and the use of sophisticated trust strategies. Foundational to this mission is his concentration in the area of taxation, which impacts so much of business and...

Gabe Montemuro is a dedicated litigator who helps business clients resolve disputes quickly and efficiently. He represents clients in contract claims, commercial litigation, real estate disputes, and a broad range of other civil matters. Gabe also works with insurance companies and underwriters on complex coverage determinations. Gabe brings a measured approach to every engagement, while acting as a strong advocate who protects his clients inside and outside of the courtroom. Gabe knows that every legal matter involves sensitive and complex issues; and his attention to detail is a valuable asset for those he represents. His primary goal is to...

Jessica Pritchard is a skillful and experienced advocate dedicated to providing supportive, practical and comprehensive representation to clients facing the most sensitive of legal issues, those affecting family, home and personal assets. Ms. Pritchard focuses her practice exclusively in the area of family law, where she handles all phases of the negotiation and litigation of domestic relations cases, including divorce, child custody, spousal support/alimony, child support, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, and equitable distribution matters. Ms. Pritchard is an active member of several professional and charitable organizations. She previously served as the assistant solicitor for the Bucks County Department of Mental...

Peter Smith is a business lawyer and trusted partner to his corporate clients. He has been solving problems and adding value for business owners for over 30 years. Peter’s practice focuses on corporate law, business transactions, mergers and acquisitions, private placements, contracts, commercial finance, business disputes, non-profit organizations, real estate, and trusts and estates. He counsels businesses involved in manufacturing, distribution, marketing, retail, hospitality, e-commerce, technology, health care, pharmaceutical research, consulting, professional services, real estate and construction. In addition, Peter has experience with start-up ventures, family-owned businesses, limited liability companies and 501(c)(3) public charities. He also represents individuals and...

Melanie J. Wender focuses her practice on all aspects of divorce and family law in Bucks, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties. She is experienced in all issues surrounding the complexities of divorce, equitable distribution, child custody, spousal support/alimony, child support, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, and protection from abuse. Ms. Wender has successfully resolved complex equitable distribution matters, such as those with marital estate which involved multiple business entities, and complex custody matters where there are severe mental health challenges. Ms. Wender also represents parents in dependency court through both court appointment and private representation and is well versed in assisting parents...

Adam focuses his practice on business and corporate law, serving as a valued partner to owners and key leadership of closely held businesses in a variety of commercial and real estate transactions. With experience across the full range of business owners’ legal needs, Adam provides his clients with strategic advice to reduce risk and meet their goals throughout the life cycle of the business. Adam advises businesses on all aspects of corporate and commercial transactions including formation, mergers and acquisitions, financing, joint ventures, commercial agreements, real estate transactions, and business succession planning. Adam earned his law degree from the Rutgers School...

As an estate planning practitioner, Jocelin Price knows that the work of developing an estate plan is really all about families, their goals and aspirations, and the legacy they want to leave behind. Whether the focus is, wealth and asset preservation and planning for future generations, safeguarding a family business through succession planning, or identifying health care and end of life preferences, Jocelin takes the time to know her clients and understand the story of their family to guide them most effectively through the estate planning process. Throughout her career, she has been a trusted advisor, helping clients identify the...

Lynelle A. Gleason has spent her legal career in Bucks County, representing local families during some of the most trying times of their lives. She concentrates her practice primarily on Pennsylvania Family Law and estate law. In her domestic relations practice, she handles a variety of family law matters, including divorce, child custody, spousal support/alimony, child support, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, and equitable distribution matters. Lynelle works closely with her clients through all phases of negotiation and, if necessary, litigation to resolve their family law-related matters. Ms. Gleason also is experienced in estate law, where her practice includes the drafting...

Abraham Frangie brings a commitment to serving his clients’ best interests in AMM’s Business Law and Litigation practice groups. Using a collaborative approach to learn each client’s goals and needs, Abraham is able to guide them to the most practical and effective strategies and solutions. Abraham represents businesses and business owners regarding a variety of transactional matters, including: business formation, drafting governance documents, mergers and acquisitions, succession planning, shareholder/member/partnership agreements, ownership disputes, commercial agreements, drafting and negotiating joint venture agreements, employment contracts, asset purchase agreements, buy-sells, leases and other documents; performing substantial due diligence, and working with state and local...

For over 30 years, Tom Donnelly has provided practical, strategic advice to businesses and individuals seeking a skillful and knowledgeable advocate. Tom brings a dynamic style and keen negotiating skills to every engagement. The breadth of his litigation and transactional experience gives Tom a unique perspective from which to address each client’s situation and creatively pursue potential avenues for resolution including, where necessary, litigation and alternative dispute resolution or, where appropriate, agreement. Tom takes the time to understand each client’s objectives so that he can provide responsive, cost effective, yet comprehensive forward- thinking representation. Tom’s practice focuses...

I am a business/corporate attorney with a strong focus on serving closely held businesses and their leadership teams. I work with clients across a wide range of industries, as well as real estate transactions, including purchases, sales, leasing, and financing. I works with and advise clients on various matters and transactions throughout the business lifecycle including business formation, ownership structure, corporate governance, investment opportunities, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, employment, service and contractor agreements, and succession planning. I am well-versed in drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements and regularly guide clients through the due diligence and regulatory compliance process,...

Megan Weiler is a skilled advocate dedicated to guiding clients and their families through the challenging and emotionally fraught issues of family law. Megan knows what is at stake for people facing divorce, child custody, spousal support/alimony and child support matters – and works to help her clients understand the process and make smart, practical choices to minimize the impact, and get the best possible outcome. Megan’s practice focuses primarily in the area of domestic relations, handling all phases of the negotiation and litigation of cases including: divorce, equitable distribution, marital settlement agreements, child custody and parenting time issues, custody evaluations,...

I am a criminal trial attorney who has handled thousands of cases ranging from traffic, DUI, sex and drug offences, to money laundering, wire fraud and homicide. I also deal with issues relating to the defense of Title IX charges. Many of my clients hold professional licenses ( doctors, nurses, pilots, insurance agents) and thus my experience extends to administrative proceedings and the collateral impact of criminal charges or conviction on licensure.

FEATURED TWICE ON “SUPER LAWYERS” COVER - HONORED AMONG WORLD’S “INSPIRATIONAL PEOPLE” - DESCRIBED AS "FIERCE" One of only two lawyers in the U.S. to be selected by an international non-profit organization featuring “Inspirational People” around the world (including Nobel prize winners, business leaders), NiaLena is the only criminal defense lawyer ever featured on the Super Lawyers cover in Philadelphia Magazine and also in the Super Lawyers 20th Anniversary Edition Cover and in the Cover Story entitled “The Essence Of Being A Good Lawyer” and was also featured by Super Lawyers in an article entitled "Fierce". She is also honored repeatedly...

I am a Certified Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Law Specialist representing injured workers and their families in all areas of Pa. Workers' Compensation Law throughout the State of Pennsylvania.

I was raised in a union household. My mother served as President of a Pennsylvania Statewide Teacher’s Union and as member of their board of directors for 25 years.

After graduating with honors from Georgetown University in 1983 and The University of Pittsburgh School of Law in 1987, I was a law clerk for The Honorable Genevieve Blatt at the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania. Judge Blatt was the first woman elected to statewide...

Joseph Alexander Paletta was born and raised in the Pittsburgh area. After graduating cum laude from Washington & Lee University in Virginia in 1982, he returned to Pittsburgh, achieving his Juris Doctor from Duquesne University Law School in 1985. His father, Leonard J. Paletta, was a highly respected trial lawyer in Pittsburgh in the 1950s, ‘60s, and ‘70s, and was the inspiration for Joseph becoming a lawyer. In fact, a Paletta has maintained a law office in the Frick Building, the heart of the Pittsburgh legal community, for almost 50 years.

Attorney Paletta has been engaged in the...

With my background in accounting as well as law, I can share my unique background and experience when working with individuals, families and small and mid-size businesses in the areas of estate planning, taxation, corporations and business planning, business acquisitions and sales, succession planning, business exit strategies and real estate.

Philadelphia personal injury lawyer Jay L. Edelstein was born in 1955 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He attended Washington & Jefferson College where he received his B.A. in 1976. He went onto Widener University School of Law (formerly Delaware Law School), receiving his J.D. in 1979. Mr. Edelstein is the firm’s founder and is a successful and a well-respected third generation attorney who focuses his practice of law on the following areas: Personal injury litigation, auto injury, sexual abuse cases, slip and fall, dog bites, construction law and litigation involving common carriers. He was admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar...

Christian, husband, homeschool dad, and former military officer providing strategic legal guidance and expert criminal defense to military, federal law enforcement, and other patriots. My passion for justice and compassion for people is based on the belief that all of us are created in the image of God and endowed by our creator with inalienable rights. I am on the frontlines of the battle to defeat tyranny and preserve freedom. No King but Christ! Attorney R. Davis Younts was a student at the Dickinson School of Law of the Pennsylvania State University on September 11th 2001. Like so many other brave...

If you’ve been injured, denied disability benefits, or treated unfairly at work, you may not know where to turn. Eric A. Shore has spent more than 30 years helping people in Pennsylvania and New Jersey who are unable to work due to injury, illness, or workplace mistreatment. As the founder of the Law Offices of Eric A. Shore, he has overseen legal help for over 40,000 individuals. The firm has recovered more than $250 million in lifetime benefits and settlements for thousands of clients. The firm is built to help people facing multiple challenges at once. Many clients come in with more...

Christian Lassen is one of the nation’s top life insurance attorneys and founder of The Lassen Law Firm, a powerhouse litigation firm focused exclusively on life insurance disputes. With 25 years of experience and a reputation built on trust, he has helped thousands of grieving families and beneficiaries recover the life insurance proceeds they were unfairly denied. He was quoted in The Wall Street Journal in May 2025 for his insights on payout delays, reinforcing his national reputation. Mr. Lassen represents clients in all 50 states and only handles life insurance cases. He litigates a wide range of life insurance disputes,...

Proudly helping residents of the Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey region for over 20 years! Sadek Law Offices, LLC provides high quality legal services, including Consumer Bankruptcy Law and Business Bankruptcy Law, among other legal fields to clients throughout Philadelphia, PA and surrounding areas, including, Montgomery, Bucks, Chester, Delaware Counties and Southern New Jersey. Our primary law office is conveniently located near public transportation and attractions in Center City Philadelphia, PA. Our lawyers are readily available for our clients and understand that you may not be in the most ideal situation. Our office offers a free consultation with a...

Attorney Gabriel Levin is known as a tenacious fighter who protects his client's interests as though they were his own; he has tried hundreds of cases and handled all types of personal injury matters and prides himself on helping victims. Every case is meticulously prepared for trial. Trying cases to juries is what Mr. Levin enjoys the most. Clients know that Gabriel Levin is a very responsive attorney, keeps client fully informed, and always gets back to them in a timely manner. Mr. Levin has continuously been named as a Super Lawyer and was also named to the...

Anthony (or Tony, as he is known around the office) is our trial specialist. Since passing the Pennsylvania Bar Exam in 2011, he has focused his entire career on being an amazing trial attorney. Tony studied at Drexel University’s Thomas R. Kline School of Law. While in law school, he was a member of Drexel’s National Trial Team. He competed in four national competitions, and was a member of Drexel’s first Regional Championship team. Following law school, Tony joined The Law Offices of Jonathan Wheeler, where he would quickly have a chance to test his trial skills. Since his first day at...

I represent clients before the Immigration Court (EOIR), USCIS, and other sub-agencies of the Department of Homeland Security such as Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs & Border Protection (CBP). I am licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. I have 15 years of experience within the immigration law field in matters such as, but not limited to: family-based permanent residency, employment-based permanent residency (PERM, I-140, EB1), deportation defense (cancellation of removal, asylum, adjustment of status, litigation), VAWA, nonimmigrant work visas (H-1B), naturalization, U visas, P visas and other speciality nonimmigrant visas. Feel free to call...

Aurelius Robleto is an experienced bankruptcy lawyer, operating a law firm in downtown Pittsburgh. While bankruptcy law has always formed the core of his legal practice, Aure knows that bankruptcy is not always the ideal solution for all of his clients and will tailor a unique strategy for each of his clients. Often a debt workout or non-bankruptcy reorganization may offer more favorable results to certain clients. In other circumstances, a receivership, assignment for the benefit of creditors, deed-in-lieu of foreclosure, workout or settlement agreement or some other arrangement to address debts may generate superior results.

A particular...