Our Lawyers Get Results.
Why Work with Our Law Firm?
Locally, we've earned a reputation as one of the best law firms in Bucks, Delaware, and Montgomery counties. But we're equally recognized throughout Pennsylvania and regionally in the Mid-Atlantic. We also work with clients throughout the U.S.
So, the next time you're trying to find a lawyer near you in the greater Philadelphia area, call us. Here's why.
First, you'll work with experienced attorneys with the knowledge and experience to tackle the most challenging legal issues. And they can do so at all levels, addressing local, state, and federal laws and courts.
That includes trial courts through appeals to the Superior and Commonwealth Courts. Plus, federal courts of appeals and the state Supreme Court.
Second, we staff our law offices with attorneys recognized by the legal industry across numerous practice areas. We're unlike smaller firms or solo law practices with a narrow or general focus. We can represent you with virtually any legal concern.
Third, and most importantly, each lawyer at our firm recognizes that they serve you first. So they work to apply the law to your advantage by talking with you, listening, and understanding your concerns.
Our focus is simple -- getting you results.
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We’re Locally Grounded,
But Nationally Recognized
High Swartz LLP isn't your ordinary suburban law firm. Instead, our practice includes some of the best lawyers in the metro Philadelphia region. And each lawyer owns a focused practice area that extends nationally in scope.
Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms" and "Best Lawyers in America® recognized our firm and its attorneys with numerous honors:
- The Best Lawyers in America© 2025 edition includes 15 High Swartz Attorneys. It also mentions our attorneys in the Lawyer of the Year and Ones to Watch editions.
- Our firm garnered national recognition for real estate litigation, land use, and zoning law.
- We received honors for the metropolitan Philadelphia area across 14 practice areas, including numerous mentions for our litigation skill.
Apart from industry accolades, we're equally proud of our Google Reviews. Our clients rate our services at 4.6. Read the reviews below to see what they say about our attorneys and firm.
Then, call our law offices next time you need to find an attorney near you. We'll work with you to deliver the best results.
Experienced Attorneys Focused on Your Legal Challenges
Our law firm has a long-standing and distinguished reputation dating back to 1914. Our headquarters is in Norristown, PA, steps from the Montgomery County Courthouse.
In 2016, we added a second office in Doylestown, PA, after merging with McNamara, Bolla & Panzer. That merger expanded our legal services to provide even broader representation for our clients.
In 2024, we added a satellite office in Wayne, PA expanding and strengthening our presence along the Main Line. In 2025, we increased our Bucks County footprint by opening a Feasterville law office, just outside Northeast Philadelphia.
Unlike other law firms that offer limited areas of legal experience, we can represent you across virtually any legal matter. So we can provide you with legal counsel for personal issues like a divorce, car accidents, or child custody. Or support your business with a critical merger and acquisition.
Our lawyers work with clients of all types. They include individuals, small businesses, corporations, non-profits, educational institutions, and government agencies. Regardless of your stature, you have our promise that our lawyers will remain in close communication.
Our Lawyers Start by Listening to You
We know that listening is what counts most. We need to understand your concerns and goals before tackling the legal considerations. Most importantly, our lawyers and attorneys want to address your problem with minimal disruption to your business or personal life.
We understand the personal stress that accompanies legal troubles. And that's true whether a family member suffered a personal injury or an employee filed a workers' compensation suit.
You can count on us to be your trusted partner through any legal trouble you face. That applies whether you're on the Main Line in and around Philadelphia or on main streets in Montgomery, Delaware, or Bucks County. Locally, our lawyers support individuals and businesses in these counties:
• Bucks County
• Chester County
• Delaware County
• Montgomery County
• Philadelphia County
But, our firm assists clients anywhere throughout the United States. And indeed, it owns national recognition for many of our legal services.
High Swartz Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers® for 2024
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David J. Brooman
Land Use, Zoning, and Environmental Lawyer
David has over three decades of experience in environmental law, zoning and land use, and environmental litigation. He heads the firm's municipal law group.
David is AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell®. Best Lawyers in America® has also included Brooman in its annual list since 2018. In addition, The Main Line's Best Lawyers and Super Lawyers® have honored him since 2018.
Mary Cushing Doherty
Family Lawyer
Mary Cushing Doherty specializes in all aspects of family law, specifically divorce, mediation, arbitration, and family issues.
Her accomplishments include:
- AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell®
- Recognized by Super Lawyers® as a top-rated family lawyer since its inception in 2004
- Best Lawyers in America® for Philadelphia family law, 1995 – present
Mark Fischer, Jr.
Business Litigation Attorney
Mark's commercial litigation practice represents businesses in legal matters involving contracts, construction, real estate, land use, zoning, and leasing.
He has spent several years as regional litigation counsel to a multinational retail company in the mid-atlantic states. Mark also serves as assistant township solicitor to Lower Macungie Township and on zoning matters for Upper Dublin Township in Pennsylvania.
Arn Heller
Commercial Real Estate Attorney
Real estate attorney Arnold Heller has a lifetime of experience in real estate transactional law and land development law. He advises various clients, including healthcare providers, condominium and planned community developers, and affordable housing developers.
Arn is AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell® and has been recognized by Best Lawyers since 2018.
Sean G. Livesey
Real Estate Law and Zoning
Sean is a Montgomery County real estate attorney primarily focusing on real estate matters, which includes zoning and land development. He also consults with local businesses on property acquisitions, leasing, and real estate tax liability.
Mr. Livesey is also a member of the firm's municipal law group where he has acted as conflict solicitor to multiple Montgomery County and Bucks County townships.
Renata T. Pabisz
Immigration Lawyer and Estate Planning Attorney
Renata is an English and Polish-speaking attorney who listens to you and your family members while offering effective legal advice. She can also refer you to one of High Swartz's attorneys and speak on your behalf.
She concentrates her practice on estate planning, probate, estate administration, and immigration.
Renata has developed unique and lasting relationships with her immigration clients who return for additional services or refer family or friends throughout the years.
Gilbert P. High Jr.
Municipal Lawyer & Estates Attorney
Gil is recognized with an AV Preeminent Peer Review rating for professional excellence. His practice areas include municipal law, real estate, land use, estates, and trusts.
As a long-standing member of the legal community, he has received numerous awards:
- AV Preeminent Peer Review rated by Martindale-Hubbell®
- Listed by Pennsylvania Super Lawyers® as a top-rated state, local, and municipal attorney in Norristown, PA, from 2006 to the present
Matthew T. Hovey
Municipal Lawyer
Matthew practices in multiple different legal areas such as civil litigation, zoning, land use, and real estate with an acute focus on municipal law. His municipal work includes multiple appointments in Montgomery County and Chester County.
His municipal work includes appointments to local zoning hearing boards, solicitorships, and conflict counsel to southeastern Pennsylvania townships and boroughs.
Bill F. Kerr, Jr.
Real Estate Attorney
Bill Kerr brings extensive real estate law experience to the metropolitan Philadelphia area, including Bucks and Montgomery counties. His activities range from real estate taxation and eminent domain to land use and real estate valuation.
He has received awards from Best Lawyers in America® and The Main Line’s Best Lawyers since 2018. In addition, Bill has experience as special zoning and development counsel to several southeastern Pennsylvania municipalities.
Thomas E. Panzer
Municipal, Zoning, and Workers' Comp Lawyer
Tom Panzer focuses on litigation, zoning, land use, and workers’ compensation. He’s served numerous townships, municipalities, and counties in official positions and is a former treasurer of Bucks County.
Panzer is a highly regarded attorney with several prestigious awards:
- AV Preeminent Peer Review rated by Martindale-Hubbell®
- Best Lawyers in America®, Workers’ Compensation Law since 2017
- Super Lawyers® List, 2019 – present
- Consistently recognized on the Top Lawyers of the Main Line and Western Suburbs list
Don Petrille, Jr.
Business & Estate Planning Attorney
As a business lawyer, Donald Petrille, Jr. primarily represents businesses and their shareholders as they wrestle with complex issues in today’s ever-changing legal environment.
Don is also a member of the firm’s wills, trusts, estate planning, and probate team, where he advises clients on methods of wealth preservation and transfer and business succession planning.
Thomas D. Rees
Employment, Litigation, and Education Attorney
As an employment lawyer, Tom Rees represents businesses and nonprofit organizations with employment concerns, including severance agreements, discrimination, sexual harassment, restrictive covenants, and trade secrets. He is also an employment arbitrator for the American Arbitration Association.
His honors include:
- AV Preeminent Peer Review rated by Martindale-Hubbell®, the highest peer rating standard
- Pennsylvania Super Lawyers for Employment Law, 2007-present
Rich C. Sokorai
Personal Injury Lawyer & Litigation
Rich Sokorai handles a variety of legal concerns, covering civil and business litigation, personal injury, real estate, municipal, and environmental law. Since 2008, he has been a judge advocate for the Pennsylvania Army National Guard.
Sokorai has been honored by The Main Line’s Best Lawyers and Best Lawyers in America® for personal injury litigation since 2018. He also is a solicitor to Newtown Township in Delaware County.
Shari Williams
Family Lawyer
amily lawyer Shari R. Gelfont Williams represents clients in the greater Philadelphia area. Her family law experience includes divorce, child support, alimony, custody, equitable distribution, adoption, and marital agreements.
A former Bucks County Assistant District Attorney, Williams is an experienced Protection from Abuse/PFA attorney, and active in the Bucks County Bar Association Pro Bono PFA representation program.
Legal Services that Address Your Specific Concerns
High Swartz LLP lawyers handle diverse legal concerns. As a result, you'll work with an experienced attorney knowledgeable in your specific legal matter. We'll provide dedicated knowledge ranging from struggles with divorce to structuring a significant business contract.
We'll represent you with a local attorney versed in specific practice areas. We cover nearly 20 legal practice areas. These include family law, real estate, personal injury, employment law, workers' compensation, and business formation and contracts. In total, we address a wide variety of legal matters.
Equally important, that approach allows our lawyers to exchange legal insights with each other based on their specific practice areas. So, you'll receive more comprehensive counsel from our law offices to address your needs.
You can always count on getting the most comprehensive legal support to achieve the best results.
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What Our Clients are Saying
Divorce is not something I'd ever thought would happen, and it's got a lot of heartache attached to it. That being said, Shari Williams & Jen Gisondi have been a huge help in navigating this very sensitive family situation.
I also truly believe Shari does what's best for her client's. What makes her terrific is she explains things in language I can understand & addresses my questions or concerns. Shari & Jen were with me every step of the way.
Jill M.
We were very happy to have Sean Livesey assigned to be our real estate attorney, to explain and prepare the necessary paperwork and arrange the closing of our home in Horsham, PA. During the stress of selling a home we had lived in for 46 years and the purchase of another home he guided us through the process and communicated regularly by phone and emails. I was able to supply the necessary documents on my part with his guidance. He also communicated with the buyer who felt confident in the process. I would recommend Sean to anyone involved in needing his services and would seek him out if I have further need for a lawyer.
John L.
I have nothing but high praise for Renata Pabisz at High Swartz! She was extremely helpful, yet friendly and personable in helping me with my US Naturalization application! It seems to me the process would take a lot more time than the few months and two "in person" meetings we had. Renata was always genuinely supportive and kind and responded very quickly to my email inquiries. I would recommend her to anyone in the Bucks County area who needs support with USCIS issues.
Krister H.
I have worked with Shari for about 5 years now, as she has represented me through some of the most challenging times in my life. I cannot express enough how truly grateful I am for her wealth of knowledge, flexibility and dedication. I wouldn't be able to do it without her. I thank her from the bottom of my heart and know my children will one day as well!
Brittani V.
I cannot say enough good things about Shari Williams. She is extremely knowledgeable of family law, professional, and above all empathetic. She takes the time to get to know you on a personal level, and treats your case personally. Shari has been handling my child support, custody, and divorce for the past two years and she is wonderful. She has a great sense of humor and is honest about outcomes and expectations from the get-go. I highly recommend Shari.
Ayesha R.
I found Renata to be very professional, experienced and was very understanding. With no doubt, I would highly recommend her for a green card process.
Najeem K.
Glen-David is an excellent attorney when pursuing a commercial Real Estate Tax Assessment appeal in NJ or PA. Very knowledgeable of the jurisdictional procedures in both states and very responsive to the client's needs.
Jerome M.
I have had a great experience with the legal services I have received and will continue to use High Swartz in the future.
Stephanie D.
It was a long legal process, but in the end, High Swartz delivered. They worked with me and proved to be extremely accommodating.
Michael T.
My experience was beyond my expectations. Melissa Boyd was professional, well prepared and represented me with knowledge and confidence. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone needing legal services.
Eileen B.Legal Insights
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Our Local Law Offices
Montgomery County, PA
High Swartz’s Norristown office was built in 1935 and sits a block away from the Montgomery County PA Courthouse on East Airy Street.
40 East Airy Street
Norristown, PA 19401
(610) 275-0700
Bucks County, PA
High Swartz’s Doylestown office is located just down the street from the Bucks County PA Courthouse and was built in 1897.
116 East Court Street
Doylestown, PA 18901
(215) 345-8888
Delaware County, PA
High Swartz’s Wayne office is conveniently located in Radnor Township along the Main Line and offers our full range of legal services.
200 Eagle Road, Suite 218
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 975-4468
Bucks County, PA
High Swartz’s Lower Bucks County law office is conveniently located in Feasterville-Trevose right outside Northeast Philadelphia.
412 E Street Rd
Feasterville-Trevose, PA 19053
(215) 354-1100