McKnightstown Lawyers

Admitted to the Pennsylvania bar. Graduate of Princeton University (A.B.) and George Washington University (J.D., with honors). Served in United States Air Force. Former member of the law firm of Proctor Lindsay & Dixon LLC, Chadds Ford and West Chester. Now “of counsel.” Prior employment: Underwriting and Claims Counsel for Nations Title, Lawyers Title Insurance, Stewart Title Guaranty and Ticor Title Insurance Company and a partner in the Philadelphia law firm of Hepburn, Ross, Willcox & Putnam in Philadelphia. Member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association, Chester County Bar Association and Pennsylvania Land Title Association. Past Chair of the...

Richard G. Devlin is an accomplished corporate and commercial attorney with extensive experience advising businesses in the financial services, technology, and professional services sectors. As the founder and principal of his own practice, Richard counsels clients ranging from early-stage startups to established enterprises on a wide spectrum of transactional and operational matters, with a focus on practical, business-oriented solutions. Richard’s practice spans the drafting, negotiation, and review of commercial contracts, including vendor agreements, SaaS and licensing arrangements, non-disclosure agreements, partnership agreements, and technology transactions. He has deep experience supporting executive leadership on corporate governance, compliance, risk management, and strategic initiatives, as...

I am a criminal trial attorney who has handled thousands of cases ranging from traffic, DUI, sex and drug offences, to money laundering, wire fraud and homicide. I also deal with issues relating to the defense of Title IX charges. Many of my clients hold professional licenses ( doctors, nurses, pilots, insurance agents) and thus my experience extends to administrative proceedings and the collateral impact of criminal charges or conviction on licensure.

Christian Lassen is one of the nation’s top life insurance attorneys and founder of The Lassen Law Firm, a powerhouse litigation firm focused exclusively on life insurance disputes. With 25 years of experience and a reputation built on trust, he has helped thousands of grieving families and beneficiaries recover the life insurance proceeds they were unfairly denied. He was quoted in The Wall Street Journal in May 2025 for his insights on payout delays, reinforcing his national reputation. Mr. Lassen represents clients in all 50 states and only handles life insurance cases. He litigates a wide range of life insurance disputes,...

Kathryn L. Sullivan never backs down, even with the most difficult of cases. President Theodore Roosevelt’s famous quote — Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far — resonates with her in practice. She works as hard as possible to resolve her client’s cases efficiently and cost-effectively, bringing a willingness to work with the other party’s attorney amicably and collaboratively. However, if litigation is unavoidable, Kathryn loves nothing more than to be in the courtroom. She works relentlessly and without intimidation to protect her client’s best interests. Always the first attorney to arrive at the courthouse, Kathryn...

Joseph Alexander Paletta was born and raised in the Pittsburgh area. After graduating cum laude from Washington & Lee University in Virginia in 1982, he returned to Pittsburgh, achieving his Juris Doctor from Duquesne University Law School in 1985. His father, Leonard J. Paletta, was a highly respected trial lawyer in Pittsburgh in the 1950s, ‘60s, and ‘70s, and was the inspiration for Joseph becoming a lawyer. In fact, a Paletta has maintained a law office in the Frick Building, the heart of the Pittsburgh legal community, for almost 50 years.

Attorney Paletta has been engaged in the...