Norristown, PA Personal Injury, Family Law and Criminal Defense Lawyers

Solomon, Berschler, Schatz & Monaghan, P.C.

522 Swede Street
Norristown, Pennsylvania 19401
USA

(610) 279-4300

(610) 279-2692

www.norristownlawyers.com

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Solomon, Berschler, Schatz & Monaghan, P.C., in Norristown, Pennsylvania, has gained a reputation as a full-service personal injury, criminal defense and family law firm throughout their existence of 30 years. Our attorneys combine a high level of professionalism with an aggressive approach focusing on our clients' unique needs and goals. Whether they are suffering injuries from a car accident or need help modifying their divorce agreement, we are committed to protecting our clients' futures. Our attorneys also provide aggressive criminal defense to make sure our clients receive a fair trial.

Our attorneys prepare all cases as if they will go to trial, showing the opposition that we are serious negotiators. Clients throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania rely on our ability to successfully settle family law and personal injury cases. We effectively negotiate plea bargains for criminal defense clients. We know that many times, the best solutions come through courtroom litigation. Our attorneys are seasoned and diligent trial lawyers have a thorough understanding of the court and will fight for the rights of our clients in court.

Looking for help to resolve an alimony dispute? Do you need compensation after a slip-and-fall accident? You need an experienced attorney. Contact us today to schedule a free initial consultation. Our law firm is centrally located near the Montgomery County Courthouse, and we offer convenient appointment scheduling.

Practice Areas

Additional Practice Areas: Acceleration Rehabilitative Disposition

Practice Areas Description

- Personal Injury

While many injury claims eventually settle through negotiation, it's important to work with a personal injury attorney who has successful trial experience and the ability and resources to bring your case to court. That's a lawyer the insurance company will listen to.

- Car Accidents

Aggressive and effective car accident representation is what we are known for at the law office of Solomon, Berschler, Schatz & Monaghan, P.C. From the moment you enter our office, our commitment to efficiency, responsiveness and service will be evident. We do everything we can to minimize the stress of this difficult time.

- Pedestrian Accidents

If your loved one was hit by a car while crossing the street or walking along the shoulder, you are probably wondering how you are going to pay the huge medical bills they will have for the injuries they sustained.

- Back & Neck Injuries

Neck and back injuries are the most common injuries people suffer in violent car accidents. Severe trauma to the spinal cord can result in full or partial paralysis (quadriplegia, hemiplegia or paraplegia). A rear-end collision can cause whiplash, with serious neck pain and headaches.

- Brain Injuries

A brain injury presents several unique challenges to the injured person and the family bringing a personal injury case, when the brain is not working properly, the injured person may not recognize that he or she has been injured. Different people respond differently, and recover differently, from brain injuries. Some people can regain reasonable functioning and some people may never be able to handle the affairs of daily life on their own. Brain damage can cause personality and mood changes. A loved one who was happy and easy-going may now be irritable or angry most of the time. It can be very hard on family members.

- Wrongful Death

Most of the fatal accident claims we handle at the law office of Solomon, Berschler, Schatz & Monaghan, P.C., are the result of car and truck accidents and workplace accidents. The person who died has most often left behind a spouse and dependent children for whom he or she provided financial support, parental guidance and the comfort of a familial relationship.

- Motor Vehicle Accidents

At Solomon, Berschler, Schatz & Monaghan, P.C. , in Norristown, Pennsylvania, we encourage prospective clients to contact us immediately following a serious motor vehicle accident. Time is of the essence for gathering medical and driving records, photographing the site, and interviewing any witnesses. We work efficiently toward a resolution of your case, all the way striving to obtain the damages you deserve. Following vehicle accidents, severely injured clients and their family members come to us with many questions. Listed below are some resources on motor vehicle accidents that you can review.

- Workers' Compensation

The process for collecting on a workers' compensation claim is complex, requiring the experience of a seasoned attorney. At Solomon, Berschler, Schatz & Monaghan, P.C., in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, our clients benefit from our knowledge of workers' compensation law and dedication to their legal claim.

- Criminal Law

At Solomon, Berschler, Schatz & Monaghan, P.C. , in Norristown, Pennsylvania, we have a record of aggressive and successful criminal defense. That reputation is well known throughout the local legal community. The prosecution knows that we will take a case to trial if a plea bargain is not in our client's best interest.

- DUI

Pennsylvania has harsh penalties for driving under the influence (DUI) or driving after imbibing (DAI). Do not take the law into your own hands — you need an experienced and knowledgeable DUI defense attorney.

- Accelerative Rehabilitative Disposition

For more than 30 years, we have vigorously protected criminal defendants' rights. We are tough negotiators who have a thorough understanding of Southeastern Pennsylvania's court system. Our extensive experience trying hundreds of criminal cases helps us effectively negotiate alternative sentences for many DUI offenders.

- Drug Charges

Drug charges can involve illegal narcotics or unlawful use of prescription medications. At the Pennsylvania-based law firm of Solomon, Berschler, Schatz & Monaghan, P.C. , we have represented clients facing drug charges throughout Montgomery County. The punishment for a conviction can be severe, emphasizing the importance of retaining counsel with experience in protecting the rights of clients. Clients in Norristown, Pennsylvania, rely on our attorneys for aggressive defense and a thorough knowledge of the law. Listed below are various resources for your review.

- Family Law

At the Norristown, Pennsylvania, law office of Solomon, Berschler, Schatz & Monaghan, P.C., our family law attorneys represent clients during some of the most difficult times in their lives. However, family law is not just about difficult endings; it's also about new beginnings and reaching agreements that benefit couples, parents and children.

- Divorce

A divorce is emotionally trying and traumatic for everyone in the family. A looming divorce can become even more complicated when children are involved. Heightened emotions can quickly dominate the negotiation process.

- Child Custody

One of the most important and emotional aspects of any divorce action is negotiating a child custody agreement if there are minor children involved. It is important to have an attorney on your side that understands your goals and can balance these desires with the best interest of the child standard that the Pennsylvania courts use when evaluating and custody matters.

- Child Support

When couples decide to part ways, disputes can quickly become emotional — especially if children are involved. Our goal is to help clients make informed legal decision to protect their assets and their children's futures without getting lost in emotionally-draining quarrels.

- Alimony

Judges in Pennsylvania are not required to award either party alimony when couples divorce. These cases are complicated and an experienced family law attorney is needed to advocate for or against spousal support.

- Child Custody & Visitation

Providing for the best interests of children in child custody and visitation cases is the primary focus of the Pennsylvania court system. Our lawyers share that focus at Solomon, Berschler, Schatz & Monaghan, P.C. , in Norristown, Pennsylvania. The divorce process can be traumatic for children, especially if parents cannot agree on schedules for custody and visitation. Mediation is a mandatory step in Pennsylvania if parents cannot come to an agreement. For more information on this complex and highly emotional aspect of the law, we provide for your review the various resources listed below.

Attorneys

	Jerold S. Berschler Attorney Family Law, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation		James V. Monaghan Attorney Bankruptcy, Family Law, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation
	Stuart J. Schatz Attorney Family Law, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation		Saul Jay Solomon Attorney Criminal Law, Family Law, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation