David Stuart Gaines Jr.

David Stuart Gaines Jr.

4.0
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 15 years

Government Lawyer at State College, PA
Practice Areas: Government, Workers Compensation, Employment & Labor

720 S Atherton St Ste 201, Miller Kistler & Campbell, State College, PA

About David

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Government 60%

16 years | 300 cases

60%
Employment and Labor 20%

16 years | 15 cases

20%
Workers Compensation 20%

16 years | 15 cases

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

15%-33%


Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 15 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2010

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Miller Kistler & Campbell

720 S Atherton St Ste 201, Miller Kistler & Campbell, State College, PA, 16801-4669

Miller, Kistler & Campbell

124 North Allegheny Street, Bellefonte, PA, 16823

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David Stuart Gaines Jr.'s Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | November 25, 2015 | Hired Attorney | State, Local And Municipal Law

Outstanding Service

Any time that I contact David to inquire on a Municipal matter, he is very quick to respond. He is very knowledgeable in the Municipal Laws. David is an asset to Miller, Kistler and Campbell and I hope to be able to work with him on all future legal issues.

Posted by anonymous | November 20, 2015 | Hired Attorney | State, Local And Municipal Law

David Stuart Gaines Jr.

David's service to our township has been and continues to be excellent. He is extremely knowledgeable in the legal aspects of municipal government. When we have an issue that needs to be resolved or a question that needs to be answered, he does so quickly; almost always within a few hours. If he is u...nsure of something, he does research.

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Steven Trialonas

Employment and labor lawyer | Nov 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"David holds a wealth of experience and knowledge of the law. He ensures the best results for his clients, and I would not hesitate recommending him to friends or family."

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Kathleen Robertson

Workers compensation lawyer | Nov 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Levandoski

Government lawyer | Nov 14

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Lisa Welsh

Government lawyer | Nov 14

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Scott Etter

Government lawyer | Nov 14

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Richard Campbell

Government lawyer | Nov 14

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Brian Marshall

Employment and labor lawyer | Nov 14

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John Miller

Workers compensation lawyer | Nov 14

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Tracey Benson

Workers compensation lawyer | Nov 14

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John Lhota

Litigation lawyer

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Brian Marshall

Family lawyer

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Terry Williams

State, local, and municipal law lawyer

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Tracey Benson

Insurance lawyer

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David Consiglio

Workers compensation lawyer

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Scott Etter

Education lawyer

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Lisa Welsh

Real estate lawyer

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Michael Levandoski

Litigation lawyer

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John Miller

Estate planning lawyer

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Richard Campbell

Estate planning lawyer

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Steven Trialonas

Criminal defense lawyer

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Daniel McKenrick

Criminal defense lawyer

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Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Honors

2015

Lead Counsel Rated, Workers' Compensation, Lead Counsel

2015

Lead Counsel Rated, Labor & Employment Law, Lead Counsel

2010

Highest Grade Constitutional Law, American University

2010

Highest Grade, Student Legal Clinic, American University

2010

Highest Grade, Criminal Law, American University

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Associate Attorney, Miller, Kistler & Campbell

Associations

2013 - Present

Pennsylvania Bar Association, Municipal Law Council

Member of Council

2010 - Present

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Fisher v. Dominion Transmission, Inc

Large Verdict

Burnside Township Board of Supervisors v. Confer (Centre Cnty. 2014)

Favorable Injunction

Kemp v. United States of America (W.D. Pa. 2014)

Settlement

Hoffman v. Penns Valley Area School District (Centre Cnty. 2009)

Dismissal

Clair v. Sippel Development Co., Inc. v. University Area Joint Authority (Centre Cnty. 2012)

Favorable

Newville Borough Water and Sewer Authority v. HRI, Inc., (Cumberland Cnty. 2009)

Summary Judgement and Dismissal

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Education

2010

American University, Washington College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2007

University of California - Santa Barbara

Master of Arts

2004

Pennsylvania State University

Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Spring Semester

Workers' Compensation

2015

Spring Semester

Workers' Compensation

2015

Fall Semester

Legal Matter Involving Urban Planning

2015

Fall Semester

Workers' Compensation

2014

Spring Semester

Legal Matters Involving Geography

2014

Spring Semester

Legal Matters Involving Geography

2014

Spring Semester

Workers' Compensation

2014

Spring Semester

Workers' Compensation

2014

Spring Semester

Workers' Compensation

2014

Fall Semester

Legal Matter Involving Urban Planning

2014

Fall Semester

Workers' Compensation

2014

Fall Semester

Workers' Compensation

2014

Fall Semester

Workers' Compensation

2013

Spring Semester

Legal Matter Involving Urban Planning

2013

Fall Semester

Legal Matters Involving Geography

2012

Spring Conference

Professionalism in the Employment Courtroom: Tips for Staying Ethical in Employment Litigation

2011

Annual Workshop

Social Media in the Workplace: Tips and Tricks for Small Employers

Publications

2012

The Patriot News Carlisle Middle School Lab Accident Shows Void in Public School Code

2011

The Centre Daily Times Quiet Changes to the Unemployment Compensation Benefits System

2007

CalTrans Developing a Model for Selecting Urban Accessibility Improvement Projects

2004

Middle States Geographer Geographical Perspectives on Disability: A Social-Spatial Analysis of the Mentally Disabled Population in Russia

Languages

English

Activity

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