David J. Gutowski

James A. Funt is a seasoned trial attorney focusing his practice on criminal defense and civil litigation attorney with Weir LLP. He specializes in blue- and white-collar criminal defense, civil rights matters, protection from abuse petitions and employment discrimination matters on behalf of plaintiffs and has successfully tried countless cases before judges and juries. His clientele includes firefighters, police officers, attorneys, doctors, sports figures, as well other professionals, and ...

Jay C. Glickman, a Partner in the Law Firm of Rubin, Glickman, Steinberg and Gifford has been a member of the firm since 1972 and was admitted to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court the same year. Mr. Glickman's practice focuses on wills, estate planning, estate administration, and elder law. He received his undergraduate degree from Pennsylvania State University and his law degree from Temple University School of Law. He is an active member of the Community, serving as a member and/or board membe...

For more than 40 years, Bernard Smalley, Sr. has devoted his legal career to advocating on behalf of victims of corporate or professional negligence. He has secured for his client’s scores of seven-figure recoveries through his combination of intellect, perceptiveness, and warmth. As a young man, Mr. Smalley cut hair in his father’s West Philadelphia barber shop, where he met William H. Hastie, the first African-American to become Chief Judge of a Federal Court of Appeals in the U...

David Kwass is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. David practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized David Kwass since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which David Kwass is held by other lawyers.

Mr. Getson joined Wapner Newman, P.C. as an Associate in April 2004 and has always focused his practice in plaintiffs’ Civil Trial Litigation. Since 2003, Mr. Getson has successfully represented injured victims in a variety of accidents, including automobile crashes, transportation and trucking crashes, dog attacks, product malfunctions, slips/trips and falls, medical malpractice, professional malpractice, elevator accidents, negligent security and dram shop claims, construction site ac...

Robert L. Pratter is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Robert L. practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Robert L. Pratter since 2018. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Robert L. Pratter is held by other lawyers.

Jeff focuses his practice on multiple areas of real estate law, including real estate development, real estate finance, joint venture transactions, multifamily transactions, landlord-tenant disputes, and loan workouts. He currently serves on the firm's management committee and board of directors, and is chair of the firm's Business Law Section. Jeff’s representations have included engagements by private equity funds in connection with the purchase of distressed debt, lenders in connecti...

Melissa Grossman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Melissa practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Melissa Grossman since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Melissa Grossman is held by other lawyers.

Gregory Boles is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants. Gregory practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Gregory Boles since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Gregory Boles is held by other lawyers.

Lester E. Lipschutz concentrates his practice on sophisticated estate and tax planning for high net worth families, including the preparation of wills and trusts, insurance planning, family limited partnerships, defective grantor trusts, grantor retained annuity trusts, residence trusts, asset protection planning, generation-skipping planning, dynasty trusts and the preparation of prenuptial agreements. He also assists clients with business succession planning, including shareholders’ a...