Harper J. Dimmerman

This leading real estate law and civil litigation firm was founded by an adjunct professor, lecturer and contributor to "The Legal Intelligencer." He understands that you have choices and has the utmost respect for his contemporaries in the legal community. His approach to the practice of law is to treat all clients like family, and ensure that they are equipped to make the most cost-effective decisions possible. He strives to empower them with knowledge and also to discourage litigation when a cost-benefit analysis indicates a more productive outcome. He understands that law, especially litigation, can be emotionally charged. However, he is committed to not letting the emotion impact his judgment or the necessary dissemination of legal advice.

Mr. Dimmerman holds the highest rating of his peers (AV) with Martindale-Hubbell and has been named as a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer "Rising Star" on several occasions. He has a degree in English Literature from Vassar College, graduated "cum laude" from the University of Miami School Law, where he was a member of the Business Law Review, received an award for excellence in Research and Writing, and interned for a Federal Judge during his first summer. He also attended the Wharton School (evening, undergraduate) and Sophia University in Tokyo, Japan.

• Real Estate Law
• Arbitration & Mediation
• Construction Law
• Foreclosure Defense
• Landlord Tenant
• Legal Malpractice
• Consumer Law
• Appeals & Appellate

• Litigation
• Defamation, Libel, Slander
• Confession of Judgment
• Adverse Possession
• Partition
• Defense

• Credit Cards Accepted
• Contingent Fees
• Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
  As for legal fees, which he understands are particularly important at this time in our economy, he is flexible. However, he does not give free legal advice. If the matter is a potential contingency case, he will naturally confer with you. Consultations are also available, which sometimes suffice for smaller matters or situations where full engagement is not feasible.

New Jersey

2003-2017

Pennsylvania

Since 2002

Adjunct Faculty

Temple University

2009 - Current

Adjunct Faculty teaching law subjects at the undergraduate level in the Fox School of Business.

Shareholder

Dimmerman PC

2004 - Current

Shareholder of a Philadelphia-based law practice specializing in real estate and concentrating on civil litigation matters.

University of Pennsylvania

The Wharton School, Undergraduate Evening Division

University of Miami School of Law

J.D.

1999

Honors: Cum Laude

Activities: Business Law Review

Vassar College

B.A. | English Literature

1994

Sophia University, Tokyo, Japan

International Business and Language Studies

1993

"Rising Star"

Pennsylvania Super Lawyer

AV Rating

Martindale-Hubbell

The highest rating by an attorney's peers.

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Member

2019 - Current

Philadelphia Bar Association

Member

2018 - Current

The Legal Intelligencer

Contributor

2004 - 2014

Is Religious Group Committing a Trespass or Nuisance in Phila.?

The Legal Intelligencer

November 4, 2014

“Good Faith” Is Not a Defense in Granting Attorney Fees under CSPA

The Legal Intelligencer

August 5, 2014

Lessor Beware: Estoppel by Deed in Oil and Gas Leases Comes to Pennsylvania

The Legal Intelligencer

May 6, 2014

A Mysterious Case: Pennsylvania’s Seller Disclosure Law

The Legal Intelligencer

April 2, 2013

Toll Bros. Battles Contractor for Development Project Funds

The Legal Intelligencer

November 19, 2012

The Superior and Commonwealth Court Getting Aligned on the UTPCPL

The Legal Intelligencer

April 9, 2012

Ethical Considerations, Advanced Real Estate Transactions, King of Prussia, PA

April 15, 2019

National Business Institute

Avoid Disaster in Real Estate Closings, Live Webinar

October 30, 2018

Lorman Education Services

Co-presenter on critical real estate law topics in Pennsylvania, impacting residential and commercial transactions.

Admission to Pennsylvania

Supreme Court of Pennsylvania

Q. brought home frm estate, exec never had Ok from court to sell how can i get clear title if exec is in another state. PA

22 July 2014

A: I concur with Mr. Snyderman that you should begin with the title insurance underwriter. It sounds like you may have a fraud claim (these are governed by a two year time limit), which could be a basis for rescission if you are willing to file suit. You should confer with an attorney immediately as the value of property and resale ability are obviously impacted. Also, you may want to explore a quiet title action if there is another ownership interest that can be extinguished. However, at the end of the day, you should have insurance coverage which would also cover the carrier's lawyer assisting to clear up this title defect.

Q. Do I need a lawyer to sell my house?

19 July 2014

A: Although I agree with Mr. Snyderman that there is no actual requirement that one must utilize an attorney to sell his/her house, the disclosure laws in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania can be quite strict, considering that even an innocent misrepresentation can be actionable after the real estate is transferred. In my experience, ensuring that the proper disclosure is given, even before an offer in made by the buyer, can be an extremely important part of the process. Once the agreement is signed by both parties, generally the buyer's agent or the title company will request information from the seller. A lawyer may also be able to simplify those questions or to tender the necessary information. Finally, making sure that you are receiving all monies to which you are entitled is another task an attorney can help with. Best, Harper J. Dimmerman, Esquire (LLF)