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Jonathan D. Sokoloff is a graduate of The University of Pennsylvania (magna cum laude,1974) and The University of Pennsylvania Law School (1978). Mr. Sokoloff received the degree of Master of Laws in Taxation from the New York University School of Law in 1980. He joined Diamond, Polsky & Bauer in June 1980, where he concentrates in estate planning, estate administration, tax planning, and business law. He practices in both the firm’s Philadelphia office and Media office.. Mr. Sokoloff is a member of the Pennsylvania Bar and is admitted to practice and has tried cases before the United States Tax Court and the United State Claims Court.. Mr. Sokoloff is a Co-Chair of the Tax Committee and a member of the Executive Committee of the Probate Section of the Philadelphia Bar Association and serves as a liaison between the Probate Section and the Tax Section of the Philadelphia Bar Association. He is also the former President of the Delaware County Estate Planning Council, has served three terms as the President of the Delaware County Attorney/CPA Forum and is a past Secretary/Treasurer of the Tax Section of the Philadelphia Bar Association.. The focus of Mr. Sokoloff's practice is working with individuals and families with the estate planning, including structuring family businesses, to accomplished the dual objective of proper succession planning and reduction of death taxes. In addition, Mr. Sokoloff has represented both individuals and business regarding a variety of income tax issues, including IRS audits and tax controversies. He has co-authored the Bureau of National Affairs Tax Management Portfolio on IRS tax liens.

John D. Simmons is an intellectual property attorney and licensed professional engineer in Delaware. His practice focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, trade secret litigation, and IP transactions. He has litigated cases across more than 25 federal districts and regularly appears before the PTAB and TTAB in post-grant and trademark proceedings at the USPTO.. John is also an inventor with patents in instrumentation and software. His technical background spans electrical engineering, process control, power systems, and software systems.

Joel Feller is a founding partner of Ross Feller Casey, LLP, one of the nation’s leading personal injury law firms.. He has devoted his entire legal career of three decades to representing those catastrophically injured by the negligence of others and has obtained stunning, record-setting results in all types of personal injury lawsuits.. His unyielding commitment to his clients has resulted in nearly $1 billion in recoveries in litigation involving medical malpractice, brain injuries, amputations, dangerous products and premises, motor vehicle accidents, and sexual and physical abuse.. His long list of major cases includes:. Feller has a distinguished record of success in the highly specialized area of birth injury litigation, with some of the region's largest result.. His handling of birth injury cases alone has resulted in verdicts and settlements of over $200 million for families of injured children.. Feller earned nationwide media attention for his successful representation of numerous sexual assault victims of Jerry Sandusky, a former football coach at Penn State. Feller and Ross Feller Casey litigated more claims in the case than any other firm and were the driving force in striking the eventual $60 million global settlement with the university.. Feller is known in the legal community throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey as an exceptionally skilled litigator whose tenacity has produced record-setting recoveries for his clients and major policy changes in the delivery of medicine and to public safety.. Originally from Hazleton, Pa., Feller earned his J.D. from the Widener University School of Law. He is admitted to practice in state and federal courts in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

In his spare time, Matt enjoys spending time with his wife and two young boys. Originally hailing from Boston, he is an avid Boston sports fan and enjoys golfing and spending time down the shore with his family. As the son of an immigrant police officer and a postal worker, Matt understands the importance of protecting the rights of hard working people. His fight for justice in behalf of his clients is unmatched.

I joined Wapner Newman as an Associate Attorney in April 2004 and became a Partner in January 2014. Since then, I have dedicated my legal practice to representing victims injured in various accidents, including automobile crashes, transportation and trucking incidents, dog attacks, product malfunctions, slips/trips and falls, medical malpractice, professional malpractice, elevator accidents, negligent security and dram shop claims, construction site accidents, nursing home abuse and neglect, and other personal injury matters.. I am licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania (2003) and New Jersey (2003), as well as before the United States District Courts for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania (2004) and the District of New Jersey (2004).. Awards and recognitions I have received include, but are not limited to:. • Since 2020, I have been recognized as a Pennsylvania "Super Lawyer" by Thompson Legal, an honor that acknowledges exceptional peer recognition and professional achievement. For seven consecutive years prior, I was recognized as a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer "Rising Star," a designation for attorneys 40 and under, awarded to no more than 2.5% of lawyers in this demographic.• I have maintained an "AV Preeminent" rating from Martindale-Hubbell, reflecting the highest ethical standards and legal ability based on peer reviews from attorneys, clients, and the judiciary.• Since 2018, I have been listed in every edition of "Pennsylvania’s Best Lawyers," featured in the Philadelphia Inquirer, Wall Street Journal, Central Penn Business Journal, and Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.• Since 2012, I have been acknowledged annually by The National Trial Lawyers Association as one of the "Top 100" attorneys, a recognition given to distinguished attorneys demonstrating superior leadership, reputation, influence, and public profile.• One of my jury verdicts was published in Volume 26, Issue 4 of the Pennsylvania Jury Verdict Review & Analysis.. Beyond my work at Wapner Newman, I am a certified Arbitrator for the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas and frequently lecture at Continuing Legal Education seminars.. I am an active member of the American Association for Justice (formerly ATLA, the Association of Trial Lawyers of America), Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association, New Jersey Association for Justice, Pennsylvania Association for Justice, Pennsylvania Bar Association, New Jersey Bar Association, Philadelphia (PA) Bar Association, and Burlington County (NJ) Bar Association.. Prior to joining Wapner Newman, in 2000, I earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Pittsburgh. In 2002, I studied International Law at the prestigious University of Technology Sydney Law School in Sydney, Australia. I received a Juris Doctor degree from Delaware Law School in 2003 along with a Certificate for completing the Intensive Trial Advocacy Program.. Outside of my legal career, I am honored to spend time with my other passion in life, my family.

I began my legal journey at DePaul University College of Law, where I served as the President of OUTlaws (LGBT Rights Organization), Articles Editor for the DePaul Rule of Law Journal, a staff member of the Journal for Social Justice, an intern for the DePaul International Human Rights Law Institute, and a law clerk at the Council on American Islamic Relations-Chicago.  My motivation for becoming a lawyer was to help people in need, but I quickly discovered an equal passion for contract law.  In my final summer of study, I was fortunate to secure a summer associate position and later full-time position with a small practice in Philadelphia, where I primarily handled life insurance contracts.  I am now grateful to own a life & property insurance law firm that is recognized for its work in collecting delayed and denied life insurance claims, homeowners and renters insurance claims, and other property claims, allowing me to combine my strengths and desire to assist individuals and families on consumer protection matters.

I became a lawyer so I could utilize my creativity and advocacy skills to help others in need. No one likes bullies, especially me. As a lawyer at Pond Lehocky Giordano, I have an opportunity each and every day to battle insurance companies that constantly try to take advantage of injured workers who may not fully understand their legal rights. I fight for my clients under any circumstances, provide them honest and frank counsel, and am always accessible to them if they have questions about their cases.

Harry J. Giacometti is Chair of Flaster Greenberg’s Bankruptcy, Financial Restructuring and Risk Management Department. His practice is focused on bankruptcy matters and commercial transactions and litigation. Through his representation of corporate, individual and institutional clients, Mr. Giacometti’s wide range of experience includes:. During his more than 30 years in the legal services industry, Mr. Giacometti was a name partner of Smith Giacometti, a boutique business law firm that he co-founded in 1997. Before forming Smith Giacometti, he worked in the Reorganization and Finance Department of Duane Morris. Prior to joining private practice, he served as a trial attorney with the Tax Division of the United States Department of Justice.. Mr. Giacometti has been a contributing author in numerous legal publications, including the New Jersey Law Journal, published by the National Business Institute, the American Bankruptcy Trustee Journal, Multifamily Executive Magazine and others. He has also lectured on various topics relating to commercial transactions, bankruptcy law and commercial litigation.

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 .

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.

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.

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.

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.

Call for free unlimited consultation. If my firm doesn't secure a recovery for you, you don’t owe us a dime. I am a sponsor and supporter of: Mission Kids Child Advocacy Center - Jaden’s Ladder - Free Library of Philadelphia - Philabundance - Settlement Music School - Philadelphia Symphony - Kimmel Center - Founding Member of American Museum of Jewish History - Taney Youth Baseball Association - Vetri Foundation for Children -Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation - 10th Annual Great Chefs Event

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.

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.

Ashleigh Quinn Gallagher, a distinguished graduate from Pennsylvania State University and Villanova University School of Law, serves as Senior Associate at Pond Lehocky in workers' compensation and Social Security. With experience from the Peggy Browning Fellowship Program and an externship with the Honorable Phyllis R. Streitel, she joined Pond Lehocky in 2012. Ashleigh, admitted to practice in Pennsylvania and the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania, is a devoted advocate for injured workers, a member of the American Association for Justice, and the Philadelphia Bar Association. Born into a union family, she continues the legacy of supporting workers' rights.

Aaron R. Ettelman is a shareholder in the firm’s Intellectual Property Department focusing his practice on all aspects of intellectual property rights, including patent prosecution, counseling and opinions, due diligence, post-issuance proceedings, litigation, and licensing.. While Mr. Ettelman’s scientific background is rooted in chemistry, his practice has spanned the technological spectrum and has included work in liquid crystal display technology, electro-optic materials and devices, organic synthesis, pharmaceuticals, vitamins and dietary supplements, the cannabis industry, agricultural technology, cosmetics, medical devices, fuels and lubricants, coatings, electrochemical and battery sciences, semiconductors and nonvolatile memory, and mineral extraction.. Earlier in his career, Aaron was the chief intellectual property counsel and assistant secretary for the U.S. subsidiary of a global specialty chemicals company where he was responsible for all North American IP matters.. Mr. Ettelman received his Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry with honors from Lehigh University and his juris doctor from Temple University Beasley School of Law where he was a staff member at the Temple Law Review.. Aaron is admitted to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and is a member of the Pennsylvania and Delaware Bars.

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