Top best L Lawyers in Fort Washington | 110 available

With over thirty-six years of practice, I have represented a wide variety of clients, including real estate developers, landlords, national retailers, governmental departments and religious institutions in connection with numerous real estate transactions, including aquisition and leasing of commercial properties, representation of borrowers in connection with commercial fianancing, land use and zoning matters and business transactions.Specialties: Real Estate Law, Land Use and Zoning Law, Business Transactions

WE ARE CELEBRATING OVER 37 YEARS REPRESENTING SENIORS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN ELDER LAW, ESTATE PLANNING, ESTATE ADMINISTRATION AND DISABILITIES LAW!The Law Offices of Michelle C. Berk, P.C. is an Elder Law, Estates and Disabilities practice law firm based in Montgomery County since 1981. We provide experienced advice whether your case is large or small. Our convenient suburban setting allows us to serve the surrounding multi-county area. Home visits and nursing home visits are available for your special needs. Personalized service with prompt attention to your individual needs is our goal. Whether you require long or short term care for your future or that of a loved one, or encountering a crisis of daily family life, we are there for you throughout the continuum of your life.To make an appointment for a consultation with The Law Offices of Michelle C. Berk, P.C., please email or call directly at, and we will contact you shortly regarding your request.

Scott H. Wolpert, a partner at Timoney Knox, has been with the firm since 1992. His practice focuses on civil litigation with a heavy emphasis in the areas of school and special education, employment and wage and hour law. He regularly handles administrative hearings and civil litigation in state and federal court and has extensive experience in insurance defense matters and insurance coverage claims.. Mr. Wolpert represents parties in all facets of employee relations, including the litigation of employment-based claims, particularly wage and hour claims.  He also regularly represents public, private and charter schools in many areas, including legal compliance, liability avoidance and student services. Mr. Wolpert is a member of the approved panel of attorneys for the Pennsylvania School Board Association’s Insurance Trust, for which he regularly handles special education and employment matters on behalf of school districts. In 2002, he was lead attorney on a multi-million dollar class action suit that resulted in substantial overtime compensation to class members. He is also a frequent speaker in his areas of practice.. He holds a degree in political science from Ursinus College, where he was a Dean’s List student and received the Trucksess Prize for the study of law. Mr. Wolpert earned his law degree from the University of Richmond School of Law.. Active in many civic and charitable organizations, Mr. Wolpert served as a mock trial coach through the Pennsylvania Bar Association between 1998 and 2009. He is a past president of the LaSalle College High School Alumni Association and is a past member of the Board of Advisors of the Norwood-Fontbonne Academy. Mr. Wolpert currently serves on the Maxwell Football Club’s High School Awards Committee and is an NCAA football official.. Before joining Timoney Knox, he was a law clerk for The Honorable Bernard A. Moore in the Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas.

Patrick Hitchens joined Timoney Knox as an associate in 2011. Since then, his practice has focused on civil litigation and municipal law with an emphasis on real estate tax assessment and exemption appeals.. In the municipal context, Mr. Hitchens works with many of the firm’s municipal clients which include school district, township, borough, and authority entities. Mr. Hitchens serves as the primary working attorney for municipal clients in all of their assessment appeal matters including both valuation appeals and exemption appeals.  In addition to drafting ordinances, resolutions, policies and developer agreements, Mr. Hitchens also advises municipal clients on compliance issues relating to the Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law, zoning issues, procurement issues and contract review.   Mr. Hitchens also represents municipal entities in code and zoning enforcement matters before district courts and the Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas.  Mr. Hitchens periodically serves as acting solicitor at municipal meetings and executive sessions.. In addition to providing legal advice and counsel to elected officials and municipal clients, Mr. Hitchens also assists in all aspects of civil litigation. Mr. Hitchens has assisted in representing both individual plaintiffs and corporate defendants in cases involving negligence, slip-and-fall, corporate governance, boundary disputes, and various other issues. Mr. Hitchens has also assisted in representing private individuals and companies with code compliance cases, zoning and variance appeals, and tax assessment appeals.. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Hitchens worked as an attorney and law clerk at two firms specializing in medical malpractice and general liability defense. Mr. Hitchens also served as a certified legal intern for the Montgomery County District Attorney’s office.  Additionally, prior to starting and during law school, Mr. Hitchens worked for a United States Senator in Washington D.C. as a legislative correspondent and correspondence manager.. Mr. Hitchens was born and raised in Berks County.  He served as a Commissioner on the Upper Dublin Historic Commission and is involved with other historic and land preservation groups.  He and his wife, Katharine, have a strong interest in historical preservation and spend time together working to preserve their late 18th- early 19th century farmhouse that once belonged to the Fitzwater family who traveled to America aboard the ship Welcome with William Penn.

Melissa concentrates her practice on medical malpractice and personal injury matters.. She focuses on fighting for people who have been seriously injured as a result of medical mistake, surgical error, or some other wrong in the health care system. She has successfully obtained several six and seven figure verdicts and settlements.. Melissa attended University of Maryland before receiving her law degree from the Delaware Law School of Widener University. While in law school, she distinguished herself as an executive board member of Widener's trial advocacy honor society and won several awards for her trial, legal writing, and pro-bono work. Melissa is admitted to practice in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

Kevin focuses his practice on corporate law and trusts and estates.. He assists individuals, families and business owners with estate planning and provides special attention to each client’s unique goals and family dynamics.  He works collaboratively with his clients to structure estate and business plans to achieve their objectives with maximum tax efficiency.  Kevin also has extensive experience in estate and trust administration.. Kevin represents closely-held businesses on a  broad array of issues, including organizing corporations, partnerships and limited liability companies; assisting with the purchase or lease of real property, and negotiating employment and commercial contracts. He has advised clients on numerous capital transactions including asset purchases, corporate mergers and acquisitions, conversions, and reorganizations.  He has implemented financing, and facilitated the partnering of businesses and investors through the creative use of joint venture agreements, limited partnerships and other vehicles.. In addition to assisting clients with planning and transactional matters, Kevin has experience in the litigation of business and estate disputes.. Kevin holds a masters degree in taxation from Temple University School of Law, where he received the Graduate Tax Award for posting the highest grade point average.  Prior to joining Timoney Knox, Kevin practiced estate and business law with a Huntingdon Valley firm and was an associate in the corporate department of a large New Jersey law firm.. Kevin lives in Bucks County with his wife, Rose, and their two children, Patrick and Shannon.

John J. McAneney is a partner at Timoney Knox. With the firm since 1991, he assists clients in forming corporations, partnerships and limited liability companies, buying and selling businesses, estate planning, tax matters, real estate and employment-related matters, as well as civil and commercial litigation in these areas and insurance defense litigation. Mr. McAneney is admitted to practice in federal and state courts in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey, as well as the United States Tax Court, and is also experienced in litigation matters involving his various practice areas. He has a Finance degree from the University of South Florida, a Juris Doctor and L.L.M in Taxation from the Temple University School of Law, and an MBA (Accounting) from Temple University.. Mr. McAneney is active in his community, serving from 2001-2004 as an Upper Dublin School Director and from 1997-2005 as Solicitor and Vice President of the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce. In 2006 he served as President of the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce. He is also active in many booster organizations and fundraising at Upper Dublin High School where his children attend school.

I have a wonderful family.  My wife and I have been happily married for 40 years.  We have two daughters, one who is 34 and lives and works in New York as the Coordinator of Hospitality for the NBA and, the other who is 30 and lives and works in Los Angeles in the music industry.  My daughters have made careers in the two avocations in which I have always been most interested, music and sports.  When it comes to music, I am a product of the progressive rock era from the 1970's.  When it comes to sports, I am an avid four for four Philadelphia sports fan.  My other interests include reading and fitness.  I am captivated by current events on a daily basis and I adhere to a regimented exercise protocol in an effort to stay healthy.

Herman J. Weinrich, a partner at Timoney Knox, has been with the firm since 1985. Mr. Weinrich’s practice focuses on personal injury and commercial litigation. He handles a variety of cases including negligence, product liability, construction contract disputes, real estate matters and all types of insurance coverage, bad faith and insurance defense matters. He also has extensive experience representing defendants in criminal matters including DUI, license suspensions and cases in the juvenile justice system. He also represents individuals in connection with Social Security claims.. Mr. Weinrich earned a bachelor’s degree from Villanova University and a law degree from Dickinson School of Law. At Dickinson, he received an American Bar Association award for scholastic achievement and graduated cum laude. During law school, he worked for the Dauphin County Public Defender’s office and was editor of the school’s newspaper, Res Ipsa Loquitur. He is a member of Dickinson’s law honor society.. For many years, Mr. Weinrich has volunteered his time to the Kelly Anne Dolan Memorial Fund, a nonprofit organization which provides financial assistance for the uninsured needs of families with chronically and terminally ill children. For over a decade he has been involved and served in several capacities including President of the Board, Executive Committee, Strategic Planning Committee, a member of the Governing Board, and Chairman of the Governance Committee. During his tenure as President, the organization earned the Eastern College Award for excellence in operating a nonprofit organization and, under his leadership, the Fund received the Glaxo-Smith Kline International Impact Award. Recently, Mr. Weinrich was among 27 Philadelphia area business leaders who received philanthropic awards sponsored by Executive Leaders Radio and the Entrepreneurs Forum of Greater Philadelphia, having been nominated for the award by the Kelly Anne Dolan Memorial Fund in recognition for his contribution and dedication to the organization.. Mr. Weinrich has been recognized as a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer for 2011-2014.

Have you been arrested? A criminal defense lawyer in Prince George’s County from Gracia & Mintz may be able to offer you diligent advocacy through legal counsel. The firm knows what is at stake when someone has been charged with a crime, and they strive to treat each case they take on as if it were their own.The team offers clients a unique perspective of the other side of the courtroom, and they are confident litigators who are willing to take a case to trial. They proudly provide 24/7 access for clients. The firm also represents clients in matters of personal injury.. To obtain a free consultation, call the firm today at.

George M. Riter joined Timoney Knox as a partner in 2001 and was elected managing partner in July 2007. His practice of trust, estate and corporate law focuses on the estate planning needs of individuals, families, business owners, individuals with special needs and non-profit entities and foundations.. For estate planning clients, Mr. Riter’s practice is devoted to evaluating, understanding and addressing all of the client’s needs. His approach is to thoroughly review each client’s unique situation, including the family dynamics, and to assist the client with analyzing assets, managing liabilities and reducing exposure to inheritance and estate taxes. Mr. Riter has extensive experience in trust and estate planning and administration. He is often called upon to analyze life insurance and structure the proper ownership as well as creditor protection and charitable planning both during and after a client’s life. Mr. Riter has advised clients and non-profit entities on gifting options and the establishment of and operation of charitable trusts, corporate affairs, and public and private foundations. Even in the current federal estate tax environment, with fewer estates subject to federal estate tax liability, the need for proper planning has not diminished but taken on a different focus.. Mr. Riter also has extensive experience in corporate and business law, working with individuals establishing business entities, as well as established companies of all sizes, from small, closely-held businesses to multi-million dollar companies. He advises individuals and corporations on ongoing tax-related matters, including the appropriate way to take title or purchase assets or property, as well as merger and acquisition-related issues.. Mr. Riter has developed a substantial practice helping plan for future needs of family members with special needs in the form of physical and mental disabilities and the recovery of damages from personal injury litigation.. Mr. Riter received a bachelor’s degree in biology from Gettysburg College, in 1980 and earned his law degree from St. Mary’s University School of Law, San Antonio, Texas in 1983, where he was an editor of the Law Review. Mr. Riter also received a masters in taxation from Villanova University School of Law, Villanova, Pennsylvania, in 1991.. Mr. Riter is a member of the American Bar Association, Tax and Probate Sections, as well as the Montgomery County Bar Association, Philadelphia Bar Association, Pennsylvania Bar Association, Philadelphia Estate Planning Council and Montgomery County Estate Planning Council. He frequently attends the nationally renowned University of Miami Heckerling Estate Planning Institute which focuses on complex tax and estate planning. A life-long resident of the Philadelphia area, he graduated from Germantown Academy in 1976 and has continued to serve as a class agent, member of various Board Committees and as a member of the Board of Trustees from 2004-2013, and has served as an Officer since 2010 and as Secretary in 2013. He has also served on the Board of Trustees of The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education in the Roxborough section of the City of Philadelphia. The Schuylkill Center is the largest urban environmental center in the country, consisting of approximately 350 acres. Mr. Riter served as Vice-Chairman for 2001-2003 and Chairman of the Board of Trustees from 2003 to 2005.. Mr. Riter has lectured frequently on topics pertaining to estate planning, including succession planning for business owners, choice of entity issues for individuals starting or running companies or corporations, including the use of limited partnerships (including family limited partnerships), limited liability companies, trusts, real estate trusts and other appropriate tools to assist families in the efficient management and transfer of wealth from one generation to another. He has lectured before the Montgomery County Estate Planning Council, Montgomery and Bucks Counties Chartered Life Underwriters and for the Pennsylvania Bar Institute (PBI). He authored and participated in a seminar entitled “Birth Trauma Medical Malpractice,” focusing on special needs trusts. Mr. Riter has also lectured for the PBI regarding Orphans’ Court developments.. As published in Philadelphia Magazine, Mr. Riter has been recognized as a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer since 2006 by being selected by his peers as among the top 5% of lawyers in the Commonwealth.

For more than 37 years we have been helping clients who face sexual harassment, race, age, disability, and sex discrimination in the workplace --- both employees who have been treated unlawfully, and employers who seek to ensure that their workplace is free of employment discrimination.

Christine M. (O’Brien) Gordon joined Timoney Knox as an associate in May 2011. She focuses her practice on civil litigation and special education law and has experience in commercial litigation, landlord/tenant, personal injury and family law.. Ms. Gordon earned her law degree from Villanova University in 2008. While in law school, she was selected to write for the Villanova Environmental Law Journal and was a board member of Phi Delta Phi, which is a national legal fraternity focused on ethics within the legal profession. She also volunteered her time providing pro bono legal work through various programs offered through the law school.. Ms. Gordon received her undergraduate degree in psychology from Emory University in 2005. While attending Emory, she was a two-year captain of the nationally-ranked varsity softball team and competed twice in the NCAA College World Series. She was on the Dean’s List and was selected by the faculty for academic recognition in the Psi Chi National Honor Society, the Mortar Board Senior National Honor Society and Who’s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities.. She is a member of the Pennsylvania and Montgomery County Bar Associations and active with the Wills for Heroes organization.  She is a former Trustee on the Board of Trustees for Northern Children’s Services and previously served on the Board of Directors for the York Hospital Auxiliary. A Bucks County native and graduate of Villa Joseph Marie High School, she currently resides in New Hope, Pennsylvania.

Chris brings a solid business approach to his clients, helping them to successfully navigate even the most complex of legal issues. He takes the time to get to know his clients, providing practical and creative solutions in the areas of eminent domain, real estate, estate planning, business counsel and associated litigation.. Prior to launching Duerr Law P.C., Chris was an attorney for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for 19 years.  In this capacity, he represented and successfully litigated eminent domain, land use and zoning cases, as well as employment and license suspension cases as in-house counsel for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. Before that, he was with large Philadelphia area law firms where he gained a deep understanding and unique perspective in a broad range of legal matters.. Chris was a Commissioner on the Upper Dublin Planning Commission for seven years reviewing submissions for conformity with local and state ordinances  In addition, Chris participated in the review and updating of the Upper Dublin Stormwater Management, Zoning and Subdivision and Land Development Ordinances. He also contributed to the development of the first Upper Dublin Comprehensive Plan.

Attorney Brett Kaminsky is an associate with Friedman Schuman, P.C., which has offices located throughout Pennsylvania Mr. Kaminsky represents the rights and entitlements of clients throughout the greater Philadelphia metro region and surrounding areas of New Jersey who are suffering as the result of personal injury or medical malpractice.. Mr. Kaminsky has assisted numerous clients across his region with securing the full amount of compensation they deserve while holding those responsible for their suffering accountable for their actions. A former medical malpractice defense attorney, Mr. Kaminsky has invaluable insight into the industry and can offer a unique perspective from both sides, which makes him a more effective advocate for his plaintiff clients. Over the course of his career, he has recovered over $38 million dollars for clients.. A 2011 graduate of the University of Maryland, College Park, Mr. Kaminsky obtained his Juris Doctor from the Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law in 2014. While pursuing his legal degree, he was heavily involved with the school's trial team, winning three awards in trial advocacy. He also served as a member of the board of the moot court team and delivered the commencement address at graduation.. Mr. Kaminsky has earned a reputation as a competent, compassionate attorney who aggressively pursues the most favorable outcome possible for those he serves. Recognized for his success and impeccable professionalism, he received designation as a Top 40 under 40 from The National Trial Lawyers as well as numerous other awards and honors from his peers.

As a criminal defense attorney licensed in both Maryland and the District of Columbia, Erick P. Gracia Jr. has dedicated his career to the art of effective trial lawyering. As a result of the exceptional value he places on the U.S. Constitution, individual rights, and free speech, he is particularly committed to using his skill, reputation, and passion to make sure that the government and insurance companies treat his clients justly and fairly.. During Mr. Gracia’s career he has handled a significant number of complex cases, many of which have garnered media attention. Erick has handled cases on both sides criminal law. As a prosecutor, he has gone to trial with cases involving attempted murder, robbery, white collar crimes, sex offenses, narcotics and DUI’s. As a skilled criminal defense attorney he has successfully defended clients charged with Murder, Home Invasion Robbery, Drug Distribution of Narcotics (Kingpin Charges), Assault with a Fire Arm, Assault on a Police Officer, Handgun Possession, Credit Card Fraud, Indecent Exposure, Fleeing and Eluding the Police, DUI/DWI, and a host of other serious criminal charges. Specifically, Mr. Gracia has won trials in which his clients were found not guiltyof charges such as Murder, Harboring a Felon, Multiple Counts of Assault with handgun at party, just to name a few. As such, Erick has been asked to lend his professional legal opinion on on television shows such as Fox News and The Roland Martin Show.. The anxiety and stress of criminal charge can be overwhelming. It is important to be represented by a lawyer who will fight for you, educate you about the criminal defense process, and provide peace of mind. Mr. Gracia has handled thousands of cases and is an accomplished and approachable trial lawyer whose experience and energy gives him an exceptional edge when it comes to connecting with clients, juries, judges, and prosecutors.. Fundamentally, Mr. Gracia understands that clients hire him to win their cases, however that may be defined. And, while Mr. Gracia never guarantees an outcome, he does guarantee that he will have honest communication about the strengths & weakness of their case and will work tirelessly to achieve the best possible outcome. Give him a call immediately, so he can help you with your case.