Vernon L. Francis

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...

Julie C. Berson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Julie C. practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Julie C. Berson 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 Julie C. Berson is held by other lawyers.

Carol joined the firm as a Partner in 2022 in the Wills, Trusts and Estates Department. She focuses her practice on all aspects of estate planning and estate administration. Carol previously was the managing partner of Davis Bennett Spiess & Livingood – a firm which had been serving individuals, families and businesses on Philadelphia’s Main Line since 1930. Along with the support of Timoney Knox, Carol continues to bring large firm services with a focus on building long-stand...

Kelly Anne Donohoe is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Kelly Anne practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Kelly Anne Donohoe 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 Kelly Anne Donohoe is held by other lawyers.

Kristen Gibbons-Feden is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Kristen practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Kristen Gibbons-Feden 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 Kristen Gibbons-Feden is held by other lawyers.

Michael J. Stutman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Michael J. practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Michael J. Stutman 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 Michael J. Stutman is held by other lawyers.

Patrick J. Doran is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Patrick J. practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Patrick J. Doran since 2018. 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 Patrick J. Doran is held by other lawyers.

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...

Melissa R. Chandy is an attorney with Pond Lehocky Giordano, Inc. in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Her practice focuses on Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants, where she represents injured workers and individuals navigating workplace injury claims and related legal matters. Melissa R. Chandy has been recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants since 2027. This distinction is based on peer reviews from attorneys within the same geographic region and...

Curtis B. Toll represents developers and corporations in connection with the acquisition, development, transfer, financing and sale of environmentally contaminated real estate. He focuses his practice on complex project redevelopments, environmental liability transfers, and the management and mitigation of environmental risk. Curt structures, negotiates and manuscripts various specialized environmental contracts and insurance products, including cost cap, pollution legal liability and integra...