As founder of the firm, Michael effortlessly combines accessibility, experience, negotiation, collaboration, and compassion to achieve results. And he has named partners to the firm who value and demonstrate these tenets as well. He is the rare attorney who excels in both civil litigation and criminal defense. Known for his unwavering commitment to serving as the voice of the victim and advocate for the accused, he has established his reputation by winning multimillion-dollar jury verdicts in State and Federal Courts, as well as winning major criminal trials. His record of success in both civil and criminal courts includes acquittals in high-profile criminal cases and numerous seven-figure and eight-figure awards for victims. He has saved many corporations from unfair and oppressive government regulation and has won out-right victories for small companies and owners embroiled in complex corporate litigation.

Chris Johnson is a native of Philadelphia and graduated from the William Penn Charter School. He received an academic scholarship to the University of Delaware where he majored in Economics and also competed on the Division I Indoor & Outdoor Track & Field teams. He graduated from Widener University School of Law in December 2009 and immediately went into private practice with the firm of Shanese I. Johnson & Associates, P.C. Chris currently practices in the firm's Family Law, Real Estate, and Criminal Law practice areas. Even though Chris is fairly new to the practice of law, Chris has already represented hundreds of clients in local Family Law matters in Philadelphia, Montgomery, Delaware, Chester, and Berks counties. Chris prides himself on his commitment to serving his clients with excellence by providing experienced, detail oriented, high quality and affordable representation. Chris also has worked at several other diverse legal agencies including the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas Domestic Relations Division, the State of Delaware Attorney General's Office Criminal Division, and also a major civil litigation firm in Lancaster County, PA. Chris is currently a very active volunteer as he gives his time to represent clients in both civil and criminal matters for Philadelphia VIP, the Consumer Bankruptcy Assistance Project, and South Jersey Legal Services. Chris also serves national and local political campaigns as a voter protection attorney. His other activities include the Philadelphia Bar Association (Family Law Section, Criminal Justice Section), Pennsylvania Bar Association (Young Lawyers Division), Camden County Bar Association, Support Center for Child Advocates, Barristers’ Association of Philadelphia.

Venus Foster proudly serves Philadelphia, PA and the neighboring communities in the areas of Divorce & Family, Criminal and Personal Injury law.

Thomas J. Giordano, Jr. joined the firm in October 2005 and currently heads the Social Security Disability department, where he focuses his practice solely on obtaining Social Security Disability benefits for disabled individuals. Mr. Giordano has represented individuals before Administrative Law Judges throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. He has been invited by labor and disability organizations as well as physicians throughout the tri-state area to lecture on Social Security Disability law. He is currently a sustaining member of the National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives (NOSSCR) as well as a member of the Social Security Disability law section of the American Association of Justice.Prior to joining the firm, he was an associate with a large Philadelphia defense firm where he represented self-insured and commercial insured businesses in a wide variety of industries, as well as to third-party administrators throughout Pennsylvania. He also served as a legal intern for the Philadelphia District Office of Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.Mr. Giordano is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania and New Jersey and before the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey. He earned his undergraduate degree, cum laude, in communications from Towson University in Maryland. He received his law degree from Rutgers University School of Law - Camden. He is an active member of the Pennsylvania and Philadelphia Bar Associations, the Pennsylvania and Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Associations, and the Trial Lawyers for Public Justice. He is currently serving on the Board of Directors for the Epilepsy Foundation of Eastern Pennsylvania.

Gerald S. Stanshine is a nationally recognized trial attorney who focuses on criminal defense, civil rights, and personal injury. He has successfully represented numerous clients in high profile matters. Mr. Stanshine is well known to clients, opposing counsel and judges for tenacious and skillful representation of his clients. He has been a guest faculty member with the National Institute for Trial Advocacy, and has testified before and counseled various Pennsylvania governmental agencies and commissions. He has also appeared on WPVI’s, (channel 6), Action News: Issues and Answers. For almost two decades, Mr. Stanshine was counsel, and then lead counsel to the Fraternal Order of Police in Philadelphia for police officers in Internal Affairs investigations and Disciplinary Hearings. He has been selected to Pennsylvania Super Lawyers for six consecutive years; to the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015; to the American Society of Legal Advocates as a Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyer in Pa. for 2013, 2014, and 2015; named as one of the Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorneys in Pennsylvania by the National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys; selected as a Member of the Nation’s Top One Percent by The National Association of Distinguished Counsel; selected to Philadelphia’s Top Rated Lawyers in 2013, 2014, and 2015; and has been consistently rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell, (its highest rating), every year since 2000.

Pennsylvania Personal Injury Attorney Attorney Gagliano has represented plaintiffs in all areas of catastrophic injury, personal injury and wrongful death Attorney Anthony C. Gagliano, III is committed and determined to serving justice and treating his clients with the evenhanded respect that they deserve. Known for his professionalism and aggressive pursuit of legality, he strives to serve the interests of injured people while taking on those accused of causing his clients’ pain. Look to him for validity of your claim, utilizing truth and precision. Attorney Gagliano represents plaintiffs in all areas of personal injury and wrongful death. Attorneys at Mr. Gagliano’s firm offer many years of combined experience in litigating personal injury claims in the Delaware Valley and throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey. In this time, Mr. Gagliano developed a strong record of success, both inside the courtroom and at the negotiating table. Choosing a lawyer to represent your claim or choosing an attorney referral for a client requires serious consideration and the knowledge that you will receive the highest quality of service. With a qualified team of personal injury lawyers, and the resources to front costs in large, complicated cases, Mr. Gagliano will properly evaluate and handle each case. Our greatest satisfaction comes from being able to use our knowledge and skills to help people when they need help the most. Read a recent newspaper article about one of Mr. Gagliano’s cases. Mr. Gagliano has handled almost every type of serious or catastrophic personal injury case including those involving: Automobile Accidents Wrongful Death Truck Accidents Motorcycle Accidents Catastrophic Injuries Dog Bites Premises Liability/ Slip and Fall Accidents Work Accidents (Workers’ Compensation) Pedestrian Accidents Train Accidents DUI Drunk Driving Accidents In addition to providing skilled and experienced legal representation, we offer exceptionally strong client service. We will be readily accessible throughout your case, to answer any questions or address any concerns. We understand that this can be a stressful and overwhelming time — we work to reduce the difficulties of pursuing legal action. Mr. Gagliano approaches every case as though it were going to trial. Meanwhile, in many cases, we are able to resolve the matters by negotiating acceptable, even generous, settlement agreements, always looking out for the best interests of our client. If you or a love one has suffered an injury or wrongful death due to the negligence of others, Mr. Gagliano is prepared to evaluate your claim and help you get fair compensation for your loss. Contact us for a free consultation today if you or a loved one has been injured.

David E. Kwartler has focused his practice solely on representing those injured due to the negligence of others, whether that is from a car accident, a slip and fall or from a failed medical procedure. During has career David has secured millions of dollars in settlements for his clients. David ensures that his clients are aggressively represented and fully compensated for the harm that has been done to them due to the negligence of others. David is always easily reachable by his cell phone or email, which he provides to all clients. David has been selected as Super Lawyer Rising Star for the years 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015. Only the top 2.5% of lawyers under the age 40 years old or younger or in practice for 10 years or less are selected.

A highly respected civil and criminal attorney, Lewis Small boasts a wonderful reputation in and around Philadelphia. He handles a variety of complex cases, including medical malpractice, car accidents, misdemeanors, felonies, and more. His clients greatly appreciate his patient counsel and his aggressive representation style. No matter the nature of your current legal issues, you can count on him for support through all phases of the legal process. His assistance can save you a great deal of time, money, and stress.

Thomas Malone is a practicing lawyer in the state of Pennsylvania. Mr. Malone received his J.D. from the Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law in 1994.

Melissa R. Chandy is a Partner with Pond Lehocky and has focused her practice exclusively on Pennsylvania workers’ compensation law since graduating from Penn State – Dickinson School of Law. Ms. Chandy was born and raised in Canada where she attended the University of Toronto and was accepted into a highly competitive Specialist Program in Commerce and Finance. Following law school, Ms. Chandy served as a law clerk for two Commissioners on the Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board. She then joined a leading regional firm, where she developed her legal writing and trial advocacy skills. When Ms. Chandy joined Pond Lehocky, she continued to devote her time to protecting the rights of injured workers. While working at Pond Lehocky, Ms. Chandy earned the title of Partner. Additionally, she manages the brief writing department in the law firm. In this role, Ms. Chandy uses her knowledge to train and teach new associates the nuances of the brief writing processes, to ensure that from start to finish, Pond Lehocky cases are passionately and articulately argued. Ms. Chandy also plays an active role in Pond Lehocky’s Summer Associate and Clerkship Program.