Washington Crossing Lawyers

Francesco J. Grieco recently joined the Law Offices of Lutz and Petty. He is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania and is also a member of the Columbia County Bar Association.

Francesco’s primary focus is in the areas of family law and civil litigation. He will be available in our two locations, Berwick and Philadelphia, as we expand our practice in the coming months.

Francesco graduated magna cum laude with his Bachelor of Science degree from Bloomsburg University in 1997. He also earned his Master’s Degree in Instructional Technology from Bloomsburg in 2001, where he was a graduate assistant. He attended...

Stephanie K. Heimann received her Juris Doctor in 2013 from Temple University’s Beasley School of Law, where she received the Barrister’s Award for Excellence in Trial Advocacy and was a founding member of the International Criminal Court Moot Court Team.

Stephanie has clerkship experience in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, The Superior Court of Pennsylvania, and she held a clerkship at the Federal Criminal Court of Switzerland. Before joining the Lento Law Group, Stephanie worked as an intelligence analyst for the City of New York in the Sheriff's Bureau of Criminal Investigation investigating financial...

I am a trial lawyer with tens of millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts. I handle auto accidents, truck accidents, construction injuries, slip and falls, medical malpractice, product liability, wrongful death, and insurance bad faith.

Chelsey A. Christiansen is barred in Pennsylvania and most recently barred in New Jersey. Chelsey joins High Swartz after completing her clerkship with the Honorable David R. Workman of the Lancaster Court of Common Pleas.
Prior to her Clerkship, Ms. Christiansen clerked at Rubin Glickman P.C. of Lansdale Pennsylvania where she drafted motions and also shared her legal knowledge on Legally Speaking, a local radio show. Prior to this position, Chelsey was a certified legal intern at Community Legal Services, Family/Child Advocacy Unit where she drafted an appellate brief and the Bucks County Public Defender, Juvenile Unit.

A graduate of the Thomas...

Primarily focusing his practice on real estate, civil, and commercial litigation, Sean G. Livesey is a real estate attorney at High Swartz's Montgomery County law office. His additional areas of experience include zoning and land development, municipal code enforcement, real estate sales, and leasing. Previously, Sean was a partner in his family practice in Conshohocken, PA, where he advised Philadelphia area startup companies regarding property acquisitions, business structure, and real estate tax liability. Sean also consulted with Montgomery County businesses to analyze zoning and land development proposals. Prior to his private practice work, he was an associate at a large Philadelphia law...

Attorney Emeka Igwe is a graduate of Widener University School of Law. He also received his LLM (Masters of Law) in Trial Advocacy at Temple University Beasley School of Law.

Attorney Igwe began his career as an Assistant District Attorney in the City of Philadelphia. As an ADA, he prosecuted major felony cases including rape, attempted murder, robbery, burglary, possession with the intent to deliver, and gun possession. In addition, he handled misdemeanor cases such as drug possession, DUI, and theft.

After leaving the District Attorney’s office, Attorney Igwe worked at Allstate Insurance Company. While there, he quickly established his reputation as...

Daniel B. Cooper is managing member of the boutique Delaware Valley law firm, the Law Offices of Kenneth S. Cooper. Daniel joined the practice as a full-time attorney in 2013 after working as a legal assistant in the practice since 2010. Daniel attained his law degree from the Temple University Beasley School of Law in 2013 and is a 2010 graduate of the Pennsylvania State University, where he attained a bachelor’s degree in psychology. Both at Temple and at Penn State, Daniel earned Dean’s List honors.

As special education attorneys we work to ensure that children receive the educational...

Mr. Abeel started his own consumer law firm with the basic principle - to treat and approach each case in the same way he would want his own case treated. With that principle in mind, Mr. Abeel has been able to achieve great results for consumers who need an advocate in their corner. Tim will work to get your case resolved as soon as possible and has the experience to take your case as far as needed to get you a great result.

Joshua joined the Young Law Group in March 2024 as an associate. He specializes in whistleblower and retaliation cases under federal and state False Claims Act (FCA) statutes, as well as the SEC and CFTC Whistleblower Programs, the IRS Whistleblower Program, and similar programs. As a litigator, Joshua is dedicated to assisting individuals harmed by powerful institutions and those who uncover and report misuse of taxpayer funds. He considers it a privilege to work towards correcting these injustices. 

Kimberly L. Russell is a principal of the firm and a member of the Commercial Litigation and Employment Departments. She devotes a significant part of her practice to real estate and construction litigation.

Early in Ms. Russell's career, she observed that the justice system favored employees, leaving business owners - particularly small and mid-sized companies - to be extremely vulnerable to employee-related claims. She has dedicated her practice to defending employers through litigation and as an employee education consultant, providing the advice and training necessary to help employers meet regulations and minimize the potential for such disputes in the first place....

Co-Founder, Shareholder and Department leader of major suburban-Philadelphia law firm with emphasis on skilled and passionate representation, client responsiveness and productivity, community involvement and dedication to high standards of ethical conduct. I have personally represented individuals and non-profit organizations, government and businesses that range in size and complexity from closely held to Fortune 500, in business and real estate transactions, land use entitlements, environmental and regulatory approvals and litigation.

Adjunct Professor of Law, Real Estate Transactions, Temple University Beasley School of Law

Education

LLM, Taxation, Temple University School of Law, 1986

JD, Temple University School...

Ms. Lippy focuses her practice on Criminal Defense and Civil Litigation. She has successfully tried numerous cases before a Judge and Jury. She has a love and passion for the law that she puts to use in the courtroom and prides herself in her ability to relate to clients and jurors alike. She was born and raised locally and attended the Norristown Area High School. She was a member of the Schreyer Honors Program at the Pennsylvania State University, where she graduated in 2000 with a major in Speech Communication and a minor in German. ...

William E. Moore, is a Partner with the law firm of Rubin, Glickman, Steinberg and Gifford, joined the firm in 1995. Mr. Moore is a past member of the Pennsylvania Advisory Committee on Probation, having been nominated by Gov. Tom Ridge with his appointment confirmed by the Pennsylvania Senate in May of 2000. He was a Parole Agent with the Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole for eleven years. Prior to joining Rubin, Glickman and Steinberg, he was chief deputy district attorney with the Bucks County District Attorney's Office for eight years heading up the Drug Prosecution Team, trying many...

Jeffrey S. Gross has represented injured workers in the Philadelphia area since 1991. He focuses exclusively on workers' compensation litigation, including subrogation matters, full and partial disability claims, lump sum settlements, occupational diseases and workplace fatalities, and he has a long record of success aggressively pursuing the best interests of his clients. Ranked by Philadelphia magazine among the region's top 100 attorneys in 2006 and 2007, Mr. Gross steadfastly believes each worker is entitled to all the possible benefits available under the Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Act and brings his considerable experience to bear on each case. He was honored with...

After finishing law school, Geoff began his career with the U.S. Department of Justice at the Executive Office of U.S. Attorneys. He later worked as an Assistant United States Attorney in both New Orleans and Philadelphia for several years. In Philadelphia, he played a significant role as the lead trial lawyer in a notable international fraud case in the Special Prosecutions Division. During his time in New Orleans, Geoff was actively involved in a grand jury investigation related to a major organized crime case and served as the lead trial lawyer in the prosecution of an international drug cartel. Following his...

Thomas J. Murphy, Jr. is an experienced personal injury lawyer who helps victims of negligence in the Philadelphia area recover the financial settlements they deserve. Attorney Murphy graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a degree in finance and then went on to earn his Juris Doctor from Villanova University School of Law. Since 1987, he has been admitted to practice law in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and he is also admitted to practice in the United States District Courts for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Attorney Murphy is a member of the Pennsylvania Association...

I represent sick and injured healthcare professionals, licensed professionals, and executives in all aspects of their individual and group long-term disability insurance claims, denials, and terminations. My clients include professionals who can no longer work in their own occupation, have been forced to cut back on the work they perform due to a medical condition, or have stopped working altogether to focus on their own health.

Whether you are suffering from physiological, psychiatric, or psychological impairment, and believe you are entitled to your disability benefits, contact me to review your claim.

Alexandre Turner is a graduate of Haverford College and the University of Pennsylvania Law School. He dedicated the first seven years of his legal career to representing low-income defendants accused of criminal offenses, first at the Miami-Dade Office of the Public Defender, and subsequently at the Defender Association of Philadelphia. Mr. Turner has tried hundreds of criminal matters before judges and juries. He has obtained favorable results in numerous serious cases, including matters where his clients were charged with firearm possession, arson, and attempted murder. Prior to opening his own practice, Mr. Turner was employed by the law firm Ballard Spahr...

Attorney Adam Solow has extensive experience with family-based immigration and naturalization cases, non-immigrant visas, deportation defense, and appellate work. Mr. Solow obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree, cum laude, from the University of Pennsylvania in 2001 and his J.D. from Villanova Law School in 2006. During his time at Villanova, he participated in the Clinic for Asylum Refugee and Emigrant Services Clinic (CARES).
He is admitted to both the Pennsylvania and New Jersey State bars, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and the U.S. District Court for New Jersey. He is...

Joseph M. Marrone, Esquire founded the Marrone Law Firm, LLC in 1993. Since its establishment, Joseph has successfully served as the firm’s Managing Partner. He has worked tirelessly to build his firm from the ground up, developing a reputation for dedication and the willingness to fight for the needs of those he represents. The heart of the Marrone Law Firm, LLC is based in Center City Philadelphia which has allowed Joseph to cultivate a strong foundation in the Philadelphia metro area. In order to better his serve clients, Joseph expanded his practice into New Jersey, with an additional office in...

Ms. Park practices all areas of immigration law, with particular focus on business immigration. She has handled all types of employment based, investor, family and immigration litigation matters. Ms. Park was the recipient of the 2007 Lawyers on the Fast Track and 2008 Rising Stars.

Jeff Laffey is a Pennsylvania and New Jersey work accident lawyer and partner of Laffey, Bucci & Kent, which is based in Philadelphia. Mr. Laffey focuses on representing injured workers in complex work accident litigation including construction accidents, machinery accidents, forklift accidents, workplace falls and more. As the proud son of a union carpenter from Philadelphia, Mr. Laffey takes great pride in representing workers who are injured while on the job. He has achieved many multi-million dollar results and employs a “leave no stone unturned” work ethic in pursuit of justice for his clients. He is the managing partner of...

Meet David E. Kwartler, Esq., of Kwartler Manus, LLC. His practice is dedicated to providing compassionate counsel to those who have sustained injuries due to another person’s recklessness. He is proud to have successfully recovered millions of dollars for his clients over the course of his career. Having earned the distinction of being selected as one of Super Lawyers® Rising Stars™ from 2012-2019, he works tirelessly to ensure that his clients receive the assistance they need. Mr. Kwartler earned his Juris Doctorate from Villanova University School of Law, and now works hard as a valued advocate for victims of accidents...

Anthony Gagliano has been helping injury victims in various personal injury matters including car accidents, workplace accidents (workers’ compensation claims), fall down accidents and dog bite incidents for the past 15 years. After spending 15 years with the same law firm, Anthony opened his own practice in Center City Philadelphia and continues to build it from the ground up. Advocacy for injury victims — with integrity — continues to be the sole focus of Anthony’s practice. Anthony has developed a reputation for treating everyone, whether client or opposing counsel, with the utmost dignity and respect.

Lawrence S. Krasner (Larry) was selected to the Law Review at Stanford Law School in '87, focusing on trial lawyering skills. Later, he worked as a public defender in Philadelphia and eventually promoted to the Federal Public Defender's Office in Philadelphia. He started his own private practice in 1993, specializing in criminal defense and civil rights matters, and has remained in private practice ever since.

Krasner has tried thousands of jury and bench trials in criminal and civil court with results in countless acquittals. These have resulted in defense motions granted in criminal matters as well as a number of verdicts...

Matt was born and raised in Sarasota, Florida. He received his Bachelor of Arts in 1992 from Johns Hopkins University, where he was on the fencing team for four years. In his senior year, Matt was captain of the fencing team, which won its conference championship, where Matt placed second in the individual foil competition. After Johns Hopkins, Matt attended the University of Florida College of Law, graduating first in his class, and served as senior research editor of the Florida Law Review. Having thereafter received one of the highest Florida Bar examination scores, Matt was invited to...

Experienced criminal defense lawyer Jeremy-Evan Alva has always sought to defend the underdog, even in the face of a challenge. He takes on difficult situations, including federal cases and felony matters. Jeremy is an invaluable aid on the side of those who are overwhelmed with the stress of criminal accusations. He proactively seeks out solutions for each unique case, while keeping his clients informed through every step of the process. Even while working through his education, Jeremy took on a challenge. He constructed his own triple major of Psychology, Sociology, and Political Science. While pursuing these studies, he pursued...

Debra D. Rainey, Esq., The Compassionate Lawyer, spent five years as a trial attorney with the Defender Association of Philadelphia. During her five years with the Defender Association, Ms. Rainey has tried thousands of criminal trials, including drug cases, misdemeanors, felonies, juvenile adjudications, and other family court matters, just to name a few. Ms. Rainey has written, and argued thousands of criminal motions as well, such as pre- and post-trial motions. Finally, Ms. Rainey has successfully litigated numerous serious major felony jury trials, and has represented her clients at hundreds of sentencing and violation of probation hearings. During...

Beth Cole is a litigator specializing in personal injury, auto accident cases, civil rights, dram shop, liquor liability cases, “lemon law” claims, consumer protection and pharmaceutical litigation. She also has significant experience with — and interest in – veterans issues, including assisting those disabled due to Agent Orange exposure.

“Not a lot of firms do civil rights work because it’s very difficult. Everyone deserves a voice, to be treated with respect, and to have the protection of the Constitution. “

Ms. Cole has been recognized for her civil rights work. Cole and two Williams Cuker Berezofsky colleagues, Gerald Williams and...

David is the managing partner of Berney & Sang. He is a trial lawyer who concentrates his practice in education law, employment discrimination, and civil rights. His dedication to excellence has helped to achieve numerous verdicts and settlements for clients that have exceeded one million dollars. He has litigated hundreds of special education cases, and he has worked on cases that have been argued before the United States and Pennsylvania Supreme Courts. Several of his cases have been written up by the New York Times and other nationally syndicated newspapers, and he has appeared on C-Span...