Eckell, Sparks, Levy, Auerbach, Monte, Sloane, Matthews & Auslander, P.C. is proud to announce that 13 of our esteemed attorneys have been selected to the 2024 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.
Attorney, Guy F. Matthews, Esq., concentrates his practice on all aspects of business, estate, and financial planning. He is directly involved with numerous corporate fiduciaries and the administration of trusts in estate planning. Guy manages intricate estates and post-mortem strategies, handling estate tax audits and overseeing diverse trusts. He has also organized and led numerous seminars for both public and professional groups. Guy has been selected to the Super Lawyers list from 2009 to 2024.
Attorney, Leonard A. Sloane, Esq., serves as the Shareholder and Chairman of the firm’s Litigation and Personal Injury Department, concentrating his practice on auto accidents, products liability, and medical malpractice cases. Len has been consistently selected among Pennsylvania’s Top 100 Attorneys through the Super Lawyers selection process featured in Philadelphia Magazine. Additionally, he has been recognized in Main Line Today Magazine as a standout in various personal injury fields. He has been selected to the Super Lawyers list from 2004 to 2024.
Attorney, Michael J. Davey, Esq., is a Partner at the firm and heads the Employment Law & Discrimination practice, overseeing personal injury and civil litigation matters. He frequently presents seminars and lectures on employment law, auto insurance law, and civil litigation. Michael serves as the President-Elect of the Delaware County Bar Association, and will become President next year. He also serves as Chair of the Association’s Bench Bar Conference Program Committee. He has also received the Association’s Nicolas D. Vadino, Jr. Memorial Award. Michael was named on the Rising Stars list from 2012 to 2021, and this is his first year being selected to the Super Lawyers list.
Attorney, Matthew J. Bilker, Esq., practices personal injury litigation, general civil litigation, and municipal law. Matthew is currently the Vice-President of the Delaware County Bar Association and President of the Marple Newton School Board. He also frequently conducts CLEs and seminars on behalf of the Pennsylvania Bar Institute and the Delaware County Bar Association. From 2019 to 2021, he was recognized on the Rising Stars list, and this is his second year being selected to the Super Lawyers list.
Attorney, Jonathan E. Becker, Esq., concentrates his practice on estate planning, wills, estate trusts and administration, and complex trust and tax legal matters. As an attorney and an institutional trustee, he offers clients a unique perspective regarding legal issues in trust administration, fiduciary matters, and practical tax solutions. Jonathan has been named a “Top Attorney” in Pennsylvania for estate planning and probate by Philadelphia Magazine and a “Top Tax Attorney” by Main Line Today. He has been selected to the Super Lawyers list each year from 2011 to 2024.
Attorney, Joseph E. Lastowka, Jr., Esq., has served over 6,500 clients with estate planning, probate, and trust litigation matters, serving as counsel in over 1,300 estate and trust settlements. He gained national recognition for successfully arguing the first court decision, forcing the U.S. Internal Revenue Service to pay a client’s legal fees. Joe is an elected fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, and has been included in Best Lawyers in America for estate planning, trusts, and estates. He has been selected to the Super Lawyers list each year from 2008 to 2014.
Attorney, David E. Auerbach, Esq., concentrates his practice on family law matters, handling sophisticated legal matters involving substantial assets, professional practices, and business enterprises. He has presented on diverse facets of family law, encompassing the comprehensive examination of the Divorce Code of 1990 alongside its amendments. Additionally, he has authored an article that meticulously delves into the analysis of the Divorce Code, including cases associated with it in Pennsylvania. He has been selected to the Super Lawyers list each year from 2004 to 2024.
Attorney, Craig B. Huffman, Esq., focuses on family law and Orphans’ Court litigation. Craig is the only attorney to have served two terms as Chairperson of the Delaware County Bar Association Family Law Section. He is the recipient of the Eric D. Turner Award for elevating the standards of matrimonial law, the Nicholas D. Vadino, Jr. Memorial Award for significant contributions by a young lawyer to the organized bar, and the Pennsylvania Bar Association Pro Bono Service Award. Craig has been selected to the Super Lawyers list each year from 2013 to 2024.
Attorney, Kathleen Piperno, Esq., concentrates exclusively on family law. Kathy has been an appointed Special Master in Divorce for the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas and Court-Appointed Child Advocate for over 10 years. She serves as the Social Committee Chairperson for the Delaware County Bar Association Family Law Section. She is the recipient of the Delaware County Bar Association Twenty-Ninth Annual Victim’s Rights Week Award, the Law Day Special Recognition Award, and the Family Law Chairperson Recognition Award. She has been selected to the Super Lawyers list each year from 2020 to 2024.
Attorney, Melanie E. Tunaitis, Esq., is an Associate in the firm’s Family Law Department. She handles all family law matters, including divorce, adoption, alimony, and child custody. Melanie has strived to achieve her educational and career goals for close to 20 years. In 2020, Melanie served as Chairperson of the Family Law Section of Delaware County, and she was also Chairperson of the Legal Education Committee of the Family Law Section for several years. She has been selected to the Rising Stars list each year from 2019 to 2024.
Attorney, Vasiliki Gouliaberis, Esq., concentrates on legal matters involving divorce, child custody and support, adoption, alimony, abuse protection, equitable distribution, and other family law issues. Before joining Eckell Sparks, Vasiliki interned with the Honorable Spiros E. Angelos of the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas and handled family law, education law, municipal law, and general civil litigation matters at a Media law firm. She mentors students and young professionals of the Greek American Community and has been selected to Rising Stars each year from 2022 to 2024.
Attorney, Jay M. Levin, Esq., has over 30 years of experience representing clients in business and real estate legal matters, including mergers and acquisitions, business formation and development, corporate maintenance, partnership and shareholder agreements, investor agreements, commercial litigation, contract negotiations, leasing, and real estate. Jay has been included in Top Lawyers by Main Line Today and was named on the Daily Times Best Lawyers list. This is his first year being selected to the Super Lawyers list.
Attorney, Patrick T. Henigan, Esq., concentrates his practice on complex commercial litigation in civil and Orphans’ Courts. He has arbitrated several hundred cases and tried over 100 to verdict, including matters before the Trademark Appeal Trial Board and other administrative bodies. Suburban Life has recognized Pat as an “Awesome Attorney,” a distinction reserved for Philadelphia’s top legal professionals who exceed expectations in serving clients and delivering exceptional legal guidance in the Philadelphia region. This is his first year being selected to the Super Lawyers list.
Each year, Super Lawyers and Rising Stars recognize top-rated attorneys in more than 70 different practice areas. Selection is determined through an extensive multi-phase process that includes peer nomination and recognition, professional achievements, pro bono work, courtroom performance, independent research, and more.
Eckell, Sparks, Levy, Auerbach, Monte, Sloane, Matthews & Auslander, P.C. is a premier multi-practice firm that has been serving clients for over half a century. For more information or to schedule an initial consultation, call 610-565-3701 or contact us online. Located in Media and West Chester, Pennsylvania, we serve clients throughout the state.