Howard S. Goldberg

Thomas has extensive experience in commercial real estate transactions, including sales, leasing, financing, brokers licensing, zoning, and land development regulation. His practice includes zoning, land use, and historic preservation for projects in Philadelphia, including the Comcast Center (which is the tallest building in the city), the luxury condominium 1706 Rittenhouse Square, and the National Museum of American Jewish History. He also handles sale leaseback transactions and the repres...

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...

Andrew Baer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Privacy and Data Security Law. Andrew practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Andrew Baer since 2023. 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 Andrew Baer is held by other lawyers.

Caleb’s practice focuses on complex environmental litigation and environmental compliance. Caleb has represented clients in state and federal courts and in administrative proceedings. In his environmental litigation practice, Caleb often represents corporate clients in cost recovery, contribution and government enforcement actions under Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). Caleb has litigated such matters through trial and has also helped clien...

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.

Gary M. Tocci is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Gary M. practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Gary M. Tocci since 2013. 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 Gary M. Tocci is held by other lawyers.

Shelley R. Smith is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Shelley R. practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Shelley R. Smith 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 Shelley R. Smith is held by other lawyers.

Deborah R. Willig has served as Willig, Williams & Davidson’s managing partner since the firm’s founding in 1979. A determined advocate for workers, Deborah has focused her practice on labor relations and employment law since 1976. As a labor and employment attorney, Deborah has been involved in representing a wide range of labor unions including teachers, and non-professional public school employees, public health, social, and recreation workers, firefighters, teamsters and o...

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 J. O'Donnell is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants. John J. practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized John J. O'Donnell 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 John J. O'Donnell is held by other lawyers.