Personal Injury

President and founder of an established Chicago personal injury law firm, having achieved numerous recoveries for his clients over a period of many years.

Areas of practice: Personal Injury, Divorce and Divorce Mediation, Child Support Modification, Family Law, Restraining Orders, Visitation/Custody Dispute and Criminal Defense. Before co-founding Churchill & Tilden in 2013, P.C., Attorney Churchill was a solo practitioner at the Law Office of Pamela F. Churchill, P.C. for 17 years, where she focused on personal injury, criminal defense and family law cases. Prior to opening her own firm, Attorney Churchill worked as associate counsel for 6 years in the Tort Department at Keches and Mallen, P.C., which was located in Taunton, MA. Attorney Churchill graduated from high school at Whitman-Hanson Regional High School in 1983. She earned her undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice from Northeastern University College of Criminal Justice, cum laude in 1988. She was President of Alpha Phi Sigma, the National Criminal Justice Honor Society while attending Northeastern. Thereafter, Attorney Churchill graduated from New England School of Law in 1991. Attorney Churchill served as President of the Plymouth District Bar Association from January 2013 through January 2014, and served as a member of the executive board for 3 years prior to that. Attorney Churchill remains an active member of the Plymouth District Bar Association. Attorney Churchill was sworn into the Supreme Court of the United States in 2008. She is admitted to practice before all Massachusetts courts and the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts. She has successfully litigated numerous cases and has represented clients in arbitrations and mediations. Attorney Churchill is a certified member of the criminal defense bar advocate panel in Plymouth County. She is also a Notary Public for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, her three sons and friends. She also enjoys traveling and boating.

Spiro Michals Attorney at Law is a founding Partner of the firm of Michals & Michals, LLC and heads the General Law division of the firm. He practices in the areas of Real Estate, Wills and Estates, Personal Injury, Bankruptcy and Contracts. In addition to those areas of practice listed above, Spiro Michals Attorney at Law currently serves as Attorney for numerous corporations. He previously served as Law Clerk for the Monmouth County Prosecutors Office. His extensive experience in real property and personal injury matters has garnered him many notable clients such as West Shore Medical, Jersey Shore Grille and others. Spiro Michals Attorney at Law has also successfully tried many cases before the Federal Court as well as State courts. Spiro Michals Attorney at Law has endeavored to support the community for many years by supplying pro bono legal assistance to low income clients.

Christopher R. Burke has been living in the Capital District since 2002. He is a graduate of the State University of New York at Albany, Class of 2006, and Albany Law School Class of 2010. During law school, Chris was a law clerk at Grasso, Rodriquez & Grasso. Upon graduating from Albany Law School and being admitted to the New York State Bar, Grasso, Rodriguez & Grasso hired him on as an associate. In 2013, Chris was made a partner at Grasso, Rodriguez & Grasso, creating Grasso, Rodriguez, Grasso & Burke. Chris was the first person named partner in over 15 years. Chris handles a wide range of cases but focuses his practice on Personal Injury litigation as well as Real Estate transactions. Chris currently resides in Niskayuna with his wife and two sons.

Leigh is a founding partner of Sutton & Smyth, LLP. Born and raised in New York City, Leigh learned valuable lessons in street smarts, which provided him with a relentless work ethic and a tireless dedication to excel. Combined with his legal education and extensive experience, Leigh is a formidable trial attorney that does not shy away from the courtroom and has recovered millions of dollars for his clients. Leigh has dedicated his practice to zealously representing hard-working New Yorkers injured as a result of someone else’s negligence and representing victims who experienced property damage due to a fire or water loss. He gained invaluable early experience as a Partner of a renowned insurance defense firm, working closely with insurance adjusters and learning the ins and outs of how insurance companies value personal injury and property damage cases. He uses this knowledge, together with excellent negotiating and litigation skills, to maximize his client’s monetary recoveries. Leigh believes that all victims deserve a lawyer that truly cares about them. To that end, he makes himself available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and will continually communicate with clients to provide updates as their case progresses. He provides his cell number so clients can contact him whenever the need arises and is committed to excellence in the representation of his clients to bring them the justice they deserve and the compassion they need. Leigh is a native of Manhattan and is proud to continue to live there with his family. He attended college at Columbia University and Boston University and graduated from New York Law School. He is admitted to practice in all the Courts of New York State, the United States District Court for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York and the United States Court of Appeals, Second Circuit. If you have been injured in an accident, or have sustained property damage due to the fault of another, Leigh will fight for you.

Our firm’s founding attorney, David Sexton, is a member of the Tennessee Bar and a graduate of the University of Tennessee College of Law. He loves the people here in Knoxville and works hard every day to help them from a legal standpoint while supporting his community. We also practice multiple areas of law, and we can help you if you: Sustained serious injuries in a truck or auto accident Are facing bankruptcy or foreclosure because of crushing debt Sustained injuries or lost a loved one because of the negligence of another person Are trying to defend yourself against criminal charges Are contemplating divorce or considering taking a child custody action Were injured in a workplace accident or succumbed to an illness due to a work-related condition Need help with a Social Security Disability claim For a confidential consultation with a lawyer who wants what is best for your case, contact us today. We help clients throughout all of eastern Tennessee, and we are here to help with whatever legal situation you are dealing with.

Peter J. Pietrandrea obtained a B.A. in Political Science from Allegheny College in 1980 and a Juris Doctor degree from Ohio Northern University in 1984. Since 1984, his practice has concentrated in personal injury and wrongful death. Since 1989, his practice has been located in Cranberry Township where is has successfully represented thousands of clients. He has served on a number of charitable and civic boards and has remained an active member of the community.

Mr. Perez has represented and delivered results for clients in matters involving: landlord tenant, breach of warranties, insurance coverage claims, property damage matters, intentional torts, mediation, negligence claims, dog and animal bites, business litigation, construction, libel slander defamation, civil fraud, the Ohio Consumer Protection Act, personal injury, premises liability (slip and fall), contract and agreement disputes, trespass and boundary disputes, Fair Credit Reporting Act and other civil matters.

Jeffrey L. Jacobs has practiced law for over 30 years and has the savvy and advocacy skills found only in attorneys of the highest caliber. While he successfully serves represents clients in personal injury claims, motor vehicle accidents, and sexual harassment cases, much of his caseload involves products liability. A hard-working and confident attorney, Mr. Jacobs is not afraid to take on any adversary. He has represented clients from all over the country against large companies such as General Motors, Toyota, Polaris, Peterbilt, and Graco. While Mr. Jacobs may not be popular with his adversaries, his many clients appreciate his analytical talent and his intimate understanding of the law. Mr. Jacobs' career has given him the opportunity to learn both sides of the law, creating a strong advantage for his clients. He worked in products liability for several years, defending corporate clients in pharmaceutical cases. Mr. Jacobs knows that his unique position contributes greatly to his success as a plaintiff's lawyer. And has given him the perspective to anticipate strategies and act accordingly. Mr. Jacobs' clients are always pleased to find that they are one step ahead of the defense. He also has the experience of working as an Associate in a large Kansas City law firm, where he was involved in matters such as litigation, securities, business transactions and environmental work. Mr. Jacobs' environmental work gave him the understanding of government agencies and he still maintains a list of many friends and colleagues in the administrative field. Mr. Jacobs came to California in 1988 to work in the aeronautical industry. In order to work for plaintiffs who need skilled and dynamic attorneys, Mr. Jacobs opened what has now become Jacobs Law Group in 1991. Since then, he has developed a fondness for the Sacramento community and its people. In order to provide the best representation possible, Mr. Jacobs stays in tune with developments in the law through his many professional contacts.

For more than 20 years, we have represented clients dealing with personal injuries and related legal claims. Contact us to schedule a free initial consultation about your case. Hands-On Representation by a Local Lawyer The legal complexity of a car accident injury, medical malpractice, Social Security Disability or sexual harassment case requires the services of a seasoned attorney who personalizes his approach and who has a track record of success in these areas. When you come to the Law Offices of Edward P. Shaughnessy, starting with your initial consultation, your case will be handled by a highly knowledgeable attorney at all times. You can be confident in the knowledge that your file will never be passed on to any support staff. Many personal injury law firms that operate in the Lehigh Valley are large organizations based in Philadelphia or elsewhere. At the Law Offices of Edward P. Shaughnessy, we are from the area and community-oriented. This is not a satellite office from a large law firm. We know the people of Easton and the Lehigh Valley and are committed to resolving their legal problems.