Camp Hill Lawyers

A life-long resident of Harrisburg, Attorney Charles E. Schmidt, Jr. graduated from Bishop McDevitt High School in 1965, the University of Notre Dame in 1969, and Dickinson School of Law in 1974. Between college and law school, he served in the U.S. Army. He was admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar in 1974 and the Federal Bar in 1979. Mr. Schmidt is a former panel chairman of the Pennsylvania State Supreme Court Disciplinary Committee and a former Special Master in Dauphin County (a lawyer who is appointed to act as a judge, taking sworn testimony in divorce cases and rendering...

As an attorney at Schmidt Kramer, P.C., I specialize in personal injury law. Specifically I work with motor vehicle accidents and insurances cases in the Harrisburg, PA area. I'm an active member of the Pennsylvania Association for Justice and had the pleasure of serving as its 2012-2013 president.

Michael E. Kosik grew up in Northeastern Pennsylvania and attended Wilkes University where he graduated cum laude with a degree in Economics and Political Science. He relocated to Central Pennsylvania to attend the Dickinson School of Law in Carlisle. He has been a trial lawyer handling trials throughout Pennsylvania since 1982. Since 1984, Mike has handled only cases on behalf of victims of automobile accidents, dangerous products, premise liability and other injury claims.

A trial attorney since 2009, Attorney Joe Chapman has helped individuals navigate the insurance system since 1996. He was elected to the Board of Governors of Pennsylvania Association for Justice by his peers, and is the chair of PAJ's End Distracted Driving campaign.

Daryl Christopher grew up in Central Pennsylvania. He is a 1998 magna cum laude graduate of Juniata College and is a 2003 magna cum laude graduate of the Dickinson School of Law of the Pennsylvania State University. Since 2005, Mr. Christopher has focused his practice on personal injury, medical malpractice, and product defect cases.

Attorney Abbie Trone is originally from Adams County, Pennsylvania. She ascribes her work ethic to her parents, whose own hard work influenced her to dedicate herself fully to her career and clients. She is a 2009 graduate of Elizabethtown College with a degree in history and political science. In 2013, she earned her J.D. from Widener University, Harrisburg Campus. While in law school, Ms. Trone interned at the Widener Civil Law Clinic. She was awarded the Best Clinical Advocacy Award for her hard work and dedication to the Clinic’s clients. Ms. Trone focuses her practice in the areas of motor...

A native of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, Attorney Jessica Kurtz received her J.D. in 2011 from the Penn State University Dickinson School of Law. She graduated summa cum laude and with honors in history in 2008 from Washington & Jefferson College, located in Washington, PA, where she earned her B.A. in political science and French. She is a member of the Phi Beta Kappa national academic honor society. Jessica dedicates her legal practice to helping those who need it most. At Schmidt Kramer, P.C., Jessica helps disabled individuals receive the Social Security benefits that they have worked hard to earn. As...

I've been a proud partner at Schmidt Kramer, P.C. since April 2004. I specialize in medical malpractice, defective products, automobile accidents, slip and falls, and on-the-job accidents, including verdicts larger than $1 million. I'm also one of the few lawyers in Central Pennsylvania certified as a Civil Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy.

Attorney Dennis Kergick was born and raised in Frackville, Pennsylvania. His parents, both educators, instilled in him from an early age the value of hard work. He followed that path of hard work and earned a scholarship to Bucknell University. After graduating, he remained in Central Pennsylvania and attended the Dickinson School of Law in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. He is proud to represent injured workers throughout Pennsylvania and that shows in his dedication and concentration. Every time he speaks with a client, it’s an opportunity for him to learn how he can better serve that person. ...

Attorney Gerard Kramer is a 1982 graduate of Ursinus College and a 1985 graduate of Penn State University's Dickinson School of Law. Mr. Kramer has been admitted to practice law in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey. He is also admitted to the United States District Court for the Middle District, the United States District Court for the Eastern Court, and the Federal Court of New Jersey. He holds professional memberships with the Pennsylvania Bar Association, American Association for Justice, the Pennsylvania Association for Justice, and the Central Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association. Mr. Kramer was also selected for inclusion...

Ethan K. Stone was born and raised in New Bloomfield, Pennsylvania prior to moving to Mechanicsburg where he attended Cumberland Valley High School. He is a 2004 graduate of the Pennsylvania State University with a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the Smeal College of Business. He subsequently received his law degree (Juris Doctorate) from the Dickinson School of Law and is currently admitted to practice law in all jurisdictions in Pennsylvania including the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. He is a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association, the Cumberland County Bar Association, the Dauphin...

Attorney Costopoulos grew up in Mt. Lebanon, Pennsylvania. She graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in 1989 with a B.A. in Political Science with minors in psychology, history, philosophy and sociology. She graduated from the Dickinson School of Law and was admitted to practice in Pennsylvania in 1993. Attorney Costopoulos has held associate positions with the law firms of Costopoulos Foster & Fields, Patrick F. Lauer, Jr. & Associates, and Maria P. Cognetti & Associates. Attorney Costopoulos was the managing partner of Costopoulos & Welch prior to establishing her own office in 2003 representing clients exclusively in the...

Bob represents privately-held businesses and their owners in a wide variety of practice areas including Business Law and Real Estate Law, and assists business clients with Mergers & Acquisitions. Bob May was born in 1964 and educated at the Pennsylvania State University, earning his bachelor's degree with honors from the Schreyer Honors College in 1986. He was an associate computer systems analyst at Morgan Stanley in New York City from 1986-89. He earned his law degree from (the Pennsylvania State University) Dickinson School of Law in 1992, graduating cum laude in the top 10 percent of his class,...

Education

Attorney Landry attended the prestigious Xaverian Brothers High School in Westwood, Massachusetts. After graduating high school with honors, Attorney Landry attended Bridgewater State College (now Bridgewater State University) in Bridgewater, Massachusetts where he majored in Sociology, Political Science, and History. Upon graduation from Bridgewater State College in 1999, Attorney Landry received a Bachelor of Arts degree. Following his undergraduate schooling, Attorney Landry attended Suffolk University School of Law in Boston, Massachusetts where he obtained his Juris Doctorate in 2002.

Professional

Attorney Landry began his legal career as an associate in a large creditor’s rights firm. Within a year, Attorney Landry was searching...

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I provide criminal defenses services in Pennsylvania and military legal defense services worldwide. In addition to representing clients in state and Federal court, I represent military clients in Courts-Martial, Article 15s, Discharges and at the Board for Correction of Military Records.

In September of 2001, I was a law student at The Dickinson School of Law in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. On September 11th, I was on my way to a class on Tax Law when I heard the news that planes had hit both towers of the World Trade Center. The events of that unforgettable...

With my background in accounting as well as law, I can share my unique background and experience when working with individuals, families and small and mid-size businesses in the areas of estate planning, taxation, corporations and business planning, business acquisitions and sales, succession planning, business exit strategies and real estate.

Mr. Pappas handles many areas of civil litigation, business law and IP, primarily representing commercial and business clients. He represents corporations, limited liability companies, mortgage companies, financial institutions, title companies, real estate developers, manufacturing companies, restaurants, liquor licensees and individuals with a wide variety of commercial disputes including contract, real estate and shareholder disputes. Mr. Pappas handles matters at various stages of litigation, including pretrial and discovery proceedings, trials, mediation and arbitration, bankruptcy court, appeals and enforcement of judgments. His practice also includes representation of liquor licensees with regard to liquor license citations as well as transfer...

Raised in a union household lead by a father that served as President of a National Labor union for decades, there is little reason to understand why I have devoted my professional life to serving and helping one of the most abused among us: those who have suffered a work injury making profits for someone else. That is why I practice exclusively in representing employees in workers’ compensation proceedings with passion for protecting the rights of employees. Simply put: intent matters. Excellence also matters. For the last twenty-four years, I have successfully represented thousands of individuals seeking benefits under the...

Joseph Caraciolo is a co-founder of, and skilled attorney at, Foreman & Caraciolo, PC. Backed by years of in-depth experience, he has a comprehensive understanding of his practice areas, which include criminal defense, family law, general civil practice, and estate planning. Mr. Caraciolo works hard to ensure all of his clients receive the highest quality of care possible. As a skilled attorney in Harrisburg, PA, he can help you resolve all your legal problems, regardless of how complicated they may be. Whether you are seeking strong defense against criminal charges, trying to resolve a family law matter, or aiming to...

I grew up in suburban Pittsburgh in a blue collar family where I was instilled with working class ethics and values that continue to embody me today — and that I recognize and appreciate in many of the people I represent in the criminal court system.

I am dedicated to fighting for the rights of my clients to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures, to fair and speedy trials, to just punishment, and to not be coerced into self-incrimination. I believe passionately that the basic principles regarding the rights of people accused of crimes are worth upholding and...

With more than 30 years of legal experience, Pittsburgh personal injury lawyer, Jim Moyles, has the extensive personal injury knowledge and polished litigation skills to obtain maximum compensation for his clients. During his notable career, Jim has obtained for several clients settlements of more than $1 million. Jim founded The Moyles Law Firm in Pittsburgh in 1999. The law firm now includes a second office in Harrisburg and focuses exclusively on personal injury settlements and litigation. Recognized by Super Lawyers, Harrisburg personal injury attorney, Jim Moyles, will do his best to represent you in litigation to keep you on...

Attorney S. Wade Parker, is a native Arkansan. He grew up in a small rural community in the Delta Region. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway, AR. He attended the University of Arkansas at Little Rock School of Law, where he graduated in 1994. Attorney Parker began practicing bankruptcy law in 1999 as an associate attorney at Arkansas’ leading bankruptcy law firm and ultimately managed the firm for a number of years. In 2010, Attorney Parker joined one of Arkansas’ prominent personal injury firms and successfully launched their bankruptcy practice. In 2014...

Francis J. Lafferty, IV, earned his law degree in 1999 from Widener University School of Law and received his undergraduate degree from University of South Carolina in 1990. Prior to establishing Norfleet and Lafferty in 2011; Mr. Lafferty was a partner with Metzger, Wickersham, Knauss and Erb, P.C, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. As a Plaintiff's Personal Injury Attorney, Mr. Lafferty has successfully handled cases for his clients against those responsible for causing their injuries. Mr. Lafferty's practice emphasizes representing persons injured by others in motorcycle, automobile and trucking accidents. Mr. Lafferty has handled Wrongful Death cases and complex cases involving...

James Ronca focuses his practice on complex automobile and commercial vehicle accident lawsuits, pharmaceutical and medical device cases, construction accident lawsuits and more. Mr. Ronca was named one of the Top 10 Lawyers in Pennsylvania by Super Lawyers® in 2012 and 2014.

Queena Baumbach concentrates her practice in fighting for Claimant’s rights in workers’ compensation and social security disability matters. Queena is an active trial lawyer and has many years of experience representing clients throughout Pennsylvania. She handles cases from the initial filing of a clam through the appellate process, and settlement. Queena has been recognized by SuperLawyers Magazine as a Rising Star in 2012, 2013 and 2014, 2015 and a SuperLawyer in 2016. She also has been chair of the Workers' Compensation Section of the Dauphin County Bar Association for several years. She also has lectured on the topic...

Tom Wilken is the former managing partner of the Workers' Compensation Section of Morgan and Wilken, P.C. He continues in his area of expertise in workers' compensation with Ira H. Weinstock, P.C. Mr. Wilken is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh and earned his Juris Doctor at Duquesne University School of Law. He is a former past President and Vice President of the Dauphin County Workers' Compensation Section 1999-2001. He is also a frequent speaker for the Department of Labor & Industry on topics pertinent to injured workers. He maintains active membership in...

Jan Matthew Tamanini concentrates her practice on business and nonprofit transactions, government procurement consultation, and basic estate planning. Her professional mission is to help individuals, small businesses, and nonprofit groups meet their legal needs through the use of sound planning and straightforward, easy-to-understand legal documents.

I focus on helping my clients resolve family disputes privately and respectfully without having the court system impose outcomes on them. I believe that most people are best capable of making decisions for themselves and their families. I also act as a mediator, helping parties reach agreements without going to court. I want my clients to be fully informed of all their options for handling family disputes so they can make informed decisions. I also prepare prenuptial agreements, cohabitation agreements and estate plans.

Judson is a graduate of The University of Tennessee and The Dickinson School of Law of The Pennsylvania State University. After completing his studies, Judson served as a Law Clerk to the Workers' Compensation Appeal Board where he wrote legal opinions and advised the Commissioners on the Board. For seven years prior to forming Perry & Baumbach, Judson exclusively represented injured workers in workers' compensation cases, as well as claimants in Social Security Disability/SSI matters. Judson is a member of the Pennsylvania, Dauphin County, and Cumberland County Bar Associations. Judson is currently the Chairperson of the...

John M. Hyams received his BA degree from West Virginia University in 1998 and earned his Juris Doctor degree from Widener University School of Law in 2001. John’s areas of practice include Bankruptcy, Debtor and Creditor, Business Law, and Real Estate Law. John Hyams is admitted to the Bar before the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, U.S. District Court for the Middle District, U.S. District Court Western District of Pennsylvania and U.S. District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania. John is a member of the Middle District Bankruptcy Bar Association and serves on the Court Liaison and Nominating Committees. John...