Personal Injury & Commercial Litigation

Personal Injury
Commercial Litigation
Serving Those Injured by the Negligent or Wrongful Acts of Others
There Are Many Ways to be Injured
We Get Results!
Your Case in Experienced Hands
Helping Those Who Cannot Help Themselves

Personal Injury

Serving Those Injured by the Negligent or Wrongful Acts of Others

At Eckell Sparks, we represent individuals injured by the negligent or wrongful actions of others. From offices in Media, PA, our personal injury attorneys have helped the injured receive the justice they seek and compensation they deserve in Delaware County and across the entire Philadelphia metropolitan area.

There Are Many Ways to be Injured

A common misconception is that personal injury relates solely to physical harm. The term also covers any wrongs or damages inflicted on individual property rights, and a person’s reputation.

To be actionable, gives reason to legally pursue those responsible for your injury-related losses, the injury must be the result of the negligent or unreasonably safe actions of another. This is why it is critical to receive counsel from an experienced lawyer to determine the actionability of your claim as quickly as possible.

If you have a case a skilled attorney can advise you on how to protect all of your legal rights.  For instance, making statements or signing documents to responsible parties representatives can negatively impact your potential award for damages.  They can also discuss the best options for your unique situation since you only get one chance for compensation, and there tend to be time limits on when you can sue

We Get Results!

Eckell Sparks gets results. We have successfully handled a multitude of complicated personal injury cases. Len Sloane, chairman of our personal injury department, is a past president of the Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association, has written books and articles on injury matters, and has lectured on all areas of personal injury law.

Your Case in Experienced Hands

Our litigation and personal injury department is dedicated to providing comprehensive and aggressive representation in state and federal courts. Our lawyers have experience in a broad range of personal injury cases including—

Helping Those Who Cannot Help Themselves

Our lawyers also handle Orphans’ Court litigation designed to protect the personal and property rights of all persons and entities who are not capable of handling their own affairs. This includes matters involving— 

In addition to commercial disputes, we represent clients in a variety of probate matters including will and estate litigation in the Orphans’ Courts of Philadelphia, Delaware, Chester and Montgomery counties. Litigation focused on estates and trusts is a rapidly growing area. Our estate litigators work closely with and are supported by the expertise of the estate department attorneys with a breadth of knowledge in tax and estate administration.

Litigation in Orphans' Court includes—

• Representation in basic will contests, as well as complex will contests receiving local, regional, and national media coverage
• Evaluation and litigation of undue influence and incapacity issues
• Assistance to executors and trustees on preventing and handling disputes
• Preparation and presentment of fiduciary accountings
• Assessment of claims by beneficiaries of estates and trusts
• Counsel on the challenge to or defense of lifetime transfers, gifts, joint accounts, jointly owned property, and beneficiary designations
• Acceptance of appointments by probate judges as counsel and guardians
• Recovery of costs and counsel fees from estates and trusts

Commercial Litigation

Commercial Litigation Practice

In tough times, even what are initially viewed as minor business disputes more often become court cases. Eckell Sparks’ seasoned trial lawyers have the experience and resources to provide sensible, value-driven results for our business and individual clients. We can also help you during the negotiation and preparation of your business agreements and transactions to help avoid litigation.

When a dispute arises, Eckell Sparks is dedicated to providing your business with aggressive, cost-effective, and results-oriented legal counsel in the area of business, real estate, and estate litigation, including matters such as—

• Business and Contract Litigation
• Partnership Disputes
• Real Estate Disputes
• Estate, Trusts, and Guardianship Disputes
• Corporate Governance Disputes
• Landlord/Tenant Disputes
• Construction Liens and Foreclosures
• Construction and Design Defects
• Collection Actions
• Confidentiality, Noncompete, and Nondisclosure Agreements
• Franchise Agreements and Contracts
• Licensing and Distribution Agreements
• Joint Venture Agreements
• Trademark and Copyright Agreements, Registration and Infringement
• Unfair Trade Practices
• Domain Name Disputes

Our attorneys practice in state and federal trial courts in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey and have substantial experience as appellate advocates in both state and federal appeals courts. We also have participated in various alternative dispute environments including mediation and binding arbitration administered by organizations such as the American Arbitration Association. Eckell Sparks understands that your business situation is dynamic, and as a result, goals may change during the litigation process. We view our litigation attorneys as problem solvers for your business. With that goal in mind, our attorneys promote a climate of open communication and shared information with our clients. Such a climate allows better assessment of available options, consideration of how these options fit with business goals, and enables a strategy best suited to each client’s objectives in an efficient, cost-effective manner.

Free initial Consultations

If you or someone you know has been injured or if you want further information, call TOLL FREE: 1-484-842-0363 or click here to contact us via email.

For further information on the benefits of representation by the personal injury division of the litigation department of Eckell Sparks, please contact—

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