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Shawn Patrick McLaughlin
Gettysburg, PA Attorney with 33 years of experience
Workers' Comp
Regent University
Shawn P. McLaughlin is a graduate of Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and a graduate of Regent University School of Law in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
In law school, Attorney McLaughlin served on the board of Regent University Law Review.Attorney Shawn McLaughlin of Trinity Law concentrates his practice in personal injury, Social Security Disability, employment law and civil litigation, and handles such cases in Adams, Dauphin, Lancaster, and York County, Pennsylvania.
Attorney McLaughlin has personally handled hundreds of each of these types of cases in the 25+ years he’s worked at Trinity Law, and enjoys doing so. Attorney McLaughlin is...
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Patrick James Schaeffer
Gettysburg, PA Attorney with 13 years of experience
Tax
Dickinson School of Law
Patrick Schaeffer is a graduate of Albright College in Reading, PA earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and History. While attending Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law in Carlisle, PA, Attorney Schaeffer worked at the school’s Family Law Clinic as both a Certified Legal Intern and Research Assistant.
Attorney Schaeffer is a member of the York and Lancaster County Bar Associations as well as the Pennsylvania Bar Association. As an Associate Attorney with Trinity Law, Attorney Schaeffer concentrates his practice in the family law matters of divorce, support, and child custody as well as non-profit and tax...
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Steve Rice
Gettysburg, PA Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationAppeals and White Collar Crime
Dickinson School of Law
I am the founder of Steve Rice Law, a firm of criminal defense attorneys serving South Central Pennsylvania. We're different than most firms. It's not because we do criminal defense. What make us special is, we don't do anything else. We do one thing: Defend people accused of crimes -- DUI, murder, and everything in between.
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Jason Imler
Gettysburg, PA Attorney with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationProducts Liability
Pennsylvania State University - Dickinson School of Law
Attorney Jason Imler is a managing partner and manages the firm’s Marketing Operations. He was admitted to practice by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court in 2001 and by the Maryland Court of Appeals in 2016. Attorney Imler has also been admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, and the United States Court of Federal Claims.
Attorney Imler graduated from Penn State University Dickinson School of Law in 2001. He holds his Bachelor of Arts Degree from West Chester University (1998) where he majored in Political Science...
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George William Swartz
Hanover, PA Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationReal Estate
University of Baltimore School of Law
I started practicing law right out of law school in 2005 with Mooney Law. I am now a partner with the firm and have experience in most every facet of general practice. Our firm is client centric, which means your experience with our firm is our top priority.
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Thomas Eugene Miller
Hanover, PA Lawyer with 36 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
Pennsylvania State University - Dickinson School of Law
Attorney Thomas Miller is a lifelong resident of Adams County. He has been giving legal advise and legal service to the residents of York and Adams Counties for almost 3 decades. His legal expertise includes but are not limited to Bankruptcy, Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, Wills &Trusts, Power of Attorney, Living Wills, Estate Administration, Preparation of Deeds, Real Estate Settlements and Adoption.
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Scott Strausbaugh
Hanover, PA Attorney with 22 years of experience
Bankruptcy, Business and Employment
Widener University Commonwealth Law School
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Jason E Piatt
Waynesboro, PA Attorney
Appeals, Business, Consumer and Employment
Temple University Beasley School of Law and Duquesne University School of Law
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Michael Cherewka
Wormleysburg, PA Lawyer with 43 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Real Estate and Tax
Dickinson School of Law
With my background in accounting as well as law, I can share my unique background and experience when working with individuals, families and small and mid-size businesses in the areas of estate planning, taxation, corporations and business planning, business acquisitions and sales, succession planning, business exit strategies and real estate.
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Alexander Palutis
Harrisburg, PA Attorney with 37 years of experience
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp
University of Pittsburgh School of Law
I am a Certified Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Law Specialist representing injured workers and their families in all areas of Pa. Workers' Compensation Law throughout the State of Pennsylvania.
I was raised in a union household. My mother served as President of a Pennsylvania Statewide Teacher’s Union and as member of their board of directors for 25 years.
After graduating with honors from Georgetown University in 1983 and The University of Pittsburgh School of Law in 1987, I was a law clerk for The Honorable Genevieve Blatt at the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania. Judge Blatt was the first woman elected to statewide...
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Joseph D'Annunzio
Mechanicsburg, PA Lawyer with 48 years of experience
White Collar Crime
Saint Louis University School of Law
Joseph D'Annunzio's diverse work background makes him stand out as an extraordinary Attorney. With over 44 years of legal experience, he instills the confidence needed to provide successful outcomes for each client.
His career path began upon receiving his license to practice law in October of 1976. He landed his first legal occupation as an Assistant Public Defender for the Montgomery County Public Defenders Office in 1976, where he represented indigent clients charged with crimes.
During his years as a Public Defender, he pursued his dreams of having his private Firm. He succeeded in opening his office in his hometown of...
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Mark A. Buterbaugh
Gettysburg, PA Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy and Workers' Comp
Widener University Commonwealth Law School
Managing Partner at Mooney Law. Created and manages the firm's Workers Compensation practice. Selected as a Rising Star in Pennsylvania and as a Super Lawyer by the prestigious national magazine, Super Lawyers. Only 5% of Pennsylvania Lawyers are selected as Super Lawyers and only 2.5% of Pennsylvania Lawyers are selected as Rising Stars. Practice and barred in both the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the State of Maryland.
Has recovered tens of millions of dollars in workers compensation benefits for injured workers throughout Pennsylvania and Maryland. Practices Workers Compensation litigation in both Pennsylvania and...
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Evan Charles Pappas
Lemoyne, PA Attorney with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationAppeals, Business and IP
Widener University Delaware School of Law
Mr. Pappas handles many areas of civil litigation, business law and IP, primarily representing commercial and business clients. He represents corporations, limited liability companies, mortgage companies, financial institutions, title companies, real estate developers, manufacturing companies, restaurants, liquor licensees and individuals with a wide variety of commercial disputes including contract, real estate and shareholder disputes. Mr. Pappas handles matters at various stages of litigation, including pretrial and discovery proceedings, trials, mediation and arbitration, bankruptcy court, appeals and enforcement of judgments. His practice also includes representation of liquor licensees with regard to liquor license citations as well as transfer...
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Jason Weinstock
Harrisburg, PA Attorney with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp
Dickinson School of Law
Jason M. Weinstock is a graduate of Pennsylvania State University, receiving a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Labor Studies. He received his law degree from The Dickinson School of Law in 1993. He focuses his practice in Workers’ Compensation, Union Side Labor Law, and Employee Rights.
He is recognized in The Best Lawyers in America and Pennsylvania Super Lawyers for his representation of injured workers in the field of Workers’ Compensation. He was listed as a Rising Star in the Pennsylvania “Super Lawyer” Philadelphia Magazine. In 2014, he was named in Best Lawyers in America as Workers’ Compensation Law – Claimant’s...
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Katherine McShane
Harrisburg, PA Attorney
Free ConsultationCalifornia Western School of Law, California Western Law Review and International Law Journal and California Western Law Review and International Law Journal
Philosophy
Katherine McShane believes that knowledge is power. By improving her skill set and knowledge base as an attorney, she can better serve her clients. Katherine is also a strong believer in the constitution and protecting the rights of those who stand accused from the strong arm of the government.
Personal Background
Katherine attended law school at California Western School of Law. Based on academic achievement, Katherine was invited to be a part of the CSWL law review. She served as an associate writer and associate editor for both the California Western Law Review and International Law Journal. During school, Katherine also interned...
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Joseph Korsak
York, PA Lawyer with 49 years of experience
Free ConsultationEmployment
University of Toledo College of Law
I graduated from college in 1971. I took a year off to work for Marsh & McLellan in NYC. In 1972 I applied to the University of Toledo for law school. I served a year on the law school governing board. Upon graduation, I relocated to York, Pa., to serve as the sole law clerk for the judges of Pennsylvania’s 19th District. In 1976, I became an associate to Frank B. Boyle. Being active in the Democratic party, I was fortunate enough to be appointed Solicitor to the Block Grant Program of the York County Planning Commission, Solicitor to the...
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Ron Calhoon
Harrisburg, PA Attorney with 37 years of experience
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp
Boston University School of Law
Raised in a union household lead by a father that served as President of a National Labor union for decades, there is little reason to understand why I have devoted my professional life to serving and helping one of the most abused among us: those who have suffered a work injury making profits for someone else. That is why I practice exclusively in representing employees in workers’ compensation proceedings with passion for protecting the rights of employees. Simply put: intent matters. Excellence also matters. For the last twenty-four years, I have successfully represented thousands of individuals seeking benefits under the...
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Christopher Marzzacco
HARRISBURG, PA Lawyer
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp
Widener University Commonwealth Law School
Originally from Carbondale, PA, Christopher Marzzacco got his law degree in 1996 from Widener University School of Law. Since then, Christopher has secured exceptional settlements for his clients in vehicle accident cases, including settlements of $2.15 million, $1.85 million, $1.625 million, $1.5 million, $1.015 million, and $1 million.
A Harrisburg personal injury attorney from Marzzacco Niven & Associates can use Pennsylvania laws to get the greatest possible compensation for your injuries. Contact Christopher Marzzacco throughout Pennsylvania, to schedule a free consultation with a personal injury & accident lawyer.
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Roy L. Galloway III
Harrisburg, PA Attorney with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationAppeals
Dickinson School of Law
Roy L. Galloway, Attorney at Law, was born in New Orleans, LA. After graduating with honors from Clark Atlanta University, where he earned his degree in political science, Roy went on to attend Pennsylvania State Dickinson School of Law, which is where he received his Juris Doctor. Now, he's admitted to practice law in every Pennsylvania court. Before he established his own practice, Roy was an associate at a distinguished law firm in Pottstown, PA. There, he focused on all manner of family law. Roy moved up to a larger law office based out of Lemoyne, PA,...
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Queena Baumbach
Wormleysburg, PA Attorney with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp
Widener University
Queena Baumbach concentrates her practice in fighting for Claimant’s rights in workers’ compensation and social security disability matters. Queena is an active trial lawyer and has many years of experience representing clients throughout Pennsylvania. She handles cases from the initial filing of a clam through the appellate process, and settlement. Queena has been recognized by SuperLawyers Magazine as a Rising Star in 2012, 2013 and 2014, 2015 and a SuperLawyer in 2016. She also has been chair of the Workers' Compensation Section of the Dauphin County Bar Association for several years. She also has lectured on the topic...
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Anthony Michael Georgelis
Lancaster, PA Attorney with 29 years of experience
2168 Embassy Drive
Lancaster, PA 17603
Free ConsultationProducts Liability and Workers' Comp
University of Pittsburgh School of Law
Anthony M. Georgelis is a principal of Georgelis, Larsen & Sabatino Injury Law Firm, P.C. He uses his 19 years of legal experience to protect the interests of injured clients in Lancaster County. A Lancaster County native, Tony Georgelis graduated from Hempfield High School. After earning his law degree from the University of Pittsburgh, Tony returned to serve his community in the Lancaster County District Attorney’s Office. He practiced in the court where his father, the Honorable Michael A. Georgelis, long served as president judge. During his five years in the DA's office, Tony was director of the...
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Jesse M. Rhodeside
Harrisburg, PA Attorney with 10 years of experience
(717) 260-3580
1909 North Front Street
2nd Floor, Suite 1
Harrisburg, PA 17102
Workers' Comp
Widener University Commonwealth Law School
Jesse Rhodeside is a Workers’ Compensation & Social Security lawyer in Pennsylvania.
Jesse went to Widener University School of Law in Harrisburg, PA, and got his Juris Doctorate by graduating cum laude in 2014. During this time, Jesse was an intern to the Honorable J. Michael Eakin of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania and served as Assistant Editor-in-Chief of the Widener Journal of Law, Economics and Race.
Jesse has been awarded the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s distinction as a Certified Specialist in Workers’ Compensation. At Marzzacco Niven & Associates you can pursue the compensation you deserve.
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Stephen Wade Parker
Harrisburg, PA Attorney with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
William H. Bowen School of Law
Attorney S. Wade Parker, is a native Arkansan. He grew up in a small rural community in the Delta Region. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway, AR. He attended the University of Arkansas at Little Rock School of Law, where he graduated in 1994. Attorney Parker began practicing bankruptcy law in 1999 as an associate attorney at Arkansas’ leading bankruptcy law firm and ultimately managed the firm for a number of years. In 2010, Attorney Parker joined one of Arkansas’ prominent personal injury firms and successfully launched their bankruptcy practice. In 2014 Attorney Parker and his wife...
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Michael Dennis Matter
Camp Hill, PA Attorney
White Collar Crime
Pennsylvania State University - Dickinson School of Law
With over twenty years of practicing law, Michael has a broad legal background and an in-depth experience in litigations. Michael is highly skilled and is diversely skilled in various branches of the law, making him a valuable asset to the firm. He demonstrates his dedication and unwavering commitment daily to protecting every client's rights and helps his clients seek the justice they deserve. He has experience in trial practices and superior communication skills, allowing his clients to feel confident and safe during their most vulnerable moments.
Michael earned his J.D. from the Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law and has...
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Shawn M. Stottlemyer
Shippensburg , PA Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationAppeals and White Collar Crime
Dickinson School of Law
Shawn is a partner with Mooney Law and one of the members of the Mooney Capital Region Criminal Defense team. He has substantial experience in all facets of criminal law practice, and is not afraid to fight zealously on behalf of his clients. While most attorneys shy away from litigation, he embraces it and in doing so has established himself as one of the most well respected criminal defense attorneys in the region and does not hesitate to represent clients with serious criminal charges, including felonies.
Prior to joining Mooney Law, Shawn worked as a solo practitioner in State College,...
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Jeremy Donham
York, PA Attorney with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationEmployment
Widener University Commonwealth Law School and West Virginia University
Jeremy Donham has a practice focused in the field of Employment Discrimination, Wrongful Termination and Workplace Privacy. Mr. Donham is admitted to practice in all Pennsylvania and West Virginia State Courts. He is admitted to all Federal District Courts in Pennsylvania and the Third Circuit Court of Appeals. He is also admitted to the Federal District Courts of Northern West Virginia.
Mr. Donham was a prosecutor in Pennsylvania before opening a practice in employment and workplace civil rights. Mr. Donham gives personal attention to his clients by providing technologically based client interaction portals where clients can view and upload...
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Guerline Ladouceur-Laurore
York, PA Attorney with 20 years of experience
Immigration
Widener University Delaware School of Law
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Bernard Ilkhanoff
Shrewsbury, PA Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Products Liability
Temple University Beasley School of Law
My interests lie in representing those whose disputes require a skilled lawyer in the courtroom. As a graduate of Temple University School of Law's famed trial advocacy program, I acquired the necessary skills, techniques and experience to serve my clients well, both pre-trial and at trial. I thrive in and am comfortable in competitive situations and parlay that into good results for my clients.
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Elisabeth K. H. Pasqualini
Harrisburg, PA Attorney with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationWhite Collar Crime
University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
With an Avvo rating of 10.0, Attorney Elisabeth K. H. Pasqualini is recognized in her community as a fearless and reliable defense lawyer who looks after her clients. In her 15+ years of professional experience practicing criminal defense, she has handled 1,000 cases at both the state and federal level, successfully defending clients charged with rape, aggravated assault, drug offenses, and other misdemeanors. She also has 11 years of experience defending clients charged with white collar crimes, sex offense, drug trafficking, and firearms offenses, and she regularly achieves court dismissals or “Not Guilty” verdicts for her clients. Whether advocating to...
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James R. Ronca
Harrisburg, PA Attorney with 48 years of experience
(866) 735-2792
Olde Liberty Square
4807 Jonestown Road Suite 148
Harrisburg, PA 17109
Free ConsultationProducts Liability
Pennsylvania State University - Dickinson School of Law
James Ronca focuses his practice on complex automobile and commercial vehicle accident lawsuits, pharmaceutical and medical device cases, construction accident lawsuits and more. Mr. Ronca was named one of the Top 10 Lawyers in Pennsylvania by Super Lawyers® in 2012 and 2014.
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Jaime Jackson
Landisville, PA Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationProducts Liability
University of Maine - School of Law
Jaime Jackson is a dedicated trial attorney with a focus on consumer safety. Jaime isn’t shy to take on big names and corporations to achieve justice for clients and to ensure the safety of the whole community. Devoted to consumer justice beyond the courtroom, Jaime is an avid speaker at national conferences. He serves on the Board of Governors for Pennsylvania Association for Justice, the American Association of Justice, and is a Pennsylvania Delegate to the American Association for Justice. Jaime also is a member of the faculty at the Keenan Trial Institute. Differentiated by his experience and his ability...
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Kurt A Blake
York, PA Lawyer with 31 years of experience
29 East Philadelphia Street
York, PA 17401
Business and Real Estate
Widener University
Kurt is an attorney with significant litigation experience at all levels of the Court's of Pennsylvania, who has the skill, knowledge and experience to assist clients, but the demeanor to speak and communicate with his clients in a manner meant to insure that his client's understand and are educated
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Sean Quinlan
York, PA Attorney with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
Widener University Commonwealth Law School
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Mr. Brent C Diefenderfer
York, PA Lawyer with 20 years of experience
135 N. George Street
York, PA 17401
Bankruptcy, Consumer and Real Estate
Dickinson School of Law
Brent practices a client-first approach in the practice of law. He identifies multiple courses of action; gives straightforward advice and diligently works to achieve results. Brent is detailed oriented and ensures his clients’ matters are handled correctly, efficiently and in a cost-effective manner. His diverse clientele includes individuals, businesses and government entities in the following representative matters: Bankruptcy, Debt Restructuring & Financial “Workouts”. Brent represents individual and business clients in implementing a debt reduction strategy that is appropriate to their unique situation - including Bankruptcy under Chapters 7, 13 or 11 of the Bankruptcy Code,...
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Nicholas Platt
Hanover, PA Attorney with 5 years of experience
Free ConsultationWidener University Commonwealth Law School
Attorney Nicholas G. Platt, a native of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Attorney Platt earned a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, with a minor in Computer Forensics, from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania in 2012. After graduating from Bloomsburg University, Attorney Platt began working for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Human Services as an Income Maintenance Caseworker in Hazleton, Pennsylvania. In 2015, Attorney Platt enrolled in law school at Widener University Commonwealth Law School as an Evening Division student and continued serving Pennsylvania's most vulnerable citizens with the Department of Human Services' Office of Medical Assistance Programs.
During law school, Attorney Platt continued his...
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Carl E Meyer
Carlisle, PA Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Administrative
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
Nearly two decades of experience as in-house counsel, litigation attorney, fraud investigator and law enforcement officer with certification in public law and policy, providing the assets necessary for the successful legal analysis and execution of operational procedures in legislation, compliance, fraud investigation, contractual agreements, and litigation of client needs in resolving various matters. Successful as team leader over various projects. Holds a proven record of achieving the highest cost/benefit results in the representation of government agencies, providing counsel to Flag Officers and SESs through oral advice in meetings and written memoranda with detailed analyses and recommended solutions. Has an intimate...
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Francis Joseph Lafferty
Lemoyne, PA Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp
Widener University
Francis J. Lafferty, IV, earned his law degree in 1999 from Widener University School of Law and received his undergraduate degree from University of South Carolina in 1990. Prior to establishing Norfleet and Lafferty in 2011; Mr. Lafferty was a partner with Metzger, Wickersham, Knauss and Erb, P.C, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. As a Plaintiff's Personal Injury Attorney, Mr. Lafferty has successfully handled cases for his clients against those responsible for causing their injuries. Mr. Lafferty's practice emphasizes representing persons injured by others in motorcycle, automobile and trucking accidents. Mr. Lafferty has handled Wrongful Death cases and complex cases involving...
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Thomas Wilken
Harrisburg, PA Attorney with 35 years of experience
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp
Duquesne University School of Law
Tom Wilken is the former managing partner of the Workers' Compensation Section of Morgan and Wilken, P.C. He continues in his area of expertise in workers' compensation with Ira H. Weinstock, P.C. Mr. Wilken is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh and earned his Juris Doctor at Duquesne University School of Law. He is a former past President and Vice President of the Dauphin County Workers' Compensation Section 1999-2001. He is also a frequent speaker for the Department of Labor & Industry on topics pertinent to injured workers. He maintains active membership in...
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Tracy Lynn Updike
Harrisburg, PA Attorney with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
Southwestern University School of Law
Tracy L. Updike practices bankruptcy law, with an emphasis on both debtor and creditor rights, which she believes gives her well-rounded perspective, and an advantage over her opposition. She is highly active within the legal community, shaping the future of the law as practiced, as a member of the Court's Advisory Committee, Local Bankruptcy Rules Committee Chair, and annual lecturer at the Middle District Bankruptcy Bar Association Conference and Pennsylvania Bar Institute Bankruptcy Institute.
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Patti Spencer
Lancaster, PA Lawyer with 46 years of experience
Patti S. Spencer, Esq., is widely recognized as a preeminent estate planning attorney and is the founder and owner of Spencer Law Firm LLC (SLF) in Lancaster, Pa. Over the course of 35 years, Spencer has assisted both clients and peer professionals with estate planning, probate, taxation, expert witness case work, and closely-held business issues such as fiduciary income tax, business succession planning and corporate tax planning.