Joseph Zaffarese

Joseph Zaffarese is a distinguished trial attorney and appellate advocate.   Joseph has repeatedly been selected as one of Pennsylvania’s top young lawyers in Philadelphia Magazine’s Super Lawyer and Rising Star Section.  He attributes his success to his relationships with his clients and his extensive trial preparation.    Joseph graduated from Rollins College with Honors.  After receiving his law degree at Villanova University School of Law, he worked for both Pennsylvania’s Commonwealth Court and Superior Court before joining the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office in 2001. As a prosecutor, Joseph earned a reputation for achieving exceptional results. He completed his prosecutorial service as a member of the elite Special Investigations Unit, where he successfully prosecuted government corruption and other sensitive high profile cases.   Currently, Joseph’s practice focuses on representing clients in divorce litigation, complex civil litigation, contract disputes, personal injury cases, and appellate practice.

 

- PRACTICE AREAS

Commercial Litigation, Family Law, Personal Injury

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+ PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS |

Superlawyer Rising Star 2008,2009, 2010
University
Adjunct Professor Eastern University 2006-2008
Frequent Guest Lecturer at Temple University

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+ EDUCATION |

Rollins college, B.A., cum laude
Villanova University School of Law

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+ BAR ADMISSIONS |

  • Pennsylvania Supreme Court
  • New Jersey Supreme Court
  • Federal District Court for Eastern District of Pennsylvania

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+ PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS |

  • American Bar Association
  • Montgomery County Bar Association