Harper J. Dimmerman

Harper J. Dimmerman, Attorney at Law, holds the highest rating of his peers with Martindale-Hubbell (AV Preeminent since 2009) and has been named a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer Rising Star on multiple occasions, amongst other honors. He is a lecturer to other attorneys, a trained Mediator, a former Professor in Temple University's Fox School of Business, a proven entrepreneur, the author of dozens of published legal articles with a prominent ALM news source, a bestselling novelist, and highly accomplished attorney. Most recently, in early 2022, he successfully completed an innovative blockchain program with MIT. He will also resume contributing to The Legal Intelligencer in early 2023, with an emphasis on Pennsylvania Legal Malpractice topics.

Mr. Dimmerman considers a wide array of Pennsylvania litigation and real estate law matters, as well as legal malpractice and estate law. Mr. Dimmerman has also reintroduced family law into the practice, an area with a significant personal connection.

His lectures to other attorneys have related to real estate law, title insurance and landlord-tenant subjects; he has received praise from his contemporaries, those fulfilling their educational requirements and furthering their own understanding of these complex topics. In his capacity as an adjunct professor at Temple University for a decade, he taught hundreds of undergraduate business students various areas of the law, with a special emphasis on myriad real estate law subjects. In fact, his courses were a prerequisite for aspiring REALTORS, as he possesses an intense understanding of both contract law and the regulations governing real estate brokerage in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. In 2016, he was awarded "Best Adjunct Professor of the Year for Legal Studies," an incredible honor. Dimmerman PC's consulting arm also assists individuals and corporations, with value-added, bespoke solutions to difficult legal questions.

Real Estate Law

Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate

Legal Malpractice

Personal Injury

Premises Liability

Family Law

Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law

Construction Law

Construction Contracts, Construction Defects, Construction Liens, Construction Litigation

Business Law

Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes

Estate Planning

Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills

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New Jersey

2003-2017

Pennsylvania

Since 2002

Principal

Dimmerman PC

2004 - Current

Award-winning lawyer, Harper J. Dimmerman, Attorney at Law, is the Founder of this Philadelphia-based law firm. Attorney Dimmerman focuses on Litigation, Real Estate Law, Legal Malpractice, Family Law, Estate Law, and Consulting.

Adjunct Faculty

Temple University

2009 - 2021

Harper J. Dimmerman, Attorney at Law, was an Adjunct Faculty member for approximately ten (10) years. He taught hundreds of undergraduate Business students Law and Real Estate Law topics.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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

Best Adjunct Professor of the Year for Legal Studies

Temple University

2016

Rising Star

Pennsylvania Super Lawyer

2012

Rising Star

Pennsylvania Super Lawyer

2011

Rising Star

Pennsylvania Super Lawyer

2010

Rising Star

Pennylvania Super Lawyer

2008

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

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

July 22, 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?

July 19, 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)