Carosella & Associates, P.C.

Open for Business
Carosella & Associates,  P.C.

By taking an integrated team approach encompassing many different legal disciplines, our attorneys are able to develop innovative strategies combining many areas of legal practices.

This lawyer is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania and has no record of discipline from the Pennsylvania bar association. *

Carosella & Associates,  P.C.

Carosella & Associates, P.C.

Open for Business

By taking an integrated team approach encompassing many different legal disciplines, our attorneys are able to develop innovative strategies combining many areas of legal practices.

This lawyer is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania and has no record of discipline from the Pennsylvania bar association. *

Firm Overview

Even simple cases can require a broad range of expertise in areas of the law. Many matters have overlapping components such as Business law, Family law, Real Estate law, Estate and Probate law, Criminal law, School law, Immigration law, Bankruptcy law and other legal disciplines. Sole practitiones may have too narrow a focus while large firms may not provide the reponsiveness you want. The Law Firm of Carosella & Associates, P.C. offers a better option.

Conveniently located in West Chester, Pennsylvania.

Call us to set up your confidential consultation. 610-431-3300.

Main Office

Main Office
882 South Matlack Street
Suite 101
West Chester, PA 19382

Phone

610-431-3300

Fax

610-431-6363

Fees
Free Initial Consultation?

yes (half hour)

Services Offered For Fixed Fees?

Estate planning packages, formation of corporation or llc, deed preparation...

Office Information
Office Hours

8:30 am - 5 pm

Office Manager

Katarina Tkacova

Emergency After Hours

Yes

Business

The law firm of Carosella & Associates is a transactional and comprehensive litigation firm. Our attorneys have intense business, commercial and litigation experience in many areas including bankruptcy,real estate, family law, DUI, wills and trusts.

The law firm of Carosella & Associates is a transactional and comprehensive litigation firm. Our attorneys have intense business, commercial and litigation experience in many areas including bankruptcy litigation, commercial and residential real estate and zoning issues, mergers and acquisitions, general corporate, construction, immigration and intellectual property law.

The firm has experienced steady growth through the expansion of new legal services, staff specialization and focusing on our clients needs. Providing counsel, outlining options, suggesting strategies, reviewing documents and protecting your interests are critical elements of the service we provide to our clients.

Organized into several areas, the firm is large enough to handle complex cases, yet small enough to provide distinguished personal attention to each of our clients.

The relationship between client and attorney requires complete trust and confidence. As a client, you will have direct access to the attorney in the firm who is best qualified to handle your legal matter. We believe this is critical in delivering professional legal services. We subscribe to a team philosophy whereby you are offered the advantages of our entire organization of legal professionals. We are committed to combining our skills and experience to solve client problems.

Bankruptcy

We provide services to our clients in Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia Counties.

We understand what you are going through. Tough financial times and a deteriorating economic climate have made things difficult for everyone. Creditors harassing you to pay bills that you cannot afford. The loss of a job of yourself or your spouse. Bills are piling up. It is important to find the right attorney to assist you. You can be confident in knowing that we have represented many clients in your position.

The New Bankruptcy Law, The Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005, went into effect on 10/17/2005, containing changes that greatly affect your bankruptcy filing options. Under the old rules, most filers could choose the type of bankruptcy that seemed best for them and most chose Chapter 7 (liquidation) over Chapter 13 (repayment). The new law is prohibiting some filers with higher incomes from using Chapter 7; they will instead have to repay at least some of their debt under Chapter 13. All debtors will have to receive credit counseling before they can file a bankruptcy case and additional counseling on budgeting and debt management before their debts can be eliminated. And, because the law imposes new requirements on lawyers, it may be tougher to find an attorney to represent you in a bankruptcy case.

You can be confident in knowing that we are fully versed on the important aspects of the New Bankruptcy Law, and that we can help you understand and determine - your eligibility for Chapter 7, 9, 11, 12, 13, 15 Bankruptcy under the so-called "Means Test".

Contact us today for a confidential consultation. We can help you decide if Bankruptcy is the right choice for you, and you can rest assured that your case will be handled the right way.

Family

At Carosella & Associates, P.C., we know that family law is about the entire family and that these issues arise throughout our lives. We know that divorce ends about half of all marriages in the U.S.

There is great sadness in divorce but there is no longer any stigma. When the difficult decision to divorce is made, our Family Law attorneys can help.

They have experience in all phases of matrimonial law, from pre-nuptial agreements and post-nuptial agreements to both contested and uncontested divorces. They have also been active in cases where the sensitive issues of child custody and child custody modification are involved as well as spousal support and alimony issues. We can assist you also with a no-fault divorce.

We have many years experience in guardianships for adults and minors, as well as child support and paternity matters, as well as the rights of grandparents. We also have experienced in adoptions, both domestic adoptions and foreign adoptions.

It is sometimes necessary to go to court to help a client obtain a Protection From Abuse order or PFA, as well as representing a parent seeking to terminate a spouse's parental rights.

Our Family Law team looks forward to being of service and help to you in any of the following family law areas:

Divorce
Annulment
Alimony
Spousal Agreements
Child Custody
Child Support
Paternity
Guardianships
Adoption
Name Changes
Domestic Partnerships
Protection from Abuse (PFA)

Estate Planning

Probate

Divorce

Litigation

Real Estate

Commercial Real Estate

Foreclosure

US Citizenship

Green Card

How did your firm decide on the primary area of practice(s)?

For almost two decades, our firm has been providing quality legal services to businesses of all types and sizes. Flowing from those business clients, is a need for other areas of practice. As a result, we currently are heavily engaged in providing legal services in the areas of criminal law, divorce and family law, bankruptcy law, estate planning, litigation, as well business legal services.

What experience or education distinguishes your lawyers from others?

A major factor distinguishing us from many other law firms is that most of our attorneys have owned businesses unrelated to law. This brings a unique prospective to the practicing attorney in that each of us are able to empathize with each client because each of our attorneys has life experiences similar to those of our clients because we set on the other side of our desk having many of the thoughts that our clients have when they first meet us.

Carosella & Associates,  P.C.
Vincent Carosella, Jr., Esquire

Vincent Carosella, Jr. is an experienced business attorney licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. His areas of concentration are business and corporate law as well as commercial and residential real estate, zoning, wills and trusts. Prior to forming the Law Firm of Carosella & Associates, Mr. Carosella was a member of the real estate and commercial lending department at Stradley, Ronon, Stevens & Young, one of Philadelphia's most prestigious law firms.

Mr. Carosella has a wealth of business knowledge and hands-on experience as he has owned and operated many large companies, including a solid waste company in Philadelphia, an environmental assessment company in Delaware County and a heavy truck repair company in Philadelphia. Having practiced at a large Philadelphia law firm, Mr. Carosella brings big firm experience to his clients at the fee level of a smaller firm.

Areas of Practice:
Business and Corporate Law
-choice of entity
-entity formation
-business buys/sells
-mergers and all forms of business contracts
-review of franchise agreements
Estate Planning
Wills and Trusts
Commercial and Residential Real Estate Transactions

Bar Admissions:
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Federal District Court for the Third Circuit

Education:
J.D. - Cum Laude - Temple University School of Law, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

B.A. - Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Major- Science

Classes/Seminars Taught:

Adjunct lectures, West Chester University, School of Business
Frequent presenter for Continuing legal education, Chester County Bar Association and Delaware County Bar Association

Professional Associations and Memberships:

Chester County Solid Waste Authority - Board Member (2009 - Present)
Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry - Board Member (Past)
Environmental Law Section of Chester County Bar Association - Member
Justinian Law Society
West Chester Chamber of Commerce
Delaware County Chamber of Commerce
Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce
Western Chester County Chamber of Commerce
Chester County Bar Association
Delaware County Bar Association
Philadelphia County Bar Association
Pennsylvania Bar Association
American Bar Association

Past Employment Positions:
Attorney - Stradley, Ronon, Stevens & Young - Philadelphia, PA

Pro Bono Activities:
My Brother's House - Charity for homeless men

License

Bar Number: 72690
Pennsylvania, 1994

Bar Number: 024181994
New Jersey, 1994

Carosella & Associates,  P.C.
Vincent Carosella, Jr., Esquire

Vincent Carosella, Jr. is an experienced business attorney licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. His areas of concentration are business and corporate law as well as commercial and residential real estate, zoning, wills and trusts. Prior to forming the Law Firm of Carosella & Associates, Mr. Carosella was a member of the real estate and commercial lending department at Stradley, Ronon, Stevens & Young, one of Philadelphia's most prestigious law firms.

Mr. Carosella has a wealth of business knowledge and hands-on experience as he has owned and operated many large companies, including a solid waste company in Philadelphia, an environmental assessment company in Delaware County and a heavy truck repair company in Philadelphia. Having practiced at a large Philadelphia law firm, Mr. Carosella brings big firm experience to his clients at the fee level of a smaller firm.

Areas of Practice:
Business and Corporate Law
-choice of entity
-entity formation
-business buys/sells
-mergers and all forms of business contracts
-review of franchise agreements
Estate Planning
Wills and Trusts
Commercial and Residential Real Estate Transactions

Bar Admissions:
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Federal District Court for the Third Circuit

Education:
J.D. - Cum Laude - Temple University School of Law, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

B.A. - Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Major- Science

Classes/Seminars Taught:

Adjunct lectures, West Chester University, School of Business
Frequent presenter for Continuing legal education, Chester County Bar Association and Delaware County Bar Association

Professional Associations and Memberships:

Chester County Solid Waste Authority - Board Member (2009 - Present)
Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry - Board Member (Past)
Environmental Law Section of Chester County Bar Association - Member
Justinian Law Society
West Chester Chamber of Commerce
Delaware County Chamber of Commerce
Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce
Western Chester County Chamber of Commerce
Chester County Bar Association
Delaware County Bar Association
Philadelphia County Bar Association
Pennsylvania Bar Association
American Bar Association

Past Employment Positions:
Attorney - Stradley, Ronon, Stevens & Young - Philadelphia, PA

Pro Bono Activities:
My Brother's House - Charity for homeless men

License

Bar Number: 72690
Pennsylvania, 1994

Bar Number: 024181994
New Jersey, 1994

Carosella & Associates,  P.C.
Gary Thompson, Esquire

Gary E. Thompson, Esquire has been in private practice for over 25 years, handling a variety of cases with a specific concentration in bankruptcy, commercial litigation and collection law. Gary practices in Pennsylvania and NJ, in both State and Federal Courts. Given his expertise in the bankruptcy and collection fields, he brings a unique perspective to this area of law because of his ability to see cases from both the debtor and creditor point of view. Over his 25 year career, Gary has handled over 1500 personal and business bankruptcies, saving his clients millions of dollars in the process.

Gary is a lifelong resident of the area, a graduate of Ridley High School, Bucknell University, and Widener University School of Law. In addition to his many accomplishments in his legal profession, Gary is also a member of the Ridley High School Sports Hall of Fame.

Areas of Practice:

Bankruptcy Law
Commercial Litigation
Landlord-Tenant
Estate Planning
Probate

Bar Admissions:

Supreme Court, Pennsylvania
Supreme Court, New Jersey
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
U.S. District Court, New Jersey

Education:

Widener University Law School-1986
Bucknell University-1982

Professional Associations and Membership:

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
Pennsylvania Bar Association
Chester County Bar Association

Past Employment Positions:

Gary E. Thompson, Attorney at Law 1997-2013
Thompson & Youns 1986-1997

License

Bar Number: 48339
Pennsylvania, 1986

Bar Number: 031931986
New Jersey, 1987

Carosella & Associates,  P.C.
Gary Thompson, Esquire

Gary E. Thompson, Esquire has been in private practice for over 25 years, handling a variety of cases with a specific concentration in bankruptcy, commercial litigation and collection law. Gary practices in Pennsylvania and NJ, in both State and Federal Courts. Given his expertise in the bankruptcy and collection fields, he brings a unique perspective to this area of law because of his ability to see cases from both the debtor and creditor point of view. Over his 25 year career, Gary has handled over 1500 personal and business bankruptcies, saving his clients millions of dollars in the process.

Gary is a lifelong resident of the area, a graduate of Ridley High School, Bucknell University, and Widener University School of Law. In addition to his many accomplishments in his legal profession, Gary is also a member of the Ridley High School Sports Hall of Fame.

Areas of Practice:

Bankruptcy Law
Commercial Litigation
Landlord-Tenant
Estate Planning
Probate

Bar Admissions:

Supreme Court, Pennsylvania
Supreme Court, New Jersey
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
U.S. District Court, New Jersey

Education:

Widener University Law School-1986
Bucknell University-1982

Professional Associations and Membership:

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
Pennsylvania Bar Association
Chester County Bar Association

Past Employment Positions:

Gary E. Thompson, Attorney at Law 1997-2013
Thompson & Youns 1986-1997

License

Bar Number: 48339
Pennsylvania, 1986

Bar Number: 031931986
New Jersey, 1987

Carosella & Associates,  P.C.
Phillip Simon, Esquire

Phillip A. Simon has been in practice for over 13 years, handling a variety of cases with a specific concentration in family law and criminal defense. Phil practices throughout Pennsylvania. Tirelessly representing the interests of his clients, he has successfully argued cases at all levels, including the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. It doesn't matter if it's a traffic ticket or a child custody matter; Phil is there for his clients.

Born in Texas, grew up in Utah, and finally settled in the Delaware Valley, Phil is a graduate of the University of Utah and the Widener University School of Law. Phil is a traveler, he has family throughout the U.S. ranging from the northeast, to the Deep South to far, far our West. He is married to his wonderful wife Melissa. Their family currently consists of a cat "Cookie" and a Pembroke welsh corgi "Riley".

Areas of Practice:

Criminal Law:
Trials

Appeals

Juvenile

Expungements

White Collar Crimes

Traffic Defense

Family Law:

Divorce

Custody

Child Support

General Trial Lawyer:

Personal Injury

Wills and Estates Litigation

Landlord-Tenant

General Civil Litigation

Bar Admissions:

U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
Pennsylvania

Education:

J.D. - Widener University School of Law
B.A. - University of Utah

Professional Associations and Memberships:

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Past Employment Positions:

Prince Law Offices, P.C.
Lehman Pastino

Carosella & Associates,  P.C.
Phillip Simon, Esquire

Phillip A. Simon has been in practice for over 13 years, handling a variety of cases with a specific concentration in family law and criminal defense. Phil practices throughout Pennsylvania. Tirelessly representing the interests of his clients, he has successfully argued cases at all levels, including the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. It doesn't matter if it's a traffic ticket or a child custody matter; Phil is there for his clients.

Born in Texas, grew up in Utah, and finally settled in the Delaware Valley, Phil is a graduate of the University of Utah and the Widener University School of Law. Phil is a traveler, he has family throughout the U.S. ranging from the northeast, to the Deep South to far, far our West. He is married to his wonderful wife Melissa. Their family currently consists of a cat "Cookie" and a Pembroke welsh corgi "Riley".

Areas of Practice:

Criminal Law:
Trials

Appeals

Juvenile

Expungements

White Collar Crimes

Traffic Defense

Family Law:

Divorce

Custody

Child Support

General Trial Lawyer:

Personal Injury

Wills and Estates Litigation

Landlord-Tenant

General Civil Litigation

Bar Admissions:

U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
Pennsylvania

Education:

J.D. - Widener University School of Law
B.A. - University of Utah

Professional Associations and Memberships:

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Past Employment Positions:

Prince Law Offices, P.C.
Lehman Pastino

Carosella & Associates,  P.C.
Christopher Amentas, Esquire

Christopher J. Amentas specializes in litigation with a particular emphasis on commercial, construction, personal injury, zoning/land use and municipal matters. In addition to his litigation background, Mr. Amentas is a former Chairman of the Board of Supervisors of East Fallowfield Township in Chester County. As a Supervisor, Mr. Amentas was generally responsible for Township governance including supervision of public improvements, works and other construction projects. Mr. Amentas' position as a Supervisor provided him with a unique perspective on how zoning and land use ordinances, procedures and laws impact construction and municipal clients on a local and statewide level. Similarly, as a former elected official Mr. Amentas is uniquely situated to navigate quasi-judicial, political and legislative processes in order to advance his clients' interests.

Areas of Practice:

Land Use/Zoning/Municipal Law
Real Estate/Lending Transactions
Commercial, Construction and Civil Litigation
Personal Injury

License

Bar Number: 88441
Pennsylvania, 2001

Bar Number: 026702001
New Jersey, 2001

Carosella & Associates,  P.C.
Christopher Amentas, Esquire

Christopher J. Amentas specializes in litigation with a particular emphasis on commercial, construction, personal injury, zoning/land use and municipal matters. In addition to his litigation background, Mr. Amentas is a former Chairman of the Board of Supervisors of East Fallowfield Township in Chester County. As a Supervisor, Mr. Amentas was generally responsible for Township governance including supervision of public improvements, works and other construction projects. Mr. Amentas' position as a Supervisor provided him with a unique perspective on how zoning and land use ordinances, procedures and laws impact construction and municipal clients on a local and statewide level. Similarly, as a former elected official Mr. Amentas is uniquely situated to navigate quasi-judicial, political and legislative processes in order to advance his clients' interests.

Areas of Practice:

Land Use/Zoning/Municipal Law
Real Estate/Lending Transactions
Commercial, Construction and Civil Litigation
Personal Injury

License

Bar Number: 88441
Pennsylvania, 2001

Bar Number: 026702001
New Jersey, 2001

Firm Overview

Even simple cases can require a broad range of expertise in areas of the law. Many matters have overlapping components such as Business law, Family law, Real Estate law, Estate and Probate law, Criminal law, School law, Immigration law, Bankruptcy law and other legal disciplines. Sole practitiones may have too narrow a focus while large firms may not provide the reponsiveness you want. The Law Firm of Carosella & Associates, P.C. offers a better option.

Conveniently located in West Chester, Pennsylvania.

Call us to set up your confidential consultation. 610-431-3300.

Main Office

Main Office
882 South Matlack Street
Suite 101
West Chester, PA 19382

Phone

610-431-3300

Fax

610-431-6363

Fees
Free Initial Consultation?

yes (half hour)

Services Offered For Fixed Fees?

Estate planning packages, formation of corporation or llc, deed preparation...

Office Information
Office Hours

8:30 am - 5 pm

Office Manager

Katarina Tkacova

Emergency After Hours

Yes

Business

The law firm of Carosella & Associates is a transactional and comprehensive litigation firm. Our attorneys have intense business, commercial and litigation experience in many areas including bankruptcy,real estate, family law, DUI, wills and trusts.

The law firm of Carosella & Associates is a transactional and comprehensive litigation firm. Our attorneys have intense business, commercial and litigation experience in many areas including bankruptcy litigation, commercial and residential real estate and zoning issues, mergers and acquisitions, general corporate, construction, immigration and intellectual property law.

The firm has experienced steady growth through the expansion of new legal services, staff specialization and focusing on our clients needs. Providing counsel, outlining options, suggesting strategies, reviewing documents and protecting your interests are critical elements of the service we provide to our clients.

Organized into several areas, the firm is large enough to handle complex cases, yet small enough to provide distinguished personal attention to each of our clients.

The relationship between client and attorney requires complete trust and confidence. As a client, you will have direct access to the attorney in the firm who is best qualified to handle your legal matter. We believe this is critical in delivering professional legal services. We subscribe to a team philosophy whereby you are offered the advantages of our entire organization of legal professionals. We are committed to combining our skills and experience to solve client problems.

Bankruptcy

We provide services to our clients in Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia Counties.

We understand what you are going through. Tough financial times and a deteriorating economic climate have made things difficult for everyone. Creditors harassing you to pay bills that you cannot afford. The loss of a job of yourself or your spouse. Bills are piling up. It is important to find the right attorney to assist you. You can be confident in knowing that we have represented many clients in your position.

The New Bankruptcy Law, The Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005, went into effect on 10/17/2005, containing changes that greatly affect your bankruptcy filing options. Under the old rules, most filers could choose the type of bankruptcy that seemed best for them and most chose Chapter 7 (liquidation) over Chapter 13 (repayment). The new law is prohibiting some filers with higher incomes from using Chapter 7; they will instead have to repay at least some of their debt under Chapter 13. All debtors will have to receive credit counseling before they can file a bankruptcy case and additional counseling on budgeting and debt management before their debts can be eliminated. And, because the law imposes new requirements on lawyers, it may be tougher to find an attorney to represent you in a bankruptcy case.

You can be confident in knowing that we are fully versed on the important aspects of the New Bankruptcy Law, and that we can help you understand and determine - your eligibility for Chapter 7, 9, 11, 12, 13, 15 Bankruptcy under the so-called "Means Test".

Contact us today for a confidential consultation. We can help you decide if Bankruptcy is the right choice for you, and you can rest assured that your case will be handled the right way.

Family

At Carosella & Associates, P.C., we know that family law is about the entire family and that these issues arise throughout our lives. We know that divorce ends about half of all marriages in the U.S.

There is great sadness in divorce but there is no longer any stigma. When the difficult decision to divorce is made, our Family Law attorneys can help.

They have experience in all phases of matrimonial law, from pre-nuptial agreements and post-nuptial agreements to both contested and uncontested divorces. They have also been active in cases where the sensitive issues of child custody and child custody modification are involved as well as spousal support and alimony issues. We can assist you also with a no-fault divorce.

We have many years experience in guardianships for adults and minors, as well as child support and paternity matters, as well as the rights of grandparents. We also have experienced in adoptions, both domestic adoptions and foreign adoptions.

It is sometimes necessary to go to court to help a client obtain a Protection From Abuse order or PFA, as well as representing a parent seeking to terminate a spouse's parental rights.

Our Family Law team looks forward to being of service and help to you in any of the following family law areas:

Divorce
Annulment
Alimony
Spousal Agreements
Child Custody
Child Support
Paternity
Guardianships
Adoption
Name Changes
Domestic Partnerships
Protection from Abuse (PFA)

Estate Planning

Probate

Divorce

Litigation

Real Estate

Commercial Real Estate

Foreclosure

US Citizenship

Green Card

How did your firm decide on the primary area of practice(s)?

For almost two decades, our firm has been providing quality legal services to businesses of all types and sizes. Flowing from those business clients, is a need for other areas of practice. As a result, we currently are heavily engaged in providing legal services in the areas of criminal law, divorce and family law, bankruptcy law, estate planning, litigation, as well business legal services.

What experience or education distinguishes your lawyers from others?

A major factor distinguishing us from many other law firms is that most of our attorneys have owned businesses unrelated to law. This brings a unique prospective to the practicing attorney in that each of us are able to empathize with each client because each of our attorneys has life experiences similar to those of our clients because we set on the other side of our desk having many of the thoughts that our clients have when they first meet us.

Carosella & Associates,  P.C.
Vincent Carosella, Jr., Esquire

Vincent Carosella, Jr. is an experienced business attorney licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. His areas of concentration are business and corporate law as well as commercial and residential real estate, zoning, wills and trusts. Prior to forming the Law Firm of Carosella & Associates, Mr. Carosella was a member of the real estate and commercial lending department at Stradley, Ronon, Stevens & Young, one of Philadelphia's most prestigious law firms.

Mr. Carosella has a wealth of business knowledge and hands-on experience as he has owned and operated many large companies, including a solid waste company in Philadelphia, an environmental assessment company in Delaware County and a heavy truck repair company in Philadelphia. Having practiced at a large Philadelphia law firm, Mr. Carosella brings big firm experience to his clients at the fee level of a smaller firm.

Areas of Practice:
Business and Corporate Law
-choice of entity
-entity formation
-business buys/sells
-mergers and all forms of business contracts
-review of franchise agreements
Estate Planning
Wills and Trusts
Commercial and Residential Real Estate Transactions

Bar Admissions:
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Federal District Court for the Third Circuit

Education:
J.D. - Cum Laude - Temple University School of Law, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

B.A. - Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Major- Science

Classes/Seminars Taught:

Adjunct lectures, West Chester University, School of Business
Frequent presenter for Continuing legal education, Chester County Bar Association and Delaware County Bar Association

Professional Associations and Memberships:

Chester County Solid Waste Authority - Board Member (2009 - Present)
Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry - Board Member (Past)
Environmental Law Section of Chester County Bar Association - Member
Justinian Law Society
West Chester Chamber of Commerce
Delaware County Chamber of Commerce
Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce
Western Chester County Chamber of Commerce
Chester County Bar Association
Delaware County Bar Association
Philadelphia County Bar Association
Pennsylvania Bar Association
American Bar Association

Past Employment Positions:
Attorney - Stradley, Ronon, Stevens & Young - Philadelphia, PA

Pro Bono Activities:
My Brother's House - Charity for homeless men

License

Bar Number: 72690
Pennsylvania, 1994

Bar Number: 024181994
New Jersey, 1994

Carosella & Associates,  P.C.
Vincent Carosella, Jr., Esquire

Vincent Carosella, Jr. is an experienced business attorney licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. His areas of concentration are business and corporate law as well as commercial and residential real estate, zoning, wills and trusts. Prior to forming the Law Firm of Carosella & Associates, Mr. Carosella was a member of the real estate and commercial lending department at Stradley, Ronon, Stevens & Young, one of Philadelphia's most prestigious law firms.

Mr. Carosella has a wealth of business knowledge and hands-on experience as he has owned and operated many large companies, including a solid waste company in Philadelphia, an environmental assessment company in Delaware County and a heavy truck repair company in Philadelphia. Having practiced at a large Philadelphia law firm, Mr. Carosella brings big firm experience to his clients at the fee level of a smaller firm.

Areas of Practice:
Business and Corporate Law
-choice of entity
-entity formation
-business buys/sells
-mergers and all forms of business contracts
-review of franchise agreements
Estate Planning
Wills and Trusts
Commercial and Residential Real Estate Transactions

Bar Admissions:
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Federal District Court for the Third Circuit

Education:
J.D. - Cum Laude - Temple University School of Law, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

B.A. - Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Major- Science

Classes/Seminars Taught:

Adjunct lectures, West Chester University, School of Business
Frequent presenter for Continuing legal education, Chester County Bar Association and Delaware County Bar Association

Professional Associations and Memberships:

Chester County Solid Waste Authority - Board Member (2009 - Present)
Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry - Board Member (Past)
Environmental Law Section of Chester County Bar Association - Member
Justinian Law Society
West Chester Chamber of Commerce
Delaware County Chamber of Commerce
Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce
Western Chester County Chamber of Commerce
Chester County Bar Association
Delaware County Bar Association
Philadelphia County Bar Association
Pennsylvania Bar Association
American Bar Association

Past Employment Positions:
Attorney - Stradley, Ronon, Stevens & Young - Philadelphia, PA

Pro Bono Activities:
My Brother's House - Charity for homeless men

License

Bar Number: 72690
Pennsylvania, 1994

Bar Number: 024181994
New Jersey, 1994

Carosella & Associates,  P.C.
Gary Thompson, Esquire

Gary E. Thompson, Esquire has been in private practice for over 25 years, handling a variety of cases with a specific concentration in bankruptcy, commercial litigation and collection law. Gary practices in Pennsylvania and NJ, in both State and Federal Courts. Given his expertise in the bankruptcy and collection fields, he brings a unique perspective to this area of law because of his ability to see cases from both the debtor and creditor point of view. Over his 25 year career, Gary has handled over 1500 personal and business bankruptcies, saving his clients millions of dollars in the process.

Gary is a lifelong resident of the area, a graduate of Ridley High School, Bucknell University, and Widener University School of Law. In addition to his many accomplishments in his legal profession, Gary is also a member of the Ridley High School Sports Hall of Fame.

Areas of Practice:

Bankruptcy Law
Commercial Litigation
Landlord-Tenant
Estate Planning
Probate

Bar Admissions:

Supreme Court, Pennsylvania
Supreme Court, New Jersey
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
U.S. District Court, New Jersey

Education:

Widener University Law School-1986
Bucknell University-1982

Professional Associations and Membership:

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
Pennsylvania Bar Association
Chester County Bar Association

Past Employment Positions:

Gary E. Thompson, Attorney at Law 1997-2013
Thompson & Youns 1986-1997

License

Bar Number: 48339
Pennsylvania, 1986

Bar Number: 031931986
New Jersey, 1987

Carosella & Associates,  P.C.
Gary Thompson, Esquire

Gary E. Thompson, Esquire has been in private practice for over 25 years, handling a variety of cases with a specific concentration in bankruptcy, commercial litigation and collection law. Gary practices in Pennsylvania and NJ, in both State and Federal Courts. Given his expertise in the bankruptcy and collection fields, he brings a unique perspective to this area of law because of his ability to see cases from both the debtor and creditor point of view. Over his 25 year career, Gary has handled over 1500 personal and business bankruptcies, saving his clients millions of dollars in the process.

Gary is a lifelong resident of the area, a graduate of Ridley High School, Bucknell University, and Widener University School of Law. In addition to his many accomplishments in his legal profession, Gary is also a member of the Ridley High School Sports Hall of Fame.

Areas of Practice:

Bankruptcy Law
Commercial Litigation
Landlord-Tenant
Estate Planning
Probate

Bar Admissions:

Supreme Court, Pennsylvania
Supreme Court, New Jersey
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
U.S. District Court, New Jersey

Education:

Widener University Law School-1986
Bucknell University-1982

Professional Associations and Membership:

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
Pennsylvania Bar Association
Chester County Bar Association

Past Employment Positions:

Gary E. Thompson, Attorney at Law 1997-2013
Thompson & Youns 1986-1997

License

Bar Number: 48339
Pennsylvania, 1986

Bar Number: 031931986
New Jersey, 1987

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Phillip Simon, Esquire

Phillip A. Simon has been in practice for over 13 years, handling a variety of cases with a specific concentration in family law and criminal defense. Phil practices throughout Pennsylvania. Tirelessly representing the interests of his clients, he has successfully argued cases at all levels, including the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. It doesn't matter if it's a traffic ticket or a child custody matter; Phil is there for his clients.

Born in Texas, grew up in Utah, and finally settled in the Delaware Valley, Phil is a graduate of the University of Utah and the Widener University School of Law. Phil is a traveler, he has family throughout the U.S. ranging from the northeast, to the Deep South to far, far our West. He is married to his wonderful wife Melissa. Their family currently consists of a cat "Cookie" and a Pembroke welsh corgi "Riley".

Areas of Practice:

Criminal Law:
Trials

Appeals

Juvenile

Expungements

White Collar Crimes

Traffic Defense

Family Law:

Divorce

Custody

Child Support

General Trial Lawyer:

Personal Injury

Wills and Estates Litigation

Landlord-Tenant

General Civil Litigation

Bar Admissions:

U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
Pennsylvania

Education:

J.D. - Widener University School of Law
B.A. - University of Utah

Professional Associations and Memberships:

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Past Employment Positions:

Prince Law Offices, P.C.
Lehman Pastino

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Phillip Simon, Esquire

Phillip A. Simon has been in practice for over 13 years, handling a variety of cases with a specific concentration in family law and criminal defense. Phil practices throughout Pennsylvania. Tirelessly representing the interests of his clients, he has successfully argued cases at all levels, including the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. It doesn't matter if it's a traffic ticket or a child custody matter; Phil is there for his clients.

Born in Texas, grew up in Utah, and finally settled in the Delaware Valley, Phil is a graduate of the University of Utah and the Widener University School of Law. Phil is a traveler, he has family throughout the U.S. ranging from the northeast, to the Deep South to far, far our West. He is married to his wonderful wife Melissa. Their family currently consists of a cat "Cookie" and a Pembroke welsh corgi "Riley".

Areas of Practice:

Criminal Law:
Trials

Appeals

Juvenile

Expungements

White Collar Crimes

Traffic Defense

Family Law:

Divorce

Custody

Child Support

General Trial Lawyer:

Personal Injury

Wills and Estates Litigation

Landlord-Tenant

General Civil Litigation

Bar Admissions:

U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
Pennsylvania

Education:

J.D. - Widener University School of Law
B.A. - University of Utah

Professional Associations and Memberships:

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Past Employment Positions:

Prince Law Offices, P.C.
Lehman Pastino

Carosella & Associates,  P.C.
Christopher Amentas, Esquire

Christopher J. Amentas specializes in litigation with a particular emphasis on commercial, construction, personal injury, zoning/land use and municipal matters. In addition to his litigation background, Mr. Amentas is a former Chairman of the Board of Supervisors of East Fallowfield Township in Chester County. As a Supervisor, Mr. Amentas was generally responsible for Township governance including supervision of public improvements, works and other construction projects. Mr. Amentas' position as a Supervisor provided him with a unique perspective on how zoning and land use ordinances, procedures and laws impact construction and municipal clients on a local and statewide level. Similarly, as a former elected official Mr. Amentas is uniquely situated to navigate quasi-judicial, political and legislative processes in order to advance his clients' interests.

Areas of Practice:

Land Use/Zoning/Municipal Law
Real Estate/Lending Transactions
Commercial, Construction and Civil Litigation
Personal Injury

License

Bar Number: 88441
Pennsylvania, 2001

Bar Number: 026702001
New Jersey, 2001

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Christopher Amentas, Esquire

Christopher J. Amentas specializes in litigation with a particular emphasis on commercial, construction, personal injury, zoning/land use and municipal matters. In addition to his litigation background, Mr. Amentas is a former Chairman of the Board of Supervisors of East Fallowfield Township in Chester County. As a Supervisor, Mr. Amentas was generally responsible for Township governance including supervision of public improvements, works and other construction projects. Mr. Amentas' position as a Supervisor provided him with a unique perspective on how zoning and land use ordinances, procedures and laws impact construction and municipal clients on a local and statewide level. Similarly, as a former elected official Mr. Amentas is uniquely situated to navigate quasi-judicial, political and legislative processes in order to advance his clients' interests.

Areas of Practice:

Land Use/Zoning/Municipal Law
Real Estate/Lending Transactions
Commercial, Construction and Civil Litigation
Personal Injury

License

Bar Number: 88441
Pennsylvania, 2001

Bar Number: 026702001
New Jersey, 2001

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This lawyer is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania and has no record of discipline from the Pennsylvania bar association. *

* Nolo has confirmed that every member attorney has a valid license and is in good standing with the state agency that licenses lawyers. Any past disbarments and suspensions (with possible exceptions for minor violations or nonpayment of dues, in our discretion) will be indicated accordingly in the badge. Member attorneys are required to notify Nolo immediately if they become the subject of any disciplinary action by any state licensing agency.