Siana, Bellwoar & McAndrew LLP - Areas of Practice: Litigation Practice

Areas of Practice: Litigation Practice

The litigation practice at Siana, Bellwoar & McAndrew, LLP is dedicated to zealously and effectively representing clients in connection with litigation and arbitration matters. The Firm places primary emphasis on the initial assessment of our clients’ claims in order to advise the most effective strategy to achieve a favorable economic outcome. The Firm’s litigation attorneys are experienced advocates, who aggressively pursue our client’s claims while remaining mindful of the benefits of prompt resolution. In this regard, the Firm takes advantage of arbitration and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms where possible.

Our litigation group has successfully represented individuals and businesses in Pennsylvania and throughout the United States. The Firm’s litigation attorneys represent clients before local, state and federal courts, administrative agencies, arbitration panels and mediators.

Our litigation practice places particular emphasis in the following areas:

Commercial Matters
Real Estate and Zoning
Employment & Labor
Civil Rights
Construction
Regulatory and Licensing
Workers Compensation
Insurance Defense
Personal Injury

News

Municipal Newsletter - Spring 2010
6/21/2010

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"Collecting Delinquent Municipal Fees" Seminar presented by Siana, Bellwoar & McAndrew, LLP
6/10/2010
On June 7, 2010, Stephen V. Siana, Michael G. Crotty, Eric M. Brown and Michael T. Taylor presented a seminar entitled “Collecting Delinquent Municipal Fees” on behalf of Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs (“PSAB”) at the Franklin Commons in the Borough of Phoenixville.
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When Does a Municipality "Approve" a Contract or an Application? by Andrew J. Bellwoar
6/9/2010
When Does a Municipality "Approve" a Contract or an Application? The Court of Common Pleas of Chester County recently decided an issue of significance for every municipality in Pennsylvania.
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Employer Alert - Employers Struggle With New Disability Law by: Christopher P. Gerber, Esquire
4/19/2010
The expansion of coverage under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) last year has resulted in confusion over what actually constitutes a "disability."
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Siana Firm Prevails in First Amendment Case by Christopher P. Gerber, Esquire
4/19/2010
On April 14, 2010, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed summary judgment in favor of Chalfont Borough in favor of Chalfont Borough in Knight v. Drye et al. where the Plaintiff police officer claimed that Borough officials unlawfully terminated him in retaliation for alle
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Siana, Bellwoar & McAndrew, LLP Wins Major Victory for Police Officers!
1/15/2010
Siana, Bellwoar & McAndrew, LLP Wins Major Victory for Police Officers!
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Municipal Newsletter - Spring 2009
7/14/2009

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Councilwoman Immune from Defamation Lawsuit
7/6/2009
In June 2009, attorneys for Siana, Bellwoar & McAndrew, LLP successfully defended a Borough a Councilwoman who allegedly made defamatory remarks about the Borough Council President during public meetings.
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