Pennsylvania Lawyers

Civil Litigation

123 S. Broad Street, Suite 2170, Philadelphia, PA 19109

For me, the courtroom is the place where David really can stand up to Goliath. My clients, individuals and their families, have gone up against the largest health systems, the biggest insurance companies, the most bad-ass chemical company, the richest pharmaceutical company, and even the United States government. After college, I started as a foreign correspondent and then an investigative journalist. For each article, I would conduct interviews and often review reams of documents. Often, my stories were about those in powerful positions who had misused those positions. Those skills gave me a taste for cross-examination. For my final project as a journalist, I wrote a historical account of the Nazi war crimes trials in Germany, told through the story of one of the last major Nazi figures to stand trial. I attended the trial in Stuttgart, Germany and listened to the stories of Holocaust survivors who testified to the crimes the Nazi officer had committed. I saw just how much the law matters, how the law really is a means to a measure of justice. When my book manuscript was completed and off to the publisher, I turned to the law myself. I found a way to channel my experiences and skills ? writing, investigating, questioning, challenging ? so that I, too, could help people achieve a measure of justice. The cases I take often involve complex issues of medicine and science. A medical procedure that went bad. A devastating medication error that caused a brain or spinal cord injury. A toxic exposure that caused cancer. A product or drug that was defective and caused a serious loss or permanent injury. Of course, the goal is to obtain maximum compensation for the serious wrongs my clients have suffered. We have won millions of dollars in jury verdicts and have obtained millions more in settlements to achieve that goal. The goal also has to be to help the client achieve a measure of justice, to restore dignity and respect. From the first meeting I have with a new client until the moment that person?s case is completely resolved, I always try to remember the road that led me to where I am and the reasons I do what I do.

Social Security Disability Law

437 Grant Street, Suite 1100, Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Attorney Adrian J. DeGori knew from a young age that she wanted to pursue a career that involved helping people. In this field, she is able to help people not only in their personal lives, but also on a professional level. Adrian focuses on keeping her clients informed and being as patient as possible. Social Security Disability application is a very long process, and sometimes her clients lose everything while waiting for a hearing date. She has found that keeping her clients well-informed of the process from start to finish has really made a difference. Being patient, empathetic, professional, and organized is important in this field. Also, being prepared in the courtroom is something Adrian prides herself on, as not only do the judges appreciate the diligence and completeness of her files, but her clients feel comfortable and trust her in representing them in matters that can be life-changing. Adrian is always up-front with her clients, and makes sure they are fully aware of the challenges with their claims - as well as the possible outcomes. Adrian grew up in Sewickley, Pennsylvania, and attended Quaker Valley High School. She went to college at the Pennsylvania State University in State College, and is a dedicated Nittany Lion fan. She then went on to study law at a small school, Ohio Northern University, where she obtained her law degree. In her free time, Adrian enjoys watching sports and going to her nieces’ and nephews’ sporting events. She also enjoys spending time with her family and trying the newest restaurants in town.

Family and Divorce Law

854 Neighbor\'s Way, Perkasie, PA 18944, USA

Attorney Alexandria “Ally” Crouthamel does two things for her clients: She works hard to build a relationship with them and understand what they need and want. Then, she fights – with passion and perseverance – for what matters to them. People rely on her for legal help when they need it. Her love of helping people with legal challenges stretches back to her undergraduate days, when she held jobs in the Berks County Forensic Unit . Ally received her law degree from the Widener University Delaware Law School, where she received the prestigious Alexander V. Sarcoine, Jr. Memorial Award, which is presented to the graduating student displaying the greatest aptitude for the area of criminal law. During law school, she was president of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Society, was published in the Delaware Journal of Corporate Law, and was a member of the First Generation Law School Students Organization.

Family and Divorce Law

725 Integrity Drive, Lititz, PA 17543

Workers Compensation Law

215 West Broad Street, 1st Floor, Bethlehem, PA 18018

Anthony R. Vellner, Esquire, has been representing injured workers in workers' compensation and Social Security Disability (SSDI and SSI) cases since 1991. Tony believes in providing his clients with personal and local service, something that is only possible in a small firm such as ours. As an experienced injury and disability lawyer, he personally handles each case from start to finish, speaks with each client directly and provides representation in court. He is highly knowledgeable about the laws, their processes and procedures, and the obstacles clients will face.