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Gregory J. Pagano was born and raised in Philadelphia.  He graduated from law school in 1993 with a joint degree – a Juris Doctorate and a Masters Degree in Business and Finance.. He worked for two years as a law clerk to the late Honorable Anthony J. DeFino, Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia, Criminal Division, Major Trials Division.  As a law clerk he observed some of the best attorneys in the country litigate criminal cases, extensively researched a multitude of criminal issues and drafted opinions for the Judge.. In 1995 he started his own practice focusing on criminal defense and personal injury work.  Over the years Mr. Pagano has litigated thousands of cases.  Most of his practice over the years has focused on criminal defense work.  However, he has also been involved in the litigation of a multitude of serious and complex civil cases.  He has recovered millions of dollars in civil settlements for his clients injured or killed in accidents and in civil rights violations.  He has represented people from all walks of life including judges, doctors, surgeons, attorneys, police officers, priests, accountants, realtors and mortgage brokers, athletes, musicians, business owners, union leaders, children, students and the homeless.. Mr. Pagano has built his practice on time honored principles – hard work and dedication – fighting tirelessly for his clients and providing them with the best possible results, service and advice before, during and after litigation. Mr. Pagano has represented clients all over Pennsylvania and throughout the United States; New York, Ohio, Maryland, Iowa, West Virginia, New Jersey, Delaware and Florida.  Mr. Pagano has been lead trial counsel in cases of all type.  He has been involved in some of the most notorious and complex federal trials in Philadelphia’s history; capital homicides, RICO, organized crime and racketeering cases, white collar cases, drug distribution, drug smuggling and drug transportation cases, rape, robbery and assault cases, fraud, theft, political corruption and embezzlement cases and bus, truck and car accident cases.

Gloria Lam grew up in New York City. After earning a bachelor’s degree in English from Temple University, she worked as a marketing assistant and then as a paralegal for a Personal Injury law firm in Philadelphia. Gloria continued her education at New York Law School in New York City, obtaining her Juris Doctorate.. During Law School, Gloria was a Financial Services Extern at Cadwalader, Wickersham, & Taft, and served as a Judicial Extern for the Honorable Judge David Kirschner and the Honorable Richard Lee Price at the Bronx County Criminal Court. She was also a member of the Wilhelm C. Vis International Moot Court and the NYLS Trial Team, where she was nominated as the 2nd highest scoring advocate at the Intramural Trial competition.. Upon graduating law school, Gloria joined a real estate firm, where she had the opportunity to represent clients and hold sellers, banks, debtors, and companies accountable when they tried to collect debt and create unfair sales and mortgage contracts. Gloria then joined Fields Law Firm, where she currently practices in Long Term Disability and Consumer Rights.. Gloria is passionate and committed to working for her clients to obtain the best outcome. She knows that as an attorney, she has the opportunity and privilege to provide a voice for her clients in their time of need. She works hard to help clients understand and navigate through various complex legal problems and strives to make it a positive legal experience.. Ms. Lam is admitted to practice in both New York and New Jersey State Courts and the Southern District of New York. She is a member of the New York City Bar association.. When not working, Gloria enjoys running, biking, reading, baking, cooking, traveling, and exploring new eateries and places.

Garrett Cole Spangler is an experienced attorney spending 10+ years in private practice and 5+ years in wealth management. He has a J.D. and LL.M. in Taxation from Temple University - Beasley School of Law. His primary practice areas are trust and estate planning as well as tax law.. In particular he provides advice on generational wealth planning; complex trust strategies; estate administration; domestic and international tax planning for individuals; formation, administration and dissolution of for-profit, non-profit, and charitable organizations; business succession plans; intellectual property disputes; corporate agreements; and tax controversy matters.. In addition to his law practice, Garrett is an adjunct professor at Delaware Valley University where he teaches a variety of tax, finance, and business courses.. Garrett is a member of the bars of Pennsylvania and New Jersey and is licensed to practice before the U.S. Tax Court.

For over the last 47 years, Mr. Fromm has been dedicated to assisting his business clients in taking care of their tax, financial, business and legal affairs. He has been involved with individual clients concerning their financial, retirement, estate and family concerns. He has assisted families deal with the legal and practical complexities of a family member's death, the related estate administration, income and estate tax implications.. For more details concerning his scope of services, professional experience and educational background, please see his website () or blog ().  His website also provides periodic tax alerts, tax articles of interest.. His blog speaks to various current tax or estate issues or planning strategies.. Estate planning, wills, durable powers of attorney, living wills/advance medical directives; marital deduction, unified credit, special needs, irrevocable life insurance, charitable trusts; probate and estate administration.. Corporate and business tax planning, including structuring, forming and choice of business entities; buying and selling businesses; family limited partnerships;. Retirement plan administration, planning and drafting of retirement plans.. Foreign taxation matters including streamlined submissions. Qualified like-kind exchanges, etc.. Please visit his website () and blog () for more details and for tax, estate and foreign taxattion articles.

For over a decade, Maria Bermudez has stood at the forefront of disability law, dedicating her career to securing Social Security and long-term disability benefits for those unable to work due to their conditions. As the founder of the Disability Advocacy Group, she has skillfully navigated administrative proceedings and federal courts, representing thousands and making significant strides in the realm of disability law.. Before embarking on her journey to establish her own practice, Maria garnered invaluable experience as an attorney advisor for the federal government and honed her expertise within the disability departments of two leading law firms. Her deep-rooted connection to Philadelphia, coupled with her innovative embrace of a technology-driven, remote practice, has allowed her to extend her reach and impact, even after relocating to San Juan, Puerto Rico, during the COVID-19 pandemic.. A respected member of both the National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives and the Philadelphia Bar Association, Maria actively shares her knowledge and insights, presenting on key issues in disability law practice operations to colleagues far and wide. Her commitment to her field, innovative approach to practice management, and unwavering dedication to those she serves exemplify her role as a pioneer in disability advocacy.

For 30 years, Ms. Squires has represented thousands of individuals up through the hearing level before an Administrative Law Judge. Dedicated, compassionate and knowledgeable in Social Security Disability (SSD) and Supplemental Security Income(SSI) claims, she handles every case personally. Her goal is to take the fear out of the process and assist you in presenting the best case possible. No fee unless we win!. Michele M. Squires graduated from Muhlenberg College in 1986. She earned her law degree from Widener University School of Law in 1989 and is admitted to practice law in Pennsylvania.. After law school, Ms. Squires clerked for the Honorable Charles P. Mirarchi, Jr. in the Common Pleas Court of Philadelphia County. She then joined her father, Herbert E. Squires, in his private law practice. While there, she handled a variety of cases including, but not limited to, personal injury, wills and estates, family law, landlord-tenant disputes, and Social Security Disability.. Since the early ’90s, Ms. Squires’ practice focuses primarily on representing Social Security Disability claimants at any point from the initial application through the hearing level before an Administrative Law Judge. She is passionate about her clients and will fight to get them the benefits they deserve! She is a long-standing member of the Philadelphia Bar Association and NOSSCR (National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives).. Ms. Squires is married with three children—two boys who played college and high school basketball, and a daughter who is an avid tennis player.. Ms. Squires can be reached at  or directly at .

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Dennis Pomo has practiced in Pennsylvania and New Jersey State and Federal Courts, representing injured plaintiffs for the past thirty years. In his career as a trial lawyer, Mr. POMO has achieved millions of dollars in settlements for his clients. His cases include Jury and Bench Trials, Arbitrations, and hearings involving workers compensation and social security.. Mr. POMO graduated from LaSalle University in 1982 with B.S. degrees in Finance and Management. After graduating from Seton Hall University Law School, he was admitted to the Pennsylvania and New Jersey Bars in 1986. Thereafter he has devoted his career to the representation of injured claimants.. Mr. Pomo’s typical clients are injured in accidents involving automobiles, buses, motorcycles, slip and falls, stores, parking lots, sidewalks and ice and snow. They are workers as well as the disabled seeking benefits from insurance policies and from social security. They are also victims of professional negligence in hospitals and nursing homes.. Most recently he has achieved lucrative settlements for a seriously injured boy with brain injuries and skull fractures, who was struck by a car while riding his bicycle; and a secretary standing at a bus stop, who sustained a complex knee fracture, when a pedestrian tripped in the roadway and struck her legs. These are but a few of the many and varied cases of which he devotes his practice. However, no matter how small or large, Dennis handles each case with attention to detail and respect for the needs of his clients.. Personal: Dennis resides with his wife Susan, and their two children in Northeast Philadelphia. They are life-long residents of the City.

David S. Bahuriak has practiced criminal law since his graduation from law school in 1996. He has used his experience in hundreds of trials ranging from murder to white collar crime. Because of his intricate understanding of the criminal justice process, he is often able to obtain far more favorable outcomes than his peers. Among the legal community of Pennsylvania and New Jersey, David is known as a skilled negotiator and tireless advocate for his clients. He was voted as a New Jersey Super Lawyer Rising Star for three straight years.. David's firm, The Bahuriak Law Group, with offices in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, has a well-established record of successfully defending high-level criminal cases and government investigations. David and his firm focus exclusively on two things: (1) obtaining dismissals of criminal charges and claims in the early stages of a criminal case or investigation and (2) winning cases at trial.

Danielle N. Webb, a graduate of Rowan University and Howard University School of Law, joined Pond Lehocky after working as an associate attorney in national Social Security disability practice. A member of the Pennsylvania State Bar Association, she is also active in the Barristers’ Association, aiding the development of African American lawyers, and the New Jersey Garden City Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. She contributes her legal expertise to community projects in both organizations.

Danielle Friedman is an attorney in the firm's Estates & Trusts Practice Group. Danielle provides comprehensive and sophisticated estate and tax planning services for an array of clients. She regularly assists clients with wealth preservation, asset protection planning, charitable giving and more common estate planning needs.. Danielle also guides fiduciaries through estate and trust administrations, including probate matters, preparing inheritance and estate tax returns and handling creditors' claims and beneficiary distributions.. Additionally, Danielle works within the firm's Business Law and Transactions Practice Group, where she regularly handles corporate governance matters, business succession planning and the preparation of various commercial agreements.. The foundation of Danielle's practice is built on developing, maintaining and fostering client relationships by providing attentive, responsive and individually tailored solutions to each client.. Danielle received her J.D. from Temple University and has been recognized by Super Lawyers Pennsylvania as a "Rising Star" since 2017.

Daniella Gordon defends clients who are facing criminal charges.  She also represents businesses and individuals in civil commercial disputes and employment related matters, with a focus on the construction industry. Ms. Gordon serves on the Board of Directors for the Association of the Federal Bar of New Jersey. She is a past Board member for the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and is a Past Chair of the Construction Section of the New Jersey State Bar Association.. In her criminal defense practice, Ms. Gordon represents clients at all stages of litigation, from negotiating pleas, downgrades, and dismissals prior to indictment, through to trial.  She has defended clients charged with all range of criminal matters - from street crime to white collar fraud.  Ms. Gordon's criminal defense background sets her apart from most commercial litigators in dealing with allegations of business and procurement fraud in civil disputes.  She has represented numerous businesses and individuals in connection with government investigations for false claims.. Ms. Gordon's civil practice focuses on complex commerical construction litigation. She regularly represents businesses before courts throughout New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and in the United States Court of Federal Claims. Ms. Gordon has represented owners, developers, sureties and all tiers of contractors in a range of disputes, including construction defect claims, damages for delay, differing site conditions, professional negligence, bid protests and injunctions.  Ms. Gordon regularly speaks on construction issues throughout New Jersey.

Daniel E. Kleiner has earned a reputation over the last thirty-five years for representing clients with compassion and empathy. He is a hands-on attorney who involves himself in every aspect of his clients’ cases. Mr. Kleiner’s preparation and attention to detail has resulted in significant verdicts and settlements for his clients.. Mr. Kleiner concentrates his practice in the areas of motor vehicle collisions, work site accidents, premises liability, product liability, professional liability and institutional assault. He received his Bachelor’s Degree from Muhlenberg College in 1982 and his law degree from Loyola University in 1985. He is licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania. In addition, Mr. Kleiner tries select cases in New Jersey.. Mr. Kleiner is a member of the Philadelphia and Pennsylvania Bar Associations as well as the Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association.. He has extensive trial experience in Philadelphia and its surrounding counties, including Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lehigh, Montgomery, Monroe and Northampton. He serves as an arbitrator for the Philadelphia County Arbitration Program.. Mr. Kleiner is also a graduate of both the National Institute for Trial Advocacy and the Gerald Litvin Advocacy Program.

Dan Thistle grew up in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania and is a graduate of St. Joseph’s Preparatory School and the University of Pennsylvania.  After graduating from Penn, Dan followed in his father’s footsteps and attended the Villanova University School of Law.   In October, 2006, he was privileged to join him as a member of The Thistle Law Firm.. In joining the firm, Dan’s hope was to provide the best services possible for his clients. This desire led to his decision to obtain his Master’s Degree in Trial Advocacy from Temple University’s Beasley School of Law in 2010. In addition to his excellent legal training and advanced degrees, Dan learned valuable lessons practicing alongside his father, Daniel L. Thistle, one of Philadelphia’s premier trial attorneys. Dan, Sr. advised his son to always put his clients’ interests first, to work hard in order to get the best possible results for them, and to complete these tasks with honesty and integrity.. Dan keeps these principles in mind as a partner of The Thistle Law Firm where he continues his father’s practice of representing those who have suffered serious personal and economic injuries due to medical malpractice, products liability, auto and trucking accidents, wrongful death situations, defamation, construction accidents, and miscellaneous mishaps.. The eldest of three children, Dan is a resident of Center City Philadelphia. An avid Philadelphia Phillies fan, he attends games whenever possible. He also hopes to return one day to rowing on the Schuylkill River where he spent eight years on the crew teams for St. Joseph’s Prep and the University of Pennsylvania.

Damien Nicholas Tancredi is a member of Flaster Greenberg's Bankruptcy, Financial Restructuring and Risk Management Department as well as the firm's Litigation Department. He focuses his practice on bankruptcy, specifically representing unsecured creditors and creditors’ committees, chapter 7 trustees and chapter 11 debtors. He also represents businesses in commercial litigation and corporate matters in Delaware, Philadelphia and South Jersey.. Mr. Tancredi is admitted to practice law in Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey as well as the United States District Court for the districts of Eastern Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New Jersey.. A graduate of Widener University School of Law in Wilmington, Delaware, magna cum laude, Mr. Tancredi received his J.D. and a Business Organization Law Certificate, with honors and pro bono distinctions. He was a recipient of the prestigious Dean’s Award at Widener Law and served as a member of the Widener Law Review. He received his B.A. from Temple University, cum laude, with a triple major in psychology, criminal justice, and sociology.. Mr. Tancredi served as a judicial clerk to the Honorable Jerome O. Herlihy of the Superior Court of Delaware in Wilmington. Additionally, he served as a judicial clerk for the Honorable Henry duPont Ridgely of the Supreme Court of Delaware through the Josiah Oliver Wolcott Fellowship. Prior to joining Flaster Greenberg, Mr. Tancredi was a bankruptcy attorney at Cozen O’Connor.

Clair M. Stewart, Esquire is an experienced bankruptcy attorney representing consumers in debt management.  She specializes in consumer law and most notably, she was successful in obtaining the rescision of a homeowner's mortgage  by a major mortgage company due to violations of federal and state real estate laws. Clair is also an adjunct law professor at Peirce College in Philadelphia teaching Bankruptcy and Legal Research.  She is committed to giving back to the community and devotes a portion of her time to pro bono community services through the Philadelphia VIP.

Christopher M. Curci is an Associate in the firm’s Philadelphia and New Jersey offices.  Mr. Curci represents employers in all matters of Labor and Employment litigation including: discrimination, hostile work environment, and retaliation claims under Title VII, the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, and the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination;  Fair Labor Standards Act claims; Prevailing Wage claims; ERISA violations; violation and enforcement of non-compete agreements; and Unfair Labor Practice Charges before the NLRB.  Mr. Curci regularly counsels clients on contract negotiations, compliance with state and federal employment laws, employee handbooks, and hiring and termination of employees.. Mr. Curci also represents contractors in all matters of Construction Litigation, including claims related to Breach of Contract, Breach of Warranty, Miller Act, Prompt Pay Act, Subcontractors and Contractors Payment Act, Mechanics’ Liens, and Surety Bonds.  Mr. Curci successfully briefed and argued an issue of first impression before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court regarding the applicability of the Pennsylvania Contractors and Subcontractors Payment Act (“CASPA”) to federally funded construction projects.  The appeal resulted in a reversal of the trial court’s decision and established binding precedent that CASPA does not apply to public works projects, including those funded by the federal government.  Clipper Pipe v. Ohio Casualty Insurance Co., 105 A.2d 657 (Pa. 2014).. Prior to entering civil practice, Mr. Curci successfully tried hundreds of cases to verdict as an Assistant District Attorney in the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office.

Charles "Max" A. McCauley III is a seasoned attorney with extensive business experience. Max’s practice has involved corporate, banking, real estate, employment, tax, litigation, and bankruptcy matters. Mr. McCauley also advises clients on electronic discovery issues and is the co-chair of the E-Discovery and Technology Law Section of the Delaware State Bar Association.. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. McCauley practiced at Richards, Layton & Finger in Wilmington, Delaware. In this capacity he focused on litigation and advisory matters relating to Delaware corporations and alternative entities, including counseling corporations and other entities and their directors and members on corporate governance and fiduciary duties, mergers and acquisitions, poison pills, appraisal cases, books and records demands, stock option grants, tax matters, and trust litigation. Mr. McCauley co-authored an article on Developments in Delaware Corporate Law, published in the ABA Annual Review of Developments in Business and Corporate Litigation.. Mr. McCauley has served as general counsel for a multi-national group of privately-owned businesses in the software, healthcare, medical device, and furniture fields. He has also served as outside in-house counsel to businesses in the trucking, warehousing, real estate development, medical services, and telecommunications industries. Prior to becoming a lawyer, Max managed his family's trucking and warehousing business located in Western Pennsylvania. He is viewed by many of his clients as their outside general counsel and has proven to be a valuable resource and reliable member of their teams. Mr. McCauley is accessible and responsive to his client's needs; whether it is to answer a simple question, or advise on complex litigation or transactional issues.. Although Mr. McCauley focuses his practice in all areas of business law, he also calls upon his significant business education and extensive experience garnered while managing his family's business. This blend of experience uniquely qualifies him to provide steadfast counsel to businesses on all legal issues they face.

Casey Ryan Coburn is a passionate and experienced trial attorney. Her practice is dedicated to zealously representing victims of asbestos-related diseases and their families with compassion and integrity. As head of the Asbestos Litigation department at Nass Cancelliere, she has represented countless plaintiffs in ovarian cancer talc claims, personal injury claims and asbestos litigation in Pennsylvania and Federal Courts. Ms. Coburn is involved in every aspect of a client’s case and devotes much of her time to getting to know her clients and their families. Since joining the firm, she has won several multi-million dollar jury verdicts for asbestos victims.

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Brandon J. Perloff is a lifelong Philadelphian with deep roots in the legal community throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey. He is a graduate of Penn State University, where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Neuroscience. Brandon then went on to earn his Juris Doctor, cum laude, from Widener University’s Delaware Law School, where he was selected for the Moot Court Honor Society and served as a Senior Editor on the Law Journal.. Brandon is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and the U.S. District Courts for both the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and the District of New Jersey. He began his legal career at boutique litigation firms in the region before establishing his own practice, where he handled a wide range of matters with a focus on consumer and commercial bankruptcy, employment disputes, real estate litigation, and general civil matters.. Brandon has significant experience representing clients in Chapter 7, Chapter 13, Subchapter V and Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases, including contested matters and adversary proceedings. He has successfully argued before trial and appellate courts, negotiated with trustees and creditors, and counseled individuals and businesses through complex financial issues. With nearly a decade of experience in litigation and restructuring, Brandon brings a pragmatic, client-focused approach to every matter he handles.. He is an active member of the Philadelphia Bar Association, the Pennsylvania Bar Association, and the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys.. Brandon continues to reside in Philadelphia, where he is an avid supporter of the city’s sports teams. Outside of work, he enjoys hiking the region’s parks and trails and exploring new parts of the city he calls home.

Attorney Richard Golomb, one of the founding partners at Golomb • Spirt P.C., has been representing clients in catastrophic personal injury cases and consumer class action lawsuits for more than 30 years. In this time, he has successfully recovered million-dollar and multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements in more than 50 separate cases for individual and class action clients. Mr. Golomb has also served in leadership positions for more than a dozen consumer class action and anti-trust matters.. As an active member of the bar, Mr. Golomb previously served as President of the Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association and currently sits on the Board of Governors of the Pennsylvania Association for Justice. For over three years, he also served as an officer of the American Association for Justice. While serving in this capacity, he received the Distinguished Service Award on two different occasions. He also received the Citation of Excellence for his pro bono service after the events of September 11, 2001.. Mr. Golomb is frequently asked to lecture on various trial advocacy subjects—including expert witness preparation, cross-examination, evidence, ethics and multi-district litigation. If you are interested in learning more about Richard Golomb or any of the other Philadelphia class action lawyers at Golomb • Spirt P.C., we encourage you to contact the firm for a free initial consultation. We offer our legal services on a contingency fee basis, so you won’t be expected to pay unless we win your case.

Attorney Andrew R. Spirt first joined the team at Golomb • Spirt P.C. more than ten years ago. In January of 2013, he was named a partner at the firm. Bringing more than 15 years of experience to his practice, Mr. Spirt specializes in a wide range of personal injury and civil litigation matters—more specifically, cases involving motor vehicle accidents, medical negligence, and premises liability.. Over the last 15 years, Mr. Spirt has recovered substantial settlements and jury verdicts in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey, where he is licensed to practice law. He is also a member of the Board of Governors for the Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association. Prior to becoming a lawyer, Mr. Spirt graduated from Texas Wesleyan School of Law with his Juris Doctorate degree in 1994.

At Sadek & Cooper we are proud to offer an array of bankruptcy solutions to individuals who are seeking bankruptcy solutions to their debt problems. Our bankruptcy lawyers provide individuals with a meticulous analysis of their bankruptcy options and potential courses of action that are likely to result in a favorable outcome. We approach all bankruptcies individually and strategically. When you work with us on a potential bankruptcy you can rest assured that your matter will be handled confidentially and professionally.

Ashley E. Shapiro is an associate at Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP. Ms. Shapiro’s practice concentrates on the areas of White Collar Criminal Defense & Corporate Investigations as well as Federal, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania criminal defense matters.. Ms. Shapiro has successfully represented clients in federal and state criminal proceedings in both adult and juvenile courts. These cases have involved various types of criminal offenses, including, but not limited to, bankruptcy fraud, fraudulent appraisals, tax crimes, structuring, embezzlement, theft, weapons offenses, drug crimes, robbery, burglary and aggravated assaults. Ms. Shapiro has extensive experience in handling bail motions, plea negotiations, sentencing hearings, suppression motions, and trials. She has also assisted with numerous forfeiture matters related to large criminal cases. Ms. Shapiro has effectively defended Driving Under the Influence matters, possession of controlled susbtances, theft, and other misdemeanor charges in the Philadelphia Municipal Court system. Similarly, in the many NJ Municipal Courts, Ms. Shapiro has represented defendants in DWI matters, shoplifting cases, drug crimes, and other disorderly persons offenses. In addition, Ms. Shapiro has significant legal research and writing experience, having handled complex legal arguments at the trial court level and on appeal to courts such as the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.