Northampton County Lawyers

My goal is to provide compassionate guidance so you can navigate your situation with confidence. I am focused on understanding each client’s specific needs and concerns. No case is routine and no case is too complex. Together, we can create the best strategy for you, both financially and emotionally, whether it’s knowing when to fight in court, how to negotiate successfully with the other side or where to compromise to reach the best possible outcome.

Benjamin Shein was born and raised in the Philadelphia area. He has been actively involved in protecting legal rights since 1977 when he served as a law clerk while still in high school. Mr. Shein became a practicing attorney in 1985 and has devoted 100% of his professional time and attention to seeking justice for injured people. A renowned expert in mesothelioma and asbestos, Mr. Shein has lectured to doctors, lawyers, insurance representatives, and union leaders on asbestos exposure and disease. He is a founding member of Asbestos Victims against Default and Delay, and a member of Asbestos Victims...

Pennsylvania lawyer Joseph Hanyon has 20 years' experience in vehicle accident and personal injury litigation, including all aspects of first party insurance claims, wage and medical benefits, third party claims, under-insured and uninsured motorist's claims and bad faith claims. His experience also includes land use issues, home owner's insurance claims, and construction, general and commercial litigation. Attorney Hanyon has experience in all types of general and commercial litigation, representation of individual purchasers and large builders in the Pocono Mountains, litigation of estates, property damage, breach of contract, bad faith of insurance companies commercial land use, etc. In the area of real estate...

Brian S. Quinn, Esquire is a licensed attorney in Pennsylvania who currently serves as the Education and Outreach Coordinator for Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers of Pennsylvania, Inc., a Lawyers Assistance Program established in 1988 for the purpose of helping lawyers, judges and law students recover from alcoholism, substance misuse and mental health disorders. Mr. Quinn obtained his undergraduate degree in 1970, his law degree in 1973 and a certificate in Drug and Alcohol counselling in 2012, from Villanova University. A member of the Pennsylvania and American Bar Associations, he has been a private practitioner for over 45 years, having litigated...

Gabby graduated magna cum laude from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania with a degree in Political Sciences and Paralegal Studies. She earned her Juris Doctor from Widener University School of Law. While at law school, she was a member and then the president of the International Law Society. During her last two years of law school, Gabriela participated in the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court competition and she received an award for best brief. At Widener, Gabriela was the recipient of the Pamela K Karpouzis Memorial Scholarship Award and the Paul Isaac Leiter Memorial Scholarship Award.

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I am a highly experienced Criminal Defense Attorney offering the strongest Criminal Defense representation in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding counties.

My practice provides representation, for all criminal offenses. As a former Philadelphia Assistant District Attorney, I bring decades of combined prosecutorial and criminal defense experience to my practice when representing my clients and protecting their rights.

David J. Brooman has more than three decades experience in zoning and land use development, as well as environmental law. His background includes negotiating creative solutions in complex land use and environmental disputes, during project development and litigation. He has also counseled public and private companies, developers and lenders, and municipal governments on the business risks and economic impacts of federal, state and local land use and environmental regulations. Brooman is well-versed in crisis management and controversial land uses.

Brooman’s engagements include serving as special environmental and land use counsel to a Pennsylvania municipality in its acquisition and redevelopment of a...

Kevin Cornish focuses his practice on commercial, civil, and contract & business litigation. His clients include individuals as well as local, regional, and national businesses. Kevin has handled cases involving contract disputes, the Mechanic’s Lien Law, the Contractor Subcontractor Payment Act, the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law, the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, the Real Estate Seller Disclosure Law, and the Landlord Tenant Act. Kevin’s experience includes resolving cases through trial, arbitration, and negotiation.

Prior to joining High Swartz LLP in November 2012, Kevin represented clients as a litigation associate for a prominent Montgomery County law...

Gilbert P. High, Jr. has devoted his career primarily to the practice of Municipal, Real Estate and Land Use Law and Estates & Trusts. He has extensive experience in legislative drafting, subdivision and land development, zoning litigation, public employment issues, local taxation, public contracting, and the law of easements and rights of way. He regularly speaks on issues pertaining to municipal liability, particularly regarding the maintenance of the Urban Forest, a subject on which he has lectured nationally.

Mr. High also practices in the area of estate planning, particularly in the administration of complex estates, will drafting, the creation and...

James B. Shrimp concentrates his practice in the representation of employers in discrimination cases brought in federal court and state court, and at the administrative level (Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission and Equal Employment Opportunities Commission). Mr. Shrimp also represents employers, including schools, in labor and employment issues. Mr. Shrimp also counsels and represents business in Franchise Law and Trademark issues.
Mr. Shrimp counsels and represents businesses in employment and commercial disputes, including employment discrimination, wage and hour, and restrictive covenants. Having worked on both the business and employee sides throughout his legal career, it gives Mr. Shrimp the unique ability to...

Rich Godshall is an experienced trial attorney whose practice focuses on catastrophic injuries caused by car accidents, truck accidents, construction site accidents, unsafe conditions and defective products. Rich comes to Ostroff Law with over ten years as a defense attorney and partner in a nationally recognized firm. He has extensive trial experience, including jury selection, lay and expert preparation, and cross-examination. He is also skilled in alternative dispute resolution methods, including meditations and binding arbitrations. His cases have totaled about $100M in settlements and verdicts. In joining Ostroff Law, Rich brings his firsthand knowledge of defendants and their insurance...

When you are injured, the lawyer or law firm you select is a very important decision. Your lawyer will effect how long you have wait to get money and how much you get! Your decision on which lawyer to hire is more important than buying a car, even more important than buying a house. Accident victims don't always ask the right questions to make sure the lawyer they select will aggressively represent them and get them top dollar for their personal injury case. At Ostroff Injury law, we build strong relationships with or clients and work to fully understand their needs so...

Gary Brod, a nationally recognized and award winning attorney has been a relentless champion for the rights of injured victims for over 30 years. He has an established reputation for consistently achieving maximum results for all levels of injury including those seriously and catastrophically injured through the fault of individuals and business organizations.Expertise has named top Philadelphia personal injury law firm, The Brod Law Firm, among the best Philadelphia Medical Malpractice Law firms. The goal of expertise is to connect people with the best local experts. In order to be chosen, medical malpractice lawyers were scored on 25 variables. The...

Andrea E. Mertz is an attorney with Polyak Law Office, P.C. Ms. Mertz's practice focuses on defending vigorously the rights of the criminally accused. She has 18 years of experience in representing individuals at the pretrial and trial levels of adjudication. She has a background of helping individuals overcome significant challenges and obstacles in their lives. Ms. Mertz received her Juris Doctor from American University in Washington, D.C. in 1996, and her Bachelors of Arts from Purdue University. She is a member of the state bars of Pennsylvania and Maryland and the federal bar of the...

Pennsylvania DUI Lawyer Zachary B. Cooper devotes 100 percent of his legal practice to defending accused drunk drivers. His experience as a former prosecutor gives him a distinct advantage when defending Pennsylvania DUI cases. Pennsylvania DUI attorney Zachary B. Cooper graduated from the University of Pittsburgh and earned his Juris Doctorate from Widener University School of Law. Upon graduation, Zachary was admitted to the Pennsylvania and New Jersey Bars. Once admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar, Zachary became an Assistant District Attorney in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Since leaving the District Attorney's office, Pennsylvania DUI attorney Zachary B. Cooper has...

Tejal Mehta is an accomplished lawyer who is licensed in Pennsylvania and possesses over 20 years of legal experience. Attorney Mehta practices Immigration Law and the inter-related areas of Estate Planning, Elder Law, and Probate. The legal services offered by the Law Office of Tejal Mehta include: Estate Planning (Wills; Trusts; Power of Attorney; Guardianship). Estate Administration (Probate; Deed Transfers; Pennsylvania Inheritance Taxes) Immigration (Citizenship; Marriage and Employment Based Green Cards; H1B, L1, and O Temporary Worker Visas; E1, E2, and EB-5 Investor Visas; EAD; Waivers; DACA; Removal Defense in Immigration Court, including Immigration...

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,...

Steven Fairlie is a highly skilled trial lawyer with years of proven courtroom experience and quality recognized nationally through awards such as: "Pennsylvania SuperLawyer" for both Criminal Defense and Personal Injury, designated as one of the Top 100 Lawyers in Pennsylvania and Top 100 Lawyers in Philadelphia as published in Philadelphia Magazine and numerous other organizations, "Top Rated Attorneys in Philadelphia" as published in The Wall Street Journal, Philadelphia Inquirer, and the Legal Intelligencer; an AV rating by Martindale-Hubbell; perfect 10.0 ratings for both Criminal Defense and Personal Injury on AVVO.com; "Nationwide Leaders in Criminal Defense" by Newsweek in...

Caroline has represented hundreds of individuals and their families in complex personal injury litigation and worker’s compensation cases. If you want an attorney who will stand with you and fight for you, call Caroline today for a consultation.

Scott MacNair is a graduate of the Villanova University School of Law. He began his legal career in 1998 with the Pennsylvania State Education Association where he specialized in labor and education law. In 1999, he obtained a judicial clerkship with a Court of Common Pleas Judge, the Honorable Linda K.M. Ludgate, in Berks County, Pennsylvania. In 2001, Scott obtained employment as an Assistant District Attorney with the Bucks County District Attorney’s Office. In 2004, he was promoted to Chief of Narcotics with the District Attorney’s Office. In 2005, he was promoted to Deputy District...

Bucks County criminal defense attorney Richard R. Fink is both highly experienced and dedicated to seeking the best possible outcome for clients who face the complete range of possible criminal charges, from felonies, homicides and drug charges to summary offenses. His combination of experience with the criminal justice system and his dedication and expertise allows him to pursue creative approaches that have resulted in dismissals, acquittals, reduced charges and alternative penalties in all types of criminal cases. He has tried every type of criminal case, from mass murder trials to trials for summary offenses and traffic tickets.

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Alicia is partner at Petrelli Previtera, LLC. With over 10 years of experience in family law, Alicia understands the challenges and emotions that come up during legal cases. Her goal is to give clients peace of mind and help them make informed decisions as they move forward. Alicia’s commitment, experience, personal approach, and care for her clients make her a trusted and sought-after family law attorney. She uses her experience to empower clients, supporting them at every step. Alicia’s knowledge allows her to provide clients with a clear understanding of what to expect in their cases. Her familiarity with different courts and...

Thomas E. Panzer’s practice areas focus on administrative litigation, including zoning and workers’ compensation. Mr. Panzer has represented multiple zoning hearing boards over the past 20 years. He also represents both claimants and defendants in workers’ compensation matters, which has made him a sought-after and frequent lecturer on Pennsylvania workers’ compensation topics.

Mr. Panzer joined High Swartz in 2016 as a result of a merger with McNamara, Bolla & Panzer, Attorneys at Law, a firm for which he served as Managing Partner. Mr. Panzer has been practicing law in southeastern Pennsylvania for nearly 25 years.

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Gary Heslin was born and raised in the City of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Northeast Catholic High School and recieved his bachelor's degree from LaSalle University. After recieving his law degree from Loyola University in 1977, Gary worked for Judge William Lederer of the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas and then moved on to practice law in a small general practice law firm in the city of Philadelphia where he concentrated in personal injury law. In 1986, he started a law firm with a law school classmate handling exclusively personal injury, workers compensation and medical malpractice cases. In 1997,...

Jillian is dedicated to helping people and making a difference in people’s lives through zealous advocacy. Prior to beginning her legal career, Jillian graduated from the University of Pittsburgh where she earned her undergraduate degree in History. After graduation, Jillian attended Drexel University School of Law. During her time in law school, Jillian served on Drexel Law Review. Jillian also interned with the Montgomery County Public Defenders where she represented indigent people and learned the criminal system under the supervision of an attorney. Jillian also got the opportunity to participate in the Civil Litigation Clinic where she interned with Philadelphia Legal...

Brian A. Coverdale has been working with the firm since 2010 and is a partner with the firm, practicing in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

A staunch advocate of his client's rights, Brian is prepared to represent his client's interests to the maximum extent possible. Brian takes a customized approach to handling all of his cases and formulates a targeted legal strategy to fit each client's individual needs. With his divorce and family law clients, Brian takes a pragmatic approach to help his clients reach the best result possible, without paying unnecessary legal fees. By way of this approach, Brian ensures...

Karim P. Husain concentrates his practice in the areas of Wills, Trusts & Estates, Bankruptcy, Business Consulting & Commercial Litigation and Tax Controversies & Tax Litigation. Formerly a senior associate with a private law firm and a Big 4 accounting firm, he also served as a judicial law clerk to the Hon. Charles A. Lord of the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania and to the Hon. Robert A. Latrone of the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas. A long-time resident of the Philadelphia area, Mr. Husain received his Master of Laws in Taxation from the Villanova University School of Law, Juris Doctorate...

Susan M. Gibson is an experienced family law attorney and litigator with almost ten years of litigation experience. Susan focuses her practice in all areas of family law, including divorce, custody, child support, equitable distribution, alimony, and spousal support. Susan has extensive experience litigating family law matters throughout the Philadelphia five-county area and she currently focuses her practice in Bucks and Montgomery Counties. Susan uses her years of experience to zealously advocate for her clients, seeking settlement whenever possible, but always prepared to litigate any matter if settlement is not possible. Susan strives to develop and maintain...

Julie Marburger focuses her practice in the areas of Family Law and Real Estate Law. She spends most her time handling divorce, custody and support cases for her clients.

Julie spent most of her youth in the southern part of the US. She grew up outside of Atlanta, Georgia and attended college at the College of Charleston in Charleston, South Carolina. Julie graduated from CofC with a double Bachelor of Arts in Historic Preservation & Community Planning and Art History. She then attended the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia, where she obtained a Masters of Historic Preservation. Julie attended law...

Stephanie A. Henrick concentrates her practice in Estate Planning, Estate Administration, Tax Law and Social Security Disability.

Stephanie’s customized approach to estate planning provides her clients with personalized attention to address their unique circumstances. Stephanie reviews all elements of her clients’ financial and personal situations with attention to detail, which enables her to plan accordingly so her clients’ wishes are fulfilled.  She works closely with her clients to create a seamless process of passing down their legacies and protecting their heirs.

She earned her Masters of Law (LL.M.) in Taxation and a Certificate in Estate Planning from Villanova University School of Law....

Ben Folkman, licensed to practice law in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, and Washington, D.C., started Folkman Law Offices, P.C. in 1998. Ben is extremely client-focused and works diligently to ensure all client's needs are met. A highly experienced litigator, Ben is certified as a Civil Trial Attorney by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as well as a Board Certified Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Ben has been named a New Jersey Super Lawyer for the last ten years and a Top Lawyer in SJ Magazine for the last eight years.

Christopher E. Ezold focuses his practice on assisting small and medium-sized businesses incorporate and grow their businesses. Mr. Ezold is a current member of the Board of Directors of the Main Line Chamber of Commerce, and has been designated as the Chamber’s General Counsel. Mr. Ezold is also a member of the Board of the Center for Advancement in Cancer Education, and is a volunteer attorney with the Support Center for Child Advocates. Mr. Ezold is the former chair of the Main Line Chamber of Commerce’s Technology Committee, and has given presentations on employment and technology-related areas.

I spent six years defending personal injury cases as a litigator in Pennsylvania and New Jersey state and federal courts. My clients were large corporations, big box stores, and business owners who found themselves on the receiving end of a lawsuit.

While my job in a law firm provided an adrenaline rush, I always wanted to be a business owner. I started my first business in my kitchen seven years ago and within a year and a half my products were sold in close to 100 stores across the country. I managed to...

Andy Milz was raised in a union household in Northeastern Pennsylvania, where he was taught by his parents' example to never stop pursuing economic fairness and social justice. He has dedicated his career as a trial lawyer to fighting for American consumers and workers who have been victimized by corporate greed.

Mr. Milz specializes in representing people harmed by consumer finance fraud, debt collection harassment, improper repossessions and inaccurate credit reporting. He has also handled litigation involving a variety of other issues, including auto fraud, abusive robocalls, product defects, data security and identity theft, invasion of consumer privacy, securities fraud,...

Graduated from University of Virginia School of Law in 1989 in top 10% of class. Worked in corporate department at Saul Ewing in Philadelphia, assisting in all manners of business transactions. Joined the Corporate Legal Department at Comcast Corporation, working with Business Development on acquisitions and sales and joint ventures. Moved to the venture capital arm of Comcast Corporation as its General Counsel, overseeing legal aspects of portfolio investments.

I am passionate about working with clients who are excited about their intellectual property and who value their IP attorney as an integral part of their team. When you hire me, you will find that I am intelligent, candid, and creative in my approaches. I listen to what you need, and work hard to help you get the results you want. I work very well with small to mid-size clients who do not typically have full-time in house intellectual property counsel, but need high quality intellectual property advice. I can help you stay out of trouble, and maximize your...

Kelly Phillips Erb is a founding shareholder of The Erb Law Firm PC, in Paoli where she focuses on tax law for businesses and families. She received her B.A. from Meredith College in Raleigh, N.C. and her J.D. and LL.M. Taxation from Temple University School of Law. Ms. Phillips Erb is an active member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association, where she serves on the Solo and Small Firm Section Council as Treasurer and is a member of the Tax Section and Women in the Profession Committees. She authors the popular "Taxgirl" blog for Forbes.com, which has been...

Virginia Hinrichs McMichael practices exclusively in the area of appellate law. She appears regularly in the Pennsylvania appellate courts. In the last few years, she has represented appellants and appellees on appeal in cases involving contract disputes, land use, divorce, paternity, child support, and criminal defense. During her career, McMichael has successfully represented clients in complex national and international cases in state and federal courts in a wide range of substantive areas of law — including bankruptcy, civil rights, commercial, constitutional, criminal, employment, family, international, labor, medical malpractice, municipal, products liability, real estate, RICO, securities, tax, and...