Pennsylvania Real Estate Lawyers

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.

I have been helping people with the legal issues and claims for 28 years. Injuries, auto accidents, wrongful death, slips & falls, real estate & property issues, condemnation, legal malpractice, business issues, insurance claims, wills & probate, contract disputes, construction claims, real estate developer issues. I want to help. No issue is to big or too small. Call me first. 412-391-7135. I will answer your call.

My practice focuses on civil, criminal and family law litigation with over 20 years of tested experience throughout southeastern Pennsylvania and Maryland. I have successfully tried civil and criminal jury trials, contested family law hearings, administrative proceedings and appeals. My passion is assisting individuals and small businesses with their legal issues.

Many moons ago, I earned an Ivy League degree in philosophy from Columbia University, and then my law degree from the University of Miami. While in law school, I was involved in graduate student government and was a contributing author and editor of the University of Miami...

Russell E. Farbiarz, Esq. provides advice and counsel to families and individuals looking for creative and effective solutions to their legal problems. Mr. Farbiarz considers it a privilege to assist his clients with what is often the largest problem or, in many cases, opportunity they have faced – whether it be the death of a loved one, the purchase of a residential or commercial property, purchase of a business, or a divorce, custody or support matter – and is committed to helping his client achieve their objectives. Indeed, as one recent client wrote in a testimonial: “If you are looking...

For the last 21 years, I have helped many clients with a variety of legal matters. I understand the stress and anxiety that a client goes through in the midst of these life changing events. My practice focuses on divorce, custody, support, bankruptcy and estate planning as well as estate administration. I have extensive trial experience, but I am committed to helping each client resolve their matters out of court whenever possible.

Focusing on each client's particular needs and desires, in addition to a deep commitment to client service, is the foundation of my practice. Listening and working together with the...

Karen Ulmer Pendergast is a family lawyer serving the needs of clients across Pennsylvania and New Jersey. She has the experience to confront all complex legal issues in the area of divorce, custody and support having served in this field since 1995. In addition to her trial experience, Ms. Pendergast has significant training in mediation and has settled many cases out of court and served as a mediator in custody disputes.

Karen Ulmer Pendergast is the founding member of Karen Ann Ulmer, P.C., a law firm that provides services in the areas of family law, estates and probate,...

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...

Bryan W. Shook is the principal the internationally recognized trial litigation firm of Shook Legal, Ltd. Although Bryan Shook's office is headquartered in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania area he has an office in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and his practice regularly takes him across the country with clients continents away. During his career, Mr. Shook has not only become a powerful advocate for his clients but also one of the principal collector, antique, and automotive attorneys in the world. For nearly a decade, Bryan Shook worked to carve out and create the market that is Vintage Car Law®. It is through...

Carlo helps individuals, families, and small business owners with many of their important legal needs. Carlo understands that each client's situation is unique and works with each client to understand their family, assets, and goals in order to create the best plan for their unique circumstances and family needs. Admitted to practice law in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, his primary practice areas include estate planning, probate and estate administration, business law, and family law. He is also an accredited attorney with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Andrew Bellwoar has been practicing law for over 30 years; representing individuals, businesses, and public entities. His areas of practice consist of Wills/Trusts/Estate Administration, Business Contracts, Real Estate/Land Development/Zoning, and Municipal Law. In the beginning of his career, he served as an Assistant District Attorney at the Delaware County District Attorney's Office. After serving as an Assistant District Attorney, he went on to work in a law firm out of Delaware County. In 1998, Mr. Bellwoar then became a partner in a law firm, where he represented many clients. Andrew has won the Top Lawyer Award for many consecutive years,...

James B. Shrimp concentrates his practice in the representation of employers in discrimination cases brought in federal court and state court, and at the administrative level (Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission and Equal Employment Opportunities Commission). Mr. Shrimp also represents employers, including schools, in labor and employment issues. Mr. Shrimp also counsels and represents business in Franchise Law and Trademark issues.
Mr. Shrimp counsels and represents businesses in employment and commercial disputes, including employment discrimination, wage and hour, and restrictive covenants. Having worked on both the business and employee sides throughout his legal career, it gives Mr. Shrimp the unique ability to...

Presently, my practice includes real estate, business formation, and estate planning and administration. I also serve as a Magisterial District Judge in Union County.

Previously, my practice included criminal defense in state and federal court, post-conviction litigation, appeals, civil litigation, social security disability, and Title IX investigations. I also served as a Mental Health Review Officer for Lycoming County and assisted in representing local school districts and an intermediate unit.

Gilbert P. High, Jr. has devoted his career primarily to the practice of Municipal, Real Estate and Land Use Law and Estates & Trusts. He has extensive experience in legislative drafting, subdivision and land development, zoning litigation, public employment issues, local taxation, public contracting, and the law of easements and rights of way. He regularly speaks on issues pertaining to municipal liability, particularly regarding the maintenance of the Urban Forest, a subject on which he has lectured nationally.

Mr. High also practices in the area of estate planning, particularly in the administration of complex estates, will drafting, the creation and...

Mark Fischer is a business litigation attorney focusing his practice on representing businesses in breach of contract, payment collection, construction defect, and consumer protection disputes throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Mark also represents local municipalities, property owners, and individuals in zoning and land development, code enforcement, real estate disputes, business transactions, and general civil litigation. Mark’s skills as an attorney center on his ability to represent the client’s best interests while maintaining a constant-eye toward efficiency and resolution.

Mark applies a business-oriented, customer service approach toward litigation. He has developed this mindset over his several years as regional counsel to a...

The law offices of W. Jeffrey Leonard boasts over 34 years of legal experience.

Jay Alberstadt is a senior partner with MacDonald Illig. He concentrates his practice in the areas of real estate, commercial and economic development ,and conventional and tax-exempt financing. He provides legal services to individuals, business entities, lending institutions, municipal authorities and development agencies. Mr. Alberstadt handles matters ranging from residential real estate transactions to detailed title and development issues. He also provides representation in commercial financings and tax-exempt municipal, industrial development and 501(c)(3) bond issues. He is co-chair of the Firm's real estate practice group and chair of the firm's marketing committee.

In Eric's role as Vice President of Development for Catalyst, he works collaboratively with municipal officials and stakeholders to establish public/private partnerships that fulfill community needs at no cost to taxpayers.

He is an enthusiastic team builder that draws on years of experience as a business development professional in the art and design industry, and as a transactional attorney.

Eric's commitment to the community can be noted through leadership roles in various groups and nonprofits, including as Chairman of the acclaimed Garden State Film Festival. A recent Ironman 140.6 finisher, Eric's personal interests include distance running and triathlon.

Harris J. Chernow, Chair of Reger Rizzo & Darnall’s national Franchise & Distribution Practice Group, and member of the Firm’s Entertainment, Hospitality & Sports Law Group, concentrates his practice on franchise and business matters

Chris is a partner with Bonya Gazza & DeGory, LLP, and focuses his practice on oil and gas, coal, litigation, real estate and other commercial matters. Chris represents oil and gas operators and mining companies in land issues, litigation, regulatory appeals, and general commercial matters. He also regularly represents businesses and individuals in civil litigation, real estate transactions, and in corporate formations and counseling. Chris has been named a Rising Star by Pennsylvania Super Lawyers® from 2012 through 2019.

Attorney Brian Yeager is a retired Army Lt. Colonel and a Certified Public Accountant. Brian has strong interests in Business Law, Contracts, Wills, Estates, Trusts and Real Estate. Attorney Brian Yeager serves as Of Counsel to Lenahan & Dempsey.

Attorney Brian Yeager enjoys working with local residents on often complicated cases within his areas of interest.

Brian Yeager earned his law degree from The University of Akron. He also holds a Bachelors Degrees from The University of Akron and The University of Scranton as well as a Masters of Business from The Ohio State University.

Licensed to practice in Commonwealth Courts across Pennsylvania...

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...

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

W. J. Helzlsouer is a member of the bar of the following courts: The Supreme Court of the United States The Third Circuit Court of Appeals The United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania W. J. Helzlsouer received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Government from Georgetown University, Washington D.C. in 1970. He received a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law in 1973. In December 1983, he was awarded a Master of Science in Taxation from Robert Morris College. W. J. Helzlsouer was admitted to the bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania,...

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.

William F. Kerr, Jr. has a breadth of experience in the area of real estate law, focusing on land use, land development and zoning; real estate taxation; real estate transactions; real estate title issues; eminent domain; real estate valuation; and real estate code compliance. He was previously a partner in the Philadelphia office of Blank Rome LLP.

Mr. Kerr represents developers, property managers and property owners of single and multi-family residential, hotel, shopping center, commercial, industrial, golf course, day-care, prison, utility, cell tower and airport properties. He has successfully represented these clients, in Philadelphia and throughout eastern Pennsylvania, in a variety...

Steven Kapustin, Partner in Reger Rizzo & Darnall’s Philadelphia office, has served as an arbitrator and mediator for over 40 years, mostly concerning commercial disputes. As a litigator, he has represented petroleum refineries and marketers, distributors, franchisors and franchisees, developers, business owners, securities firms, investors, automobile dealers, and individual professionals.

Jerome R. Balka is an experienced and skilled Attorney at Reger Rizzo & Darnall. For over 60 years, Mr. Balka has advocated for clients with a wide array of legal needs. His current practice is focused on banking, mortgage funding, loan workouts, foreclosures, and checking and savings account matters. He is also experienced in real estate law, representing builders, developers, and mortgage financing, as well as condominium associations throughout the region. Mr. Balka is dedicated to providing outstanding advice and guidance for his clients' legal needs.

Mr. Balka received his B.S. from Temple University, and his J.D. from the University of...

Takes practical experience about the construction industry and applies legal knowledge to her practice in Arbitration, Mediation and Construction Law. Active in all aspects of the Construction Industry since 1997 on projects ranging from $ 100K to $ 300MM in value. Projects included commercial buildings, hospitals, hotels, offices, residential buildings and condominiums, sports complexes, performing arts centers, garage, retail and warehouse facilities involving new construction and renovation. Began as a generalist in a small construction firm performing duties as a contract administrator, assistant project manager and general assistant for estimating, field supervision and safety in small construction...

Since 2014 Mr. Littman has been selected by Super Lawyers as a “Rising Star” in the area of Plaintiff’s Civil Litigation for Pennsylvania, an award is only given to 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state. Year after year Mr. Littman has been honored with multiple prestigious awards including being named one of the Top 10 Personal Injury Attorneys in the State of Pennsylvania an award is given to less than 1% of attorneys in the State, Litigator of the Year for 2019 and the 2020 Elite Advocate.

During his time at Widener, Mr. Littman interned for the Honorable Berle...

The Simmons Law Firm is led by Paige Simmons, Esq. Paige has provided legal counsel to businesses, community associations, management companies, and building owners for close to a decade. She has also spent several years defending and suing Fortune 500 companies like Staples, Home Depot, Benihana, KB Homes and Richmond American Homes. In addition, Paige has handled hundreds of commercial and residential landlord-tenant disputes, judicial foreclosures, personal judgments, and liens.

Paige brings years of business acumen and insurance knowledge to the firm. Prior to embarking on her legal career, Paige was a licensed all-lines claims adjuster for a national...

David J. Brooman has more than three decades experience in zoning and land use development, as well as environmental law. His background includes negotiating creative solutions in complex land use and environmental disputes, during project development and litigation. He has also counseled public and private companies, developers and lenders, and municipal governments on the business risks and economic impacts of federal, state and local land use and environmental regulations. Brooman is well-versed in crisis management and controversial land uses.

Brooman’s engagements include serving as special environmental and land use counsel to a Pennsylvania municipality in its acquisition and redevelopment of a...

I have over 30 years of experience in handling claims for individuals and businesses. I take pride in handling all services for clients on a personal basis. Clients speak with me directly when calling without having to go through receptionists, secretaries and voice prompts. If I am out of the office, voice mail messages and e-mails are returned promptly on the same day within hours.

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...

Tianna concentrates her practice on commercial litigation and business disputes such as breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, and business torts.

Estate Planning & Real Estate Attorney in Philadelphia's Western Suburbs -- AV Preeminent rating by Martindale-Hubbell

Stephen P. McConnell concentrates his practice on real estate, corporate and finance law, as well as general business transactions.

Mr. McConnell has extensive experience in a wide range of real estate matters including development, sales, acquisitions, financings, joint ventures and commercial leasing. He has advised real estate clients in numerous sophisticated transactions involving office buildings, raw land, mixed-use projects, warehouses and industrial sites through every phase of a real estate transaction, from drafting and negotiating the listing, to financing and purchase and sale agreements, through due diligence and settlement.

Mr. McConnell blends his business and finance practice with his keen legal...

Attorney Thomas R. Daniels is a graduate of St. Joseph’s University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and a cum laude graduate of the University of Miami School of Law, Miami, Florida. He originally joined Lenahan & Dempsey in 1991. He has recently returned to Lenahan & Dempsey having served five years as in-house counsel for a national commercial lending and finance company out of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Mr. Daniels is now of counsel to the Firm and will be managing the Tunkhannock Office in Wyoming County.

An attorney with Lenahan & Dempsey for over 15 years, Mr. Daniels devotes his time to a broad range...

Attorney Michael D. Raisman is a resident of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania and is licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Mr. Raisman received his Juris Doctorate degree from Syracuse University College of Law in 2006. Prior to that, he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematical Sciences along with a minor in Business Administration from Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA. Mr. Raisman has practiced law since 2006, spending most of his career in Bucks County. He focuses in the areas of family law, estate administration, and real estate law.