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Gawthrop Greenwood’s wide array of practice areas ensures a comprehensive suite of services for your changing needs. Businesses, individuals and governmental entities entrust us with their representation in the following areas:

Business Law

Business Law

Mergers and Acquisitions
Emerging Growth and Startups
Cannabis Law
International Transactions
Real Estate
Finance
General Business and Corporate Law

Community Association Law

Community Association Law

General Counsel
Assessment Collection
Transition from Declarant Control
Board Meetings
Special and Annual Meetings
Elections and Voting Issues
Rule and Architectural Enforcement
Drafting and Amending Governing Documents
Contract Preparation
Insurance Defense and Coverage
Developer and Contractor Litigation
Loan and Financing Document Review
Statutory Compliance
Zoning and Municipal Issues

Criminal Defense

Criminal Defense

Driving Under the Influence (DUI)
Underage Drinking and Summary Offenses
Misdemeanors
Felonies
Expungements and Pardons

Family Law

Family Law

Family Law Mediation
Prenuptial and cohabitation agreements
Child and spousal support issues
Adoptions and guardianships
Child custody matters
Separations and divorces

Government & Education

Government & Education

Townships
Boroughs
Police Departments
Planning Commissions
Municipal Authorities
Zoning Hearing Boards
Education & Special Education

Litigation

Litigation

Corporate
Nonprofits
Insurance
Municipalities & Government
Banks & Financial Services
Individuals
Small Businesses
Construction & Real Estate

Maritime & Transportation

Maritime & Transportation

Commercial Transactions and Finance
Legislative and Compliance
Jones Act Trade
Environmental
Litigation

Real Estate & Land Dev

Real Estate & Land Dev

Acquisitions & sales
Subdivision
Zoning & land use
Construction Financing & Contracts
Commercial Leasing
Community Association Law
Brownfields Redevelopment
Economic Development Incentives
Workouts & Foreclosures

Trusts & Estates

Trusts & Estates

Estate Planning
Tax Planning
Succession Planning
Estate Administration
Trust Administration

Latest News

Jennifer Simons, Gawthrop Attorney In Trusts & Estates

Estate Planning and Special Needs Trusts

While estate planning is essential for everyone, it is even more critical for families with children who have a disability.
Real Estate Attorney Michael Naseef And Litigator Stephen McDonnell

Real Estate and Business Attorney Michael Naseef Named to Board of CCCBI Foundation

  Real estate and business attorney Michael Naseef (left) has been named to the board…

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Gawthrop Greenwood Ranked Nationally in 2025 Edition of Best Law Firms

For a seventh consecutive year, Gawthrop Greenwood is ranked nationally in Best Law Firms®. The…

Gawthrop Attorney Denise Antonelli Receives A Door Opener Award

Chester County Community Foundation Honors Attorney Denise Antonelli with Door Opener Award

The Chester County Community Foundation proudly presented Gawthrop trusts and estates attorney Denise M. Antonelli…

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, Partner
Walter P. Eells is a partner in the firm’s West Chester office. With over 30 years of...
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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, Jr., (“Tod”) represents individuals with significant wealth in their...
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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
Kevin Holleran
Kevin Holleran, Of Counsel
A long-time practitioner in the trusts and estates field, Kevin Holleran has spoken regularly...
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Kevin Holleran
Robert C. Jefferson, IV
Robert C. Jefferson, IV, Senior Associate
Robert C. Jefferson, IV is a senior associate attorney at Gawthrop Greenwood, PC who focuses...
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Robert C. Jefferson, IV
Sandra L. Knapp
Sandra L. Knapp, Partner
Named “Female Business Leader of the Year” by the Chester County Chamber of Business...
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Sandra L. Knapp
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, Partner
Named a “Top Lawyer” by Main Line Today, Stephen focuses his law practice on helping corporations...
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Stephen R. McDonnell
Michael F. Merlie
Michael F. Merlie, Partner
Michael F. Merlie concentrates his practice in the areas of finance, secured transactions (including...
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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
Patrick C. O'Donnell
Patrick C. O’Donnell, Of Counsel
Patrick C. O’Donnell concentrates his practice in municipal, land use and estate issues,...
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Patrick C. O’Donnell
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
Gordon W. Prince is a business law attorney who joined Gawthrop Greenwood shortly after graduating...
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Gordon W. Prince
John Rafferty
John Rafferty, Partner
As a partner within Gawthrop Greenwood’s Litigation Department, John Rafferty represents...
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John Rafferty
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
Holly L. Setzler
Holly L. Setzler, PARTNER
Community association leadership may change, but Holly L. Setzler is the constant for numerous...
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Holly L. Setzler
Jennifer Simons, Gawthrop Attorney In Trusts & Estates
Jennifer L. Simons, Associate
A life-long resident of the Philadelphia area, Jennifer L. Simons takes great pride – and...
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Jennifer L. Simons
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
Hudson L. Voltz
Hudson L. Voltz, Of Counsel
Since the founding of his self-named law firm in 1992, attorney Hudson Voltz has established...
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Hudson L. Voltz

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