Representing Individuals & Companies in Pennsylvania

Hornstine, Wertheimer & Hornstine

1500 Walnut Street
22nd Floor, Penthouse Suite
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19102
USA

(215) 568-4968

(609) 964-1849

www.hornstine.com

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At the law offices of Hornstine, Wertheimer & Hornstine in Philadelphia, we represent individuals and companies in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. We bring decades of legal experience, including more than 20 years of judicial experience, to bear on every case we handle. We take an aggressive stance on behalf of our clients but always strive to offer an environment where you can relax, confident that we are taking care of all your legal concerns. We are committed to treating all our clients the way we would want to be treated if our roles were reversed.

We assist clients with legal concerns involving: Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, Divorce, Family Law, Education Law, and, Special Ed. Programs.

Hornstine, Wertheimer & Hornstine offers a free initial consultation to every client.

Practice Areas

Additional Practice Areas: Dental Malpractice; Property Damage and Insurance Claims; Legal Malpractice; Violations of the Consumer Fraud Act; Misdemeanors; Gun/Firearm Offenses; Violent Crimes; Postnuptial Agreements; Restraining Orders; Protection From Abuse; Post-Judgment Modifications; Special Ed. Programs; Collections Matters; Lease Disputes; Shareholder and Partnership Disputes; Lost Income and Lost Profit Claims.

Practice Areas Description

We assist clients with legal concerns involving:

- Commercial Litigation

Our experienced commercial litigation attorneys can assist you with many different types of business disputes including, but not limited to, collections, business and real estate contracts, lease disputes, shareholder and partnership claims, claims for lost income or lost profits, and other employment matters. In addition to already existing disputes, we can help you with litigation prevention strategies to prevent commercial disputes in the future.

- Personal Injuries

Whether you have been involved in an automobile collision, been hurt as a result of improper property maintenance, or been injured by the negligence of another individual, our experienced attorneys are here to make sure that you are promptly and fairly compensated for your injuries.

• Premises Liability

When you hire us to help you pursue full and fair compensation for injuries sustained on someone else’s property, we will conduct a thorough investigation of the facts and circumstances, looking to determine whether the property owner took reasonable steps to ensure your personal safety. We handle claims involving any type of injury suffered on commercial or residential property, including:

. Any losses suffered because of a property owner’s failure to provide adequate security, including injuries sustained in bar fights, public assaults or muggings;
. Injuries caused by slippery floors or sidewalks; damaged tile, carpet or linoleum; cracked pavement or asphalt; or from broken or dangerous steps or stairways.

• Disability and Social Security Law

In the area of disability law, there is a need for strong advocacy and support for clients. Individuals with disabilities who are dealing with discrimination, a lack of services, inability to obtain social security, or a myriad of other issues should have proper representation. Our office provides the necessary support to ensure that those with disabilities are receiving the protection they are entitled to under the law.

• Motor Vehicle Accidents

We offer comprehensive counsel to people who have been hurt in any type of a motor vehicle accident, whether the collision involved a car, truck, motorcycle, bus or public transportation vehicle, such as a PATCO or SEPTA car. We represent drivers, passengers or pedestrians.

- Complex Civil Litigation

Many of our clients come to us when other attorneys have already made costly mistakes, and our civil litigation lawyers pride themselves on the ability to step in and get matters back on track. We handle a variety of complicated civil matters, ranging from property losses to violations of the Consumer Fraud Act. If you are already involved in a civil lawsuit or think that you may have a case in the future, call our law office today for your free consultation. Our attorneys will give you the honest and straightforward advice that you deserve.

- Criminal Offenses

Our criminal defense attorneys will aggressively and competently resolve your criminal matter in all Pennsylvania and New Jersey courts. No criminal matter should be taken lightly, which is we treat all of our clients with the respect and diligence they deserve.

• Criminal Appeals

Our attorneys have decades of combined legal experience, including nearly 20 years of judicial experience. We understand the complex process of trial practice and can quickly identify when errors are made that could help you in your appeal. We will aggressively protect your interests on appeal, always working to get your conviction overturned. We understand the stress and anxiety you can feel during a criminal appeal and work hard to provide a relaxed environment in our offices, where you have confidence that your best interests are being protected. We are committed to treating all our clients the way we would want to be treated if our roles were reversed.

• Gun Charges

We handle the defense against any charges involving guns or firearms, including:

. Illegal possession, sale or transfer of a gun/firearm;
. Setting up a sham or straw purchase;
. Carrying, possessing or owning a firearm or gun without the required permit;
. Using a weapon in the commission of another crime, such as robbery, burglary or assault;
. Theft of weapons;
. Possession of illegal weapons;
. Owning or possessing a weapon as a convicted felon.

• Drug Crimes

We aggressively defend people who have been charged with violating drug laws, handling cases involving:

. Possession or possession with intent to deliver or distribute;
. Sale, distribution or trafficking of controlled substances;
. Cultivation or manufacture of illegal drugs;
. Conspiring with others to violate the Pennsylvania or New Jersey drug laws.

• DUI / DWI

Our lawyers handle all matters related to drunk driving charges, from the administrative proceeding to determine the status of your driving privileges to the criminal hearing to establish guilt or innocence and assess penalties. We will make certain you file all requests in a timely manner so that you minimize the consequences of your arrest. We represent first-time as well as repeat offenders.

• Traffic and Municipal Court Violations

We handle the defense against all types of charges prosecuted in the municipal courts, including:

. Speeding;
. Reckless or careless driving;
. Failure to use due caution or to obey traffic laws, signals or signs;
. DUI/DWI or drunk driving.

- Education Law

When families are facing issues with their school districts, there is a need for strong advocacy and support for students and their parents or guardians. School districts and universities are supported by law firms that specialize in this area of law. Students that are facing suspension, truancy, bullying or other issues should have the opportunity to have representation as well. Our office provides the necessary aggressive support to ensure that children are receiving the protection they are entitled to under the law.

- Family Law

We represent both men and women in all aspects of family law, from simple support matters to complex divorce matters with significant assets. If you are not already married but are considering taking the next step, our matrimonial attorneys can assist you with a prenuptial agreement. If you have children and are dealing with issues of custody, we can make sure the Courts fully understand you situation. Call us today and come in for your free consultation!

• Custody and Visitation

We work with custodial and noncustodial parents at any stage of a custody or visitation matter, whether you have just filed for divorce and need a temporary order while your divorce is pending or your divorce is complete and you need assistance with motions to modify or enforce a final decree. We will help you work out and put in place custody and visitation arrangements that are in the best interests of your minor children while protecting your rights as a parent. When structuring custody and visitation, we will look at all relevant factors, including any of your child’s medical, educational or religious needs.

• Divorce and Support

We work with men and women at all stages of a divorce or family law dispute, from the decision to file through negotiated settlements, mediation or trial to post-judgment requests for modification or enforcement of a final divorce decree. We will help you resolve all issues related to or arising out of divorce, such as: spousal support, child support, the equitable distribution of marital property, and, child custody and visitation.

• Elder Law

In the area of elder law, there is a need for compassion and patience for clients and their families. This field specifically focuses on the special needs of senior citizens. Elderly individuals who are faced with issues such as estate planning, nursing home care, Medicare, or a variety of other issues should have the opportunity to have representation. Our office provides the necessary support to ensure that senior citizens are receiving the protection they are entitled to under the law.

- Traffic Court

We will assist clients with the following services:

. Consultation and representation regarding driving under the influence (DUI), driving while intoxicated (DWI), refusal of a breathalyzer test, speeding tickets or other traffic citations.
. Assistance with loss of license, license restoration, and driving while suspended.
. Representation on traffic appeal matters.
. Representation on driving without insurance matters.
. Consultation and representation on vehicular homicide cases.

Attorneys

	Mr. Louis F. Hornstine Founding Attorney Criminal Defense, Family Law, Personal Injury		Mr. Brian Pelloni Founding Attorney Civil Litigation, Criminal Law
	Mr. Brad Wertheimer Attorney Criminal Law