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 1 - 5 of 16 reviews | Lawsuits & Disputes

Posted by anonymous | December 02, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Client

Thank you so much for taken my case you both were amazing bless you they fight for you and for you .

Posted by Ramon | November 27, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

I have been a client since 2013. I highly recommend John!

I have been a client of John since 2013. I refer all my friends and family if they ever need an attorney John Hollawell did such a great job with two of my lawsuits. He also helped a bunch of family and friends of mine. Everybody was extremely satisfied.

Posted by Melanie | May 07, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Wrongful Death Suit

I cannot express enough the integrity and commitment John Hollawell exhibits. I faced a tragedy in my life that I could have never expected, none the less it happened to me and has forever changed my life. John was referred to me from a past client and good friend of mine. Upon meeting John and revie...wing my case, I felt confident and at ease. John explained the process, and what to expect during my case. John is very detailed oriented, and was in constant communication through the entire process. He is confident in his abilities and is aggressive, but holds a hidden compassion that made me feel at ease. I fully trusted John with my case and had no doubt he was going to do everything possible to settle my case. My case took about 1 1/2 years to complete, and with patience and perseverance we won our case. I was very committed, and did everything John instructed me to do. John awarded me the chance to allow my loved one to pass with dignity, which was the most important aspect to my case. I highly recommend John Hollawell if you need representation. John will always hold a special place in my life and I will be forever thankful for the work and dedication to representing me.

Posted by Keith | September 15, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Great Lawyer

I can only say good things about John he was very easy to work with always kept me informed with the dealings in my case john never fast talk me he took the time to see how I thought he was handling the case. I was very satisfied with johns representation and thank him for his service

Posted by Lauren | June 18, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

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!

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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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