Catherine T. Barbieri

Robert C. Jefferson, IV is a senior associate attorney at Gawthrop Greenwood, PC who focuses his practice on municipal government law, as well as land use, land development and zoning. A former Assistant District Attorney, Jefferson spent six years at the Chester County D.A.’s Office prosecuting 19 jury trials and more than 20 bench trials for criminal cases ranging from felonies to misdemeanors. His career in public service, along with experience navigating the adversarial court system...

Thomas Boulden is a partner at Timoney Knox and focuses his practice in estate litigation. In his 20 years of representation of clients in the Orphans’ Courts of Pennsylvania, he has extensive experience in the areas of will contests, trust, fiduciary and surcharge litigation as well as guardianships for incapacitated persons. He has experience representing both fiduciaries and beneficiaries. In addition to litigation matters, Mr. Boulden assists and counsels clients in estate planning ...

Jim Waldenberger, a partner at Kline & Specter, is an experienced trial lawyer who has a wealth of hands-on experience in personal injury cases that has resulted in an impressive record of legal victories. Over his twenty-five years of practice, Jim had taken great pride in specializing in tough cases. Using a creative "out-of-the-box" type of approach to litigating, Jim has obtained seven and eight-figure verdicts and settlements for his clients in practice areas ranging from medical mal...

With a national reputation only exceeded by his regional stature, Steven L. Sugarman is widely considered the premier practitioner of community association law in Pennsylvania. Steve was the founding principal of the esteemed community association law firm, Steven L. Sugarman & Associates, and its merger with Gawthrop Greenwood in August 2023 created one of the largest law firms supporting homeowners associations (HOAs), planned communities, condominium associations and cooperatives in Pe...

Helene S. Jaron is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Helene S., who practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Helene S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

In private practice since 1989, Lane Fisher currently represents more than 250 franchised brands in business transactions and complex franchise litigation. Fisher is serving in his second six-year term as a member of the Board of Directors of the International Franchise Association. Fisher is a frequent speaker at franchise conferences and has written extensively on many aspects of franchising. Fisher has been identified both as a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer by Philadelphia Magazine and a Legal...

Patrick J. O´Connor is vice chairman of Cozen O´Connor. He is a trial lawyer who focuses his practice on litigation arising out of contracts, banking matters, estates, professional liability involving legal and accounting matters, health care, and aviation-related claims. Prior to joining Cozen O´Connor in 1973, he served as law clerk to the Hon. Thomas J. Clary, chief judge of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, and was an associate attorney at...

As a civil trial lawyer for the last twenty-five years, Steve Bardsley has developed extensive experience in multiple practice areas, with recognized skill in professional liability, environmental law, and construction law. Whether handling cases before state and federal courts or in arbitration forums, Steve’s primary focus is always on solving client problems in the most efficient and ethical manner. Steve has a proven track record of skillfully handling a wide range of construction m...

Eric B. Pearson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants. Eric B., who practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2015. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Eric B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Former Chair of the American Bar Association's Superfund and Natural Resources Damages Litigation Committee, Shoshana (Suzanne Ilene) Schiller (she/her) is a partner in the firm’s litigation group, handling a wide range of disputes with particular experience in CERCLA, cost recovery, contribution and real estate litigation. Shoshana is AV® Preeminent® Peer Review Rated* through Martindale-Hubbell® and a Senior Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America, trying jury and non-...