For Help With Your Legal Problems,
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Serious Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice are among the most devastating, highly personal tragedies individuals and their families could ever have to face. People are forced to make important decisions about the future while suffering from the extreme emotional turmoil that often accompanies such a trauma. At times like these, when people are most vulnerable, it is crucial to have a trusted, experienced advisor to guide you through the complicated legal system.
As experienced injury attorneys, our mission is to go the extra distance for you. We make your needs our top priority. We have worked tirelessly fighting for the legal rights of hundreds of clients who have suffered serious physical, emotional and catastrophic injuries, and survivors of those who have died due to others’ negligence.
We take pride in providing quality and personalized representation to our clients in the following Personal Injury matters:
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We will manage all aspects of your case, including complex investigations, vital research, processing of medical bills, contacting insurance companies and engaging in negotiations. From beginning to end, we will guide you through an often intimidating, tedious process of challenging corporations and insurance companies until a fair settlement is reached. We will use our skill and resources to navigate your claim through the court system and regularly communicate with you regarding your case. We stand ready to fight for you!
If you or someone you know needs the assistance of a Personal Injury attorney, call our firm, Gay Chacker & Mittin, P.C. today at 866-721-7903, or complete the contact form provided on this site to schedule your free initial consultation.
Our firm serves clients in the Philadelphia metro area, Chester, Media, Norristown, Allentown, Reading, Williamsport, Lancaster, Doylestown, West Chester, and Levittown, including all communities in Berks County, Bucks County, Montgomery County, Delaware County, and Chester County. We also serve New Jersey clients in Cherry Hill, Atlantic City, and Trenton, including Atlantic County and Camden County.
Attorney Profiles
Attorney Edward F. Chacker
Edward Chacker, a past Chancellor of the Philadelphia Bar Association (1999) and former President of the Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association, is recognized as one of the outstanding trial lawyers in Pennsylvania. Mr. Chacker has a well-earned reputation for handling his clients with concern, and he is capable of both negotiating an excellent settlement or trying the case to verdict.
Mr. Chacker also lectures frequently, with a special emphasis on trial techniques. He has also appeared on numerous radio and television shows, discussing a wide range of subjects.
Bar Admissions:
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania, 1973
- Federal Claims Court, 1990
- U.S. Supreme Court, 2003
Education:
- University of Toledo College of Law, Toledo, Ohio, J.D.
- Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, B.S.
Classes/Seminars:
- Mediation Training Seminar, Court of Common Pleas, Philadelphia County, 1995
- Mediation Training Seminar, Court of Common Pleas, Philadelphia County, 1999
- Mediation Training Seminar, Court of Common Pleas, Philadelphia County, 2003
- Presenter, "Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Claims", Pennsylvania Bar Institute, 1986 - Present
- Fee Disputes Program, Philadelphia Bar Association
- New Arbitrators Seminar, Philadelphia Bar Association
- "Breakfast with the Judges: Update on CCP Major Jury Programs," Moderator Young Lawyer Division Basic Legal Practice Seminar, Philadelphia Bar Association
- "Hot Tips in Auto Law", Pennsylvania Auto Insurance Law Update, Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association
- Speaker, Mid-Year Meeting, Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association
- Speakers Bureau, Member, Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association
- "What's It Worth and How to Get It", Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association
- Lecturer and Course Planner, "Nuts and Bolts for Young Lawyers", Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association
- Lecturer, Luncheon Seminar Series, Insurance Federation of Pennsylvania
- Implementing the Anti-Fraud Measures of Pennsylvania's New Auto Insurance Law, Roscoe Pound Institute, Temple University
- Lecturer, Pennsylvania Defense Institute/Philadelphia Area Claims Forum
- Lecturer, "Insurance Claims Seminar", National Institute of Trial Advocacy
Honors and Awards:
- Community Legal Services, Equal Justice Award, 1995
- Tau Epsilon Rho Law Society, For Service to the Bar and to the Community, 1993
- Philadelphia Bar Association/VIP Chancellor's Award, 1991 - 1994
- Philadelphia Bar Association/VIP Chancellor's Award, 2003
- Pennsylvania Legal Services Ambassador for Justice Award, February 25, 2003
- Community Legal Services, Recognition of Outstanding Service
- Indigent Through Philadelphia Volunteers for the Indigent (VIP) Program, Recognition of the Firm's Professional Leadership and Commitment to Equal Rights for All
Professional Associations and Memberships:
- Philadelphia Bar Association, Chancellor, 1999
- Philadelphia Bar Association, Chancellor Elect., 1998
- Philadelphia Bar Association, Secretary, 1994 - 1997
- Philadelphia Bar Association, Assistant Secretary, 1991 - 1994
- Philadelphia Bar Association, Member of Cabinet, 1991 - Present
- Philadelphia Bar Association, Board of Governors, 1987 - 1990
- Philadelphia Bar Association, Budget Committee, 1995 - Present
- Philadelphia Bar Association, Nominating Committee (Ex-Officio), 1994 - Present
- Philadelphia Bar Association, Fee Dispute Committee, 1979 - Present
- Philadelphia Bar Association, Chair, Fee Dispute Arbitrations, 1982 - Present
- Philadelphia Bar Association, Amicus Curiae Subcommittee, 1989 - Present
- Philadelphia Bar Association, Gender Fairness Task Force, 1996
- Philadelphia Bar Association, Business/Chancery Task Force, 1996
- Philadelphia Bar Association, Chancellor's Century 3 Commission, 1996 - Present
- Philadelphia Bar Association, Lawyers Fund for Equal Justice, 1996
- Philadelphia Bar Association, Women in the Profession Committee, 1992 - Present
- Philadelphia Bar Association, Mentor, 1995 - Present
- Philadelphia Bar Association, Women's Rights Committee, 1992 - Present
- Philadelphia Bar Association, Public Interest Section, 1994 - Present
- Philadelphia Bar Association, Minorities in the Profession Committee, 1992 - Present
- Philadelphia Bar Association, Commission on Judicial Selection and Retention, 1992
- Philadelphia Bar Association, Civil Rights Committee, 1988 - 1992
- Philadelphia Bar Association, Finance Committee, 1991 - 1997
- Philadelphia Bar Association, Joint Bench Bar Civil System Planning Committee, 1991
- Philadelphia Bar Association, Charter and Bylaws Committee, 1991 - Present
- Philadelphia Bar Association, Homeless Advocacy Project, Board, 1991 - Present
- Philadelphia Bar Association, Long Range Planning Committee, 1991 - Present
- Philadelphia Bar Association, Civil Judicial Procedures Committee, 1980 - Present
- Philadelphia Bar Association, Subcommittee on Philadelphia Motion Court Practice, 1991 - 1992
- Philadelphia Bar Association, Subcommittee on New Judicial Calendar, 1990
- Philadelphia Bar Association, Compulsory Arbitration Committee, 1980 - Present
- Philadelphia Bar Association, Chair, 1987
- Philadelphia Bar Association, Arbitration Program Criminal Justice Section, 1978 - 1981
- Philadelphia Bar Association, Annual Conference (Bench Bar) Committee, 1982 - 1991
- Philadelphia Bar Association, Coordinator, Mid-Year Bench Bar Conference, 1985 - 1986
- Philadelphia Bar Association, Subcommittee on Program Selection, 1987
- Philadelphia Volunteers for the Indigent Program (VIP), Board of Directors, 1991 - 2002
- Philadelphia Volunteers for the Indigent Program (VIP), Standards and Monitoring Committee, 1993 - 2002
- Philadelphia Volunteers for the Indigent Program (VIP), Development Committee, 1995 - 2002
- Philadelphia Volunteers for the Indigent Program (VIP), Recruitment Committee, 1994 - 2002
- Philadelphia Volunteers for the Indigent Program (VIP), Community Legal Services
- Philadelphia Volunteers for the Indigent Program (VIP), Fund Raising Committee
- Philadelphia Bar Foundation, Charter Member, Andrew Hamilton Circle
- Philadelphia Bar Foundation, Co-Chair, 200 for the 200th Fund Raiser, 1991
- Philadelphia Bar Foundation, Vice President, 2003
- Philadelphia Bar Foundation, President, 2004
- Court of Common Pleas, Philadelphia County, Arbitrator, 1974 - Present
- Court of Common Pleas, Philadelphia County, Judge Pro Tem (Day Backward Program), 1993 - Present
- Court of Common Pleas, Philadelphia County, Settlement Master (Day Backward Program), 1992 - Present
- Court of Common Pleas, Philadelphia County, Judge Pro Tem (Day Forward Program), 1996 - Present
- Court of Common Pleas, Philadelphia County, Mediator, 1995 - Present
- Court of Common Pleas, Philadelphia County, M-PER Program, Volunteer Arbitrator
- Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association, President, 1991 - 1992
- Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association, President-Elect., 1990 - 1991
- Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association, Vice-President, 1989 - 1990
- Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association, Board of Directors, 1984 - Present
- Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association, IOLTA Coordinator, 1991 - 1998
- Recruitment of Law Firms to Participate in the Voluntary IOLTA Program, Chair, Justice Michael A. Musmanno Awards Dinner, 1990
- Recruitment of Law Firms to Participate in the Voluntary IOLTA Program, Assistant Secretary, 1987 - 1988
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, Mediator
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, Arbitrator (Compulsory Arbitrations)
- Federal Prisoner Rights Litigation Panel
- The Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Chair, Hearing Committee, 1996 - 1998
- The Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Hearing Officer, 1992 - 1996
- Pennsylvania Bar Association, Member, House of Delegates
- Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association, Board of Governors
- Lawyers for Consumer Rights, Executive Committee Member
- Tau Epsilon Rho Law Society, Assistant Secretary
- Tau Epsilon Rho Law Society, Board of Directors
- Lawyers' Club of Philadelphia, Director
- Temple Inn of Court, Master
- Adath Jeshurun Synagogue, Board of Directors
- Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia, Lawyers Section, Solicitor
- Cheltenham Little League, President, 1984
- Golden Slipper Charities, Membership Committee, 1995 - Present
- SEPTA Injury Hotline
- PTLA, Annual Sponsorship of the "Breakfast of Champions"
Attorney Neil I. Mittin
Neil Mittin is a hands-on attorney, active in every aspect of his client's case. He views the practice of law as a very personal one involving constant input from his clients along with a one on one relationship.
Mr. Mittin's practice emphasizes serious personal injury claims (including automobile accidents and slip and fall matters), general civil litigation, and domestic relations matters.
Bar Admissions:
- Pennsylvania, 1979
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania, 1979
Education:
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Temple University School of Law, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, J.D.
- Honors: Moot Court Competition
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Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, B.S. (Cum Laude)
- Honors: Dean's List
Professional Associations and Memberships:
- Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association, Member
- Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association, Member
Attorney Brian S. Chacker
Brian S. Chacker concentrates his practice in the areas of personal injury, premises liability and medical malpractice litigation, as well as all aspects of commercial litigation, real estate litigation and landlord-tenant disputes.
Bar Admissions:
- Pennsylvania, 1999
- New Jersey, 1999
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania, 2000
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Pennsylvania, 2003
- U.S. District Court District of New Jersey, 2000
- U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit, 2001
Education:
- Villanova University School of Law, Villanova, Pennsylvania, J.D.
- University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, B.A.
Honors and Awards:
- Listed as a Rising Star, Philadelphia Magazine, 2005
Professional Associations and Memberships:
- Philadelphia Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division, Civil Litigation Section, Member
- Philadelphia Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division, Co-Chair, Attorney Mentoring Committee
- Philadelphia Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division, Community Outreach Committee, Champions of Caring, Member
- Philadelphia Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division, Member
- Spring Gala Event Committee Philadelphia Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division, Member Status/Diversity Committee
- Temple American Inn of Court, Member
- Brandeis Law Society, Member
- Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association, Member
- Philadelphia Bar Association, Member
- Pennsylvania Bar Association, Member
- Bar Foundation, Young Lawyers Andrew Hamilton Circle, Member
- Philadelphia Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division, Member, Executive Committee