Pennsylvania Lawyers

Civil Litigation

123 S. Broad Street, Suite 2170, Philadelphia, PA 19109

For me, the courtroom is the place where David really can stand up to Goliath. My clients, individuals and their families, have gone up against the largest health systems, the biggest insurance companies, the most bad-ass chemical company, the richest pharmaceutical company, and even the United States government. After college, I started as a foreign correspondent and then an investigative journalist. For each article, I would conduct interviews and often review reams of documents. Often, my stories were about those in powerful positions who had misused those positions. Those skills gave me a taste for cross-examination. For my final project as a journalist, I wrote a historical account of the Nazi war crimes trials in Germany, told through the story of one of the last major Nazi figures to stand trial. I attended the trial in Stuttgart, Germany and listened to the stories of Holocaust survivors who testified to the crimes the Nazi officer had committed. I saw just how much the law matters, how the law really is a means to a measure of justice. When my book manuscript was completed and off to the publisher, I turned to the law myself. I found a way to channel my experiences and skills ? writing, investigating, questioning, challenging ? so that I, too, could help people achieve a measure of justice. The cases I take often involve complex issues of medicine and science. A medical procedure that went bad. A devastating medication error that caused a brain or spinal cord injury. A toxic exposure that caused cancer. A product or drug that was defective and caused a serious loss or permanent injury. Of course, the goal is to obtain maximum compensation for the serious wrongs my clients have suffered. We have won millions of dollars in jury verdicts and have obtained millions more in settlements to achieve that goal. The goal also has to be to help the client achieve a measure of justice, to restore dignity and respect. From the first meeting I have with a new client until the moment that person?s case is completely resolved, I always try to remember the road that led me to where I am and the reasons I do what I do.

Social Security Disability Law

437 Grant Street, Suite 1100, Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Attorney Adrian J. DeGori knew from a young age that she wanted to pursue a career that involved helping people. In this field, she is able to help people not only in their personal lives, but also on a professional level. Adrian focuses on keeping her clients informed and being as patient as possible. Social Security Disability application is a very long process, and sometimes her clients lose everything while waiting for a hearing date. She has found that keeping her clients well-informed of the process from start to finish has really made a difference. Being patient, empathetic, professional, and organized is important in this field. Also, being prepared in the courtroom is something Adrian prides herself on, as not only do the judges appreciate the diligence and completeness of her files, but her clients feel comfortable and trust her in representing them in matters that can be life-changing. Adrian is always up-front with her clients, and makes sure they are fully aware of the challenges with their claims - as well as the possible outcomes. Adrian grew up in Sewickley, Pennsylvania, and attended Quaker Valley High School. She went to college at the Pennsylvania State University in State College, and is a dedicated Nittany Lion fan. She then went on to study law at a small school, Ohio Northern University, where she obtained her law degree. In her free time, Adrian enjoys watching sports and going to her nieces’ and nephews’ sporting events. She also enjoys spending time with her family and trying the newest restaurants in town.

Corporate and Transactional Law

630 Marshalls Creek RD, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302-8907

Family and Divorce Law

725 Integrity Drive, Lititz, PA 17543

Workers Compensation Law

215 West Broad Street, 1st Floor, Bethlehem, PA 18018

Anthony R. Vellner, Esquire, has been representing injured workers in workers' compensation and Social Security Disability (SSDI and SSI) cases since 1991. Tony believes in providing his clients with personal and local service, something that is only possible in a small firm such as ours. As an experienced injury and disability lawyer, he personally handles each case from start to finish, speaks with each client directly and provides representation in court. He is highly knowledgeable about the laws, their processes and procedures, and the obstacles clients will face.

Corporate and Transactional Law

408 Audobon Ave, WAYNE, PA 19087-4007

Elder Law

100 Pinewood Ln suite 303, Warrendale, PA 15086, USA

Area of Practice: Estate Planning & Elder Law Ashley Sharek is an estate planning attorney who helps families in the Pittsburgh area safeguard their loved ones and their assets. She works with people to create solid legal foundations that protect their financial future and allow them to pass down their values alongside their wealth. Whether a family is traditional, blended, or includes unmarried partners, Ashley guides them through the process of securing their family's well-being for years to come. She focuses on making sense of the complicated legal and financial decisions involved in planning. Her expertise includes family protection, wealth preservation, and special planning strategies for divorced or unmarried individuals. In practice, clients often feel that working with Ashley is a warm, personal experience—not the cold, transactional process that estate planning can sometimes be. For example, she aims to build long-term relationships with clients, helping them adjust their plans as their lives change. Ashley graduated from Westminster College before earning her law degree from Duquesne University Law School. Early in her career, she practiced law in downtown Pittsburgh, focusing on insurance defense, family law, and estate planning. In 2018, she decided to start her own firm, Sharek Law Office, LLC, now Entrusted Legacy Law, because she felt strongly about educating the community on the importance of proper estate planning for everyone, regardless of their family structure or wealth level.

Family and Divorce Law

103 E Drinker St, Dunmore, PA 18512, USA

Practicing since 1978, firm founder Cali concentrates on all aspects of Family Law, including divorce, separation, custody, adoption and representation of children in custody litigation throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania, including Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe, Pike, Wayne, Susquehanna, Sullivan, Bradford and Wyoming Counties. He has successfully argued before the Appellate Courts on family law matters, is a Fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and has been selected for the Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list since 2009. In 2018, Cali was designated vice-chair of the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, a 13-member independent agency under the Supreme Court’s jurisdiction. Attorney Cali also has a strong business background, holding undergraduate degrees in business administration and accounting. As a business owner himself, he understands the sound practical judgment required of business owners and advises his clients in all business matters whether related to a divorce or otherwise. He is a member of the Pennsylvania, Lackawanna and American Bar Associations.

Family and Divorce Law

123 North Broad Street, Doylestown, 18901, United States

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Criminal Defense Law

126 W Miner St, West Chester, PA 19382, USA

Brian McCarthy brings his over 12 years of experience in litigation and criminal defense to Bellwoar Kelly LLP. With a background in journalism, Brian graduated summa cum laude from Widener University School of Law in Delaware. He has applied his investigative and writing skills to criminal defense for the majority of his legal career, defending individuals charged with offenses ranging from traffic tickets to murder and everything in-between. As a proud advocate for mental health and recovery from alcohol and controlled substances through his volunteer work with Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers, Brian is uniquely situated to empathize with his clients and work for the best possible solution in each case. A wellrespected member of the Chester County legal community, Brian also practices in Delaware County, Lancaster County, and many other jurisdictions, both state and federal, throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Brian prides himself on his zealous and diligent advocacy for his clients, and on not being afraid to take cases to trial. When not in the courtroom or in the office, Brian lives in Chester County with his wife and three cats.

Civil Litigation

11 Stanwix Street, Suite 1800, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Bruce E. Mattock is a Shareholder and member of the firm Executive Management Committee at Goldberg Persky & White, P.C., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Mr. Mattock is a 1981 graduate of King’s College in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania (cum laude) and a 1984 graduate of Ohio Northern University in Ada, Ohio. He is licensed to practice law in the state courts of Pennsylvania and West Virginia and is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia, United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court.

Personal Injury Law

800 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Attorney C. William Kenny is a 1991 graduate of Duquesne University, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in English with a minor in history. He spent a year abroad at Trinity College, Dublin University, studying Medieval and Renaissance Literature. Mr. Kenny then returned to Pennsylvania where he obtained his Juris Doctor from Duquesne University School of Law in 1998. Although he had childhood dreams that included being an architect, he always loved the idea of helping people. This led him to his career choice as an attorney. Attorney Kenny has over 20 years of legal experience in both simple and complex civil law suits in State and Federal Courts and State and Federal Appellate Courts. He has represented individuals in claims such as slip and fall, negligence, wrongful death, medical malpractice, product liability and battery, as well as damages from breach of contract, fraud and property disputes. One of Mr. Kenny’s most memorable cases involved a young football player who was rendered a quadriplegic after an accident involving defective helmets. His client ultimately prevailed after the case ended up in the Supreme Court of Ohio. Attorney Kenny is a managing partner at Berger and Green, he represents injured accident victims in claims including: multi-vehicle accidents, slip and fall, premise liability, and dog bite incidents. Mr. Kenny says what he loves most about his job is simply having the opportunity to help people. He enjoys using the specialized skills and experience to help his clients get through an often overly complex and stressful situation. Mr. Kenny counsels his clients to focus on getting the medical treatment they need to heal, while he focuses on the many legal issues that arise because of being injured by someone else’s negligence. Attorney Kenny works hard to secure full compensation for his client’s losses. Ultimately, he hopes his clients are happy with the results and the services he has provided. He hopes that they can heal physically and financially. Attorney Kenny is recognized as a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer. He has been included in their prestigious list in the past as a Rising Star and since 2022 he has been included annually to the Super Lawyer list. Each year, no more than five percent of the lawyers in the state are selected to receive this honor. Attorney Kenny is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. This is a prestigious group of lawyers who have won million and multi-million dollar verdicts. Attorney Kenny is a member of the Pennsylvania Association for Justice (PAJ), the Western Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association (WPTLA). He is also a member of the St. Thomas More Society, where he served as past president. Mr. Kenny is also a Martindale-Hubbell AV rated attorney. This is the highest level of professionalism an attorney may be rated by their peers. Mr. Kenny shares his home with his wife Jennifer, his two sons, Jack and Liam and his two dogs Max and Cooper. Attorney Kenny is a dedicated trial lawyer who prides himself in advocating for injured peoples’ rights. He does so with care and compassion while still aggressively trying to resolve and prevail against those accountable for their injuries.

Estate Planning Law

267 S Wyoming Ave, Kingston, PA 18704, USA

Cathy O’Donnell is the Vice President of the Wilkes-Barre Law & Library Association (Luzerne County Bar); Chairperson Luzerne County Dress for Success; a member of the Board of Directors United Way Wyoming Valley; and a member of the Board of Directors for Junior Leadership of Wilkes-Barre. She is an MBA, member of the DC Bar, and served as a District Justice from 2000 to January 2002. In addition to her practice areas, Cathy serves as the Firm’s Business Manager. Catherine attended The University of Pittsburgh for both her undergraduate and law degrees.

Creditors' Rights

3600 Horizon Dr, King of Prussia, PA 19406, USA

Creditor Rights

Personal Injury Law

2150 Noll Dr, Lancaster, PA 17603, USA

Christopher Scott has conducted a workers' compensation and general liability practice since 2005. He spent the early years of his practice representing injured workers and plaintiffs; however, he spent seven years having represented employers and insurance carriers in litigating, negotiating and settling workers' compensation and civil litigation matters. Chris has also litigated employment discrimination, wrongful termination and unemployment compensation matter. A graduate of Lafayette College and The Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law, Chris is licensed to practice before the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, The United States District Courts for the Middle and Eastern Districts of Pennsylvania. Chris has also been a lecturer for the National Business Institute, Sterling Education Services and Lorman Company on matters of workers' compensation. Chris is a member of the New Jersey and Pennsylvania Bar Associations.

Personal Injury Law

1620 N Church St, Suite 1, Hazleton, PA 18202

Attorney Slusser graduated from Pennsylvania State University. He earned his Juris Doctor from Widener School of Law. He is admitted to practice law in all trial and appellate courts of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the State of New Jersey, the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, and the U.S. Supreme Court.

Family and Divorce Law

1041 Livorno Drive, Oakdale, PA 15071

Cynthia Howell is an estate planning attorney serving the greater Pittsburgh area who is dedicated to helping individuals and families protect what matters most. She focuses her practice on creating thoughtful, customized estate plans that safeguard assets, provide for loved ones, and reflect each client’s personal values and goals. Cynthia believes estate planning should be clear, empowering, and accessible. She takes a client-centered approach, carefully listening to each family’s concerns and priorities to ensure their plan truly aligns with their wishes. During signing ceremonies, she provides personalized guidance to explain complex legal concepts in understandable terms, helping clients feel confident and at ease. She earned her Juris Doctor from Duquesne University School of Law and brings a diverse legal background to her practice. Before concentrating on estate planning and administration, Cynthia handled complex civil litigation matters, employment law and family law.

Bankruptcy Law

40 W. Evergreen Ave., 101, Philadelphia, PA 19118

Daniel Mueller is a Philadelphia bankruptcy attorney and founder of Harborstone Law. He earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of South Carolina Law School in 1993. A former litigator, he represents consumers and small business owners in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy, foreclosure, debt settlement, and consumer law. He is licensed to practice law in the states of Pennsylvania (active) and Washington (inactive) and the United State Districts Courts for Eastern Pennsylvania and Western Washington. Mr. Mueller is a member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys and the National Association of Consumer Advocates.

Personal Injury Law

500 Cottman Ave, Cheltenham, PA 19012, USA

Dan Stampone is a Philadelphia personal injury and trial attorney representing clients in Pennsylvania and New Jersey in catastrophic injury cases involving car, truck, motorcycle, construction and workplace accidents, premises liability, product liability, medical malpractice, wrongful death, traumatic brain injuries, and workers' compensation claims. He has recovered millions for injured clients through settlements and verdicts, including $5.475 million for a workplace amputation, $4.9 million for a trucking accident, and a $3.3 million construction injury verdict, with additional confidential seven-figure recoveries. Dan has been named to Pennsylvania Super Lawyers Rising Stars (2020–present), National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 and Top 10 Trucking Trial Lawyers (2021–present), Top 25 Motor Vehicle Accident Trial Lawyers (2026), and is a Million Dollar Advocates Forum member.

Personal Injury Law

227 Penn Ave, Scranton, PA 18503, USA

Daniel W. Munley is an award-winning personal injury lawyer and a champion of plaintiffs’ rights. For decades, Dan has tirelessly fought to win millions for injured victims of tragic accidents and their families. While Dan handles a range of complex personal injury cases, he is widely regarded as a national leader in traumatic brain injury and tractor-trailer accident litigation. Through hard work and unrelenting commitment to his clients, he has won numerous multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements. Just recently, Dan strategically negotiated a record-setting $26 million settlement for a truck accident victim. A seasoned truck accident lawyer, Daniel served as Chairperson of the American Association for Justice’s Trucking Litigation Group from 2011-2012, and currently serves on the executive board for that group. In 2020, he received the Robert W. Munley Champion of Justice Award (previously the Chairman’s Award) from the American Association for Justice Trucking Litigation Group. He has been certified by the Association of Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America, and board-certified in Truck Accident Law and Civil Trial Practice by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Daniel has been named among the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Pennsylvania, the Trucking Trial Lawyers Top Ten, and has been listed in the Best Lawyers in America and Pennsylvania Super Lawyers. He was selected “Lawyer of the Year: Product Liability– Plaintiffs” for the Allentown Metro Area in 2020 by Best Lawyers. That same year, he was one of only two lawyers in the region named to the Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiffs’ Lawyers. He has earned an AV-Preeminent rating and a Platinum-Level Client Champion designation from Martindale-Hubbell. In addition to his major tractor-trailer crash victories, Dan regularly presents cutting-edge truck accident trial techniques at conferences around the country. Dan also works determinedly to improve the greater Scranton community. He served as a board member for the Everhart Museum and coaches Little League baseball, basketball, and softball. Dan and his wife Valerie Munley are the proud parents of three children.

Personal Injury Law

610 Old Lancaster Rd, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010, USA

Area of Practice: Mesothelioma Law For over 35 years David Halpern has been actively representing the rights of victims of asbestos exposure. Halpern has investigated, litigated, and settled hundreds of mesothelioma and asbestos-related lung cancer cases. David Halpern has a commitment to leaving no stone unturned. He is involved in every case, meeting and preparing clients, sending out a discovery to defendants, and taking corporate depositions. His discovery often involves site inspections and document inspections at the worksites clients have worked at. This type of commitment and dedication ensures the companies at fault are held responsible for their actions and has resulted in many millions of dollars recovered for Pennsylvania and New Jersey asbestos cancer victims. Prior to starting his own firm David Halpern worked for a nationally recognized asbestos plaintiffs firm in Philadelphia. His legal achievements include being part of a team that obtained a verdict on behalf of two mesothelioma victims for over $18 million

Civil Litigation

413 Johnson St, Jenkintown, PA 19046

Extensive experience before the United States Supreme Court in five oral arguments and in other cases. Numerous federal court of appeals cases. Landmark class action and individual litigation. National litigation in Pennsylvania, California, Texas, Massachusetts, Arkansas, Georgia, Alabama, for example. Federal Court Special Master. Federal Court-Appointed Monitor. Special Assistant Attorney General, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, representing the Governor and a cabinet agency. Work for the West Virginia Supreme Court, the National Institute of Mental Health, the State of Wyoming, the State of New Jersey, the National Disabilities Rights Network, and other bodies. Invited testimony to United States Senate. Invited presentation to United Nations Conference (Iceland). Teaching at University of Pennsylvania Law School and New York University Law School. Law review, popular press and other publications. Case consultation and commissioned analysis. Education: niversity of Pennsylvania (BA 1969, Sociology) University of Pennsylvania Law School (JD 1972) The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, Investment Strategies & Portfolio Management (2008) Fellow, American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) (awarded 2014)

Medical Malpractice Law

345 Market St, Kingston, PA 18704

David translated ten years of defending personal injury claims into a solo practice helping those who are injured in 2001. Since then, David has had the opportunity to grow the practice through the representation of hundreds of clients throughout eastern Pennsylvania. In 2005, David teamed up with Carl Guagliardo and the next year, Selingo Guagliardo, LLC was formed. The boutique personal injury and litigation practice handles major claims including trucking accidents, medical malpractice claims, insurance disputes, and insurance bad faith claims. David was certified as a Civil Trial Advocate by NBTA, a Pennsylvania Supreme Court accredited agency, in 1999, recertified in 2004, 2009 and 2014. He was elected as a Fellow in Litigation Counsel of America in 2008 and as a Senior Fellow in 2015. He attained certification as a Civil Pretrial Advocate in 2012 and was recertified in 2017. David is rated AV by Martindale Hubbell, the highest ranking available by his peers.

Criminal Defense Law

140 Yellow Breeches Dr, Camp Hill, PA 17011, USA

Dennis Boyle is an accomplished white-collar criminal defense, complex civil litigation attorney, and author of Understanding Mail Fraud and Wire Fraud (available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble). He has spent his career advocating for his clients both domestically and internationally, ensuring the best possible outcomes for those he represents. Prior to founding Boyle & Jasari, he worked as an Assistant U.S. Attorney, a First Assistant District Attorney, and served as a Navy Judge Advocate and a Partner in an AmLaw 100 law firm. After serving for more than a decade as a prosecutor, he became a criminal and white-collar criminal defense counsel working as a partner in several of the nation’s largest and most prestigious law firms. He has tried over 200 jury trials to verdict in state and federal courts throughout the United States. Dennis has defended cases involving allegations of Securities Fraud, Banking Fraud, Money Laundering, Tax Fraud and Evasion, Health Care Fraud, Medicare Fraud, Wire Fraud and Mail Fraud as well as violations of Espionage statutes and other serious crimes like Narcotics Distribution and even murder. He lectures frequently at national and international venues on the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, Bank Secrecy Act, International Emergency Economic Powers Act (Sanctions) and Anti-Money Laundering. White collar criminal cases, like other serious cases, are life-altering. One accused of a crime stands to lose his or her reputation, wealth, and, frequently, his or her freedom. There are rarely second chances or “do overs” in criminal law. Dennis understands this and is prepared to put all of his skill, experience and expertise into every case he takes. This starts with listening to and understanding the client and continues through the factual development of the case, the interview of witnesses, the retention of investigators and experts, etc. Cases are normally won or lost before trial, and, in many cases, a thorough investigation can persuade state of federal prosecutors to dismiss a case. However, if the case must proceed to trial, it is best to have an attorney who has been there before, and few criminal defense attorneys have been there as often as Dennis. In addition to his extensive white collar criminal law experience, Dennis has also litigated multiple complex civil matters both in courts and before arbitration panels. He is a Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) arbitrator and regularly represents investors in securities arbitrations before FINRA arbitration panels. FINRA is the agency that oversees investment disputes between investors and brokers and investment advisors. Dennis has won a number of landmark cases in the areas of commercial litigation, civil procedure, constitutional law and professional negligence. Partnering with Dennis Boyle means choosing a dedicated, skilled, and experienced attorney who understands the gravity of the legal challenges you face and who is committed to securing the best possible outcome for your case.

Personal Injury Law

1650 Market Street, 36th Floor., Philadelphia, PA 19103

After graduating from LaSalle University where he received a B.A. in Mathematics, Mr. Feinberg then worked for eight years in the actuarial field assisting in the management of defined benefit pension plans. In 1991, he then returned to school, Temple University School of Law, to receive his J.D.

Personal Injury Law

1760 Market Street, Suite 1201, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Principal and founder of DiSandro & Malloy, P.C., E. Douglas DiSandro Sr., Esq. is a 1978 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School, and a 1981 graduate of the Widener University School of Law, where he obtained his law degree. After graduating law school, he served as a Judicial Clerk to the Honorable William Hart Rufe of the Bucks County Court of Common Pleas. After completing his clerkship, he became a personal injury litigator and spent twenty-four years as a partner in a major center city personal injury firm before deciding to start his own personal injury law firm. He has achieved numerous multi-million dollar recoveries for injured victims and is a certified member of the Million Dollar Advocate Forum. He has extensive experience in representing employees of the United States Postal Service, Pennsylvania State Troopers, City of Philadelphia Police Officers and Federal Express employees injured in the line of duty. He also has extensive experience with claims of individuals injured by defective products. Mr. DiSandro received the distinct honor of being named a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer based on an independent survey of peers and industry leaders within the legal community, most recently being selected in 2006, 2009, and 2010. Only the top five percent of Pennsylvania lawyers receive this distinction. He also has received an AV preeminent rating, the highest rating possible from Martindale-Hubbel who evaluates attorney’s level of legal ability and ethical background based on evaluation by their peers. He is a member of the Philadelphia and Pennsylvania Bar Associations, as well as a member of the Pennsylvania Association for Justice and Philadelphia Trial Lawyers’ Association. He is a member of the Italian Lawyers Justinian Association where he served as a member of the Board of Directors. He has also served on the Board of Directors of the Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association, and has participated as a lecturer for continuing legal education seminars. He has in the past and continues to volunteer his time to the Philadelphia Court System where he serves as a Judge Pro Tempore successfully mediating settlements of personal injury cases. He has served on the Board of CYO, Catholic Youth Organization, and he is presently on the board of Gaudeamus, a faith based ensemble of professional musicians who, through their musical performances, generate proceeds directed to organizations supporting the needy, with primary focus on education and children’s medical needs. He also serves as Chairman of The Loyola Society President’s Board at St. Joseph’s University. He is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, as well as the United States Supreme Court, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.

Civil Litigation

1500 John F Kennedy Blvd suite 520, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA

Eileen Burns is an attorney and member of Kenny, Burns & McGill in Philadelphia. Her education and earliest listed bar admission are rooted in Pennsylvania: she earned a B.B.A. at Temple University in 1992, followed by a Temple J.D. and Pennsylvania admission in 1997. Her firm biography places her New Jersey admission in 1998. That same entry lists the federal district courts for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and the District of New Jersey, as well as the Third Circuit Court of Appeals. Burns has represented both injured claimants and a defendant in civil arbitration. An October 7, 2026 matter concerned contractual obligations and fees, with Burns defending against the plaintiff’s claims. The firm reports an award for the defense after a hearing in the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas arbitration program. An earlier account from the firm describes two injury cases she took to arbitration in August 2025, reporting combined awards of $100,000. The first client, a woman aged 53, had stopped working after injuries sustained in a collision on Philadelphia’s I-76. Her arbitration took place on August 11; the reported injuries included elbow, shoulder and back pain. In the second case, heard on August 27, Burns represented a 22-year-old cyclist attacked by three people in Philadelphia. That client’s injuries included facial trauma and abrasions.

General Practice Law

935 Market Street, Meadville, PA 16335

Emil M. Spadafore is an attorney with Spadafore Prather Janes in Meadville, Pennsylvania, whose county bar listing identifies real estate and estate planning and probate as his practice areas. His firm biography places the start of his practice in 1976 and also names personal injury, commercial transactions, real estate development, municipal law, and school law. Raised in Monessen, Pennsylvania, Spadafore earned his B.A. at the University of Pittsburgh in 1971. His legal education included a junior law clerk internship with the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania from 1973 to 1975, followed by a law degree from Duquesne University in 1976. Spadafore was Crawford Central School District’s solicitor from 1989 to 2003. He has held that role for multiple municipal authorities as well. At the University of Pittsburgh at Titusville, he taught law as an adjunct instructor and chaired the advisory board; his service to the university spanned 19 years. Meadville is also where Spadafore and his wife, Kathleen, raised their four children: Elizabeth, Rebecca, Rachel, and Joseph. Outside his legal career, he has performed in and supported local community theater. His community involvement has also included volunteering for service organizations and serving on nonprofit boards. The firm’s Meadville office is in the Meridian Building at 935 Market Street.

Lemon Law

181 Andrien Rd, Glen Mills, PA 19342, USA

Emma Robison is a Buffalo native who graduated from Loyola University in Maryland and went on to study at Villanova University School of Law. She graduated in 2011 and upon passing the PA and NJ bars she accepted a position practicing worker's compensation and social security disability. She then moved on to the field of lemon law and worked in this area for just shy of five years before starting her own firm - the Robison Lemon Law Group. The firm has since grown and practices in 9 different states with thousands of consumers served. Emma's practice is based out of PA where she lives with her husband and three children. She is barred in the following states: PA, NJ, NY, MD, OH, GA, IL, CO, DC and ME.

Personal Injury Law

1500 John F Kennedy Blvd #1240, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA

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 than one legal issue. For example, someone injured in an accident may also need help with a disability claim or employment problem. Eric A. Shore’s team understands how these problems connect, and is equipped to handle them all in one place.

Medical Malpractice Law

1515 Market St, Suite 1100, Philadelphia, PA 19102

Eric H. Weitz practices law in Philadelphia with The Weitz Firm, LLC, handling catastrophic injury, medical negligence and commercial litigation matters. His earlier positions include both associate and firm-management roles. At Cozen & O’Connor, he worked as an associate from 1992 to 1994; later appointments included serving as of counsel to the Law Offices of Andrew D. Stern from 1998 to 2003. An associate position at Layser & Freiwald followed from 2003 to 2006. He subsequently served as co-managing partner of Messa & Associates between 2011 and 2016. His academic background began in communications. At Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, Weitz majored in television, radio/film management and received his B.S., cum laude, in 1989. His undergraduate honors included the Robert Costas Scholarship for Excellence in Broadcast Writing. Villanova University School of Law awarded him a J.D., also cum laude, in 1992. Alongside the injury and litigation matters, his individual practice listing includes insurance bad faith, consumer claims and business torts. It also identifies premises liability, motor vehicle and trucking matters, construction site and workplace injuries, and healthcare litigation. Weitz’s professional service includes a 2012–2014 term on the executive committee of the Temple American Inn of Court. His work with the Pennsylvania Association for Justice has included two other dated assignments: co-chair of its Bad Faith Committee from 2010 to 2014 and Eastern Caucus Whip from 2011 to 2016.

Medical Malpractice Law

32 Parking Plza suite 401, Ardmore, PA 19003, USA

Representing clients in complex personal injury cases, Eric is an active litigator in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York courts, and has been recognized as a SuperLawyer™ in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. He has also been recognized as a Top Attorney in Pennsylvania. Eric enjoys extensive experience as a courtroom litigator. Over almost 30 years of practice, he has earned many multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts litigating product liability, medical malpractice, premises liability, construction accidents, auto accidents, and other complex claims.

Criminal Defense Law

213 W Miner St, West Chester, PA 19382, USA

Evan J. Kelly is a seasoned trial attorney who has accumulated a wealth of experience handling high profile cases such as First Degree Murder, Rape and Attempted Homicide. Mr. Kelly has represented elected officials, professional athletes and other well-known individuals for numerous crimes throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. He earned his B.A. from West Chester University before attending Villanova University School of Law, where he earned his J.D. Mr. Kelly is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania. He speaks both English and Spanish.

Corporate and Transactional Law

985 Jolly Rd, Blue Bell, PA 19422, USA

Francine Thornton Boone is a Pennsylvania attorney whose registered office is in Malvern. Her Pennsylvania registration lists active status and an admission date of November 25, 1985. She is a graduate of Hampton University and Temple University School of Law. Her professional background includes tax work in both government and business. In Philadelphia, she served in the City Solicitor’s Office as an attorney in its Major Business Tax Unit. Her work as a senior regional attorney for the FDIC in New York involved closed-bank issues and negotiations over workouts with developers. She also held the real estate tax manager position at The Stop & Shop Companies in Boston. Real estate and commercial matters were central to her responsibilities as associate general counsel at Drexel University. There, her assignments included zoning and tax appeal litigation, construction and property documents, and advice on public finance, nonprofit, and business matters. She also served as general counsel for SBG Management Services, Inc., whose property business encompassed multifamily, retail, and commercial holdings in Greater Philadelphia. At Boone Properties, LLC, she combined the roles of general counsel and co-managing partner. Boone’s corporate legal experience includes serving as associate general counsel for Henkels & McCoy Shared Services, Inc., a national infrastructure construction company. In that position, she headed the commercial legal and insurance teams.

Medical Malpractice Law

200 E State St suite 103, Media, PA 19063, USA

Established malpractice attorney, Frank Curran brings over thirty years experience to his practice located in the Philadelphia suburbs. Born in Delaware County, he spent several years in Michigan where he earned his undergraduate and law degrees, graduating with high honors. After completing his education, Mr. Curran brought his family back to Pennsylvania where he accepted a position with the renowned attorneys at Kassab, Archibald and Cherry. There, he received an invaluable opportunity to tackle complex cases and obtained guided hands-on experience under the tutelage of skilled and successful mentors. He founded The Curran Firm, P.C. in 1998, and based his new firm on honesty and authenticity – crucial values he felt were severely lacking in the legal profession. The firm achieved remarkable success, due in part to Frank's distinctive approach to malpractice law, which involves fostering a trusting and sincere relationship with each client. His natural talent for connecting with clients and juries on a personal level has not only earned their trust but also ignited a passion within him to prevail in any case. Over the course of his career, he has proudly secured hundreds of millions of dollars for his clients. Frank’s passion and dynamic persona have made The Curran Firm, P.C. a major player in Pennsylvania malpractice law and victim’s litigation.

Personal Injury Law

484 Norristown Rd suite 124, Blue Bell, PA 19422, USA

Mr. Murphy has been practicing law for over forty (40) years. He is the managing partner at the Norristown firm of Murphy and Dengler. He received his undergraduate degree from Villanova University and his law degree from the University of Miami where he attended on a full scholarship and graduated with honors. Mr. Murphy is designated as an Advocate by the National College of Advocacy. He has earned the highest Peer Review Rating by other lawyers of Av from Martindale Hubbell (Lawyers.com) and a rating of 10 out of 10 from AVVO. Mr. Murphy is actively involved with the Pennsylvania Association for Justice. He is also a member of PAJ’s Auto Law Section; the Medical Malpractice Section; and he serves on its Amicus Committee concerning important legal issues in the courts involving personal injury law. In 2013 he was awarded the Amicus Committee’s highest award. In October 2008, he was recognized by the Montgomery Bar Association’s Trial Lawyer Section as Trial Lawyer of the Year. He has lectured on automobile law, trial tactics and medical-legal issues. His practice is focused on representing injured victims before state and federal courts and administrative agencies. Mr. Murphy regularly represents other attorneys or their family members who suffered personal injuries. He has earned a reputation as a trial attorney who actually is not afraid to try a case. Many of his cases are as a result of referrals from other lawyers. He has obtained significant verdicts and settlements for many of his clients. He regularly is appointed to serve as an arbitrator to help decide injury cases as well as acting as a Philadelphia Court Judge Pro Tem to aid the court in obtaining case settlements

Real Estate Law

1500 John F Kennedy Blvd suite 910, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA

Gail Marcus is an attorney in Philadelphia, where she works on real estate transactions and property problems involving probate estates. In her professional profile, she singles out obstacles that keep property and wealth from passing after an owner’s death. Negotiation, contract law and estate administration also appear among her listed skills. Her Pennsylvania admission dates to December 9, 1981. The Pennsylvania Disciplinary Board records her status as active and identifies her employer as the Law Office of Gail Marcus. On her own professional profile, Marcus uses the name Marcus Real Estate Law and lists herself as its owner beginning in January 1994. The firm’s website describes a practice encompassing real estate, business and estates law. Its stated clientele extends from the region to national and international clients. Marcus’s education preceded her Pennsylvania admission: her profile lists study at the University of Maryland College Park from 1972 to 1976, followed by DePaul University College of Law from 1976 to 1979. She lists a Juris Doctor from DePaul and participation in law review. At Maryland, her recorded distinctions include the Dean’s List during her junior and senior years. The same profile places a Distinguished Advocate Award from the Support Center for Child Advocates in April 2007. It associates that recognition with the organization’s thirtieth anniversary.

Criminal Defense Law

3554 Hulmeville Rd, Bensalem, PA 19020, USA

Gail Marr started her legal career as a district attorney at the Bucks County DA’s office. She has been in private practice in Pennsylvania and New Jersey state and federal courts for over 20 years, with an emphasis on criminal defense. She has handled well over 5000 cases and has received numerous awards in the area of criminal advocacy. She is a member of the prestigious American College of DUI Defense and is recognized throughout Bucks, Montgomery, Lehigh and Northampton counties as a tenacious litigator, who fights vigorously for her clients, who always receive her cell phone number. In addition to criminal defense, Gail has represented over 1000 claimants in receiving social security disability benefits. She also has participated in well 1000 bankruptcy cases and has also litigated divorce and custody matters.

Health Care Law

40 E Montgomery Ave, Ardmore, PA 19003, USA

George has over 25 years of experience representing healthcare providers of all types in a wide variety of regulatory, transactional and government litigation matters. George has also handled numerous payer-provider reimbursement-related issues and Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement disputes. He has significant experience defending healthcare providers, vendors and suppliers in disputes with federal and state enforcement agencies. Prior to founding the Firm in 2015, from 2005 through 2014, George was a Partner at Saul Ewing, LLP, where and served as Chair of the Firm’s Healthcare Practice. Prior to his tenure at Saul Ewing, George was a Partner in the Health Law Practice of Duane Morris, LLP. Before entering private legal practice, George worked for 10 years at Ernst & Young in the firm’s healthcare auditing and management consulting practices, specializing in strategic planning, financial feasibility studies, forensic accounting and valuation services.

Civil Litigation

445 Fort Pitt Blvd, Suite 160, Pittsburgh, PA 15219