James T. Smith

With a national reputation only exceeded by his regional stature, Steven L. Sugarman is widely considered the premier practitioner of community association law in Pennsylvania. Steve was the founding principal of the esteemed community association law firm, Steven L. Sugarman & Associates, and its merger with Gawthrop Greenwood in August 2023 created one of the largest law firms supporting homeowners associations (HOAs), planned communities, condominium associations and cooperatives in Pe...

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...

Bryon R. Kaster is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Bryon R. practices law in Wayne, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Bryon R. Kaster 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 Bryon R. Kaster is held by other lawyers.

Fred J. D'Angelo, Jr., concentrates his practice on the representation of management in labor and employment law. His experience includes representation of employers in both traditional labor relations and employment litigation. This experience includes representing employers on union prevention campaigns, collective bargaining negotiations, and labor contract administration. Fred has represented employer clients in virtually all industries, including manufacturing, shipping, transportation, ...

Daniel Carmody is a partner in Sterlington’s Private Wealth team. He advises clients on complex tax matters related to domestic and international transactions, with a particular focus on structuring partnerships and limited liability companies. He also represents clients in high-stakes audits and appeals before the IRS. Prior to joining Sterlington, Daniel was a partner at Morgan Lewis and, before that, a managing director in PwC’s National Tax Services group, where he advised on ...

Suzanne focuses her practice on municipal and project finance, particularly in the areas of economic development, transportation, public works, education, senior living, and housing. She is co-chair of Cozen O'Connor's Public & Project Finance Practice Group, and also serves as the vice chair of the firm's Business Law Department. Suzanne served two terms on the firm's board of directors.Suzanne serves as bond counsel, underwriter’s counsel, borrower’s counsel, and disclosure ...

Robert C. Gerhard, III is an elder law specialist with the Montgomery County estate planning and elder law offices of Gerhard & Gerhard, P.C. located in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania. Attorney Gerhard specializes in elder law matters, helping his clients to protect assets from long-term care costs by qualifying them for Medicaid long-term care benefits. Mr. Gerhard is author of the law treatise Pennsylvania Medicaid Long-Term Care 2024 (currently in its 20th Edition) and the Pennsylvania Medic...

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.

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...

Bernard Kolodner is a partner in the Business and Finance Department and the Practice Leader of the Real Estate Group. He practices in the areas of development, design and construction, purchase and sale, leasing ( landlord and tenant representation), joint ventures and partnerships, financing, zoning, permitting, tax assessment appeals, and charitable exemptions. Bernie has extensive experience in developing shopping centers and other commercial developments, from acquisition through permitt...