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Named “Lawyer of the Year 2022” by Best Lawyers in America ® and chair of Gawthrop Greenwood’s management committee, Stacey L. Fuller practices in the areas of Municipal Law, Land Use Law, Education Law, and Special Education Law. Stacey represents municipalities, townships, boroughs, planning commissions, zoning hearing boards and other governmental entities, as well as individual developers and residents, on issues such as zoning and other land development matters. She...

Kristine Grady Derewicz represents employers in all aspects of labor and employment law, ranging from proactive counseling to litigation, in both union and non-union settings. She has tried numerous discrimination and Family and Medical Leave Act cases to successful resolutions, including mediated settlements and jury trials, and she has substantial knowledge of: Title VII and Title IX The Americans with Disabilities Act The Fair Labor Standards Act The National Labor Relations Act She appear...

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...

Jerald David August is a nationally recognized tax lawyer who advises clients on income tax matters, including international taxation of U.S. businesses and U.S. taxation of businesses and investors. In many instances he works with corporate and real estate counsel on selecting the proper entity in which to engage in domestic or foreign business or investment operations. He has been involved in structuring as well as negotiating merger and acquisitions, both taxable and non-taxable, joint ven...

James L. Griffith, Jr. is an accomplished trial and appellate lawyer focusing on ERISA, employee benefits, insurance, and commercial litigation. He represents businesses, insurance companies, plan sponsors, plan administrators, directors, officers, executives, and professional service providers in complex class and individual actions involving ERISA, fiduciary duties, insurance coverage, civil RICO, employment, antitrust, privacy, and business disputes.. Mr. Griffith has successfully defended...

Ryan A. Hauck is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Workers' Compensation Law - Employers. Ryan A. practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Ryan A. Hauck 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 Ryan A. Hauck is held by other lawyers.

Gregory Spizer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Gregory practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and handles cases such as medical malpractice, catastrophic injury, auto-accidents, and more. Best Lawyers has recognized Gregory Spizer since 2016. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice ...

Joseph L. Messa, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Joseph L. practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Joseph L. Messa, Jr. since 2016. 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 Joseph L. Messa, Jr. is ...

After completing his undergraduate degree at the United States Merchant Marine Academy Mr. DeGiulio obtained a U.S. Coast Guard unlimited tonnage Third Officer’s license and a First Class Pilot license for the Great Lakes and served on numerous merchant and naval vessels. He then returned to school and obtained his law degree and a master’s degree in business administration. Throughout his legal career Mr. DeGiulio has handled all types of maritime casualty and commercial disputes...

Lawrence R. Cohan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs, Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Lawrence R. practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Lawrence R. Cohan since 2006. 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 professiona...