Julia M. Rafferty

Mark S. Cappuccio is Chair of the firm's Tax Assessment Appeals practice group. He is an experienced civil trial attorney and has extensive background in the areas of commercial litigation, real estate, zoning, condemnation and tax assessment law. As a member of the Firm's Zoning and Land Use Group he represents individuals, businesses and municipalities in a variety of real estate matters including land use, zoning and condemnation cases. He has been appointed to serve as a mediator in the M...

The Hon. Noel L. Hillman (Ret.) leads the Gibbons Alternative Dispute Resolution practice, a burgeoning focus area of the firm’s Business & Commercial Litigation Group. His nearly two decades-long service as a United States District Judge for the District of New Jersey lends invaluable perspective and insight to clients as they move through the dispute resolution process. Judge Hillman has experience in the areas of employment law, corporate law, constitutional law, education law, c...

Marla A. Joseph is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants. Marla A. practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Marla A. Joseph since 2014. 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 Marla A. Joseph is held by other lawyers.

Craig B. Huffman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Craig B. practices law in Media, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Craig B. Huffman 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 Craig B. Huffman is held by other lawyers.

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...

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.

Jeffrey Cianciulli is a partner at Weir LLP in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he represents financial institutions, corporations, trustees, and individuals in complex commercial disputes , bankruptcy proceedings , corporate restructurings, workouts, and commercial loan and real estate transactions. His practice includes Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, with a focus on helping clients address financially distressed situations, business disputes, and...

Kristen Bennett is passionate about the law and enjoys helping her clients navigate potentially confusing areas of estate planning, as well as estate and trust administration, with care, understanding and compassion. She keeps abreast of the ever-changing laws that affect her clients so that she can give them the most up-to-date information possible. Practicing in the firm’s Greater Wilmington, Delaware office, Kristen also provides counsel on taxation and tax planning for individuals a...

Roy DeCaro has tried more than 200 jury trials to verdict during his legal career, first as a prosecutor and now as a civil attorney. He has achieved on behalf of his clients over a dozen verdicts in excess of $1,000,000.00, and two verdicts in excess of $10,000,000.00. So, it is little surprise that Best Lawyers® recognized Mr. DeCaro in 2018 as the “Best Personal Injury Lawyer of the Year” for Philadelphia. Roy has been selected to the Super Lawyers Top 100 list for over 20 ...

David J. Walton is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employment Law - Management. David J. practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized David J. Walton 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 David J. Walton is held by other lawyers.