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Kristine Grady Derewicz represents employers in all aspects of labor and employment law, ranging from proactive counseling to litigation, in both union and non-union settings. She has tried numerous discrimination and Family and Medical Leave Act cases to successful resolutions, including mediated settlements and jury trials, and she has substantial knowledge of: Title VII and Title IX The Americans with Disabilities Act The Fair Labor Standards Act The National Labor Relations Act She appear...

Joshua B. Schwartz is a Philadelphia personal injury attorney and Shareholder at Eisenberg Winkler Jeck Schwartz Schoenhaus & Sherry. For his entire career, over 18 years, Josh has committed his practice to representing plaintiffs in complex wrongful death and catastrophic injury matters. At the firm, Josh primarily handles cases involving medical malpractice, product liability, and other catastrophic personal injury matters. As a personal injury attorney, Josh has investigated and litiga...

Stephen P. DeNittis is the managing partner of DeNittis Osefchen Prince, P.C. , a law firm serving clients from Marlton, New Jersey . His practice focuses on Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs , with an emphasis on representing individuals and groups harmed by consumer fraud , defective products , and serious accidents. Mr. DeNittis represents plaintiffs in complex class action and mass tort litigation filed in federal and state court...

As head of the Business Law Department at Gawthrop Greenwood, Michael F. Merlie concentrates his practice in the areas of finance, secured transactions (including creditors’ rights), mergers, acquisitions, admiralty/maritime law, real estate law and startup businesses. Representing institutional, corporate and entrepreneurial clients in a wide variety of business matters, his experience includes negotiating and documenting mergers, acquisitions and real estate transactions. He has also ...

Philip G. Kircher handles a wide variety of complex commercial litigation in state and federal courts including securities, antitrust, shareholders' rights, business and real estate joint ventures, corporate governance, breach of fiduciary duties and general breach of contract matters. Philip has represented manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, hospitals, doctors, food service operators, software designers, architects, engineers, constructors, schools, banks, state and local governments and...

Ana C. Montalbán is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Public Finance Law. Ana C. practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Ana C. Montalbán since 2027. 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 Ana C. Montalbán is held by other lawyers.

George M. Riter joined Timoney Knox as a partner in 2001 and served as managing partner from July 2007 through June 2018. His practice of trust, estate and corporate law focuses on the estate planning needs of individuals, families, business owners, individuals with special needs and non-profit entities and foundations. For estate planning clients, Mr. Riter’s practice is devoted to evaluating, understanding and addressing all of the client’s needs. His approach is to thoroughly r...

John P. Schwartz is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. John P. practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized John P. Schwartz since 2022. 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 John P. Schwartz is held by other lawyers.

Helene S. Jaron is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Helene S. practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Helene S. Jaron 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 Helene S. Jaron is held by other lawyers.

Leonard A. Bernstein is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law, Consumer Protection Law and Financial Services Regulation Law. Leonard A. practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Leonard A. Bernstein since 2001. 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 Leonard A. Bernstein i...