Paoli Lawyers

I specalize in immigration and Social Security Disability work, and am also available to assist with general practice matters. You can learn more about my practice by visiting my website, www.cruddenlegal.com.

Francesco J. Grieco recently joined the Law Offices of Lutz and Petty. He is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania and is also a member of the Columbia County Bar Association.

Francesco’s primary focus is in the areas of family law and civil litigation. He will be available in our two locations, Berwick and Philadelphia, as we expand our practice in the coming months.

Francesco graduated magna cum laude with his Bachelor of Science degree from Bloomsburg University in 1997. He also earned his Master’s Degree in Instructional Technology from Bloomsburg in 2001, where he was a graduate assistant. He attended...

Stephanie K. Heimann received her Juris Doctor in 2013 from Temple University’s Beasley School of Law, where she received the Barrister’s Award for Excellence in Trial Advocacy and was a founding member of the International Criminal Court Moot Court Team.

Stephanie has clerkship experience in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, The Superior Court of Pennsylvania, and she held a clerkship at the Federal Criminal Court of Switzerland. Before joining the Lento Law Group, Stephanie worked as an intelligence analyst for the City of New York in the Sheriff's Bureau of Criminal Investigation investigating financial...

After completing a clerkship with (former) Justice Russell Nigro of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, I started my career as a litigator at DLA Piper, focusing on construction and transportation matters. I then moved on to work at various companies, where I gained experience in both privately held and publicly traded companies, serving as general counsel and taking on various business development roles.

Debra D. Rainey, Esq., The Compassionate Lawyer, spent five years as a trial attorney with the Defender Association of Philadelphia. During her five years with the Defender Association, Ms. Rainey has tried thousands of criminal trials, including drug cases, misdemeanors, felonies, juvenile adjudications, and other family court matters, just to name a few. Ms. Rainey has written, and argued thousands of criminal motions as well, such as pre- and post-trial motions. Finally, Ms. Rainey has successfully litigated numerous serious major felony jury trials, and has represented her clients at hundreds of sentencing and violation of probation hearings. During...

Attorney/partner at Weir Greenblatt Pierce LLP, f/k/a Weir & Partners LLP since 2002 Chancellor-elect, Philadelphia Bar Association, 2022 Co-chair, ABA Litigation Section's Commercial & Business Litigation Committee, since 2019 Haverford College Villanova School of Law

Joseph M. Marrone, Esquire founded the Marrone Law Firm, LLC in 1993. Since its establishment, Joseph has successfully served as the firm’s Managing Partner. He has worked tirelessly to build his firm from the ground up, developing a reputation for dedication and the willingness to fight for the needs of those he represents. The heart of the Marrone Law Firm, LLC is based in Center City Philadelphia which has allowed Joseph to cultivate a strong foundation in the Philadelphia metro area. In order to better his serve clients, Joseph expanded his practice into New Jersey, with an additional office in...

Adrianne Walvoord grew up in the greater Philadelphia area and joined Anapol Schwartz as an associate in 2007. She is a member of the firm's Unsafe Drug and Medical Device Team. Adrianne's practice involves pharmaceutical and medical device mass tort litigation involving complex medical, scientific and legal issues. Anapol's Unsafe Drug and Medical Device Team has successfully represented and obtained compensation for clients from all over the country in state and federal courts across the nation. Currently, Adrianne represents clients in the Paxil Birth Defect (Pregnancy) Litigation in the mass tort program in Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas,...

Professional Background: Mr. Kodwo Ewusi initiated his prolific career in immigration law back in 2006. With a reputation for providing exceptional legal representation, he has actively worked on behalf of numerous pharmaceutical and IT companies, as well as individual clients. His experience spans before various federal agencies, immigration courts, and appellate courts. Over the years, Mr. Ewusi has become a beacon of hope for immigrants hailing from across the United States and over fifty countries worldwide. Areas of Expertise: Mr. Ewusi's vast expertise encompasses all facets of immigration law, including but not limited to: Employment-based immigration Family-based immigration Asylum applications Deportation defense Criminal deportation defense H1B visa applications Deferred Action...

Mike is a founding partner and trial attorney at Green & Schafle LLC. For nearly two decades, he has represented individuals in catastrophic accidents in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and throughout the country. Mike focuses his practice on complex personal injury litigation involving defective products, medical malpractice, tractor-trailer accidents, sexual assault, and worksite injuries. In addition, he actively represents victims of allegedly unsafe drugs and medical devices in state court and multi-district litigation (MDL) along with individuals who have developed asbestos related diseases such as mesothelioma.

After finishing law school, Geoff began his career with the U.S. Department of Justice at the Executive Office of U.S. Attorneys. He later worked as an Assistant United States Attorney in both New Orleans and Philadelphia for several years. In Philadelphia, he played a significant role as the lead trial lawyer in a notable international fraud case in the Special Prosecutions Division. During his time in New Orleans, Geoff was actively involved in a grand jury investigation related to a major organized crime case and served as the lead trial lawyer in the prosecution of an international drug cartel. Following his...

Howard C. Pressman is a principal of the firm and has concentrated his practice in the area of Civil Litigation for over 25 years representing both individuals and companies as both plaintiffs and defendants in a wide variety of matters. Mr. Pressman’s areas of practice also include Wills and Estates and Creditor’s Rights. Mr. Pressman is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, as well as the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and the Third Circuit Court of Appeals. He graduated from Widener University with a B.A. (Magna Cum Laude 1981) and Temple University School of Law (J.D., 1984)....

Co-Founder, Shareholder and Department leader of major suburban-Philadelphia law firm with emphasis on skilled and passionate representation, client responsiveness and productivity, community involvement and dedication to high standards of ethical conduct. I have personally represented individuals and non-profit organizations, government and businesses that range in size and complexity from closely held to Fortune 500, in business and real estate transactions, land use entitlements, environmental and regulatory approvals and litigation.

Adjunct Professor of Law, Real Estate Transactions, Temple University Beasley School of Law

Education

LLM, Taxation, Temple University School of Law, 1986

JD, Temple University School...

Kimberly L. Russell is a principal of the firm and a member of the Commercial Litigation and Employment Departments. She devotes a significant part of her practice to real estate and construction litigation.

Early in Ms. Russell's career, she observed that the justice system favored employees, leaving business owners - particularly small and mid-sized companies - to be extremely vulnerable to employee-related claims. She has dedicated her practice to defending employers through litigation and as an employee education consultant, providing the advice and training necessary to help employers meet regulations and minimize the potential for such disputes in the first place....

Joshua joined the Young Law Group in March 2024 as an associate. He specializes in whistleblower and retaliation cases under federal and state False Claims Act (FCA) statutes, as well as the SEC and CFTC Whistleblower Programs, the IRS Whistleblower Program, and similar programs. As a litigator, Joshua is dedicated to assisting individuals harmed by powerful institutions and those who uncover and report misuse of taxpayer funds. He considers it a privilege to work towards correcting these injustices. 

Michael T. Malarick, Esquire, is a licensed attorney in PA and NJ with over 25 years of experience. The law office of Michael T. Malarick, is a Delaware County law firm located in Boothwyn, PA. Michael Malarick handles civil law cases including: car accidents, landlord tenant matters, personal injury, slip and fall, subrogation, workers compensation, social security disability, and wills & estates. As a bankruptcy attorney, Michael Malarick handles Chapter 7 bankruptcy and Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases. Under criminal law, Michael T. Malarick handles DUI & DWI cases, record expungements, and driver license suspensions. Under family law, the law office...

Mr. Abeel started his own consumer law firm with the basic principle - to treat and approach each case in the same way he would want his own case treated. With that principle in mind, Mr. Abeel has been able to achieve great results for consumers who need an advocate in their corner. Tim will work to get your case resolved as soon as possible and has the experience to take your case as far as needed to get you a great result.

Lewis Sorokin practices intellectual property and technology law. He helps clients ranging from startups to Fortune 500 enterprises with legal issues arising from the use and implementation of technology in their businesses. Lewis is actively engaged in both the legal community and the broader professional community around emerging technology. He currently serves as the treasurer and copyright committee head of the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s Intellectual Property Law Section. He is also involved with the American Bar Association Section of Intellectual Property, the Copyright Society, and Water & Music. Lewis’ writings on topics surrounding technology, the arts, and law have been published in...

Daniel B. Cooper is managing member of the boutique Delaware Valley law firm, the Law Offices of Kenneth S. Cooper. Daniel joined the practice as a full-time attorney in 2013 after working as a legal assistant in the practice since 2010. Daniel attained his law degree from the Temple University Beasley School of Law in 2013 and is a 2010 graduate of the Pennsylvania State University, where he attained a bachelor’s degree in psychology. Both at Temple and at Penn State, Daniel earned Dean’s List honors.

As special education attorneys we work to ensure that children receive the educational...

Known by his clients for providing caring and dedicated legal services, attorney Michael S. Schwartz enjoys helping people in Bucks County and the surrounding counties who are struggling with unmanageable debts. Mr. Schwartz has over 20 years of legal experience, and practices exclusively in the field of debt relief services and provides legal support for individuals facing foreclosure, bankruptcy, and other financial pressures.

Jeffrey A. Franklin serves clients in ways that maximize their opportunity to achieve their business goals. Jeff has more than 20 years of experience, primarily in the areas of electric, gas, telecommunication, alternative energy, transportation and water regulation. He also has extensive experience in technology, Internet and computer law and e-discovery issues. Jeff advises clients regarding compliance with regulatory requirements and the successful implementation of business strategies. Jeff has successfully conducted administrative adjudications, civil cases and appeals before various state and federal courts and administrative agencies. He has extensive experience in a variety of legal areas, including administrative law,...

Matt was born and raised in Sarasota, Florida. He received his Bachelor of Arts in 1992 from Johns Hopkins University, where he was on the fencing team for four years. In his senior year, Matt was captain of the fencing team, which won its conference championship, where Matt placed second in the individual foil competition. After Johns Hopkins, Matt attended the University of Florida College of Law, graduating first in his class, and served as senior research editor of the Florida Law Review. Having thereafter received one of the highest Florida Bar examination scores, Matt was invited to...

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. ...

Thomas J. Murphy, Jr. is an experienced personal injury lawyer who helps victims of negligence in the Philadelphia area recover the financial settlements they deserve. Attorney Murphy graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a degree in finance and then went on to earn his Juris Doctor from Villanova University School of Law. Since 1987, he has been admitted to practice law in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and he is also admitted to practice in the United States District Courts for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Attorney Murphy is a member of the Pennsylvania Association...

David is the managing partner of Berney & Sang. He is a trial lawyer who concentrates his practice in education law, employment discrimination, and civil rights. His dedication to excellence has helped to achieve numerous verdicts and settlements for clients that have exceeded one million dollars. He has litigated hundreds of special education cases, and he has worked on cases that have been argued before the United States and Pennsylvania Supreme Courts. Several of his cases have been written up by the New York Times and other nationally syndicated newspapers, and he has appeared on C-Span...

Anthony Gagliano has been helping injury victims in various personal injury matters including car accidents, workplace accidents (workers’ compensation claims), fall down accidents and dog bite incidents for the past 15 years. After spending 15 years with the same law firm, Anthony opened his own practice in Center City Philadelphia and continues to build it from the ground up. Advocacy for injury victims — with integrity — continues to be the sole focus of Anthony’s practice. Anthony has developed a reputation for treating everyone, whether client or opposing counsel, with the utmost dignity and respect.

Everyone goes through tough times in their own unique way. As a family law attorney, Caroline G. Osborn has dedicated her career to guiding people through both good and bad situations that arise in their lives. She is a straightforward and levelheaded attorney who is adept at providing a positive outlook as she counsels individuals and families through their family law matters. To Caroline, it’s important that her clients make careful, informed decisions, as their actions now will impact their lives down the road. It’s one of the reasons this quote from Ruth Bader Ginsburg resonates with her so deeply: “Real...