John W. Hollawell

John W. Hollawell

5.0
Rating: 7.4

Licensed for 38 years

Car accident Lawyer at Orefield, PA
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Motorcycle Accident, Slip and Fall Accident ... +6 more

4745 York Dr, Orefield, PA

About John

Biography

Practice Areas

9

Practice Areas

Car Accident 50%

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than three million people are injured each year in vehicle accidents in the US. Injuries resulting from a car accident can vary and be immediate or long-term.

39 years

50%
Motorcycle Accident 10%

I represent people who have been injured and the families of those who have been killed in motorcycle accidents.

39 years

10%
Slip and Fall Accident 10%

Under PA Slip and Fall law, property owners must use reasonable care to make its property safe. If the property owner ignores its duties & allows the property to remain unsafe for an unreasonable time, they are liable for any resulting injuries.

39 years

10%
Trucking Accident 10%

Federal trucking laws establish standards that carriers, owners, and drivers must meet, and often determine who's responsible for accident. We navigate the red tape to ensure your rights are cared for.

39 years

10%
Wrongful Death 10%

Wrongful Death Actions are governed by 42 Pa. C.S.A. Section 8301. The statute provides that an action may be brought to recover damages for the death of an individual caused by the wrongful act or negligence of another.

10%
Animal and Dog Bites 5%

Dog owners have a responsibility to control their animals and protect others from bites or attacks. When owners fail to fulfill their duty, they should be held liable for harm caused.

39 years

5%
Birth Injury 3%

A birth injury describes any type of injury that a baby suffers before, during, or directly after childbirth.

39 years

3%
Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect 1%

Nursing home neglect is a type of elder abuse committed against older adults in assisted living facilities. It involves the substandard care of a resident, or a breach of duty that harms a resident.

39 years

1%
Personal Injury 1%

Sole practitioner in the area of Personal injury representing those injured in auto accidents, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, slip/trip and fall accidents, dog bites, nursing home neglect and medical malpractice.

39 years | 1,100 cases

1%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Contingency

33%-40%


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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 38 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1988

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of John W. Hollawell

4745 York Dr, Orefield, PA, 18069-2069

John W. Hollawell Attorney at Law

224 W. Broad St., Bethlehem, PA, 18018

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John W. Hollawell's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

42 Client Reviews

Showing 11 - 15 of 42 reviews

Posted by Lauren | June 18, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Highly Recommend

John helped me with my auto accident and I’m very pleased with my settlement. He was always accessible, and easy to work with. John made sure to touch base often and advise me about what was happening. He was always honest and professional. Highly recommend. Thank you, John!

Posted by Roseanna | November 29, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Highly recommend

Atty. John Hollawell handled my auto injury case with respect for me from start to finish.I appreciated the open lines of communication and his patience. He has gone above and beyond for me for a very fair settlement. His firm was always available for advice and additional questions related to my cla...im.In conclusion, I would highly recommend Attorney John Hollawell and his firm.Thanks again Mr. Hollawell for everything you've done.Your the best!!! Roseanna

Posted by Nikolas | February 16, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Injury lawyer at it's Best

Just wanted to start off by saying thank you so much John. This was my second time using John, The first time I used John I got over the top service. The second case that I used John it was the exact same service as first time. He treated me like his own family/ friend. John was up front with me expl...aining how the entire process should go. I never once had to call him up and ask about my case he regularly called me with any new updates. Even if he didn't have any new updates he would call to check up to see how everything thing is going. Words do not explain his services. I would give John more then 5 stars if I could. John got me the max we could get for my injury . Very Experienced , I would use john over and over again and recommend him to anyone. Thank you again, NIK

Posted by Jackie | February 16, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Excellent Auto Lawyer

My husband was in a bad car accident. We chose Attorney Hollawell through a friend who previously used this attorney. He is very professional, keeps you informed of what to do next and explains things clearly when you can't fully understand. I highly recommend him.

Posted by Christopher | July 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Best lawyer I have ever dealt with

He always communicated every step in my case to me and he always kept me in the loop with everything. Very professional. He took my case when no other lawyer would touch it. He had genuine compassion for my situation and went above and beyond all my expectations. I would absolutely use him again and... I definitely recommend using him.

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John W. Hollawell's Lawyer Endorsements

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John Vivian

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Dedicated cares about his clients"

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Mark Crossley

Car accident lawyer | Jul 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known John for a number of years. He is a tenacious attorney who works skillfully and aggressively for his clients to get them a great resolution of their claims."

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Experience

Rating:  7.4 (Very Good)

Work Experience

1988 - Present

Owner, John Hollawell Law Firm

1988 - 1991

Public Defender, Office Of The Public Defender Bucks County

Associations

1988 - Present

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Member

Lehigh County Bar Association

Member

Education

1987

Widener University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1983

University of Scranton

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

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