Gwynedd Valley, Pennsylvania Business Lawyers

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Stephen P. McConnell
(215) 495-6531
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Steven G. Leventhal
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Bret R. Goldstein
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Nancy L Lanard
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Plymouth Meeting, PA Business Law Lawyer. 39 years experience
(215) 392-0030 600 W. Germantown Pike
Suite 400
 Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
Free ConsultationBusiness and Trademarks
Villanova University School of Law
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Nancy has decades of experience as both a nationally recognized franchise attorney and general business attorney. Nancy started her franchise legal career as an in-house attorney for the #1 weight-loss company in the US with over 1300 franchised locations. From there Nancy formed her own law firm growing it to over 5 attorneys at its peak. Nancy is Senior Partner at Lanard and Associates. Nancy has received awards from leading franchise periodicals naming her one of the top franchise attorneys in the U.S. Nancy is recognized by both her peers and her clients as a premier franchise attorney...
Harold M. Goldner
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Blue Bell, PA Business Law Attorney. 36 years experience
(215) 542-4900 5 Valley Square
Suite 120
 Blue Bell, PA 19422
Business, Civil Rights and Employment
Boston University School of Law
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Mr. Goldner’s practice is devoted to relieving sources of conflict and stress in the workplace. He handles employment discrimination claims on behalf of both employees and employers from filing of claims through trial, verdict and appeal. He prepares human resources policies and procedures for employers as well as offering training to employers and even fellow lawyers on employment claim avoidance. He drafts and interprets restrictive covenants and other professional contracts both on behalf of those businesses seeking to secure their assets and for employees looking to make career changes, and enforces and defends these contracts in state and Federal courts....
Karim Patrick Husain
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Plymouth Meeting, PA Business Law Lawyer.
(610) 308-9747 600 W Germantown Pike
#400
 Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
Business, Appeals, Bankruptcy and Tax
Villanova University School of Law and University of Pittsburgh School of Law
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Kenneth Milner
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Blue Bell, PA Business Law Attorney. 40 years experience
(215) 542-4900 5 Valley Square
Suite 120
 Blue Bell, PA 19422
Business and Real Estate
Boston University School of Law
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I am an experienced franchise, real estate and business attorney who believes that a lawyer can take his work and his clients seriously, without having to take himself too seriously.
Elizabeth Lippy
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North Wales, PA Business Law Attorney.
(215) 997-1000 1501 Lower State Road
Suite 304
 North Wales, PA 19446
Business, Appeals, Criminal and Nursing Home
Temple University
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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. ...
Robert Richard Watson
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Blue Bell, PA Business Law Lawyer.
(215) 345-7000 775 Penllyn Blue Bell Pike
 Blue Bell, PA 19422
Business, Construction and Municipal
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Eve R. Keller
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King of Prussia, PA Business Law Lawyer. 3 years experience
(215) 561-4848 1021 W. 8th Avenue
 King of Prussia, PA 19406
Business, Employment, Legal Malpractice and Personal Injury
Temple University Beasley School of Law
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Eve R. Keller, Esquire, a 2014 graduate of Temple University Beasley School of Law, joined Folkman Law Offices, P.C., in September 2015. Prior to joining Folkman Law Offices, P.C., Ms. Keller served as a law clerk to the Honorable Ronald E. Bookbinder, A.J.S.C. in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Burlington County.
(856) 354-9444 1949 Haddonfield-Berlin Road
Suite 100
 Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
(215) 561-4848 135 S. 19th Street
Suite 200
 Philadelphia , PA 19103
Aman 'Tip' Barber III
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Harleysville, PA Business Law Attorney. 23 years experience
(610) 462-1452 418 Main St.
Suite 100
 Harleysville, PA 19438
Free ConsultationBusiness, Criminal, DUI and Personal Injury
Villanova University School of Law
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I offer reasonable rates for all legal matters and a no charge initial consultation. Call today at 610-462-1452 --- I represent personal and corporate clients throughout southestern Pennsylvania in matters involving personal injury; driving under the influence, DUI; driving while ability impaired, DWAI; driving after imbibing, DAI, corporate law; commercial litigation; estate planning and estate administration. Call or email me to arrange a no charge consultation. Evening and weekend hours available. Reasonable rates for all legal matters
(610) 462-1452 3477 Corporate Parkway
 Center Valley, PA 18034
Adam T Katzman
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Creamery, PA Business Law Lawyer. 9 years experience
(610) 409-2909 1117 Bridge Road, Suite A
PO Box 268
 Creamery, PA 19430
Free ConsultationBusiness, Criminal, Estate Planning and Probate
Widener University Delaware School of Law
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Demetrius J. Parrish Jr.
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Philadelphia, PA Business Law Lawyer. 27 years experience
(215) 735-3377 7715 Crittenden Street, #360
 Philadelphia, PA 19118
Free ConsultationBusiness, Bankruptcy and Probate
Southern University Law Center
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Demetrius J. Parrish, Jr. is a results-oriented litigator with a track record for success in a variety of legal areas in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Mr. Parrish was admitted to the bar in 1989 and first worked as a City Solicitor for the City of Philadelphia's Law Department. Later, he worked an associate at Marshall, Dennehey, Warner Coleman and Goggin, one of Pennsylvania's largest insurance defense firms. In 1996, he founded The Law Office of Demetrius J. Parrish, Jr., a Pennsylvania and New Jersey law firm concentrating in civil and commercial litigation, domestic relations,...
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Robert W. Small
(215) 495-6541
Philadelphia, PA Business Law Lawyer
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Jennifer L. Zegel
(215) 495-6523
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Kevin Sweeney
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West Conshohocken, PA Business Law Attorney. 11 years experience
(610) 772-2327 300 Conshohocken State Road
Suite 570
 West Conshohocken, PA 19428
Business, Tax and White Collar Crime
New York Law School
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Kevin Sweeney is a former federal tax prosecutor with over a decade of experience. His practice focuses on high-stakes IRS audits, tax litigation, white-collar criminal defense matters, and corporate investigations for entities and individuals all over the world. Kevin’s experience and longstanding connections enable him to anticipate government action, expertly navigate clients through difficult situations, and deliver arguments that resonate with judges, juries, prosecutors, and IRS employees.
Christina Weber Crudden
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Jenkintown, PA Business Law Attorney.
(267) 536-9127 501 Washington Lane
Suite 203
 Jenkintown, PA 19046
Free ConsultationBusiness and Immigration
University of Kentucky
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I specalize in immigration and Social Security Disability work, and am also available to assist with general practice matters. You can learn more about my practice by visiting my website, www.cruddenlegal.com.
Daniel Edward Mueller
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Philadelphia, PA Business Law Attorney. 23 years experience
(215) 248-0989 40 W. Evergreen Ave., Suite 110
 Philadelphia, PA 19118
Business, Bankruptcy and IP
University of South Carolina - Columbia
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I represent individuals and small businesses in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy and debt negotiations. My additional practice areas includes intellectual property(trademark and copyright law) and business law.
Michael Francis Breslin
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DRESHER, PA Business Law Attorney. 29 years experience
(215) 881-7789 3256 Bridle Path Lane
 DRESHER, PA 19025
Business, Estate Planning, Real Estate and Tax
Temple University Beasley School of Law and University of Pennsylvania Law School
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Stephen Gehringer
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Willow Grove, PA Business Law Lawyer.
(267) 374-4290 2735 Terwood Road
 Willow Grove, PA 19090
Business, Bankruptcy and Personal Injury
University of Akron
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I focus on bankruptcy law. Although I have experience in many fields of law, nothing has compared to being able to rescue people from crippling debt and helping them onto their second chance. I am here to help you. The creditors have plenty of people on their side. You need someone on your side. Call me. 267-374-4290. I will help you organize your options for escaping debt. I will find a solution for you.
Joel D. Rosen
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Norristown, PA Business Law Lawyer.
(610) 679-9588 40 East Airy Street
 Norristown, PA 19404
Business, Employment and Trademarks
University of Florida
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Thomas D. Rees
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Norristown, PA Business Law Attorney. 41 years experience
(610) 275-0700 40 East Airy Street
 Norristown, PA 19404-0671
Business, Employment and Real Estate
University of Pennsylvania
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William F. Kerr
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Norristown, PA Business Law Attorney.
(610) 679-9588 40 East Airy Street
 Norristown, PA 19404
Business, Real Estate and Tax
Temple University Beasley School of Law
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J. Christopher Erb
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Philadelphia, PA Business Law Attorney. 20 years experience
(215) 508-4419 5901 Ridge Avenue
Suite 100
 Philadelphia, PA 19128
Business, Immigration and International
Georgetown University Law Center and Temple University Beasley School of Law
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Sharmil Donzella McKee
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Philadelphia, PA Business Law Lawyer.
(215) 242-5260 245 W Allens Ln
 Philadelphia, PA 19119
Free ConsultationBusiness, Bankruptcy, IP and Tax
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I am a licensed business attorney and owner of McKee Law Office. The firm focuses on providing small and mid-sized companies with strategic legal advice. I help businesses prevent and resolve contract disputes, debt collections, employee disputes and tax problems. I have helped over 100 business and have tried over 200 cases. In addition, I am the only business attorney in Philadelphia withover 10 years of experience owning and operating a business.
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Harris J. Chernow
(215) 495-6532
Philadelphia, PA Business Law Attorney
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Craig A. Doll
(215) 495-6522
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Gary L. Deck
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Chalfont, PA Business Law Attorney. 39 years experience
(215) 675-6366 112 Kings Court
 Chalfont, PA 18914
Business
Temple University
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Jeremy C. Rosenbaum
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Jenkintown, PA Business Law Lawyer.
(267) 625-8600 The Pavilion
261 Old York Road, Suite 302A
 Jenkintown, PA 19046
Business, Administrative, Civil Rights and Employment
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
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F Arnold Heller
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Norristown, PA Business Law Attorney.
(610) 679-9588 40 East Airy Street
 Norristown, PA 19404
Business, Employment and Real Estate
Vanderbilt University
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Richard C. Sokorai
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Norristown, PA Business Law Lawyer.
(610) 679-9588 40 East Airy Street
 Norristown, PA 19404
Business, Construction and Personal Injury
Temple University
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James Brian Shrimp
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Norristown, PA Business Law Lawyer. 18 years experience
(610) 275-0700 40 East Airy Street
 Norristown, PA 19404
Business, Construction, Employment and Real Estate
Villanova University
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Bret Michael Binder
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King of Prussia, PA Business Law Lawyer.
(484) 648-1814 215 W. Church Road
Suite 201
 King of Prussia, PA 19406
Business, Appeals, Arbitration & Mediation and Collections
Villanova University School of Law
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Herbert Karl Sudfeld Jr
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WARRINGTON, PA Business Law Attorney.
(215) 918-3570 2700 Kelly Rd
Suite 300
 WARRINGTON, PA 18976
Business and Real Estate
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Lee Anthony Ciccarelli
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Plymouth Meeting , PA Business Law Attorney. 28 years experience
(610) 981-1006 600 West Germantown Pike
Suite 400
 Plymouth Meeting , PA 19462
Free ConsultationBusiness, Criminal, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
The George Washington University Law School
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Lee Ciccarelli is the founder of Ciccarelli Law Offices: a Pennsylvania Litigation Law Firm focusing in Personal Injury, Criminal Defense/DUI; and Family Law Litigation matters. The firm takes on tough cases and fights for clients when they need it the most. - ...
(610) 981-1006 304 North High Street
 West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 981-1006 1515 Market Street
 Philadelphia, PA 19102
(610) 981-1006 313 West Liberty Place
 Lancaster, PA 17603
(610) 981-1006 150 N. Radnor Chester Road
Suite F-200
 Radnor, PA 19087
(610) 981-1006 101 Lindenwood Drive
Suite 225
 Malvern, PA 19355, PA 19355
(610) 981-1006 1060 First Avenue
Suite 400
 King of Prussia, PA 19406
Edward T. Kang
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Philadelphia, PA Business Law Attorney. 15 years experience
(215) 525-5850 123 S. Broad Street
Suite 1670
 Philadelphia, PA 19109
Free ConsultationBusiness and Insurance Claims
Villanova University School of Law
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Edward T. Kang is the managing member of Kang Haggerty & Fetbroyt LLC, and devotes his practice to business litigation and other litigation involving business entities or business matters. Edward is a trial lawyer. Unlike many litigation attorneys who never, or rarely, try a case in court, Edward regularly tries cases, including jury trials. As part of his business litigation practice, Edward carries expertise in a variety of areas, including contract disputes, business torts (such as fraud or tortious interference), civil RICO, and breach of fiduciary duty. In particular, Edward focuses on “business divorce,” such as shareholder...
Mark Yurovsky
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Southampton, PA Business Law Attorney. 17 years experience
(215) 969-3004 1111 Street Road, Suite 305
 Southampton, PA 18966
Free ConsultationBusiness, Divorce, Family and Personal Injury
Widener University Delaware School of Law
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Mr. Yurovsky specializes in all areas of civil and commercial litigation, family law and real estate matters. Mr. Yurovsky received both his Bachelor of Business Administration and Master of Business Administration Degrees from Temple University. He received his Jurist Doctorate from Widener University, Delaware.
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Daniel L. Fiore
(215) 495-6533
Philadelphia, PA Business Law Lawyer
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George J. D'Ambrosio
(610) 429-1369
West Chester, PA Business Law Lawyer
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Ronald D. Coleman
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Philadelphia, PA Business Law Attorney. 28 years experience
(215) 963-3300 Three Logan Square
1717 Arch Street, Suite 3500
 Philadelphia, PA 19103
Business, Communications, IP and Trademarks
Northwestern University School of Law
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I am a commercial litigator specializing in federal litigation, including trials. I work extensively with online businesses, specifically in connection with the use of intellectual property on the Internet in both litigation and non-litigation roles. My firm is also recognized for its strength in construction litigation. I have successfully represented clients of every size in state and federal courts, arbitrations and mediations in a variety of litigation matters, including contract disputes, distributorship litigation, trademark and unfair competition cases, business tort claims, toxic tort and insurance coverage litigation, discrimination and wrongful discharge cases, copyright infringement claims, and cases involving trade secrets, restrictive...
(201) 342-6000 Court Plaza South, West Wing
21 Main Street, Suite 353
 Hackensack, NJ 07601-7095
(212) 292-4998 44 Wall Street
Suite 1285
 New York, NY 10005
Ms. Doris J Dabrowski
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Philadelphia, PA Business Law Attorney. 41 years experience
(215) 790-1115 1525 Locust St
14th floor
 Philadelphia, PA 19102
Business, Appeals, Elder and Employment
Rutgers School of Law-Newark
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Licensed to practice in Pa. and N.J. Comprehensive knowledge of disability employment and benefit law, federal state and local government employment and benefit claims, private sector employment law, contract negotiations and litigation, professional licensing, ERISA, administrative agency and court appeals.
James Cushing
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Philadelphia, PA Business Law Lawyer. 14 years experience
(215) 563-7776 2047 Locust Street
 Philadelphia, PA 19103
Business, Appeals, Arbitration & Mediation and Civil Rights
Temple University
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Steven Kapustin
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Philadelphia, PA Business Law Lawyer.
(215) 495-6534 2929 Arch St
13th Floor
 Philadelphia, PA 19104
Business, Arbitration & Mediation, Employment and Real Estate
Temple University
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Steven Kapustin, Partner in Reger Rizzo & Darnall’s Philadelphia office, has represented petroleum refinieries and marketers, distributors, franchisors and franchisees, developers, business owners, securities firms, investors, automobile dealers, and individual professionals.
Bret R. Goldstein
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Philadelphia, PA Business Law Attorney.
(215) 495-6528 Cira Centre, 13th Floor
2929 Arch St
 Philadelphia, PA 19104
Business, Employment, Insurance Defense and Workers' Comp
Rutgers University - Camden
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Slade McLaughlin
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Philadelphia, PA Business Law Lawyer. 34 years experience
(215) 568-1510 2005 Market Street
Suite 2300
 Philadelphia, PA 19103
Free ConsultationBusiness, Asbestos, Insurance Claims and Legal Malpractice
Villanova University School of Law
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Tenacious... Smart... Principled... Tireless in the pursuit of a client's case.
Andrew D. Swain
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Philadelphia, PA Business Law Lawyer. 23 years experience
(215) 702-2708 123 S. 22nd Street
 Philadelphia, PA 19103
Free ConsultationBusiness, Construction, Consumer and Personal Injury
Temple University Beasley School of Law and Temple University Beasley School of Law
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Mr. Swain has investigated and recovered millions in compensation for those who have been catastrophically injured or who have died as a result of their injuries. He has successfully litigated claims involving medical malpractice, nursing home malpractice, work-related accidents, motor vehicle accidents, and other wrongful death and permanent disability matters. The Swain Law Firm specializes in the following areas of practice: * Catastrophic Personal Injury Matters * Medical Malpractice * Motor Vehicle Accidents * Work Related Injuries & Worker's Compensation * Construction Accidents ...
(215) 702-2708 2410 Bristol Road
 Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 702-2708 2091 Springdale Road, Suite 2
 Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
Neil I. Mittin
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Philadelphia, PA Business Law Attorney. 38 years experience
4704 N. 5th Street
 Philadelphia, PA 19120
Business, Civil Rights, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Temple University Beasley School of Law
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Neil Mittin is a hands-on attorney, active in every aspect of his clients’ cases. He views the practice of law as a very personal one involving constant input from his clients along with a one-on-one relationship. Mr. Mittin’s practice emphasizes serious personal injury claims (including automobile accidents and slip-and-fall matters), general civil litigation and domestic relations matters.
(215) 567-7955 1731 Spring Garden St
 Philadelphia, PA 19130
1726 Welsh Road
 Philadelphia, PA 19115
Steven J. Fromm
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Philadelphia, PA Business Law Attorney. 40 years experience
(215) 735-2336 1420 Walnut Street
Suite 300
 Philadelphia, PA 19102
Business, Estate Planning, Probate and Tax
New York University School of Law and The John Marshall Law School
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Steven J. Fromm has been admitted to practice law in Pennsylvania since 1977. In addition to his law degree, he holds a doctorate of law degree, an LL.M. in taxation, from the NYU Graduate Division School of Law received in 1977. He became a C.P.A. in 1981 and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. From 1977 to 1981, he served as legal tax counsel for tax departments in Big 8 and regional accounting firms. Since 1983, he has been admitted to practice tax law before the U.S. Tax Court. Since 1981, he has practiced...
Robert W. Small
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(215) 495-6541 Cira Centre, 13th Floor
2929 Arch St
 Philadelphia, PA 19104
Business, Employment and Workers' Comp
Temple University
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(215) 495-6555
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