- Criminal DefenseBroughal & DeVito, L.L.P.’s experienced team of litigators understands that liberty is a precious commodity worthy of all the protections our legal system affords. Thus, the firm steadfastly fights for the rights and liberties of its clients. Utilizing thorough investigative technologies, exhaustive legal research and seasoned trial skills, Broughal & DeVito, L.L.P.’s attorneys have obtained acquittal and dismissals of charges before Magisterial District Judges and Judges of the Court of Common Pleas. The firm focuses its criminal defense on matters such as Driving Under the Influence (DUI), possession of narcotics and/or paraphernalia, college student offenses, criminal harassment and juvenile offenses.
- DUI/DWI
- Wrongful Death
- Corporate Law
- Mergers and AcquisitionsThe attorneys of Broughal & DeVito, L.L.P. represent the interests of both public and privately owned businesses, as well as non-profit organizations. Whether a corporation, limited liability company or partnership, the firm offers a wide variety of transactional services. For banks, Broughal & DeVito, L.L.P. provides representation for financing documentation and transactions, including litigation. It also provides negotiation and documentation for private business clients as they relate to financing, refinancing, reorganizations, mergers and acquisitions, sales, divestitures, commercial contracts, employee relations and numerous other matters.
- Wrongful Termination
- Employment Discrimination
- Employment LitigationBroughal & DeVito, L.L.P. works with businesses, municipalities and individuals on a wide variety of labor and employment issues. Broughal & DeVito, L.L.P. offers its clients effective solutions that maximize results and minimize costs. Whether it is litigating a case to verdict or avoiding a lawsuit in the first place, our goal is to simplify the sometimes complicated labor and employment law landscape and bring about the desired result. Broughal & DeVito, L.L.P. represents clients in labor and employment law matters as efficiently as possible including...
- Sexual Harassment
- Real Estate LitigationWhether commercial, industrial, residential, public or non-profit clients, Broughal & DeVito, L.L.P. has successfully represented a variety of interests in real estate matters. These clients have included buyers and sellers of real estate; construction and permanent lenders; building contractors; owners and developers of shopping centers, office buildings, industrial plants and residential developments, municipalities, and local and regional authorities.
- Premises LiabilityBroughal & DeVito, L.L.P.’s strength in litigation stems in large measure from its litigators’ ability to handle a wide range of business and commercial litigation needs. The firm’s attorneys tirelessly work to provide their clients with litigation advice from a dispute’s beginning through trial and, if necessary, appeal. They are well-versed in complex civil litigation, including breach of contract actions, partnership disputes, actions arising under the Uniform Commercial Code, banking litigation, product liability, lease disputes, construction litigation, real estate litigation, premises liability and wrongful death.
- Construction LitigationThe attorneys of Broughal & DeVito, L.L.P. have extensive experience representing both private and public clients in matters involving Pennsylvania’s municipal laws. Gained through years of practice in the area, the firm is well-versed in all facets of municipal law, including land use regulation, environmental law, procurement, construction contract administration and litigation, real estate and taxation. Broughal & DeVito, L.L.P. has also represented public clients in both litigation and advisory capacities. Indeed, several of the firm’s attorneys presently serve as solicitors to numerous municipalities and public authorities in Eastern Pennsylvania.
- Eminent DomainBroughal & DeVito, L.L.P.’s attorneys have the technical knowledge and practical experience to deliver excellent legal services in a cost-effective manner. The firm excels in addressing traditional real estate issues such as title, conveyances, financing, leasing, eminent domain and zoning. It is equally prepared to address modern real estate issues including, but no limited to, environmental, tax, securities, creditor’s rights, corporate, partnership and labor law issues. Thus, Broughal & DeVito, L.L.P. assume an active role in all aspects of real estate-related transactions, from aiding in the transaction’s structure to negotiating and drafting the operative documents.
- Land Use and Zoning
- Personal InjuryBroughal & DeVito, L.L.P.’s experienced team of litigators understand the complexities of Pennsylvania’s personal injury laws and the challenge of demonstrating negligence in such actions. As such, the firm takes great pride in conducting its own thorough investigations into the circumstances underlying a personal injury. It also prides itself in its ability to negotiate and communicate with large corporations and insurance providers. Broughal & DeVito, L.L.P. believes that the rights of a personal injury victim and its family are paramount and should be protected. Consequently, the firm has successfully represented such victims in actions arising from tractor-trailer collisions, motorcycle accidents, automobile accidents, social security disability, truck accidents, product liability, pedestrian collisions and wrongful death.
- Social Security Disability
- Estate PlanningThe attorneys of Broughal & DeVito, L.L.P. offer a wealth of knowledge and experience in the areas of estate planning and administrative services. Whether representing an individual, family, business owner, fiduciary or charitable foundation, Broughal & DeVito, L.L.P. endeavors to provide optimal financial benefit by preserving current income and assets and minimizing income and transfer tax consequences.
- Tax Law