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Leo M Garonski
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Biography
I represent Pennsylvania and New Jersey entrepreneurs and business entities regionally and internationally in a wide scope of business and commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, financing, and property development. I also assist clients with entity formation, contract negotiations, succession planning and the related field of estate planning.
In the real estate field, I have provided legal services for acquisitions and multi-million dollar renovations such as historic Philadelphia Navy Yard building projects.
I handle significant contract and intellectual property matters, including license and service agreement negotiations, national distribution contracts, and joint ventures. An example of my work in the area of business transactions was assisting a client in a $70 million stock sale transaction and the preparation and review of related documents in collaboration with others.
My pro bono work is important to me. I am a member of the Mercy Catholic Medical Center Board of Trustees, including oversight of Mercy Philadelphia Hospital and Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital. I also serve the Kimmel Center as part-time legal counsel on a pro bono basis.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Business
50%
44 years | 1,500 cases
Contracts and Agreements
20%
44 years | 2,000 cases
Real Estate
20%
44 years | 2,000 cases
Estate Planning
10%
29 years | 200 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in New Jersey for 44 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1980
No misconduct found
Licensed in Pennsylvania for 45 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1980
No misconduct found
Location
Leo M. Garonski and Associates, P.C.
505 S. Lenola Road Suite 218, Moorestown, NJ, 08057
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Leo M Garonski's Reviews
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Posted by Brian | February 19, 2012
Real Estate & Professional Contracts
I have had the pleasure to use Leo's services for over 15 years. His professional demeanor and ability to breakdown the legal jargon for the everyday professional has been extremely helpful. His watchful eye has protected me and my organization allowing us to focus on our everyday business. I am al...
Posted by David | January 27, 2012
A lawyer for life
Leo is a lawyer who is truly concerned about his client. He has represented me on a business and personal level. His advice on business matters has always been well researched, well thought out and above all, practical. when representing me and my family on personal matters he has always been attenti...
Posted by Vince | January 27, 2012
Sound advice
Leo has represented us through the sale of inherited property and then helped us purchase a vacation property which was being held in a bankruptcy case. It was a long and tedious process with the banks and courts but Leo eventually made it happen. Since then Leo has helped us with various business d...
Posted by George | January 27, 2012
Leo helpful
My family has worked with Leo for many years; Real Estate, Estate settlement, improper actions by collection agency on false identity, etc. Always aggressive and prompt to the satisfaction of my family.
Posted by James | January 26, 2012
Strongly recommended
I have worked with Leo Garonski for a number of years and have appreciated his legal wisdom and insight. He has been a invaluable resource for many of the real estate and construction issues of my non-profit organization.
Leo M Garonski's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this awesome lawyer without reservation. When you need the deal done right, Leo is the attorney for you. Honest, hard working, does exactly what he says, on time...this makes him a great lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Leo is an extremely effictive lawyer with the highest ethical standards. He represents his clients with dedication and the diligence that is expected of a lawyer. He is the "go to" lawyer whom I highly recommend!!"
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Mr. Garonski for over 20 years and have worked with him most recently on a complex investor visa case. My client and I relied on Mr. Garonski's very solid business advice in making a number of significant choices related to immigration strategy, etc. I am pleased to report that the case was approved, and the client is working now in a nearby city, in the kind of business that he had hoped to run. Mr. Garonski's assistance in the case was invaluable. Gerard M. Chapman Board Certified Immigration Specialist Greensboro, NC"
"Leo is an excellent lawyer and a kind and generous person. I am happy to endorse him."
"I endorse Mr. Garonski as a seasoned transactional lawyer whose breadth of business background allows him to address each of the various issues which may arise in a given deal with plausible solutions. He works well toward making the transaction happen with a careful and calm personality, which creates a minimum of angst, even when addressing tough issues."
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Experience
Honors
1990
Future Leader Award, Leadership, Inc.
Work Experience
1988 - Present
Owner, Leo M. Garonski & Associates, P.C.
1985 - 1988
Associate, Blank Rome
1980 - 1986
Associate General Counsel, Harrah's Hotels & Casinos
Associations
2018 - Present
Inspira Health Care SystemMember of Trustees
2000 - Present
New Jersey State Bar AssociationMember
2000 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2016 - 2017
Camden Shipyard & Maritime MuseumTrustee, Board of Trustees
2014 - 2016
American Bar Association, Business Law SectionVice Chair
2010 - 2013
Mercy Fitzgerald HospitalMember, Board of Directors
1990 - 2014
Pennsylvania Bar AssociationMember
Education
1980
Villanova University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1977
Notre Dame University
BBA-cum laude
Speaking Engagements
2005
Holy Family University MBA Program
Economic Development Programs; Myths and Realities
Publications
2014
National Association of Dealer Counsel Newsletter
Planning for the Future of Family-Owned Businesses
1991
American Bar Association's Immigration Journal
Immigration Act of 1990 Encourages Entrepreneurs to Create Jobs in U.S.
1988
Lindey on Entertainment, Publishing and the Arts
Counseling Clients in the Entertainment Industry
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers