Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2025 
Michael T. van der Veen is the founder of van der Veen, Hartshorn, and Levin in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His practice includes personal injury, criminal defense, commercial litigation, family law, employment law and civil rights with a long-standing commitment to representing individuals, families, and businesses in complex legal matters. Mr. van der Veen also represents plaintiffs in Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs matters, advocating for people who have suffered harm due to the actions of others. Through decades of trial practice in state and federal courts, he has built a career focused on courtroom advocacy, negotiation, and client-centered representation.
Throughout his career, Mr. van der Veen has tried numerous cases before juries and has obtained significant verdicts and results in civil matters, including personal injury litigation. He is widely recognized in Philadelphia and beyond for his willingness to take challenging cases and present them to juries. His work often involves high-stakes disputes that require careful preparation, strategic litigation, and clear communication with clients.
Mr. van der Veen has also represented clients in matters that have drawn national attention. He has been admitted Pro Hac Vice in jurisdictions across the country, including Massachusetts, New York, Washington D.C., Delaware, Texas, and Alabama. He served as counsel for former President Donald Trump during the fourth presidential impeachment trial in American history, which resulted in an acquittal. He also represented the Trump Organization in New York during a two-month tax fraud trial brought by the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office.
Additional clients have included Brandon “Bam” Margera, Joe “Cole” Barletta, Phil Nordo, the estate of Fanta Bility, and individuals involved in the January 6th investigations. Because of the public interest in many of these matters, Mr. van der Veen’s work has been featured on major news broadcasts and reported on by outlets such as CNN, CBS, MSNBC, The Washington Post, Fox News, NPR, The New York Times, and The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Based in Philadelphia, Mr. van der Veen continues to represent clients through van der Veen, Hartshorn, and Levin in complex litigation, criminal defense, and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs matters throughout Pennsylvania and in courts across the United States.
