Brian S. Chacker, a Firm Partner, is a seasoned, elite trial attorney. As a partner at Gay Chacker & Ginsburg, Brian almost inevitably will be involved in almost every aspect of your case. And you are in excellent hands. Brian has earned an extraordinary representation as a passionate fighter for his clients. With verdicts reaching $14 Million+ and other top-100 annual verdicts/settlements in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Brian has a well-known and well-earned reputation for results. Brian has been consistently recognized by his peers for his skill, dedication, and outstanding results on behalf of his clients. He has been selected to Pennsylvania Super Lawyers for 14 years (2013–2026) and was previously named to the Rising Stars list for 7 years (2005–2008, 2010–2012), honors reserved for attorneys who have demonstrated exceptional professional achievement and peer recognition. Brian was elected head of the community of young lawyers, elected President of the Young Lawyers Division of the Philadelphia Bar Association. As President, Brian rallied and led the community of over a thousand young lawyers throughout the region. For example, as one of his key leadership initiatives, Brian organized and hosted groundbreaking events to raise funds for at least fifteen top law firms who serve those in need. These organizations provide essential free legal services to children, the homeless, and, ultimately, 400,000 Philadelphians trapped below the poverty line. As his milestone initiative, for multiple years, Brian brought international celebrities from film and comedy to Philadelphia to headline an annual auction & fundraiser at the Academy of Natural Sciences in Center City, Philadelphia. Brian organized extraordinary sponsorships from top companies/brands in Philadelphia to provide exciting auction items, such as NFC Champion Eagles tickets. In all, under his leadership, the Young Lawyers Division of the Philadelphia Bar Association achieved ambitious fundraising goals that, as of today, have ensured life-changing legal representation for thousands of citizens. As he has achieved multi-million dollar results for clients, Brian’s verdicts and settlements for clients, along with quotes from Brian, have headlined legal newspapers, including the Legal Intelligencier: the top newspaper for the region’s 15,000+ lawyer community. In addition, Brian has been featured on TV news programs as a legal expert, interviewed, primarily, on trial law and personal injury cases. Based on his success as a top Attorney and a community leader, Firm Managing Partner Ed Chacker, Brian’s father and chief mentor, elevated Brian from associate to Firm Partner. When you are a client of Gay Chacker & Ginsburg, Brian will organize your experienced, elite team of attorneys, paralegals and client experience personnel. Under Brian and Ed’s leadership, the Firm will manage each step of your case. You will be protected, and you will feel protected. Along with your team, Brian will spend his time researching and crafting a winning case for you, using his negotiation talents to press for settlement and, always, fighting as a top, experienced trial attorney on every court filing and argument. Brian has lectured on negotiation and settlement practices for the Philadelphia Bar Association Continuing Legal Education program and fights tirelessly. He knows that he only wins if you win. Brian is well-educated. Brian is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in Communications and an alumni member of the Penn (Club) Boxing Team. After Penn, Brian received his Juris Doctor law degree from the Villanova University School of Law. Before attending UPenn and Villanova, Brian studied at and received his high school diploma from Germantown Academy. Before joining Gay Chacker & Ginsburg, Brian received intensive training and development as Intern at the United States Attorney’s Office and, for almost half a decade, as Attorney at two top powerhouse law firms: Fox Rothschild and Blank Rome, both international firms, where Brian focused on a range of lawsuits and issues. Brian is a member of the Pennsylvania and New Jersey Bars and has protected clients and achieved results in numerous states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware. Brian concentrates his practice on areas such as personal injury, premises liability and medical malpractice litigation, as well as on aspects of civil rights and police brutality.

People who are looking for an attorney are usually at some of the worst times in their lives. Whether you’ve just been arrested or have been injured because of someone else’s negligence, Michael will be there to help you and your family through the turbulent waters of the legal system. Admitted to practice in the Courts of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, Michael is a litigator who started his career clerking for the Honorable Vito P. Geroulo in the Court of Common Pleas of Lackawanna County. After learning how the legal system works from within a judge’s chambers, he began advocating in the criminal justice system as an Assistant District Attorney in the Lackawanna County District Attorney’s Office. He would later be appointed as a Special Prosecutor, assigned to the Northeastern Pennsylvania Auto Theft and Insurance Fraud Taskforce which has the jurisdiction to prosecute cases in 13 Pennsylvania Counties. He would later be named the Deputy District Attorney and Chief Prosecutor of the Felony Drug and Gun Crime Unit and was appointed as a legal advisor to the Lackawanna County SWAT team. During his time as a prosecutor, he had the opportunity to gain crucial experience in handling cases in the criminal justice system. He would hone his skills in legal research and writing, the questioning of witnesses and became comfortable arguing and presenting cases in the courtroom. Through his tireless work ethic, he prosecuted an array of crimes including Murder, Assaults, Gun Crimes, Felony Drug Offenses, DUI’s and other crimes, taking several cases to verdict in front of a jury. After his time as a prosecutor, Michael shifted his legal practice to the private sector where he could utilize the knowledge, experience and time in the courtroom he had gained early in his career to advocate for clients on a much broader scale. Still maintaining his work ethic and passion for the law, he has helped clients with their criminal defense, car accidents, truck accidents, slip and falls, landlord tenant disputes, dog bites and much more. No matter how big or small a case may seem, if someone comes to him for legal representation, he will work hard to appropriately represent them in their time of need.

Attorney Schwartz started practicing law in 1992 and opened his own firm in 2005. For over 22 years, his focus has been on bankruptcy law. Our mission is to build relationships with our clients. We offer sound legal counsel during a difficult time in your financial life. Michael Schwartz, a seasoned bankruptcy attorney based in Bucks County, PA, specializes in guiding individuals through Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy filings. With over 30 years in the legal profession and more than two decades focusing on bankruptcy law, he brings a wealth of expertise to his practice. Since 2001, Michael has been dedicated exclusively to bankruptcy law, serving clients across the Philadelphia area, including Bucks, Delaware, and Montgomery counties. Graduating with a bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from Rutgers University in 1989, Michael Schwartz later earned his Juris Doctor from Widener University School of Law in Wilmington, DE, in 1992. He is admitted to practice in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey since 1992. Beyond his bankruptcy law practice, Michael Schwartz is actively involved as a mediator on divorce panels, leveraging his financial acumen. His commitment to client relationships is reflected in consistent 5-star reviews, highlighting his responsive and compassionate approach. His community service has earned him numerous accolades, including the prestigious Shalom Award, which he has received twice for his service in Bucks County. Choose Michael Schwartz for knowledgeable and compassionate bankruptcy legal assistance near you.

Born in and raised in south-central Pennsylvania, Isaac has spent his entire education here: graduating from Gettysburg High School, then Harrisburg Area Community College with an associate’s degree in the arts of paralegal studies, and following up with Central Penn Collage obtaining a bachelor’s degree in legal studies. He finished his education at Widener University Commonwealth Law School. While in law school, Isaac successfully completed the business advising program and obtained a business advising certificate. While pursuing his education, Isaac interned at the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections, the Dauphin County Bar Association, and the Adams County Public Defender’s Office. Isaac is admitted to practice law before the courts of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as well as in the Federal District Courts for the Eastern, Middle, and Eastern Districts of Pennsylvania. Isaac enjoys hiking, gardening, Washington Commanders football, and catching Baltimore Orioles games.

Douglas L. Price is an attorney and probate administration specialist based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with a remarkable 33 years of experience in providing exceptional legal services. Over the span of his extensive career, Mr. Price has passionately assisted numerous families in navigating the complexities of elder law, probate administration, and estate planning. Mr. Price's areas of expertise cover a wide range, including Elder Law, Probate Administration, Estate Planning, Trusts, Wills, and Long-Term Care Planning. He is well-versed in guiding clients through the rigors of Health Care Directives, Power of Attorney procedures, and dealings with the Probate Court. His commitment is to protect his clients' assets and ensuring the proper execution of estates. Born and raised in Pittsburgh, Mr. Price started his career with a general practice law firm where he learned aspects of all types of law including business, criminal, family, bankruptcy, wills and estates and litigation. While Mr. Price concentrated on litigation, he quickly became the firm member responsible for estate administration and probate.

GREGORY A. MASON is senior counsel in the Philadelphia Office of Pietragallo Gordon Alfano Bosick & Raspanti, LLP where he is a member of both the Government Enforcement, Compliance, & White Collar Litigation and the Qui Tam & False Claims Act Practice Groups. Mr. Mason is a former trial attorney at the United States Department of Justice (Civil Division, Fraud Section), who focuses on representing qui tam plaintiffs and other whistleblowers, as well as defending individuals and companies facing False Claims Act investigations and other criminal and civil government enforcement. He litigates all aspects of fraud cases and other complex matters, and provides counsel and strategic guidance to individuals and entities in need of risk mitigation and compliance in the face of government regulation and enforcement. Government Enforcement, Compliance, & White Collar Litigation Practice Mr. Mason routinely defends health care, education, and financial services companies and individuals accused of fraud and other wrongdoing. Some representative matters include defending: A behavioral health services company and individual psychiatrists accused of upcoding and overbilling for psychiatric treatments and visitations at nursing homes and assisted living facilities; A medical device company accused of Anti-Kickback Statute violations related to sales commissions; Individual doctors accused of improperly inflating the cost of pharmaceuticals billed to Medicare; A charter school accused of submitting false certifications to obtain federal grants; and Individual loan officers and employees of a financial services company accused of improperly approving ineligible loans under the Paycheck Protection Program. Qui Tam Practice In addition to defending targets of government investigations, Mr. Mason regularly represents whistleblowers who courageously come forward to report fraud and other wrongdoing, including qui tam relators under the False Claims Act, SEC whistleblowers under the Dodd-Frank Act, and whistleblowers under other state and federal statutes and programs. Drawing on his depth of experience investigating and prosecuting whistleblower complaints at the DOJ, and his experience advising defendants in government investigations and whistleblower litigation, Mr. Mason provides valuable strategic guidance to people reporting fraud across a broad range of industries. Background During his ten years as a DOJ trial attorney, Mr. Mason helped to recover over $100 million in settlements and resolutions of cases brought under the False Claims Act. Mr. Mason prosecuted a wide variety of allegations of fraud in the healthcare and procurement contexts. Some representative matters include investigating and prosecuting: Cyclist Lance Armstrong and his former professional cycling team for using performance-enhancing drugs in violation of the team’s sponsorship agreement with the United States Postal Service; Health insurance companies that allegedly retained Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) risk adjustment payments that were improperly inflated by inaccurate diagnostic data submitted to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS); Home health providers that allegedly billed the Medicare program for medically unnecessary therapy; Clinical laboratories that allegedly billed federal healthcare programs for laboratory tests performed with unsafe and unreliable handling of blood and urine specimens; A biomedical company that allegedly billed inflated prices for skin grafts that it sold to the Department of Veterans Affairs; Medical device companies and distributors for allegedly fraudulently billing Medicare for non-approved medical devices; and A software company that allegedly billed inflated prices for computer software that it sold to government agencies. Prior to his time at the DOJ, Mr. Mason practiced general commercial litigation for five years at a large law firm in Washington, D.C., where he handled cases across a broad range of legal issues, including business disputes, breach of contract, general liability, government investigations, intellectual property, defamation, construction and real estate, and professional malpractice. Mr. Mason received his undergraduate degree in Physics from Lewis & Clark College, where he was a Dean’s Scholar and a member of Sigma Pi Sigma, the national physics honor society. He received his J.D., with honors, from The George Washington University Law School, where he was a member of the Mock Trial Board and Public Contract Law Journal.

For the past decade, Catherine Cardozo has solely focused her practice on family law. She is dedicated to helping people find positive outcomes in difficult times. When it comes to resolving divorce and other family law issues—such as child support, custody, and division of assets—Catherine knows there are many options. As your attorney, she takes time to get to know your unique situation to provide personalized guidance. Compassionate Approach Catherine applies her experience as a social worker to her family law practice. Her background includes specialized training in methods used to facilitate cooperative solutions in divorce, custody, and other family law disputes. With her experience, you can be confident that you have a strong advocate on your side through these difficult times. Lawyer. Trusted Adviser. Friend. Catherine is available by appointment at one of our Pennsylvania offices. She advises and represents divorce and family law clients throughout Eastern Pennsylvania. Catherine earned her law degree from Temple University School of Law. During law school, she worked as an intern in a clinical program at the Family Court of Philadelphia for Temple Legal Aid. She was also a staff writer and associate editor on the Temple Journal of International and Comparative Law. Prior to and during law school, Catherine worked as a litigation paralegal. Before entering the legal field, she was a social worker with Philadelphia County MH/MR and a counselor with local womens’ agencies.

Ari R. Karpf is a zealous trial advocate concentrating his practice in all facets of employment and labor law, including, discrimination, sexual harassment, wrongful discharge, breach of contract, union avoidance, unemployment compensation, Warn Act violations, and on a select basis, criminal matters. Mr. Karpf graduated summa cum laude from International College of Fort Myers, Florida, finishing first in his class. He graduated magna cum laude from Thomas M. Cooley Law School, where he was awarded the President's Achievement Award, honors for outstanding advancement of the Thomas Cooley Law Journal, was recognized as a distinguished appeals magistrate, and received several certificates of merit for outstanding scholastic performance. Mr. Karpf is a member of the bars of state courts in Pennsylvania, the state courts in New Jersey, the United States District Court of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and the United States District Court of New Jersey. Although Mr. Karpf focuses primarily on employment and labor law, he also has a very strong background in complex criminal litigation at the trial and appellate levels. He takes criminal appeals, state or federal, and handles habeas corpus petitions.

Ever since childhood, Renee Hykel Cuddy, Esq. has been passionate about helping others. While attending law school, Renee Hykel Cuddy ambitiously trained and competed around the globe as an international Olympic athlete for the U.S. Olympic Rowing Team. She competed for the United States for six years and won several international medals. She brings this same tenacity to her law firm by doing everything she can to win your immigration or family law case. Through her athletic experiences, Ms. Hykel Cuddy developed an understanding of the benefits of diverse culture in business, as well as a passion for uniting families. Hiring Hykel Law is like having Olympic-level legal representation. Through the years, Renee Hykel Cuddy’s vision and sense of purpose have never wavered. She founded Hykel Law Firm with a mission of helping foreign immigrants enjoy the same freedoms, aspirations, and opportunities enjoyed by U.S. citizens. Ms. Hykel Cuddy maintains resilient integrity, honesty, and aggressive defense on behalf of all the individuals and families in greater Philadelphia whom she has the pleasure of representing. When other lawyers throw in the towel, get in touch with Renee Hykel Cuddy, Esq., founder and managing attorney of Hykel Law.

George Steffish is a practicing attorney in the state of Pennsylvania. He received his J.D. from Duquesne University in 1979. He currently works for the firm of Steffish & Lafferty PC.