Frederick D. "Fred" Strober

A partner with Willig, Williams & Davidson, Laurence Goodman focuses his practice on labor and employment law matters. He counsels and represents unions and individuals regarding a wide range of issues including grievance and other arbitration, collective bargaining, wrongful termination, disputes arising from state and federal laws and appearances before boards, agencies and commissions. Laurence is an experienced practitioner who routinely advocates for clients in state and federal cour...

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...

Ryan Allen Hancock is of counsel at Willig, Williams & Davidson and Chair of the firm's Employment Law Group. Prior to joining Willig, Williams & Davidson, he was Assistant Chief Counsel with the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission, the Commonwealth's civil rights enforcement agency. As Assistant Chief Counsel, Mr. Hancock successfully litigated a wide range of discrimination matters including but not limited to claims of: sexual orientation, religious accommodation, disability ra...

Shanin Specter has obtained more than 300 jury verdicts or settlements in excess of $1 million and more than 75 case resolutions — of which 17 were verdicts — greater than $10 million. Among his verdicts are $153 million against a major automaker and $109 million against an electric power company. Specter's legal victories have included news-making, industry-changing cases involving medical malpractice, defective products, medical devices, premises liability, motor vehicle acciden...

Walter Weir, Jr., Esquire is the founder and named partner of Weir LLP (formerly Weir & Partners LLP) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. For more than 44 years, he has represented businesses, financial institutions, lenders, creditors and other clients in complex business, banking and commercial law matters. His practice includes Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Commercial Litigation . Mr. Weir has served as trial counsel in state and federal court...

Mark Vacha is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Public Finance Law. Mark practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Mark Vacha 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 Mark Vacha is held by other lawyers.

Julie L. Von Spreckelsen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Land Use and Zoning Law, Litigation - Land Use and Zoning and Municipal Law. Julie L. practices law in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Julie L. Von Spreckelsen since 2021. 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 Julie L. Von Spreckelsen is he...

Robert M. Jaworski is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Banking and Finance Law. Robert M. practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Robert M. Jaworski 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 Robert M. Jaworski is held by other lawyers.

Douglas G. Leney is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Douglas G. practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Douglas G. Leney 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 Douglas G. Leney is held by other lawyers.

Jerald David August is a nationally recognized tax lawyer who advises clients on income tax matters, including international taxation of U.S. businesses and U.S. taxation of businesses and investors. In many instances he works with corporate and real estate counsel on selecting the proper entity in which to engage in domestic or foreign business or investment operations. He has been involved in structuring as well as negotiating merger and acquisitions, both taxable and non-taxable, joint ven...