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Understanding Personal Injury Law

Personal injury law allows individuals who have been harmed because of another person's negligence to seek financial compensation. These cases arise when a person or business fails to act with reasonable care and another person suffers injury as a result. Personal injury attorneys represent accident victims and help them recover damages for medical bills lost wages and pain and suffering.

In the United States personal injury claims are governed by state tort law. Victims may pursue compensation through insurance claims or civil lawsuits. Lawyers investigate accidents gather medical records interview witnesses and negotiate with insurance companies. Because insurers often attempt to minimize payouts, legal representation can significantly improve the chances of obtaining fair compensation.

Serious injuries may lead to long term medical treatment disability or permanent changes in lifestyle. Lawyers help ensure compensation accounts for current and future medical costs rehabilitation and lost earning capacity.

Common Personal Injury Cases

  • Car and truck accidents
  • Slip and fall incidents
  • Workplace injuries
  • Defective products
  • Dog bites
  • Medical malpractice

Each type of case requires evidence such as accident reports photographs medical records and expert testimony.

When You Should Contact a Personal Injury Lawyer

Victims should consider contacting a lawyer when injuries require medical treatment or when insurance companies dispute liability. Legal advice is especially important when injuries cause long term disability or significant financial loss.

How the Legal Process Works

  1. Initial consultation and case evaluation
  2. Investigation and evidence gathering
  3. Insurance negotiations
  4. Filing a lawsuit if necessary
  5. Settlement or trial

Cost of Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer

Most personal injury attorneys work on contingency fees meaning clients pay no upfront legal fees. Lawyers typically receive between twenty five and forty percent of the recovered settlement.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a personal injury lawyer do?

Personal injury lawyers investigate accidents gather evidence negotiate settlements and represent clients in court.

How long do personal injury cases take?

Some cases settle within months while complex cases involving serious injuries may take years.

What compensation can victims recover?

Victims may recover damages for medical expenses lost wages rehabilitation costs and pain and suffering.

Do most cases go to trial?

Most personal injury claims settle before trial through negotiation.

When should I hire a lawyer?

It is best to contact a lawyer soon after an accident so evidence can be preserved and legal deadlines are not missed.


16090 Personal Injury Lawyers Found

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Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.6 out of 5
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Location: Blue Bell 19422
Firm: Frank P. Murphy

Personal Injuries can be life altering. As a result of negligent conduct innocent victims are forced to seek medical attention, lose wages, stop regular life activities. When this happens you need an experienced legal advocate. I am an attorney that other attorneys hire when they are injured.. I have 40+ years of trial experience, I am an active member of The Pennsylvania Association for Justice and a frequent lecturer at Personal Injury Seminars. I have tried hundreds of cases and settled many thousand injury claims. I have been involved in numerous cases where the verdict or settlements were in excess of seven figures.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
+1 (610) 822-9748
Location: Blue Bell 19422
Firm: Warren McGraw & Knowles LLC

Tim's practice includes all aspects of civil litigation, including personal injury and commercial/business lawsuits. Tim has experience litigating a variety of cases in Pennsylvania state and federal courts. Recent successes include. As a result of his successes, Tim has been named to the Pennsylvania Super Lawyers Rising Star list. This distinction is given to lawyers under 40 and to no more than 2.5% of lawyers in the state.. Tim graduated from Temple University Law School in 2010, where he was in the top twenty-five percent of his class and served as a staff editor on the Temple Journal of Science, Technology, and Environmental Law. While in law school, Tim interned for Judges Abramson and Carrafiello in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas, volunteered at the Defender Association of Philadelphia, and spent a semester as an intern with the Claims Unit of the Philadelphia Law Department. As an undergraduate, Tim studied double bass performance at Temple University, where he graduated summa cum laude.. Tim is active in the Montgomery and Pennsylvania Bar Associations. When Tim is not practicing law, he likes to listen to music and spend time with his family. In addition, he serves on the board of directors of the Cheltenham Center for the Arts and is a member of the Whitpain Township Shade Tree Commission.

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Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.3 out of 5
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Location: Carbondale 18407

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Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.2 out of 5
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Location: Throop 18512
Firm: Piazza Law Group

Christopher A. Piazza,a partner with Piazza Law Group, with offices in Throop, Pennsylvania.. Attorney Piazza is involved with numerous cases including products liability, automobile, truck accidents, personal injury, premises liability, and workers’ compensation.. Attorney Piazza is a graduate of Scranton Preparatory School, Lehigh University and Roger Williams University School of Law. While at Roger Williams University School of Law, Attorney Piazza was a law rule 9 student attorney.. After law school, Attorney Piazza served as a law clerk to the Honorable Vito P. Geroulo from 2004 until 2006, Lackawanna County Court of Common Pleas of Pennsylvania.. Attorney Piazza is admitted to the state courts of Pennsylvania, as well as the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania and the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.. Attorney Piazza is a member of the American Bar Association, Pennsylvania Bar Association, and Lackawanna County Bar Association.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.9 out of 5
+1 (570) 282-9971
Location: Dunmore 18512
Firm: Todd Johns

Todd A. Johns is a personal injury and criminal defense lawyer in the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Area and founder of Todd Johns Law, LLC. Over the past 20 years Attorney Johns has garnered numerous successful jury verdicts and settlements for personal injury clients.  Attorney Johns has also fought for the rights of those accused of a crime, from traffic tickets, to the most serious criminal charges. Attorney Todd Johns has established a remarkable reputation among clients, opposing counsel, insurance companies, District Attorneys, magistrates and trial court judges from all over Northeastern Pennsylvania.. Background:. In 1991, Todd A. Johns graduated Magna Cum Laude from Keystone College with an Associates Degree in Communications. While at Keystone, he was named to the Dean’s List, was a memebr of the Student Senate and presented with the American Student Government Award.. Todd then attended West Chester University, graduating Cum Laude with a Bachelors Degree in Political Science in 1994. He was named to the Dean’s List, served as President of the Law Society and was named Outstanding Graduating Senior in Political Science.. In 1997, he earned his Juris Doctorate from The Dickinson School of Law.. After law school, Todd served as a Judicial Law Clerk in the Lackawanna County Court of Common Pleas for the Honorable Judge Carmen D. Minora and  Judge Thomas J. Munley. Todd also served as an adjunct professor of Law, History, and Political Science at Keystone College and Business Law at Lackawanna College.. Todd also served a Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Judge Lewis W. Wetzel of the the Luzerne County Court of Common Pleas.. In 1999, Todd began his private legal practice, founding a law firm focused on personal injury law, criminal defense, and civil litigation.. Todd currently serves as Solicitor for both the Wilkes-Barre Township Planning Commission and Wilkes-Barre Township Zoning Hearing Board. He is also the Executive Director/Solicitor of the Scranton Parking Authority as well as a Political Consultant with The Johns Group Political Consulting, LLC.. Todd is admitted to the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, and The Supreme Court of the United States of America. He is a member of the American, Pennsylvania and Lackawanna Bar Associations, the Pennsylvania Association for Justice, and the American Association for Justice.

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Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.8 out of 5
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Location: White Oak 15131
Firm: Gaydos, Gaydos & Associates, P.C.

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Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.5 out of 5
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Location: Sewickley 15143
Firm: Thomas E. Crenney & Associates, LLC

I have been working at Thomas E. Crenney & Associates, LLC for over 16 years.  I started out as a litigation paralegal and attended law school at night to get my law degree.  I have attended every single trial since the day I started working in the office.  This was the best education I could receive as a personal injury litigation lawyer.. I enjoy talking to the clients and making sure that they understand the process and are comfortable with what our law firm is trying to accomplish for them in their case.. I have handled auto accident, slip and fall, medical malpractice and defective product cases.. Tom, James and I make an excellent trial team as we all have different skills that compliment each other.. I like to give back to young lawyers as an adjunct professor at Duquesne Law School taking students to compete in trial advocacy competitions.  It is a lot of work but is a very effective way to learn how to be a trial lawyer.  I competed on several teams when I was at Duquesne and enjoy teaching young lawyers.

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Lawyers Rating: Rated 1.6 out of 5
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Location: Wexford 15090
Firm: Paul M. Goltz, Esq.

The practice of law is a privilege. I respect the law in this fashion. When you combine this respect with my genuine desire to help individuals the outcome is a hard working and caring attorney. Proof that I have always been hard working and caring Attorney is an article that was in the 1975 Allegheny County Jail newspaper. Get to know me by reading the article here. You will enjoy my 1975 picture. My appearance definitely has changed over the years.. Located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, I have 38 years of experience. I provide excellent legal work to my clients in a courteous, ethical and timely manner. I deliver this service at a reasonable fee, while keeping expenses under control. I take a personal interest in my clients and give them the service, value and attention I seek in my own relationships. Many clients, family, and friends of clients have sought my legal services.. I have a full service law firm representing businesses and individuals in all areas, including but not limited to, personal injury, divorce, criminal law, civil litigation, collection law, commercial law, construction law, corporate and LLC start-up, estates, debt relief, employment law, landlord/tenant, social security, workers compensation, business matters, adoption, real estate, elder law and immigration.. Many of my clients have found that hiring an experienced Pittsburgh personal injury lawyer has shown to be beneficial. I have the knowledge and experience to bring personal injury cases to court and help fight for your rights. With me by your side, you can claim the compensation you rightfully deserve.. Regardless of the County in Pennsylvania, I can assist you. If your case is in a different state, then I will conduct research to locate an inexpensive competent lawyer in your area, and I will work with this attorney for no additional fee. His or her regular fees will be your fee.. If you or someone you know is in need of an experienced Pittsburgh personal injury attorney, contact me today.

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Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.3 out of 5
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Location: Mechanicsville 23111
Firm: McCaul, Martin, Evans & Cook, P.C.

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Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.2 out of 5
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Location: Richmond 23230
Firm: Tronfeld West & Durrett

Christopher Yakubisin is an associate with Tronfeld West & Durrett. Christopher is passionate about helping injured people and focuses his practice in personal injury litigation including automobile accidents, dog bites, medical malpractice and premise liability. Christopher is originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he is happy to have settled in Richmond with his wife, his dog, and his cat. In his free time, he enjoys exploring Richmond’s many parks and trails with his dog, going to concerts, and watching football.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
+1 (610) 904-9671
Location: Bethlehem 18020
Firm: Cohen & Feeley,P.C.

ABOUT MARK K. ALTEMOSE, ESQUIRE. Mark Altemose is a native of Pen Argyl where he attended Pen Argyl High School. He attended college at Lafayette College in Easton, Pennsylvania, where he graduated Cum Laude with Honors in Economics. He attended Villanova University School of Law. He is a Partner with Cohen, Feeley, Altemose & Rambo, P.C., 2851 Baglyos Circle, Bethlehem, PA  18020; phone: ; email:. During his legal career, Mark has limited his practice to personal injury and construction litigation. He has extensive expertise handling serious injury and death cases involving automobile, trucking and motorcycle negligence; medical malpractice; pharmaceutical malpractice; construction accidents; gas and chemical exposure and explosion accidents; product liability; dog bites; and slips and falls. He has acted as a lead counsel in many well known Lehigh Valley catastrophic injury and death cases including most recently the Charles Cullen serial murder cases, the DePUY ASR defective hip implant litigation, the Allentown natural gas explosion and the underground propane tank explosion in Bushkill Township. He has achieved many multi-million dollar results for his clients, several exceeding $10 million, including verdicts of $95 million, $4.36 million and $1.5 million.. Mark has been an invited lecturer to Bar Associations and other lawyers groups to discuss the trial strategy and tactics that have enabled him to win large verdicts and settlements for his clients. He also regularly teaches continuing legal education courses to fellow attorneys regarding personal injury litigation and is often selected by Plaintiff and Defense attorneys as an independent mediator and arbitrator in complex personal injury cases.. Mark is Board Certified as a Civil Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, a Pennsylvania Supreme Court Accredited Agency.   He has been recognized by his peers with a Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Rating, the highest rating available for attorneys.  He has been elected by his peers Statewide as a Pennsylvania Superlawyer since 2008 and as of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Pennsylvania since 2009.  In 2014, his peers in the Lehigh Valley elected him as a “Select Lawyer”, recognizing him as a premier Lehigh Valley attorney in the areas of general civil litigation, medical malpractice law and personal injury and auto accidents.. In 1998, he was elected to Who’s Who in American Law. Also in 1998, he was elected to the Board of Governors of the Pennsylvania Association for Justice and served on the Board until 2007. In 1999 he was appointed to the Leadership Council of the New Lawyer Committee of the Pennsylvania Association for Justice; in 2000 he was appointed to Education Committee and in 2001 he was one of only 10 attorneys in the State asked to serve as a founding member and director of the Pennsylvania Association for Justice Auto Negligence Section. Also, in 2001 Mark was elected as a member of America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals. He was elected to Who’s Who in America in 2002.. Mark served as a member of the Board of Directors of the Lehigh County Bar Association from 2001 to 2006 and spent many years as Co-chairman of the Lehigh County Bar Association Law Day Committee. He received the Association’s Service Award in 1998.. Mark is admitted to practice law in the Courts of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, State of New Jersey, the United States District Court for the Eastern and Middle Districts of Pennsylvania, the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey and the Third Circuit Court of Appeals.. Mark is an active member of the American Bar Association, Lehigh County Bar Association, Northampton County Bar Association, American Association for Justice, Pennsylvania Association for Justice, and the Donald E. Wieand Barristers’ Inn, an organization dedicated to professionalism in law and comprised of a select group of attorneys and judges. He was elected Secretary/Treasurer of the Inn in 2007 and Counselor to the Inn in 2011. He was elected President of the Inn in 2013.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5
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Location: Center Valley 18034

I am a native of the Lehigh Valley and grew up in West Bethlehem.. I graduated from Bethlehem Catholic High School.  After attending college in Maryland and law school in Alabama, I returned home in 1987 to practice law.

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Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.4 out of 5
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Location: Philadelphia 19102
Firm: Soloff & Zervanos, P.C.

Jeffrey Fritz is an experienced advocate for crime victims’ rights in Philadelphia and New Jersey with Soloff & Zervanos, P.C.

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Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.3 out of 5
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Location: Allentown 18101
Firm: Scherline Injury Law

Following graduation from Penn State University with a degree in Administration of Justice, Mark attended paralegal school and began his legal career as a paralegal with Peter J. Karoly & Associates, a personal injury and medical malpractice litigation firm in Allentown. Mark enjoyed the practice of law and litigation so much that he decided to go to law school, and attended Quinnipiac University School of Law. Showing his tenacity for the practice of law, Mark completed law school in two and one-half years, while still participating in school activities including the Moot Court Honor Society, Mock Trial Society, Phi Delta Phi International Legal Honors Fraternity, Student Bar Association Delegate and the Rugby Team. He also continued to work as a law clerk at Peter J. Karoly & Associates during his law school tenure. After graduating law school in 1995, Mark returned to Allentown and distinguished himself as a tough negotiator and litigator, concentrating his efforts in the personal injury and auto collision areas. Through his work at Peter J. Karoly & Associates and Eidelman Crossley, LLC, Mark has personally been responsible for over $10 million dollars in settlements and verdicts in the past fifteen years, including individual cases in excess of $1 million dollars.. He has also been appointed to serve as an Arbitrator in the Court of Common Pleas of Lehigh County, where he hears evidence and decides cases. In 2011, Mark Crossley joined Scherline & Associates and continues to represent victims involved in motor vehicle accidents, slip and falls, dog bites and worker's compensation. While Mark earns his reputation in the courtroom, he also believes in community service. Mark serves as a Lieutenant in the Fleetwood Volunteer Fire Department and also serves as the President of that organization and Treasurer for the Fireman's Relief Association. He has numerous state certifications in firefighting, rescue and emergency medical services. He also serves as President of the board of directors for Tarsus Corporation, a non-profit organization benefiting senior citizens and as President of the Fleetwood Area Youth Football and Cheerleading Association, helping with youth football and cheering and serving as an assistant coach. Mark is also active with the Boy Scouts. Mark is married and has four children. He is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania and Federal District Courts in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. He is a member of the Lehigh County and Pennsylvania Bar Associations; and is also a longstanding member of the Pennsylvania Association for Justice.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.1 out of 5
+1 (610) 686-7975
Location: Allentown 18102
Firm: Trapani Law Firm

MATTHEW TRAPANI devotes his legal career to representing the seriously injured and their families across Pennsylvania. Attorney Trapani represents victims of catastrphic personal injury accidents and wrongful death litigation throughout Eastern Pennsylvania, including Philadelphia, Allentown and the greater Lehigh Valley.. Attorney Trapani handles a variety of serious personal injury cases including automobile and truck accidents, premises liability, liquor liability violations, child abuse and wrongful deaths. Licensed to practice in all of Pennsylvania’s 67 counties, Trapani has litigated against some of the largest insurance companies in the U.S., and effectively negotiated substantial settlements for his clients. Recently, attorney Trapani was inducted into the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. The forum is a group of attorneys, made up of less than 1% of all lawyers in the United States, who have recorded verdicts, awards and settlements of $2 Million or more.. A proud Catholic himself, Trapani also participated in the representation of young victims in the Catholic Church sex abuse scandal. Consequently, ESPN Radio interviewed Trapani regarding the Jerry Sandusky scandal at Penn State. Recently, Trapani was asked to co-author a book titled “A Cup of Coffee with 10 Leading Attorneys in the US.” The book went on to become a #1 bestseller on Amazon. Please call our office and ask for a free copy, in order to learn more about attorney Trapani.. Born in Easton PA, Trapani graduated from Easton Area High School as a varsity football letterman. He continued his schooling at Penn State, located in State College PA, where he earned both his undergraduate and law degrees. Throughout his time in law school, Trapani served as a member of the Corpus Juris Society. After graduating from the Penn State Dickinson School of Law, Trapani could not wait to begin his career representing those wrongfully injured, in order to support his local commonwealth community.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
+1 (844) 427-2064
Location: Philadelphia 19106
Firm: KaplunMarx Accident & Injury Lawyers

I love helping people, luckily being an attorney allows me to help people on a daily basis. I focus my practice on personal injury and DUI defense, and am licensed in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey. If you need help, I got you.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
+1 (610) 624-2499
Location: Philadelphia 19106
Firm: KaplunMarx Accident & Injury Lawyers

I am a founding partner of the personal injury law firm of KaplunMarx. We are 100% focused on helping clients when they are injured in accidents throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey.  I have been a catastrophic injury trial lawyer ever since passing the bar exam in 1986, and have the knowledge and experiance to get top dollar results for our clients.. At KaplunMarx we strive to treat our clients like we would want someone to treat our family, we encourage you to check out our reviews on Google, Yelp, Facebook, & Avvo and see for yourself.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
+1 (888) 693-6178
Location: Philadelphia 19106
Firm: KaplunMarx Accident & Injury Lawyers

I am a Philadelphia area personal injury lawyer, licensed in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Specifically I help people who were hurt in car accidents, bike accidents, truck accidents, bus accidents, Uber and Lyft accidents, slip and fall accidents, workplace accidents, negligent security, medical malpractice, and will assist throughout the legal process every step of the way. If you want an injury and accident lawyer who will provide exceptional client service and work to achieve outstanding results for you, call our team today.

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Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
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Location: Doylestown 18901
Firm: Naftulin & Shick, PC

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
+1 (855) 905-1886
Location: Doylestown 18901
Firm: Drake, Hileman & Davis, PC

As a litigator, Jonathan has been an advocate for his clients throughout all phases of the litigation process. He has obtained successful verdicts and awards before judges, juries and arbitration panels. He has handled matters before the courts in Bucks, Delaware, Carbon, Chester, Lancaster, Lehigh, Luzerne, Monroe, Montgomery, Northampton, and Philadelphia Counties in Pennsylvania, as well as in the Counties of Warren and Sussex in New Jersey. In addition to being licensed to practice law in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey, Jonathan is admitted to practice in Federal Court in the Eastern District and before the United States Supreme Court.. In 2006, for his accomplishments in representing victims of negligence, Jonathan was recognized by Philadelphia Magazine as a "Pennsylvania SuperLawyer Rising Star". In 2011 and each year thereafter, he was named a "SuperLawyer" by Thomson Reuters and the publishers of Philadelphia Magazine. Jonathan is a member of the Pennsylvania Association for Justice, the Pennsylvania Bar Association, as well as the Bar Associations in Bucks and Monroe Counties. He is also a member of the "Million Dollar Advocates Forum", a distinction reserved for less than 1% of the attorneys in the United States.. In addition to his achievements as a litigator, Jonathan has conducted public seminars on proper estate planning and wealth management. Within the local community, Jonathan has served and continues to serve on the boards of various non-profit organizations. Additionally, he was a member of the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges for fifteen years.. Jonathan has been a member of the firm since 1993 and a shareholder and principal in the firm since 1998. Prior to joining the firm in 1993, he served as a law clerk to the Honorable Peter J. O'Brien of Monroe County. Jonathan received his law degree from Villanova University School of Law in 1992 and his Bachelors degree in 1989 from Eastern Nazarene College.

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