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John Ogden

Criminal Defense Law

110 N George St, York, PA 17401

Attorney John Ogden has been practicing law in York County, Pennsylvania since 1993. We focus on finding ways to creatively solve our clients' legal issues in an efficient and effective manner. Attorney Ogden has a winning track record in court with very difficult cases. John M. Ogden successfully battled one of the largest corporations in the World, Wal--Mart™, over its proposed superstore planned for Cape Horn Road in Windsor Township because it failed to meet the reasonable requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. Citizens for Responsible Dev.-Windsor Twp., Inc. v. Windsor Twp. Zoning Hearing Board. 917 A.2d 918 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2007). Attorney Ogden has challenged DUI sentencing laws and policies with success! Attorney John M. Ogden is a 1993, graduate of the Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Cum Laude. He graduated from York College of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1988 and an Associates of Science Degree in 1987. He began his legal career with the Law Firm of Kain, Brown & Roberts in 1993 (who later merged with Rhoads & Sinon for 3 years), He then formed the Law Firm of Holt & Ogden, LLP in 1999. In 2012, he formed the Law Firm of John M. Ogden. Attorney John Ogden practices law in York and Adams County. We focus on finding ways to creatively solve our clients' legal issues in an efficient and effective manner. Attorney Ogden is a member of several organizations dedicated to trial advocacy to ensure justice under the Law. Attorney Ogden regularly attends training sessions with the National College of DUI Defense (NCDD). He also attends training classes as a founding member of the Pennsylvania Association of Drunk Driving Defense (PADDDA). He is a member of the Driving Under the Influence - Defense Lawyers Association (DUIDLA). Attorney Ogden is a Member of the National Advocacy for DUI Defense, LLC, the National Trial Lawyers and he has been selected to be in the Lawyers of Distinction. Attorney John M. Ogden is a 1993, graduate of the Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Cum Laude. He graduated from York College of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1988 and an Associates of Science Degree in 1987. He began his legal career with the Law Firm of Kain, Brown & Roberts in 1993 (who later merged with Rhoads & Sinon for 3 years), He then formed the Law Firm of Holt & Ogden, LLP in 1999. In 2012, he formed the Law Firm of John M. Ogden. Attorney John Ogden practices law in York and Adams County. We focus on finding ways to creatively solve our clients' legal issues in an efficient and effective manner.

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John Solt

John Solt

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Personal Injury Law

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

During his 15-year career, Attorney Solt has established himself as a civil litigator and a champion of the people. He has recovered substantial sums for injured clients and has handled over 1,000 criminal matters.

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John T. Dooley

John T. Dooley

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Estate Planning Law

1800 Pennbrook Pkwy suite 103, Lansdale, PA 19446, USA

Jack Dooley has represented individuals and all types of businesses, for the past 40 years. During that time, Jack has provided counsel on strategic, as well as the day-to-day operational issues, that his clients face including transactional, employment, contract negotiations, contract litigation, construction, and regulatory compliance matters. Jack has also done extensive work in estate planning and administration providing to his clients assurance that their wishes will be fulfilled and that their estates will pass on through generations. Jack believes that the law goes far beyond technical legal matters. His goal is to make the law work for the people and companies he represents because results matter to Jack. His approach to law provides clients with a top tier legal analyses combined with a thoughtful and caring approach in order to fully understand his clients' positions, needs and goals. Jack is a frequent lecturer before professional, civic and community groups. Please contact him if your organization would be interested in his participation.

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Jon R. Perry

Jon R. Perry

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Medical Malpractice Law

437 Grant St., Suite 200, Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Mr. Perry is respected across Pennsylvania as one of the most active and authoritative lecturers in the areas of medical malpractice and personal injury and is an Adjunct Professor of litigation at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law (Named to Who’s Who in Law Higher Education). Mr. Perry has earned a reputation as a champion of victim’s rights and his battle with the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare over a recipient’s obligation to repay benefits was named the 2008 case of the year in the State of Pennsylvania. In 2013, Mr. Perry’s battle with an ERISA Plan culminated in a nationally monitored United States Supreme Court decision clarifying victims’ ERISA repayment obligations. Mr. Perry has obtained many of western Pennsylvania’s highest settlements and verdicts including a $32,000,000 verdict, the largest ever in Allegheny County for the death of a child. Mr. Perry’s trial skills and results have earned him national recognition in numerous editions of Marquis Who’s Who in America, Who’s Who in American Law, and Who’s Who in the World. In 2005 through 2022 he was named a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer, an honor awarded to the top 5 percent of the attorneys in Pennsylvania. In 2008 through 2022, he was named one of Pittsburgh’s Top 50 Super Lawyers and a Top 100 in Pennsylvania. For decades, Mr. Perry has been included in The Best Lawyers in America in the areas of medical malpractice and personal injury. Mr. Perry was designated 2013 Pittsburgh Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs “Lawyer of the Year” by the Best Lawyers’ in America. In 2015 and then again in 2018, he was designated Pittsburgh Medical Malpractice Lawyer of the Year. In 2008, he was honored with The Duquesne University School of Law’s Outstanding Achievement Award. In 2009, Mr. Perry was honored with Duquesne University’s prestigious Mind, Heart & Spirit award. In 2012, Mr. Perry was honored with the Service to Society Award for career achievement and service from The Pennsylvania State University. In 2013, he received the inaugural Dan Berger Service to Society Award from the Western Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers’ Association and in 2022 he was recipient of the Duquesne Law Public Interest Law Alumni Award. Mr. Perry’s intellect and ethics earned him Martindale Hubbell’s prestigious AV rating. Mr. Perry maintains an active litigation practice and has been recognized for numerous multi-million dollar verdicts. He is a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Mr. Perry is a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association, the Pennsylvania Association for Justice, the American Association for Justice, and the Academy of Trial Lawyers of Allegheny County and its Board of Governors, the Allegheny County Bar Association and its Gender Equality Committee. Along with his wife, Joni, Mr. Perry founded Pennies from Heaven, a charity providing economic assistance to financially challenged families to allow parents to stay with children admitted to Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. To date, Pennies From Heaven (www.facebook.com/PFHPittsburgh) has raised over $3,000,000 and assisted more than 750,000 families.

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