Gawthrop Greenwood has named Wilmington-area family law, probate and real estate attorney and partner Carl W. Heckert to the firm’s Management Committee. “As a lifelong Delaware resident with more than 35 years of experience, Carl is the ideal partner to represent the needs of our thriving Greenville office and its highly valued clients as we move forward.”
Commercial Real Estate and Business Lawyer Gordon W. Prince Named Partner
Gawthrop Greenwood has promoted commercial real estate and business attorney Gordon W. Prince to partner.
“Gordon has quickly risen to become a valuable and trusted resource for many businesses in southeastern Pennsylvania,” said Stephen R. McDonnell, chair of Gawthrop Greenwood’s Management Committee. “We are pleased to have had the opportunity to shepherd Gordon from #1 in his law school class, to the accomplished attorney, well-respected business leader and impressive mentor to future attorneys you see today.”
As a business and commercial real estate attorney, Prince ensures clients stay compliant with evolving regulations while supporting a broad range of transactional and general business matters, including business formation, the drafting and negotiation of contracts and corporate governance. He also leads buyers and sellers through all stages of commercial real estate transactions as well as business sales.
Prince joined Gawthrop Greenwood in 2019 shortly after graduating from Widener University Delaware Law School and was quickly called upon to guide businesses large and small through COVID-19 federal and state business support programs. He was named to Best Lawyers®: Ones to Watch 2024, 2025 and 2026, after undergoing rigorous review and confidential evaluations by top attorneys in his field. He has also been named to Super Lawyers Rising Stars.
Prince is a member of the Chester County Bar Association and Pennsylvania Bar Association, as well as the Maritime Law Association of the United States. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce.