ThePhillyLawyers is pleased to announce that Gabriela M. Soto Cotto will be our Summer 2022 intern.
Gabriela was selected by Montgomery Bar Association’s (MBA) Robert E. Slota, Jr. Diversity Internship & Development Program. The MBA Program Diversity Resources & Initiatives (montgomerybar.org) is a competitive program featuring highly talented and under-represented law students for the second Summer. ThePhillyLawyers has been a proud sponsor and host for the MBA Diversity Internship & Development Program for several years, and we are very excited to have Gabriela with us this summer!
Gabriela is a rising second year law student at George Washington University Law School. As a law student, she is the representative for the Latin American Law Student Association, and she is a member of several other organizations. Prior to law school, Gabriela graduated summa cum laude from Suffolk University in Boston, MA with a bachelor of arts in politics, philosophy, and economics, and a minor in business law. While at Suffolk, Gabriela served as a Spanish tutor and was a class senator in student government. Gabriela interned at Sierra Club, the USPTO, and the Boston Leadership Institute. She also has experience as a legal assistant for a law firm in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Please join us in welcoming Gabriela as ThePhillyLawyers Summer 2022 intern!
ThePhillyLawyers is happy to report another record breaking, first quarter for 2022. With over a million dollars in settlements, our clients are raving.
In other exciting news, Attorney Andrew Alston has joined the firm and we have a completely new site. The new site was designed with simplicity, visual appeal, and greater user experience in mind. Included are stories from some of our cases. Everything you need to know about our winning team of Personal Injury and Criminal Defense litigators is a click away.
The law firm of ThePhillyLawyers is pleased to announce that Andrew Alston is our newest member.
“Before I invited Andrew to join ThePhillyLawyers, I got to know Andrew in the courtroom and in the community. I found him to be an excellent trial attorney and an honorable lawyer. He is a good person who cares about, and fights for, his clients. Because of his talent in, and outside of, the courtroom, we invited Andrew to be a lawyer on our team,” said R. Emmett Madden.
Andrew primarily represents clients in personal injury, criminal defense, and general litigation cases.
“I’m excited and honored to join ThePhillyLawyers. I know Emmett and ThePhillyLawyers provides top quality, client-focused representation. I’m looking forward to continuing to grow my practice with a team who I have such respect for,” said Andrew.
Andrew is a graduate of Temple University, Beasley School of Law. At Temple Law School, Andrew graduated with Dean’s Honor List recognition and numerous Trial Advocacy and trial performance awards. During law school, Andrew had the privilege to serve in an intern and extern clerkship in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania for Federal District Court Chief Judge Juan Sanchez as well as Federal Magistrate Judge Timothy Rice.
After law school, Andrew practiced law at one of the largest criminal defense organizations in Philadelphia where he represented hundreds of clients as lead counsel through all stages of hearings and trials—both bench and jury. He also practiced at a law firm representing personal injury victims.
To continue to refine his courtroom skills, Andrew completed an LL.M. in Trial Advocacy at Temple University, Beasley School of Law. During the LL.M. Program, Andrew received the Faculty Award for Outstanding Achievement in Courtroom Presentation and Performance.
Andrew volunteers his time to speak at continuing legal education and trial advocacy training programs, and he assists pro bono service projects.
You can read more about Andrew here.
I am a 26-year Jenkintown resident, past Jenkintown Borough council member, past volunteer coach, local lawyer, and local law firm owner in Jenkintown, PA. In 2024, the current Magisterial District Judge, Elizabeth McHugh of local court 38-1-02 intends to retire. Montgomery County Court Administration has announced plans to eliminate and consolidate her Court with neighboring Abington and Cheltenham courts. I intend to run for this Judgeship, hoping to continue serving my community as judge, and keep this Court open. I oppose the closure of this Court, and I ask that you also oppose its closure. Court 38-1-02 is an important community resource, and its closure negatively impacts not only Jenkintown, but also Abington and Cheltenham. Let me explain why.
(more…)Thirteen years ago, Joseph’s nightmare began. Behind a McDonald’s restaurant, three men attacked Joseph. The three attackers—all white men—had prior criminal records for drugs and thefts. Joseph, however, was a proud father and husband, and led a crime-free life. While racism and implicit bias are key issues today, thirteen years ago, they were more present and less discussed. Joseph, an undocumented Haitian immigrant, was disbelieved when he told police he acted in self-defense. Joseph explained to police that when the three men tried to rob him, he used a bat to defend his life. And even though Joseph had no criminal record, was employed full time, was a husband and father, the police didn’t believe Joseph. Because the police went with the three men’s story, Joseph was charged with robbery and aggravated assault.
(more…)Emmett Madden and ThePhillyLawyers partners with Kilkenny Law to chair their newly founded personal injury and civil litigation division.
R. Emmett Madden, Esq., owner and founder of ThePhillyLawyers—the Delaware Valley’s premier Personal Injury and Criminal Defense litigation firm—is excited to announce our partnership with Kilkenny Law.
Mr. Madden will be chairing Kilkenny Law’s newly incorporated Personal Injury Department. Kilkenny Law, which was founded by former Justice Advocate General Officer and current Montgomery County Sheriff, Sean Kilkenny, was traditionally focused on Municipal Law, Zoning, and Land Use litigation. But now, to offer the best representation to injured victims, these two firms are combining their resources and experience.
If you suffered an injury from a large corporation, a trucking accident, a car accident, or professional negligence, call us. We will provide you strong and aggressive representation to maximize your financial award.
ThePhillyLawyers is proud to announce R. Emmett Madden has been named as a 2021 Pennsylvania Super Lawyer, an honor received since 2010. After a difficult start to the decade for so many, we are excited for the roaring 20’s to take off in full swing. Emmett is here for you, whatever life hands you next.
ThePhillyLawyers focuses on criminal defense and personal injury.
Super Lawyers is a research-driven, peer-influenced rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Attorneys are selected from more than 70 practice areas and all firm sizes, assuring a credible and relevant annual list.
The annual selections are made using a patented multiphase process that includes:
This is an exclusive list, recognizing no more than five percent of attorneys in Pennsylvania.
ThePhillyLawyers is grateful for this honor.
Are gun applications confusing?
Answer: Yes.
For most people, to legally purchase a gun in Pennsylvania, the rules are confusing. To apply to purchase a gun, an applicant must complete a questionnaire. The questionnaire asks whether an applicant has ever been convicted of a crime that could result in prison time greater than one year. Because this question is poorly worded, applicants are often confused.
How are gun applications confusing?
Answer: See below.
For example, if a person was convicted of a misdemeanor and received a sentence of six months to one year of probation. Should this applicant answer “Yes” or “No” on the forms? An applicant may assume that they can answer “No”. Or often, an applicant will ask the gun store employee who then encourages an applicant to answer “No”. But in this scenario, if you were to answer “No”, this would not only be incorrect, but it would also be a serious crime.
If an applicant mistakenly or intentionally lies on a gun application, that is considered fraud in Pennsylvania.
(more…)Our client was driving her dog to the veterinarian when a tractor trailer turned into her lane of travel, resulting in a serious accident. She was rushed into surgery with two burst vertebrae, a concussion, and various other injuries. Early in process she contacted ThePhillyLawyers. We made sure she received the best medical treatment and that all her bills were paid. For her case, we hired medical, traffic, and engineering experts, leaving nothing to chance. The truck driver plead guilty in Traffic Court to making an illegal left turn.
After over a year of rehabilitation and treatment, she wanted the entire ordeal behind her. We hired experts proving liability and illustrating the large financial, emotional, and physical impact the crash had on her and her family. The defendants agreed to an early mediation.
Mediation is a process used to settle a lawsuit without costly time-consuming litigation. Jury trials are expensive and emotionally draining. In mediation, the two sides agree to a respected lawyer who acts as a mediator and evaluates all the evidence. The mediator reviews all treatment records, lost wage records, as well as expert reports on future medical expenses, future lost wages and future medical and physical problems.
At mediation, we presented our case as if we were in front of the jury. Overwhelmed and impressed, the defendant’s lawyer and the mediator understood we were serious and made an offer normally only made on the eve of a trial. Experience teaches that the best way to get a large pre-trial settlement is to show your opponent you are prepared for a jury trial.
If you have been severely injured by a careless truck driver, call or text Emmett Madden and ThePhillyLawyers today.
