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My practice is 100% DWI defense. I represent drivers charged with DWI in all courts in New Jersey. I aggressively represent my clients, and thoroughly assess every option available to defend them. I represented the lead defendant in State v. Chun, the landmark DWI breath testing case in New Jersey. I also represented the defendants in State v. Kent and State v. Renshaw, the leading blood testing evidence cases in New Jersey.

I have been working exclusively for the benefit of injured and disabled clients for more than 20 years. I have focused my practice exclusively in injury and disability related fields, such as workers’ compensation, social security (SSDI and SSI), disability insurance claims (ERISA and private disability insurance), and unemployment compensation claims.

If you choose to retain our firm, you can be confident that your case will be given individual attention by me. I understand that your case is your only concern. From the moment you take part in your free consultation to the moment your case is fully resolved, my staff and I will be at your side, working with you and fighting to get the relief you need.

I place an emphasis on education, service and results. Throughout the duration of each case, I emphasize educating clients about the law. I speak with clients about their concerns and make sure they are considering all the appropriate issues. My staff and I strive to answer questions promptly and keep clients informed about the status of their case. I am happiest when my client understands her case so well that she is able to make her own decisions about how she wants the case to proceed.

The Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation & Disability Lawyer blog is an extension of my passion for education. I frequently talk to injured and disabled workers who do not need my services, but who can always be better educated about their rights. Through this blog, I hope to reach out to others like them, who don’t need an lawyer yet but will better understand when they need to contact a lawyer after learning more about their rights.

Let Us Put Our Experience to Work for You.If you have suffered an on-the-job injury or simply are unable to work because a disease, mental health condition or physical disability impairs your ability to hold gainful employment, let us put our experience to work for you. Schedule a free consultation at our law office in Skippack, Pennsylvania. Contact us today at 610-584-9400. Or, check us out further on our firm web site at mcgraw-law.com. Fees are contingent upon successfully making or defending your claim.

I am a sole practitioner providing individualized and experienced representation to those across the Delaware County. My main office is in Norristown, Pennsylvania, with secondary offices in Lansdowne, PA and West Chester, PA. My focus is on defending clients in criminal matters, defeating tickets, charges, and administrative actions designed to suspend my clients driver's licenses, representing the interests of young people in juvenile court, and to maximize my clients awards when they have been injured due to the negligence of others. I handle all of my cases personally. Be advised that my approach is not for everyone. While I always support my clients, I will not sugarcoat issues and outcomes in order to secure individuals as clients. I educate my clients regarding the specific area of law that pertains to their case and I keep them informed. An informed client is an integral asset to a successful outcome. It is in this way that I will pursue my clients' interests and work towards the best outcome.

Has the thought of putting together an estate plan, trust , will, living will or power of attorney drain you?



Do you need a guardianship for a loved one and don't know where to turn?


Is the estate you need to administer or are about to probate

making your life hectic?



Has your family put you in charge of sorting a difficult family situation

and you don't know where to turn or even the questions to ask?



Do you need a plan for the future for yourself or a loved one that

you have been putting off until now?



Have you lost money due to stockbroker negligence?



Today is the perfect day to deal with these issues that have been on your to do list and we are the right law firm to do the job. We have taken care of these type legal matters for thousands of clients throughout the years. With our many years of experience and our rolodex of contacts, our goal is to get you through this experience smoothly.



With her boutique elder law, estate planning, probate, guardianship, trust and estate administration and and investment fraud law firm, Debra, a former chair of the Elder Law Committee of the Bar Association, TV legal expert, quoted in more than 250 periodical nationally, and voted by other lawyers as a top elder law and investment fraud lawyer, has help thousands of families with their legal needs. Every client is treated as if that client will determine the success of this firm.



Debra get results - effectively and compassionately. Her book "Money, Health and Home: Seven Steps to Helping Your Parents Navigate Retirement and Aging" is being published shortly.



Public service is an integral part of this law firm. We serve the community by educating the public and other lawyers about investment fraud, elder fraud, and elder law. We also provide extensive and worthy pro-bono service to the indigent elder community.



Debra is also an astute, experienced, and aggressive litigator with a national and international securities law practice. Before going into private practice in 1990, Debra was an attorney with the Enforcement Division of the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD) prosecuting brokerage firms and stockbrokers for investment fraud and regulatory violations. Prior to that, she was an attorney and vice president with Thomson McKinnon Securities, Inc., an international brokerage firm which later merged with Prudential Securities. While at Thomson McKinnon, she passed every stockbroker and brokerage firm examination that the securities industry offered, including all options and commodities examinations.



Debra holds a law degree, a master's degree in finance with a thesis on program trading and stock markets, and a bachelor's degree in accounting. Prior to entering law school, she was an accountant.



She has been quoted in over 250 periodicals throughout the world, including Newsweek, Kiplinger's Magazine, USA Today, Crain's New York Business, American Banker, The Street.com, Securities Week and Investment News.



She had been voted by other lawyers as being one of Philadelphia's top lawyers appearing in Best Lawyers of Philadelphia. She is also listed in Who's Who in American Law and Who's Who in America. She was honored by the National Organization of Women Business Owners with their annual "Women Making History" award. Debra has been acknowledged by Arrive Magazine as being one of the five "Women to Watch" on the East Coast for her work defending the rights of defrauded Senior Citizens.



Debra is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum for her securities arbitration work. The Million Dollar Advocates Forum is limited to attorneys who have won million- and multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements.



Debra is a frequently invited guest speaker for business, professional and non-profit organizations, and is a legal commentator for radio talk shows and television. She has appeared on Wall Street Journal Radio, NBC TV, CNN Financial News TV, CNBC TV's "Wake Up Call" and "Power Lunch Financial News," CN8 TV, Fox News, and WB17, as well as Comcast TV's "Legal View" with the Securities and Exchange Commission Director speaking on topics related to securities fraud. Debra has written extensively about investment fraud and elder fraud, and those articles have appeared in various newspapers and magazines.



Debra is on the Lawyers Advisory Board of the Pennsylvania Securities Commission. Pro bono work is an integral part of her law practice. She has been on numerous non-profit boards, including SeniorLaw, which assists indigent senior citizens with their legal problems. She is also on the board of directors for AMIT Children, and received an award from the organization for her fundraising efforts on behalf of abused and disadvantaged children.



Debra is a lecturer for the Pennsylvania Bar Institute and other continuing legal education programs on the subject of securities fraud and the elderly, and has been a co-lecturer with the Pennsylvania Securities Commissioner on the subject of investment fraud. She is co-chair of the Pennsylvania Bar Institute's annual elder law course "Legal Issues in an Age of Aging," and was chair of the elder fraud conference in conjunction with the Philadelphia Corporation for Aging, the purpose of which was to educate senior citizens on how not to become victims of fraud.



In addition to being a former chair of the Elder Law Committee of the Bar Association, she has been active in other committees and sections including the Probate and Estate Committee and the Securities Regulations Committee. She belongs to, and serves on, various committees and subcommittees of the American Bar Association, Pennsylvania Bar Association, Public Investors American Bar Association, American Association for Justice, American Trial Lawyers Association, British Law Society, Connecticut Bar Association, Florida Bar Association, New York State Bar Association and DC Bar Association. She is also an arbitrator for FINRA and the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas.



Debra welcomes new clients and referrals from law firms and looks forward to working with you.

Mr. Pepper is the principal in LT Pepper law. Luke has represented people who have been severely harmed due to drug and medical product liability, premises liability, consumer product liability and motor vehicle liability. His focus is in the areas of Mass Torts, Toxic Torts, Class Actions, Medical Malpractice, Products Liability, Employment Discrimination, Medicare Subrogation, Criminal and Settlement Administration. Luke has been instrumental in the settlement of thousands of personal injury claims involving drug or product exposure, people injured by doctor or hospital error, or by auto accidents. He also represents businesses including real estate agencies, financial planning firms, mortgage brokers and accounting firms in various capacities including representing individuals and businesses before state agencies. Luke received his B.A. in 1997 from King’s College and his J.D. in 2000 from Temple University School of Law. He was admitted to the bar in 2001 and is admitted to practice before the Pennsylvania state courts, and the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.

Ms. Lippy focuses her practice on Criminal Defense and Civil Litigation. She has successfully tried numerous cases before a Judge and Jury. She has a love and passion for the law that she puts to use in the courtroom and prides herself in her ability to relate to clients and jurors alike. She was born and raised locally and attended the Norristown Area High School. She was a member of the Schreyer Honors Program at the Pennsylvania State University, where she graduated in 2000 with a major in Speech Communication and a minor in German. Her major, Speech Communication, has helped her immensely in trial work, as a main focus of her undergraduate studies was linguistics and the art of speech. After graduating from Penn State, Ms. Lippy was awarded an academic scholarship and attended Temple University James E. Beasley School of Law. At Temple Law School, she was a member of the nationally acclaimed trial team, where she was recognized for her skills in advocacy through awards from the Center for Forensic Economic Sciences, the International Academy of Trial Lawyers, and was also awarded Best Advocate in the Region during the Final Round of a competition. Ms. Lippy continues her involvement with Temple Law School as an Adjunct Professor of Trial Advocacy on a part-time basis.

Ms. Lippy has been recognized for her legal skills by being named a “Lawyer on the Fast Track,” by the Legal Intelligencer, an award that is only given to 30 lawyers in Pennsylvania on an annual basis. Further, for the last two years, she has been named a Rising Star by Pennsylvania Super Lawyers.

As an attorney, Ms. Lippy has recognized the importance of giving back to her community. Accordingly, she has volunteered for several different organizations. Most recently, she was the chair-woman of Norristown’s Municipal Waste Authority. She is extremely active in the local bar association and is currently a Co-Chair of the Member Services Committee. She has acted as President of the Montgomery American Inn of Courts, the local branch of a National Organization that consists of prominent trial attorneys, is the immediate past-chair of the Young Lawyer’s Section of the Montgomery Bar Association, a past chair of the Women in the Law and a member of the Criminal Defense Committee. Not only does Ms. Lippy have excellent oral advocacy skills, but she is extremely apt in writing and is the Immediate Past-Editor of the Montgomery Law Reporter. She also volunteers her time to act as the Assistant Solicitor of the Montgomery County Fraternal Order of Police Memorial Committee.

I represent individuals and small businesses in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy and debt negotiations. My additional practice areas includes intellectual property(trademark and copyright law) and business law.

The Law Offices Of Samuel G. Forte, Esquire, located in N.E. Philadelphia, is a full service Law Firm providing a comprehensive range of Legal Services, with honesty and integrity, throughout Pennsylvania. Our Firm is dedicated to prompt Client communication and complete Client satisfaction. There is ample free parking and our office building is easily accessible by Public Transportation and all Roadways.

I am an employment lawyer helping individuals in Chester County, Montgomery County, Delaware County and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. I am President of Gallagher Law Group, LLC. We handle all types of employment related claims, such as for wrongful termination, discrimination, sexual harassment, disability benefits, unemployment benefits, Family and Medical Leave, Americans With Disabilities, wage and overtime claims, whistleblower claims, etc. We are devoted to prompt and vigorous prosecution of employment discrimination claims and employment retaliation claims. We focus on prompt and extensive communication with our clients so that they know exactly what is going on in their case. We handle many matters on a contingent fee basis, including claims for unemployment benefits. We also have substantial experience with helping employees extricate themselves from non-compete agreements, and also filing suit to obtain severance or other compensation promised under an employment contract, whether oral or written

David has been an Attorney at Law since 1994. His emphasis is on Personal Injury Cases. These include: insurance claims, motor vehicle accidents, slip and fall injuries due to defective premises, full tort, limited tort, motorcycle accidents, wrongful death, drunk driving accidents, dog bites, insurance claims and defective products. He has successfully handled hundreds of cases, including complex litigation in Federal and Pennsylvania Courts.

He began his career as a Stateâs Attorney with the "Governor's Law Firm", called the Office of General Counsel. He represented the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in civil actions, including winning cases on appeal before the Commonwealth Court.

He has been in the private practice of law since 1998. He is one of the few civil litigation lawyers specializing in injury cases who has worked exclusively both as a lawyer for injured people and in-house for a large law group defending claims when he was with the "Governor's Law Firm".

David is honored to help people who come to us to solve their problems. His goal is to seek truth and accountability, while working as hard as possible for our clients. David has obtained over $7 million in recoveries for clients over 5 years. Mothers Against Drunk Driving has recommended David to victims of drunk driving accidents who need legal respresentation. He is actively involved in local charities, including President of the Springford Rotary Club 2010-11.

Education:
- West Virginia University, Cum Laude, 1991, B.A., English
- Widener University School of Law, 1994, J.D., Intensive Trial Advocacy Program

David Winkler, born May, 1962 in Philadelphia, PA.

Educated at Temple University and Temple University School of Law

Bachelor of Arts, with honors 1983
Juris Doctor, with honors 1986
Master of Laws in Trial Advocacy 2001

David Winkler has been in private practice since 1986, representing victims and their families, injured by:
car accidents,
medical malpractice,
defective products,
construction accidents, and
falls.

David represents clients throughout New Jersey and Southeastern Pennsylvania, and has tried over forty jury trials in various state and federal courts.
He is admitted to practice in all courts in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, the Federal Court for the Southern District of New York, and the Third Circuit Court of Appeals.

Already an experienced civil trial lawyer, after 15 years of practice David returned to Temple University School of Law to obtain his Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Trial Advocacy.

David Winkler is ready to fight for his clients and their families who have been wronged.

Born: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1949

Admitted to Bar: 1974, Pennsylvania

Education:
Pennsylvania State University, B.A. Villanova University, J.D.

Practice Areas:
Personal Injury Churches and Nonprofit Organizations

A passion for law and justice began early for Steve. Raised in his home state of Delaware by his grandparents, he learned the value of hard work, determination, and education. After graduating from Law School he joined the Chester County District Attorneys’ office where he successful prosecuting DUI, Drunk Driving and Alcohol Crimes cases.

But Steve Jarmon’s reign as a DUI prosecutor was marked by his compassion, his commitment to justice and his determination to obtain a fair result for both the victim and the defendant.

Since leaving the District Attorney's office, Steve focuses on DUI Defense. Steve feels very strongly that everyone is innocent until proven guilty, and he strives to be a zealous advocate for each and every client to make sure the criminal justice system is fair and just. As a prominent African American lawyer who is based in Chester County and West Chester, Pennsylvania, he is sensitive to the need to protect your civil rights.

Steve's other passion is Civil Rights and Employment Law. His specific interest is discrimination and wrongdoing in the work place and welcomes speaking with you if you or a loved one has been the victim of discrimination or a civil rights violation or illegal treatment in the workplace.

Prepared, experienced, and undaunted: Steve Jarmon fights for his clients and demands justice, decency, and civil rights. He brings his valuable criminal law and DUI Defense experience to the clients of the Ciccarelli Law Offices.

Ms. Bruno has successfully represented clients and litigated claims as both plaintiff and defense counsel. Her diverse practice areas include: insurance law and coverage; catastrophic injury litigation; premise liability; medical malpractice; professional liability; transportation and trucking litigation; and products liability.

As defense counsel, Ms. Bruno has extensive experience defending hospitals, physicians, and other health care providers throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey. She successfully represents clients and litigates claims in all areas of medical and dental malpractice, medical staff privileging, and regulatory appeals. Her in-depth understanding of the health care industry and the unique operational issues facing providers allows her to assist clients in establishing effective risk prevention and liability reduction programs designed to avoid future litigation.

She also represents interstate trucking companies and their drivers in matters involving toxic torts and catastrophic injury accidents. She has in-depth knowledge of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and frequently advises clients on compliance issues, safety and training programs, and liability prevention. Ms. Bruno has further experience working with the most knowledgeable experts in the trucking industry, from accident reconstructionists to biomechanics, in order to ensure minimal exposure at trial.

As plaintiff's counsel, Ms. Bruno, along with the collaborative efforts of co-counsel, consistently achieved favorable results for clients including, but not limited to the following: $3 million for a wrongful death caused by a medullary hemorrhage following labor and delivery; $2 million for a birth injury resulting in cerebral palsy; and $100,500 for a severe eye injury caused by a defective contact lens product.

Ms. Bruno earned her Doctor of Jurisprudence from Widener University School of Law in 2004. While at Widener, she received the distinguished Dean's Academic Achievement Award for Appellate Practice and Procedure. In 2006, she earned an LL.M. in Trial Advocacy from Temple University Beasley School of Law and was named Most Congenial Attorney by her peers. In 2006, Ms. Bruno went on to receive an M.B.A. with honors from Saint Josephs University Haub School of Business.

Prior to practicing law, Ms. Bruno enjoyed a distinguished career as a police officer in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. In 1996, she was honored by the Pennsylvania Senate and House of Representatives as Outstanding Law Enforcement Officer of the Year. She was also named Criminal Investigator of the Year by the Douglass Montgomery Township Police Department in 1998.

In addition to the practice of law, Ms. Bruno serves as an Adjunct Professor at Temple University, Department of Criminal Justice, where she teaches Critical Issues in Law Enforcement.

Bar and Court Admissions:

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
State of New Jersey
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey

Professional Organizations:

American Bar Association
New Jersey Bar Association
Pennsylvania Bar Association
Philadelphia Bar Association


Publications / Presentations:
"Insight into Products Liability." South Eastern Pennsylvania Claims Association, Oct. 2006: 7-8.

Promoting Patient Safety & Decreasing Liability Exposure During Labor and Delivery. Main Line Health Systems and Riddle Memorial Hospital, Division of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Oct. 2007.

I offer reasonable rates for all legal matters and a no charge initial consultation. Call today at 215-356-0205

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I represent personal and corporate clients throughout southestern Pennsylvania in matters involving personal injury; driving under the influence, DUI; driving while ability impaired, DWAI; driving after imbibing, DAI, corporate law; commercial litigation; estate planning and estate administration. Call or email me to arrange a no charge consultation.

Evening and weekend hours available. Reasonable rates for all legal matters

Charles J. Meyer, a director and shareholder, is Chairman of the firm's Family Law Practice Group. He represents clients in all aspects of domestic relations law, including negotiations leading to prenuptial, postnuptial and co-habitation agreements, alimony, child support, and the investigation and litigation of the financial and economic issues related to the dissolution of marriage and co-habitations. His clients include high net worth individuals, professional athletes, entertainers and entrepreneurs.

A native of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, Mr. Meyer received his Bachelor of Science, cum laude, from Temple University, and his J.D. from Temple University School of Law in 1986. Following law school, he served for many years in the District Attorney’s office in Manhattan, where he led investigations, prosecutions and trials, including multi-subject wiretap investigations. Nationally recognized for his advocacy, he has been rated AV from Martindale Hubbell and selected as a SuperLawyer by Law and Politics Magazine, including being selected as a Top 100 SuperLawyer for both Philadelphia and Pennsylvania. Most recently, Mr. Meyer was one of ten family law practitioners in the Philadelphia area selected to participate in the Ten Leaders Program.

He is admitted to the Bars of New York and Pennsylvania and is an active member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association, Philadelphia Bar Association and Montgomery Bar Association. He served as Chair of the Young Lawyers Division of the Philadelphia Bar Association, as well as a member of its Board of Governors, Commission on Judicial Selection and Retention, Campaign for Qualified Judges, its Long Range Planning Committee and the Nominating Committee. In addition, he served as a trustee of the Philadelphia Bar Foundation and as a Board member of the Golden Slipper Club. He is presently a Board member of Boys Town Jerusalem for the Mid-Atlantic region. Mr. Meyer is a fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, and presents lectures and authors articles on significant and cutting-edge domestic relations and related litigation issues, including as a course planner and moderator for the Pennsylvania Bar Institute in multiple seminars.

Charlie, his wife and six children live in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.

Born and raised in the suburbs of New York, Joshua was the oldest of four children. Born to two educators and raised in an open-minded and caring environment, Joshua was raised to prize open-thought, demand answers to questions left unanswered, and debate issues until resolved. As eldest son, his natural has always been to protect and demand justice.

There was never a question in the family of teachers that Josh would succeed in college and he did not disappoint, excelling in his majors of Psychology and Political Science at Rutgers University. It was no more than a natural progression from Rutgers to enrollment in law school at Widener Law School, where he again excelled in the class room while meticulously expanding his practical legal knowledge with a three year clerkship with Lee A. Ciccarelli.

Josh earned his Juris Doctor degree from Widener Law School. Immediately following his graduation, he passed the Pennsylvania and New Jersey bar exams and was admitted to practice before the Pennsylvania and New Jersey Supreme Courts. Josh' practice includes, civil and criminal litigation and family law cases, having vast experience in these areas from his three year clerkship with Lee Ciccarelli.

Whether you are looking for a divorce or family law attorney, consider Joshua Janis. Consider Joshua Janis as your Chester County divorce and family lawyer serving West Chester, Kennett Square, Exton, Downingtown; as well as divorce and family law in Delaware County & Montgomery County. Mr. Janis's other areas of practice include Personal Injury, Civil Litigation, Criminal Defense and Wills & Estates.

Joshua Janis is always willing to meet you in any of our locations including our main locations in Chester County including West Chester, Kennett Square and Exton. Contact him today whether you need help on a family or divorce law matter or personal injury and automobile accident case. Contact Joshua A. Janis for advice on your divorce, family law, custody or support question at (610) 692-8700.