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With offices in West Chester, Berwyn and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as well as Greater Wilmington, Delaware,
we provide the highest level of legal services throughout the Greater Mid-Atlantic Region.

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From our roots in a countryside community, to the thriving business corridor we serve today, we’ve been steadfast.

Advising businesses from startup to Fortune 500
Guiding this generation of families and planning for the next
Defending clients’ liberties, economic interests and well-being
Advocating for communities through growth and preservation



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Gawthrop Attorneys Named 2025 Super Lawyers, Rising Stars

Attorneys from Gawthrop Greenwood, PC have been recognized as leaders in their fields in Pennsylvania…

Gawthrop Greenwood municipal and litigation attorney Theodore Speedy

Municipal Law and Litigation Attorney Theodore T. Speedy, Jr. Joins Gawthrop Greenwood

Gawthrop Greenwood, PC is pleased to announce that municipal law and litigation attorney Theodore T. Speedy, Jr. has joined the firm as an associate effective May 12, 2025.

Family law attorney Donald Kohler

Gawthrop Greenwood Welcomes New Partner, Family Law Attorney Donald F. Kohler

Gawthrop Greenwood, PC is pleased to announce that family law attorney Donald F. Kohler has joined the firm as a partner. He specializes in family law, including divorce, custody, support, alimony, Orphans’ Court, guardianships, adoptions and probate litigation.

Robert Jefferson on Best Practices for New Lawyers

Municipal law attorney Robert C. Jefferson, IV presented a continuing legal education (CLE) course to attorneys from across Chester County on April 25, 2025 for the Chester County Bar Association, where he shared insight on the following key topics...

Our Attorneys

Estate and Trust Attorney
Denise M. Antonelli, Partner
Denise Antonelli is a member of Gawthrop Greenwood’s Trusts & Estates department, practicing...
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Denise M. Antonelli
P. Kristen Bennett - Trusts & Estates Attorney
P. Kristen Bennett, Partner
Kristen Bennett is passionate about the law and enjoys helping her clients navigate potentially...
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P. Kristen Bennett
Attorney focused on homeowner's protection
Elliot H. Berton, PARTNER
Elliot H. Berton focuses his practice on the protection of condominium and homeowners’ associations...
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Elliot H. Berton
James D. Doyle
James D. Doyle, PARTNER
Approachable and trustworthy are the words that come to mind when homeowners and businesses...
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James D. Doyle
Walter P. Eells
Walter P. Eells, OF COUNSEL
With over 30 years of litigation experience, Walter P. Eells concentrates his practice in the...
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Walter P. Eells
Stacey L. Fuller
Stacey L. Fuller, Partner
Named a Distinguished Leader by The Legal Intelligencer and Law.com in 2024,  as well as “Lawyer...
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Stacey L. Fuller
Ann L. Martino Frazier
Ann L. Martino Frazier, Of Counsel
Ann L. Martino Frazier prepares complex estate plans for high net worth individuals. With her...
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Ann L. Martino Frazier
Jeremy Grivensky
Jeremy Grivensky, Associate
Jeremy Grivensky thrives on digging into the details. Time and time again, this gives clients...
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Jeremy Grivensky
J. Stoddard Hayes
J. Stoddard Hayes Jr., Of Counsel
J. Stoddard Hayes (Tod) represents individuals with significant wealth in their estate planning...
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J. Stoddard Hayes Jr.
Carl W. Heckert
Carl W. Heckert, Partner
A lifelong Delaware resident with more than 25 years of experience practicing family law, Carl...
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Carl W. Heckert
Sandra L. Knapp
Sandra L. Knapp, OF COUNSEL
Named “Female Business Leader of the Year” by the Chester County Chamber of Business...
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Sandra L. Knapp
Robert C. Jefferson, IV
Robert C. Jefferson, IV, Senior Associate
Rob Jefferson is a senior associate attorney at Gawthrop Greenwood, PC who focuses his practice...
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Robert C. Jefferson, IV
Family law attorney Donald Kohler
Donald F. Kohler, PARTNER
Whether clients seek out attorney Donald F. Kohler because they are considering separating...
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Donald F. Kohler
Patrick M. McKenna
Patrick M. McKenna, Partner
Patrick M. McKenna has extensive experience representing numerous municipalities, zoning hearing...
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Patrick M. McKenna
Stephen R. McDonnell
Stephen R. McDonnell, Managing Partner
Named to Super Lawyers and “Top Lawyers” by Main Line Today, Stephen R. McDonnell is chair...
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Stephen R. McDonnell
Michael F. Merlie
Michael F. Merlie, Partner
As head of the Business Law Department at Gawthrop Greenwood, Michael F. Merlie concentrates...
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Michael F. Merlie
Gawthrop Attorney Michael Naseef
Michael V. Naseef, Partner
Real estate and business attorney Michael V. Naseef joined Gawthrop Greenwood as a partner...
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Michael V. Naseef
Stephen J. Olsen
Stephen J. Olsen, Partner
Stephen J. Olsen is a member of Gawthrop Greenwood’s Trusts & Estates Department, practicing...
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Stephen J. Olsen
Mary Ann Plankinton
Mary Ann Plankinton, Partner
Mary Ann Plankinton brings more than 20 years of experience to Gawthrop Greenwood with her...
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Mary Ann Plankinton
Gawthrop Attorney Gordon Prince
Gordon W. Prince, Associate
A business and real estate law attorney who joined Gawthrop Greenwood shortly after graduating...
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Gordon W. Prince
Joanna Reiver
Joanna Reiver, Of Counsel
Joanna Reiver focuses her practice on estate planning, planning for family members with disabilities,...
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Joanna Reiver
Theodore T. Speedy, Attorney at Gawthrop
Theodore T. Speedy, ASSOCIATE
Theodore T. Speedy, Jr. brings a mission-driven focus and practical mindset to his municipal...
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Theodore T. Speedy
Steven Sugarman
Steven L. Sugarman, PARTNER
With a national reputation only exceeded by his regional stature, Steven L. Sugarman is widely...
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Steven L. Sugarman

Why Choose Us

Since the law firm’s founding in 1904, Gawthrop Greenwood has been an integral part of transitioning
Chester County, the Brandywine Valley and Greater Wilmington through historic change.
Here are just some of the legal issues we are working on right now.

Community Association Law

Assisting with the day-to-day challenges unique to each community & long-term planning required to thrive

Real Estate & Land Development

Land use approvals are a primary challenge facing businesses and residents in our region. We can help.

Business Law

Prepare for what’s next – and the unexpected – in unprecedented economic conditions

Litigation

Named “Best Law Firms” in U.S. News and Best Lawyers®, the top survey of lawyers worldwide

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