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James Cushing
Philadelphia, PA Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Appeals, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Consumer
Temple University
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David F. Stern
Philadelphia, PA Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp
University of Pittsburgh School of Law
David F. Stern has concentrated his practice in the area of Workers' Compensation litigation since graduation from The University of Pittsburgh School of Law. Mr. Stern is one of the founding partners of Stern & Cohen. He was also a partner at previous firms and has been representing injured workers since 2004. Before becoming a trial lawyer, Mr. Stern defended Workers' Compensation actions at one of the leading defense firms in Philadelphia. Mr. Stern has been published in the area of Workers' Compensation law and has spoken at numerous seminars in this field. Mr. Stern is highly decorated having been...
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Mandi B. Bucceroni
Philadelphia, PA Attorney with 11 years of experience
(215) 495-6508
Cira Centre, 13th Floor
2929 Arch St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Business, Employment and Immigration
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Mandi B. Bucceroni, Of Counsel in the Firm’s Philadelphia Office, dedicates her practice to assisting clients, both individuals and corporations, with a wide range of Immigration and Nationality Law matters. Ms. Bucceroni works closely with clients to review all options of immigration relief and determine the best course of action.
Ms. Bucceroni has assisted numerous corporations and individuals with their immigration matters. She is committed to helping foreign nationals navigate the complex immigration process as efficiently as possible. Ms. Bucceroni has extensive experience representing clients throughout their Immigration proceedings in front of an Immigration Judge; assisting clients with immigrant and...
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Harris J. Chernow
Philadelphia, PA Attorney
Arbitration & Mediation, Business, Entertainment & Sports and Real Estate
Temple University
Harris J. Chernow, Chair of Reger Rizzo & Darnall’s national Franchise & Hospitality Practice Groups, concentrates his practice on franchise, hospitality and business matters; along with dispute resolution matters and being selected to serve as an independent Mediator and Arbitrator.
Representing franchisors, franchisees, area developers, hotel owners, hotel brands, management companies, entrepreneurs, starts ups to sophisticated businesses, professionals and the like with their day to day business needs, to mergers and acquisitions, employment, real estate and litigation needs.
Offices in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland - serving as the base for their local and national practices.
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Tracy A. Finken Magnotta
Philadelphia, PA Attorney with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationProducts Liability
Widener University Delaware School of Law
Tracy Finken concentrates her practice on pharmaceutical liability, products liability, class actions and other complex civil litigation. She was named one of the “40 on the Fast Track,” by the Legal Intelligencer and was selected for inclusion in Pennsylvania Super Lawyers.
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Bret R. Goldstein
Philadelphia, PA 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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Jonathan Sooriash
Philadelphia, PA Lawyer with 14 years of experience
(215) 857-8920
1 International Plaza Dr. Suite 550
Philadelphia, PA 19153
Free ConsultationTax
Chapman University Fowler School of Law and Florida Coastal School of Law
Jonathan Sooriash Esq. LL.M. represents taxpayers to resolve and settle their tax debt with the IRS and State Tax Departments. J. David Tax Law LLC assists both individuals and businesses in becoming compliant with the IRS as well as with the departments of revenue for all 50 states. They prepare and file any missing tax returns for their clients, help them achieve optimal solutions to their tax debt, and help them manage their financial lives. They can help with the following: IRS Audit Defense, Tax Appeals, Payroll Tax Issues, Installment Agreements, Currently Non Collectible, Penalty Abatement, Innocent Spouse, Wage Garnishments,...
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Thomas Eric Panzer
Doylestown, PA Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Administrative and Workers' Comp
Widener University Delaware School of Law
Thomas E. Panzer’s practice areas focus on administrative litigation, including zoning and workers’ compensation. Mr. Panzer has represented multiple zoning hearing boards over the past 20 years. He also represents both claimants and defendants in workers’ compensation matters, which has made him a sought-after and frequent lecturer on Pennsylvania workers’ compensation topics.
Mr. Panzer joined High Swartz in 2016 as a result of a merger with McNamara, Bolla & Panzer, Attorneys at Law, a firm for which he served as Managing Partner. Mr. Panzer has been practicing law in southeastern Pennsylvania for nearly 25 years.
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Richard R. Fink
Doylestown, PA Attorney with 53 years of experience
Free ConsultationTemple University
Bucks County criminal defense attorney Richard R. Fink is both highly experienced and dedicated to seeking the best possible outcome for clients who face the complete range of possible criminal charges, from felonies, homicides and drug charges to summary offenses. His combination of experience with the criminal justice system and his dedication and expertise allows him to pursue creative approaches that have resulted in dismissals, acquittals, reduced charges and alternative penalties in all types of criminal cases. He has tried every type of criminal case, from mass murder trials to trials for summary offenses and traffic tickets.
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Brian A Coverdale
Doylestown, PA Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Workers' Comp
Widener University Delaware School of Law
Brian A. Coverdale has been working with the firm since 2010 and is a partner with the firm, practicing in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
A staunch advocate of his client's rights, Brian is prepared to represent his client's interests to the maximum extent possible. Brian takes a customized approach to handling all of his cases and formulates a targeted legal strategy to fit each client's individual needs. With his divorce and family law clients, Brian takes a pragmatic approach to help his clients reach the best result possible, without paying unnecessary legal fees. By way of this approach, Brian ensures...
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Roger McMenamin
Jenkintown, PA Lawyer
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp
Ohio Northern University
Roger recovers millions for injured workers every year. He is the founding partner of McMenamin & Wing and has nearly 30 years of experience defending the rights of Claimants in PA Workers' Compensation Claims.
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Christopher Ezold
Bala Cynwd, PA Attorney with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationVillanova University School of Law and Villanova University School of Law
Christopher E. Ezold focuses his practice on assisting small and medium-sized businesses incorporate and grow their businesses. Mr. Ezold is a current member of the Board of Directors of the Main Line Chamber of Commerce, and has been designated as the Chamber’s General Counsel. Mr. Ezold is also a member of the Board of the Center for Advancement in Cancer Education, and is a volunteer attorney with the Support Center for Child Advocates. Mr. Ezold is the former chair of the Main Line Chamber of Commerce’s Technology Committee, and has given presentations on employment and technology-related areas.
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Brian Hall
Philadelphia, PA Attorney with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationProducts Liability
Temple University Beasley School of Law
Brian represents injured persons and their families in complex personal injury litigation. He concentrates his practice on medical malpractice, products liability, premises liability, crashworthiness, and automobile and construction accidents.Brian has successfully litigated and tried numerous cases in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey courts on a wide range of issues. His work has resulted in many million and multi-million dollar recoveries for his clients. Mr. Hall received a Master's Degree in literature from Columbia University, and his undergraduate degree at Rutgers University, New Brunswick. He graduated from Temple University School of Law, where he served on a law journal and...
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Joseph D Lento
Philadelphia, PA Attorney with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationWhite Collar Crime
Temple University
Joseph Lento is a Philadelphia criminal defense attorney at Lento Law Firm. He devotes himself to defending his clients in criminal cases, no matter how difficult the situation. He works closely with each individual client to customize his or her defense. Being faced with criminal charges can be stressful, and he is dedicated to helping clients achieve positive results in these difficult situations. Lento, a Philadelphia native, earned his bachelor's degree in political science from Villanova University before graduating with his juris doctor from Temple University Beasley School of Law. He then began practicing law in both Pennsylvania and...
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Noah I Axler
Philadelphia, PA Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationConsumer and Products Liability
University of Pennsylvania Law School
Mr. Axler co-manages the firm’s practice with a focus on class action, consumer protection, products liability, qui tam/whistleblower and mass tort litigation. Mr. Axler’s practice is largely focused on representing consumers in class action cases against corporate defendants such as pharmaceutical manufacturers, financial institutions, and national and international corporations in a variety of industries. During his career, he has served as counsel in cases which have recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for consumers and businesses.
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Brian Zeiger
Philadelphia, PA Lawyer with 24 years of experience
(215) 546-0340
1500 JFK Blvd, Two Penn Center
Suite 620a
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Free ConsultationAppeals and White Collar Crime
Temple University
Brian J. Zeiger, Esquire is a experienced and aggressive criminal defense attorney located in Philadelphia, PA. Mr. Zeiger's practice areas range from criminal defense and white collar to civil rights and appeals. Mr. Zeiger has handled matters throughout Pennsylvania. He is a protector of people's individual rights, and takes his clients' liberty and freedom very seriously. Mr. Zeiger is passionate about jury trials. Contact him now at 215.546.0340 for a free consultation.
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Kevin Haverty
Philadelphia, PA Attorney with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationAppeals and Products Liability
Rutgers School of Law-Camden
Kevin Haverty is an experienced trial attorney whose practice concentrates on pharmaceutical and medical device product liability, medical negligence and other personal injury matters. He is certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Civil Trial Attorney
Mr. Haverty also has an extensive appellate practice and has been involved in several significant cases in federal and state courts including, most recently, Wendell v. GlaxoSmithKline, a 9th Circuit decision addressing the admission of expert testimony in cases involving rare diseases. He has authored five briefs as friend of the court for the New Jersey Association for Justice (formerly...
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Fredric Eisenberg
Philadelphia, PA Lawyer with 37 years of experience
Free ConsultationProducts Liability
Temple University Beasley School of Law
Throughout his career, Fred has worked tirelessly to protect the rights of ordinary people harmed by those who would not take responsibility for their actions. His exceptional skills as a trial lawyer and unflagging dedication to his clients have resulted in repeated seven- and eight-figure recoveries. Mr. Eisenberg graduated in 1984 from the University of Pennsylvania, and Temple University School of Law in 1987. Mr. Eisenberg spent the first five years of his career at Labaton Sucharow in New York City, and represented individuals and families who suffered financial hardship was a result of corporate misconduct in high-profile securities...
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David Jay Glassman
Philadelphia, PA Lawyer with 45 years of experience
White Collar Crime
Temple University Beasley School of Law and California Western School of Law
Before opening my private practice in 1987, I was a former Deputy Attorney General in Pennsylvania and Prosecutor in Atlantic County, New Jersey. My passion for justice and my commitment to clients have made me a well-respected criminal defense advocate, well known for upholding the best interests of the people I represent.
I understand that finding yourself in legal trouble is frightening, and you put an enormous amount of faith in the attorney you hire to represent you. In return, you deserve to be treated as more than just another case. It’s important to me to treat each client with respect,...
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Joshua Schwartz
Philadelphia, PA Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationProducts Liability
Widener University
Mr. Schwartz's practice has always been focused on the representation of plaintiffs in complex wrongful death and catastrophic personal injury matters, including medical malpractice and products liability. His dedication to the victims of catastrophic injuries goes beyond his efforts in the courtroom. Josh received his law degree from Widener University School of Law, where he received Widener Law's Outstanding Student Service Award and the President's Service Award. While attending law school, Josh served as a law clerk to the Honorable Robert J. Matthews of the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas. He received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in...
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Todd Schoenhaus
Philadelphia, PA Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationProducts Liability
University of Michigan Law School
Todd is a Philadelphia personal injury attorney who concentrates his practice on product liability, premises liability, construction and industrial machinery defects, vehicle accidents, professional malpractice, and nursing home negligence. He represents injured persons and their families in catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases, and has achieved recoveries totaling multi-million dollars since joining the firm. Before joining the Firm in 2012, Todd spent a decade litigating a wide array of tort matters on behalf of individuals and companies throughout the country. Mr. Schoenhaus obtained his law degree from the University of Michigan Law School in December of 1996, and served...
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Eve R. Keller
Philadelphia, PA Lawyer with 11 years of experience
1600 John F. Kennedy Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Employment
Temple University Beasley School of Law
Eve R. Keller, Esquire, a 2014 graduate of Temple University Beasley School of Law, is an associate with Post & Schell, P.C. in the firm’s employment and employee relations group. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Keller worked at Folkman Law Offices, P.C., and served as a law clerk to the Honorable Ronald E. Bookbinder, A.J.S.C. in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Burlington County.
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Joseph Bahgat
Philadelphia, PA Lawyer with 18 years of experience
(732) 733-2396
1701 Walnut Street Fl. 7
P.O. Box 37635
Philadelphia, PA 19101-0635
Business
Ohio State University - Columbus
Before he was running a cutting-edge entertainment and privacy law firm, planning ABATECHSHOW, and working with the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), Joe Bahgat toured as a professional saxophone player, backing acts such as Ray Charles. Perhaps living out of a suitcase taught Joe the value of efficiency because The Privacy Firm is the quintessential modern law office. Joe's many freelance legal technology articles and popular blog, internetontrial.com, help other attorneys stay on top of protecting client information, and discover the latest practice management innovations.
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Ms. May Mon Post
Philadelphia, PA Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationEmployment and Immigration
Temple University
Ms. Post is an experienced counselor and litigator, concentrating her practice in the representation of employees in all aspects of employment related litigation in federal court and before administrative agencies. This includes claims of sexual harassment, retaliation, breach of contract, wrongful discharge, and discrimination based on race, gender, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, and pregnancy.
As a litigator, Ms. Post has represented both employees and employers in litigation in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court, Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas, the American Arbitration Association, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Pennsylvania Human...
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Andrew A. Chirls
Philadelphia, PA Lawyer with 44 years of experience
(215) 893-9300
Ten Penn Center 1801 Market Street, Suite 1100
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Real Estate
University of California, Berkeley School of Law
Andrew Chirls has tried a broad variety of business and tort cases. A graduate of the University of California (Boalt Hall) School of Law, he served as a clerk for the U.S. District Court in New Jersey for a year and then spent 25 years litigating at Wolf, Block, Schorr & Solis-Cohen, where he was a partner from 1989 to 2009. He was Chancellor of the Philadelphia Bar Association in 2005.
Class actions and mass torts: Mr. Chirls is known for his practice in class actions and multi-district litigation, both as an advocate and a neutral. He...
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Richard P. Console Jr.
Philadelphia, PA Attorney with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp
Rutgers University School of Law
A South Jersey native, Mr. Console grew up in Haddonfield and later returned to live in Cherry Hill with his wife and two sons. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree and graduated with honors from Villanova University in 1989.
As a recipient of the Richter Merit Scholarship, he attended Rutgers University School of Law and graduated cum laude with his Juris Doctor degree in 1992.
Shortly after launching his legal career, Mr. Console decided to start his own firm, and the Law Office of Richard P. Console, Jr., P.C. was born.
Though he first practiced general law, he quickly decided that he...
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Eric S. Borjeson
Philadelphia, PA Attorney with 35 years of experience
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp
Villanova University School of Law
Eric S. Borjeson has practiced Workers’ Compensation law in Philadelphia and the surrounding Pennsylvania counties since obtaining his Juris Doctor degree from Villanova University School of Law in 1990. At E.S. Borjeson & Associates, we believe every person who is injured at work deserves a Philadelphia Workers’ Compensation lawyer who is passionate about their needs and is driven to champion their interests. That is why we put our exceptional knowledge and compassion to work to obtain the very best results for our Workers’ Compensation clients in Pennsylvania. With more than 20 years of experience in Workers’ Compensation law,...
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Jonathan Comitz
Wilkes-Barre, PA Attorney
Free ConsultationBusiness and Workers' Comp
Widener University
Born and raised in northeastern Pennsylvania, Attorney Comitz grew up in the Heights section of Wilkes-Barre and graduated from G.A.R. Memorial High School. He then attended Juniata College and Widener University Commonwealth Law School (formerly Widener University School of Law) in Harrisburg, PA. In 2003, Attorney Comitz returned to northeastern Pennsylvania to begin his law career.
It was very important for Attorney Comitz to return home. His family has long had its roots in the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton area, and their stories are likely familiar to many of you. One of his grandfathers was a coal miner, and his other grandfather drove a...
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Lawren J. Nelson
Philadelphia, PA Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationProducts Liability
Widener University Delaware School of Law
Mr. Nelson focuses his Philadelphia law practice on all types of personal injury cases and wrongful death lawsuits. His aggressive trial preparation techniques ensure that his clients are able to recover the maximum compensation for their injuries. Some of the common types of personal injury victims represented by Mr. Nelson include: - Common Personal Injury Claims - Catastrophic Injuries - Trucking Accidents - Motor Vehicle Accidents - Slip and Fall Accidents - Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect - Construction Accidents - Medical Malpractice - Birth Injury - Defective Products - Private Long-Term Disability Claims - Wrongful...
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George E. Mehalchick
Scranton, PA Attorney with 37 years of experience
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp
Vermont Law School
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Leah Cilo
Philadelphia, PA Attorney with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp
Temple University
LEAH CILO joined Martin Law in September 2006 and focuses her practice exclusively on Pennsylvania workers’ compensation law. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Cilo was an associate with two workers’ compensation firms, handling workers’ compensation defense litigation in Pennsylvania. She brings more than ten years of workers’ compensation experience to the firm. Ms. Cilo also served as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Doris A. Smith for the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. In 1997, Ms. Cilo earned her law degree from Temple University School of Law. During law school, she worked as an executive...
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Sharon Barney
State College, PA Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Immigration
Northeastern University School of Law
I provide legal advice and representation in immigration law and family law throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
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Daniel E. Cummins
Clarks Summit, PA Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Insurance Claims, Insurance Defense and Products Liability
Pennsylvania State University - Dickinson School of Law and University of London (England), Faculty of Laws
Daniel E. Cummins, Esquire is an AV-rated partner in the Clarks Summit (Scranton area), Pennsylvania law firm of of Cummins Law with 25 years of litigation experience in Northeastern Pennsylvania, including insurance defense work in the personal injury arena.
Attorney Cummins has focused his practice on defending motor vehicle accident liability cases and UIM/UM matters along with premises liability and products liability cases. Mr. Cummins is also routinely summoned by his clients to handle matters involving insurance coverage questions and insurance subrogation claims.
Mr. Cummins has been selected for inclusion in the Best Lawyers in America...
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Danielle Ross
Scranton, PA Attorney with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationImmigration
Widener University School of Law
An experienced attorney, Danielle has provided successful representation to thousands of clients. Her practice includes Divorce/Family Law, Immigration/ Deportation Defense, Criminal Law/DUI Defense. She will be a strong advocate for you through every step of your case.
Call today for a consultation - 570-507-2971.
Se habla Español.
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Terrence Dempsey
Scranton, PA Attorney with 34 years of experience
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp
Dickinson School of Law
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Christine S. Mayernick-Lezinski
Scranton, PA Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims and Products Liability
Dickinson School of Law
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Holly C Frey
Bensalem, PA Attorney with 9 years of experience
(215) 639-0801
3331 Street Road
Two Greenwood Square, Suite 128
Bensalem, PA 19020
Free ConsultationWidener University Delaware School of Law
The Firm of Karpf, Karpf, & Cerutti, P.C. focuses on informing employees and former employees about their legal rights concerning the workplace and helping them to take swift legal action on their behalf when necessary.
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Kandis L. Kovalsky
Philadelphia, PA Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationReal Estate
Washington University in St. Louis
Justia
Associate Kandis Kovalsky is an accomplished business lawyer representing both corporate and individual clients in a broad range of complex commercial litigation matters in Pennsylvania and New Jersey state, federal and bankruptcy courts.
Kandis represents clients in all aspects of commercial litigation, particularly in matters involving business torts, partnership and shareholder disputes, contractual disputes, unfair and deceptive business practices actions, creditor’s rights and civil RICO actions. Although Kandis’ practice mostly focuses on cases in active litigation, Kandis also assists clients in general business matters and litigation avoidance.
Kandis represents commercial borrowers, secured and unsecured lenders and Chapter 7 trustees in complex bankruptcy...
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Timothy Patrick Search
Feasterville-Trevose, PA Lawyer with 32 years of experience
(856) 751-7676
1234 Bridgetown Pike Suite 200
Feasterville-Trevose, PA 19053
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp
Rutgers School of Law-Camden
Tim has more than 20 years of legal experience. His practice focuses on the litigation of workers’ compensation, personal injury and municipal court cases in the state of New Jersey. Now an attorney at the Kotlar, Hernandez & Cohen, LLC, Tim started his career with a large defense litigation firm. From there, he moved on to create the workers’ compensation defense department for Harleysville Insurance. That experience provided him with extensive knowledge of how insurance companies process claims.
Tim also established his own legal practice concentrating on representing injured workers. He developed a great deal of trial experience during his years...
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Jeffrey Jacob Goldin
Philadelphia, PA Attorney with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationEmployment and Real Estate
Widener University Delaware School of Law
Aggressive representation in and out of the courtroom. As a member of the litigation department at Greg Prosmushkin, P.C., I focus on ensuring my clients have zealous representation in all their matters. My primary practice focuses on; Personal Injury; Criminal Defense; DUI/DWI; Motor Vehicle and Traffic Offenses; Contract Disputes; Employee Wage Disputes and Unemployment Appeals. I am a member of several legal associations such as the New Jersey State Bar Association, the Philadelphia Bar Association, Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association and the American Bar Association.