Heidi G. Villari

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...

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...

D. Rodman Eastburn is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. D. Rodman practices law in Doylestown, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized D. Rodman Eastburn 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 D. Rodman Eastburn is held by other lawyers.

Heather Russell Fine is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Heather Russell practices law in Berwyn, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Heather Russell Fine 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 Heather Russell Fine is held by other lawyers.

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

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

John VanLuvanee is acknowledged to be one of Pennsylvania’s premier land use attorneys. He handles zoning, subdivision and land development matters, as well as real estate transactional matters, for developers and property owners. During his career, he has been involved in many significant, precedent-setting land use cases decided by the Commonwealth Court and Pennsylvania Supreme Court. Mr. VanLuvanee works closely with his clients in the acquisition of real estate for development and ...

Brenda Hustis Gotanda is a partner with the law firm of Manko, Gold, Katcher & Fox LLP and leads the firm’s sustainability practice group. She has over 25 years of experience representing and counseling business clients on environmental matters, including regulatory compliance, permitting, transactions, project development, and enforcement. She provides strategic guidance to clients seeking to reduce risk and enhance value by integrating environmental compliance and sustainability i...

Stephen Weed is a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania patent attorney with CM Law, LLP who has practiced in the intellectual property field since 1998. He advises major corporations, start-ups, and small and mid-sized companies on a broad range of intellectual property matters. Before entering the intellectual property field, Mr. Weed worked for six years as an analyst with Electronic Data Systems (EDS), supporting a major automotive manufacturer and a major health care provider and working with manag...

John H. Filice is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships). This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. Mr. Filice, a Partner with the law firm of Rubin, Glickman, Steinberg & Gifford P.C., Colmar, PA, joined the firm in 2001 after graduating cum laude from the Universit...