Wheatland Lawyers

Melinda Ghilardi brought years of experience as a trial lawyer to her position at Munley Law. She began her career as an Assistant District Attorney in Lackawanna County. She then spent almost three decades serving as a First Assistant Federal Public Defender for the Middle District of Pennsylvania.

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

Attorney Justin P. Miller’s clients benefit from his extensive experience and knowledge gained from representing hundreds of clients as a public defender and working as a judicial law clerk. He has made hundreds of court appearances, including nearly daily appearances while working in the busy Centre County Public Defender Office. He has successfully negotiated complete dismissals of serious cases and other resolutions that protect his clients’ liberty and dignity.

David A. Ody has practiced in the Courts of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for 37 years, including 30 years in Huntingdon County. Since entering private practice, David has concentrated his work in the areas of Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Real Estate, Divorce, Estate Planning, and Probate. David has represented clients throughout the United States and in the U.S. Virgin Islands. He has successfully litigated hundreds of cases, including cases against insurance companies, major corporations, and the government. He is admitted in all courts of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the United States District Court for the Middle District of...

Attorney Wilson's practice is primarily devoted to personal injury and malpractice litigation, social security disability, civil litigation, commercial litigation, business law, insurance coverage, D.U.I. defense, eminent domain, real estate, divorce, family law, estate planning and elder care matters. Attorney Wilson is admitted to practice law in the courts of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, United States District Court of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and the United States District Court of the Middle District of Pennsylvania. He has argued before the Pennsylvania Superior Court and the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania. He is a member of the Pennsylvania Bar...

Julian Allatt is a dedicated criminal defense attorney and partner at Rehmeyer & Allatt, a law firm in State College, PA. He is experienced in representing clients charged with minor summary offenses, DUI and minor drug possession cases, to violent felonies including armed robbery, burglary, aggravated assault, attempted murder and related offenses. Additionally, Julian has extensive experience representing clients charged with the possession and distribution of controlled substances in prosecutions commenced by county district attorney’s offices as well as the Attorney General of Pennsylvania. He is a highly experienced and respected courtroom advocate who prides himself in his ability...

Kurt R. Nilson focuses his practice on matters of real estate, business, wills, trusts, and probate.

Attorney Nilson and his unique legal work have been cited by nationwide financial and legal authorities and have been featured in some of the world's most respected publications, including Forbes, Kiplinger's Personal Finance, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and CNBC.

When you’ve been injured or lost a loved one due to an accident on the road, in the workplace or due to medical malpractice, you want an attorney who understands your claim and the best strategy to secure compensation. At McCann & Wall, LLC, our Philadelphia personal injury lawyers bring an individualized level of attention to every case, along with a unique and valuable perspective as former legal counsel for insurance companies. We’ve successfully claimed numerous multi-million dollar settlements for clients in Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey and would be happy to discuss your case.

Ed has devoted his life to the law, having practiced his craft in Northeastern Pennsylvania for nearly four decades. Currently a member of Munley Law, Ed specializes on pre-litigation and workers compensation cases. Throughout his career, he has worked on a variety of personal injury cases including motor vehicle accidents, premise liability cases and product liability in addition to being experienced in Social Security disability claims, and handling wills and estates. Ed's prior experience includes serving as a law clerk for the Honorable Forrest Schaeffer of the Berks County Court of Common Pleas, participating in countless arbitration and...

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.

I have been practicing law in the Lehigh Valley since 1986. When I first arrived in Bethlehem, I took the larger firm route and was employed by larger firms for the first half of my legal career. When I opened my private "solo" practice, for the first time, I truly understood what it meant to be an attorney and "counselor" at law. I understand that retaining the services of an attorney can be emotionally exhausting and an incredibly trying time. I know and understand that your legal matter is of great importance to...

Jay M. Levin joined Eckell Sparks in February of 2012. Prior to joining the firm, Jay was a partner in the Chester County law firm of DiGiacomo, Goldberg & Levin. Jay is a licensed practitioner in Pennsylvania and New Jersey and he practices throughout Delaware, Chester, Montgomery, Philadelphia, Lehigh and Bucks Counties and throughout the State of New Jersey. For over twenty-five (25) years, Jay has focused his practice on providing exceptional service to his clientele in the areas of businesses and commercial representation and general litigation, real estate, general counsel services and family law....

Criminal Defense isn't just what I do, it's all that I do. I only accept criminal defense cases. I'm serious about helping my clients get positive outcomes, and I'm always there to answer questions, explain issues, and discuss viable defense strategies. I'm a true criminal defense attorney. Visit my website to learn more: http://www.duckjail.com

Renata T. Pabisz is a graduate of the University of Marie Curie-Sklodowska School of Law, Rzeszow, Poland (Master of Laws 1999) and the Widener University School of Law, Wilmington, DE (J.D. 2011). While in law school, Ms. Pabisz served as a judicial extern in the Court of Common Pleas Orphans' Court Division in Philadelphia, PA. She has been employed by Dorian, Goldstein, Wisniewski, Orchinik, P.C. since 2008.

Stephen Zaffuto concentrates his practice on real estate law, environmental law, and business and commercial law. He has extensive experience with commercial and residential tax assessment appeals, real estate title opinions, easement agreements, and environmental compliance issues. Stephen has also counseled small businesses and start-ups on various matters, including business formation, trademark issues, and fundraising.

Prior to joining High Swartz in 2018, Stephen was an associate at Tucker Arensberg in Pittsburgh. He has an interest in entrepreneurship and startup culture, and is himself a co-founder of a custom menswear brand, ModaMatters, based out of Philadelphia.

Mr. Smith's practice focuses on commercial and real estate litigation, business disputes and municipal litigation. Mr. Smith is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania and practices in the five-county Philadelphia metropolitan area.

Through his commercial litigation practice, he represents clients in contract and warranty disputes, as well as construction conflicts, mechanics’ liens, contractor and subcontractor payment act claims, and unfair trade practice claims. As part of his real estate and title litigation practice, Mr. Smith handles matters concerning adverse possession, easements...

My firm is focused on helping clients with financial difficulties. My area of expertise is consumer and small business bankruptcy cases, including Chapter 7 and Chapter 13. My goal is to put clients back in control of their financial situation and regain their financial freedom from debt. My primary focus is always the client. I offer comprehensive advice, discreet representation, and individualized attention. I am committed to helping financially distressed individuals obtain freedom from financial oppression and a fresh start through bankruptcy relief. With my experience gained from over 17 years of specializing in bankruptcy and consumer credit issues, I help...

DONOVAN LITIGATION GROUP, LLC, located in Malvern, Pennsylvania, is a law firm dedicated to providing first class litigation services to investors, consumers and small businesses. The firm’s principals have substantial trial and appellate court experience prosecuting complex commercial and consumer cases. The founding member of the firm has appeared or argued before the United States Supreme Court, various federal and state appellate courts, the state Supreme Courts of New Jersey and Pennsylvania and federal and state trial courts throughout the country. The firm’s nationwide practice focuses on class actions, shareholders’ rights, consumer and commercial litigation as well as employment-related disputes....

Mr. Albright accepts retainer in matters involving wills and powers of attorney; probate and administration of decedents' estates; elder law, including incapacity proceedings and medical assistance planning; and real estate law, including residential purchase and sale transactions, easements and rights-of-way, boundary disputes, real estate assessment and exemption appeals.

Tim brings a unique variety of legal and business experience to his practice. Since 1992, he has practiced in the following areas of law: criminal/DUI defense, social security, bankruptcy. Before becoming a lawyer, Tim had a successful business career. He was a Vice President at Ketchum Advertising in Philadelphia, and was a Marketing Vice President at CoreStates Bank of Delaware. Tim represents people in need of legal services in Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, Berks and Lancaster Counties. A former Marine, Tim is a graduate of Fordham University in New York. He earned his...

George J. D’Ambrosio, Of Counsel in the Firm’s West Chester Office, has more than 45 years of experience in offering a wide range of legal services, including complex commercial litigation, personal injury, franchise, real estate and municipal law.

He started his legal career with the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office, where he successfully prosecuted over 60 homicide cases. Throughout his career, Mr. D’Ambrosio has represented clients in the purchase and sale of franchises, has counseled clients in corporate transactions, and has extensive experience offering estate planning, estate and trusts administration and probate services.

For over 30 years, he was a...

I am the oldest of three attorneys in our Stroudsburg firm. We represent a significant number of post-developer nonprofit community associations in common interest communities (CICs) - Pennsylvania condominiums, cooperatives and planned communities. The work involves appplication of Uniform Acts for CICs; transition from developer control; project receiverships; association governance and operation; fiduciary duties; governing document opinions and amendments; covenant enforcement; strategic planning; ADR; sales of utilities, and other matters. I am active in the Community Associations Institute (CAI) and am a Fellow of the College of Community Association Lawyers (CCAL). I lecture frequently for CAI and for the...

Steven M. Pacillio is a founding member and the managing partner of his firm's Delaware County Office.  Mr. Pacillio focuses his practice in the field of criminal defense. An Ivy League graduate, Steve earned his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania.  He went on to receive his Juris Doctorate from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law.  Mr. Pacillio sat on the Alumni Board of Managers of the University of Pennsylvania, volunteers as the Solicitor for the Thornbury Historical Society, and was a member of the Board of Directors of JURIST Legal News and Research Services, Inc., the world’s only...

Jared is part of the Ciccarelli Law Offices Litigation team.

Jared grew up in North Huntingdon, PA in Westmoreland County. He received his J.D. from Penn State Law School. Following graduation, he served as the Senior Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Jennifer Harlacher Sibum of the Monroe County Court of Common Pleas. Jared developed the research, writing, and analytical skills which are required of a successful attorney. He actively participated in criminal, civil and family law, as well as civil forfeiture matters.

Jared brings his research, writing, and analytical abilities, as well as his knowledge of the inner workings of...

Creative Problem Solver, with a personal touch.

Jeff’s construction law and litigation practice involves the representation of owners, construction managers, general contractors, subcontractors and sureties. He routinely counsels clients through project management issues and disputes that arise during construction with an eye not only to ensuring that all of the client’s rights and remedies are protected, but also to formulating and implementing a strategy that will place the client in an optimal position to prosecute or defend any litigation that may ensue after project completion.

Jeff has prosecuted and defended all types of construction claims and issues before various federal and state courts, and in arbitration, including claims...

Mr. Boles, a certified specialist in Pennsylvania workers’ compensation, has been elected a SuperLawyer every year since 2007, which means he is one of the best Pennsylvania workers’ comp lawyers. He is graded AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell, which demonstrates that his peers rank him at the highest level of professional excellence. He has a 10.0 rating, the highest possible, by AVVO, the independent lawyer rating service. Mr. Boles is a graduate of Georgetown University and Villanova Law School. He has written extensively on Pennsylvania workers’ compensation and has lectured before attorneys, labor unions and advocacy groups for the disabled.

I have dedicated my practice to helping clients in the areas of workers' compensation, personal injury, family law and divorce, social security disability, and general civil litigation. As the son of a coal miner from a small town, I understand the unique challenges facing many blue collar working families. I have extensive litigation experience, including argument before the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court. I have handled hundreds of workers' compensation cases to a favorable outcome, including successfully arguing employee status of a truck driver fatally injured on the job. I have successfully handled hundreds of simple and complex...

I was originally trained and certified as a mediator by the Cincinnati Institute of Justice in 1982, when serving as a neutral for the City of Cleveland, Ohio. In 2013, I refreshed my training with a 40-hour American Arbitration Association mediation skills training seminar. While I maintain a modest private law practice representing small businesses in NEPA, the focus of my practice is now as a neutral, facilitating the resolution of conflicts and settlement of disputes for businesses and individuals. I am equipped to facilitate the resolution of most any kind of conflict, but my three decades...

Steve is a distinguished personal injury practitioner. Over the course of his career, Steve has diligently engaged in a robust civil litigation practice, not only in the southeastern PA counties but in other venues as well. Regardless, Steve’s approach entails thorough preparation and integration of technology. He is efficient and mission oriented. His successful advocacy is a product of significant experience, in-depth practical knowledge and commitment to every client matter. His results bear witness. Over the past decade, Steve has achieved many 6 figure and several multi-million dollar results for clients in challenging cases.

Julia Alexa Rogers (formerly Julia Alexa Theobald) is a skilled and experienced litigation attorney. She represents clients in Family Law as well as Criminal Law matters at Ciccarelli Law Offices. She graduated from Loyola University in Baltimore, Maryland with a B.A. in political science and public relations. Julia received her J.D. from Drexel University School of Law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Julia's career began as a criminal defense attorney with the Defender’s Association of Philadelphia. Before joining Ciccarelli Law Firm, Julia represented clients in every facet of the criminal system throughout the tri-state area in both governmental and private practice...

As head of the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) practice, Murray began the practice of law in the City of Chester in 1959 following his graduation from the Law School of the University of Pennsylvania. His undergraduate work was completed in 1956 at Dickinson College, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.

After practicing at the law firm of Snyder and Snyder for three years, Murray practiced alone for a short time. Thereafter, he, along with Don Sparks, formed Eckell & Sparks in the spring of 1964 which was the genesis of the present law firm. During his first 15 years of practice, Murray engaged in the...