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Paul S. Badame

Paul S. Badame

Distinguished Lawyer

Social Security Disability Law

523 Swede St, Norristown, PA 19401, USA

Scott Rubin received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Arizona State University in 1986 summa cum laude, a Juris Doctorate degree from Temple University in 1991, and an LL.M degree in Trial Advocacy from Temple University in 1997. Scott’s practice encompasses Social Security disability, personal injury, and matrimonial law. He is a sustained member of the National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives and has successfully represented thousands of clients before Administrative Law Judges of the Social Security Administration. Scott is an active member of the Montgomery County Bar, Philadelphia Bar Association, and the Pennsylvania Bar Association. He is also a Certified Master of Trial Advocacy and has been awarded The Lawyers of Distinction.

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Peter J. Thompson

Criminal Defense Law

1500 Walnut Street, 7th Floor West, Philadelphia, PA 19102

Area of Practice: Criminal & Immigration Law Peter J. Thompson and his firm practices U.S. Immigration and Federal Criminal Defense, with a special focus upon complicated individual and family-based immigration, "crimmigration" (Padilla consequences), and related federal and state criminal law matters. In addition to affirmative petitions with U.S. Immigration, Peter represents people nationally in the Immigration Courts, and is regularly retained by other lawyers as an expert consultant regarding immigration matters. His Philadelphia-based law firm handles applications for relief for persons with special concerns, including criminal convictions and mental health issues, both domestic and international. Honoring a devotion to individual rights, Peter also serves as appointed trial counsel in Federal District Court criminal matters, and in appeals to the Third Circuit Court of Appeals, often for non-citizen clients.

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Phil S. Cosentino

Phil S. Cosentino

Distinguished Lawyer

Personal Injury Law

330 Lincoln Way E, Chambersburg, PA 17201, USA

As an award-winning attorney with more than forty years of experience, Phil Cosentino has served countless clients with dedication and compassion since co-founding the firm in 1982. Phil has successfully handled hundreds of serious bodily injury claims in his career, including a number of multi-million dollar settlements for clients. This work earned him recognition as a member of the Million Dollar and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forums. He is consistently recognized as a top-rated attorney, including being named as a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer and a Top 100 Pennsylvania Trial Lawyer by The National Trial Lawyers. Phil has earned the respect of fellow attorneys and judges alike, having received the highest possible "AV" rating from Martindale-Hubbell, which is based on evaluations by attorneys and judges. Only five percent of attorneys nationwide receive an "AV" rating, which denotes that the attorney has reached the highest level of professional excellence, skills and integrity. Phil has received the "AV" rating every year since 2003. Over the years, Phil has passionately supported his professional community, including serving as president of the Franklin County Bar Association and co-founder and longstanding president of Franklin County Legal Services, a not for profit corporation providing free legal services to those in need. Phil also volunteers his time at Women in Need, where he represents women seeking protection from abuse. This unwavering commitment to his profession and community has earned Phil numerous recognitions, including the Ted Wingerd Award from the Franklin County Bar Association, honoring a "lifelong commitment to clients, community and the profession of law" as well as the Pennsylvania Bar Association's Pro Bono Award. His passion for helping others goes well beyond the courtroom. Phil is a past president of the Chambersburg Lions Club, recipient of the Chambersburg Rotary Club Excel Award, a longtime Little League and Youth Soccer coach, and, since 1988, has served as either President, Vice President or Advisor to Corpus Christi Catholic Church's St. Vincent DePaul Ministry, which provides assistance to those in need. Phil lives in Chambersburg with Kathy, his beautiful wife of 43 years. They are the proud parents of three children and Phil is the proud "Pops" to their four grandchildren.

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Phillip P. DiLucente

Phillip P. DiLucente

Distinguished Lawyer

Criminal Defense Law

310 Grant St suite 1801, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, USA

Phil understands that his clients want three things: to be heard, to be treated fairly, and to get justice. And he works tirelessly to make sure this happens. Phil’s pursuit of justice has made him to be selected as a member of America’s Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyers, and selected as a member of The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers. He is also listed as one of Pennsylvania’s Super Lawyers. Phil is not afraid to go to trial. He has represented clients in trials for everything from DUIs to first-degree murder. He also has extensive experience representing people charged with white collar crimes. He has handled criminal cases in both State Court and Federal Court. Phil has a long history of advocating for his clients against government and law enforcement agencies. He was voted Pittsburgh’s Best Attorney in 2019 by the Pittsburgh city paper. He is also WPXI’s and PCNC’s Legal Analyst and has had many cases with national attention.

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Randi Vladimer

Family and Divorce Law

320 King of Prussia Rd, Radnor, PA 19087

We are dedicated to representing clients facing divorce and related family law matters. We have extensive experience helping our clients resolve such difficult issues as child support, custody and visitation, spousal support and alimony, and the division of the marital estate. We understand the difficulties that divorce imposes upon our clients and we strive to help our clients during these difficult times. While we encourage parties to negotiate rather than litigate, we are prepared to proceed to Court when necessary. As a firm focused solely on the practice of family law, we have gained the knowledge and experience that allows us to provide our clients with superior representation. As a two-attorney firm, we pride ourselves on providing close, personal attention to all of our clients. We will always take the time to explain the legal process, and let you know exactly what you should expect. Our clients do not like surprises, and neither do we. We provide an informal atmosphere, combined with excellent advice and aggressive representation. Our practice is primarily focused in Delaware, Philadelphia, Montgomery, Chester and Berks counties. Our clients presently reside in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, New York, Virginia and Florida.

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