Gawthrop Greenwood, PC understands that legal services can seem costly not only in terms of finances, but also in the division of our clients’ energy and focus. That’s why our full-service law firm champions its core principle of providing the region’s highest quality legal services to businesses, individuals and governmental entities, with a level of personal attention seldom found elsewhere.

Our attorneys live and serve locally, even as we participate in a multitude of cases on a regional and national basis. We are deeply committed to our communities in southeastern Pennsylvania and Delaware, including the counties of Berks, Chester, Delaware, Kent, Lancaster, Montgomery, New Castle, Philadelphia and Sussex.

For more than a century, Gawthrop Greenwood has taken pride in providing the highest quality legal services to all members of our community. We put our values into practice by protecting and promoting diversity, equity and inclusiveness. We believe in taking responsibility for our actions, and that together, we can achieve meaningful change.

Customized Legal Strategy

Gawthrop Greenwood’s skilled attorneys tailor legal solutions that put you, your business and your family at a distinct advantage. After analyzing your legal matter, the firm applies a customized legal strategy to achieve your goals, as well as leverage our client’s strengths and adversary’s weaknesses.

Informative & Accessible

As your advocates, Gawthrop Greenwood attorneys view it as their mission to be accessible, and give your calls, emails and concerns top priority. We take the time to understand you and your business’s goals, and ensure that you will also understand the law behind your attorney’s strategies and recommendations.

Comprehensive Services

Your needs, and those of your business or family, can shift while you navigate change or crisis. Gawthrop Greenwood’s comprehensive suite of services fulfills those changing needs while keeping you on a confident and steady course. Businesses, governmental entities, families and individuals entrust the firm with:

With offices in Berwyn and West Chester, PA and Greater Wilmington, DE, Gawthrop Greenwood serves clients throughout the greater mid-Atlantic region and nation.

For more information or to schedule a consultation, please call 610-696-8225 or click here.

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  • Banking and Finance Law
  • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
  • Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
  • Cannabis Law
  • Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
  • Collaborative Law: Civil
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Commercial Transactions / UCC Law
  • Community Association Law
  • Corporate Law
  • Criminal Defense: General Practice
  • Criminal Defense: White-Collar
  • Education Law
  • Employment Law - Individuals
  • Employment Law - Management
  • Family Law
  • Family Law Mediation
  • Land Use and Zoning Law
  • Litigation - Banking and Finance
  • Litigation - Health Care
  • Litigation - Insurance
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  • Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
  • Mergers and Acquisitions Law
  • Municipal Law
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
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  • Trusts and Estates

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No More Noncompetes?


The United States Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) has issued a new Non-Compete Clause Rule (the “Rule”), banning: (1) employers from enforcing existing noncompete agreements against workers, with limited exceptions applicable only to “senior executives”; and (2) employers from imposing new noncompete contracts on workers (including senior executives) after the date the Rule becomes effective.

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No More Noncompetes?


The United States Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) has issued a new Non-Compete Clause Rule (the “Rule”), banning: (1) employers from enforcing existing noncompete agreements against workers, with limited exceptions applicable only to “senior executives”; and (2) employers from imposing new noncompete contracts on workers (including senior executives) after the date the Rule becomes effective.

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Prince

Don’t Let Data Disappear: Preserving Electronic Evidence


Even before a lawsuit is filed, individuals, businesses, and organizations in Pennsylvania have a legal duty to preserve information that may be relevant to potential litigation. Failure to do so, known as “spoliation,” can lead to harsh sanctions such as fines or even dismissal of the case. This article outlines when the duty to preserve arises.

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Grivensky

Emotional Support Animals and Requirements for Your Community


For many years, service animals and emotional support animals (ESAs) have been the subject of controversies and disputes between unit owners and community associations. Under the Federal Fair Housing Act, as amended, and guidelines promulgated by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”), community associations have been required to make reasonable accommodations for service animals

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Sugarman

What’s New with Offshore Wind Farms and Coastwise Trade Laws in the U.S.


Offshore wind farm projects along the East Coast have been dominating the news with headlines covering everything from wildlife, to economic development, politics and clean energy. But what do these projects entail in terms of logistics, foreign vessels, U.S. coastwise vessels, crewing and maintenance?

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Knapp

Guide to Buying and Selling a Business


Whether you are selling a business as you prepare for retirement, or are acquiring a new business to grow your current operations, there are numerous items for the seller and buyer to address, regardless of the size of the business. This guide highlights 10 key areas that buyers and sellers will face during the transaction.

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Prince

3 Legal Documents to Add to Your College Prep Checklist


Extra long twin sheets may be on every college-bound kid’s checklist, but what about documents that allow their parents to properly assist in case of a major illness or car accident?

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P. Kristen Bennett on Fundamentals of Will Drafting and Estate Administration


P. Kristen Bennett on Fundamentals of Will Drafting and Estate Administration

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Bennett

Patrick McKenna Receives Chester County Bar Association Awards for Service to Public and Legal Profession


Patrick McKenna Receives Chester County Bar Association Awards for Service to Public and Legal Profession

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Patrick M.

McKenna

Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry Announces Sandy Knapp as 2022 Female Business Leader of the Year


Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry Announces Sandy Knapp as 2022 Female Business Leader of the Year

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Sandra L.

Knapp

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