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Biography
CERTIFIED AS A SPECIALIST: Tim Brennan is certified as a specialist in the practice of workers’ compensation law by the Pennsylvania Bar Association Section on Workers’ Compensation Law as authorized by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.
BIOGRAPHY: Mr. Brennan was raised in the coal region working in his family’s well known mom and pop restaurant. He began his legal career in the Lehigh Valley as a Bethlehem and Northampton County Solicitor. He lives in Doylestown and is a state house member there.
Mr. Brennan graduated from Ursinus College in 2000, where he received his Bachelor of Arts with a double major in English and Politics and a double minor in International Relations and American Studies. During this period he completed separate United States Congressional Internships with Congressmen Joe Hoeffel and Congressman Tim Holden.
Mr. Brennan also graduated from Widener University School of Law in 2003, where he was a leadership scholar, served as a senior member of the Law Review and graduated cum laude. He received the 2003 Widener Law Journal Outstanding Student Article Award for his article on Pennsylvania’s redistricting. He also studied at Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland and Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic.
Mr. Brennan previously served as an attorney for a large defense firm and for the Governor’s Office of General Counsel. He was appointed Assistant Solicitor for the City of Bethlehem in 2005 by Mayor John B. Callahan, where he also represented the Police and Fire Pension Funds. In 2008 he was appointed as Solicitor for Northampton County Controller Stephen J. Barron. In 2018, he was appointed assistant solicitor by County Executive Lamont McClure for Northampton County.
Mr. Brennan has been published in the fields of equine law and redistricting law, has argued several times before Commonwealth Court and has lectured on various topics at the Dickinson School of Law and for the Pennsylvania Bar Association. He has appeared on numerous local and national television and radio shows.
Mr. Brennan volunteers for or has founded a number of charitable, legal, political, religious and community organizations and is an Adjunct Professor for Northampton Community College. He is a member of the Pennsylvania and New Jersey Bars.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Workers Compensation
75%
23 years
Personal Injury
20%
23 years
General Practice
5%
23 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
15%-33%
Pro bono
5 %
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2021 2014 2012
2014 2012
Licenses
Licensed in New Jersey for 21 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Licensed in Pennsylvania for 22 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Timothy Patrick Brennan
Brennan Law Office, 2030 Tilgham Street, Suite 203, Allentown, PA, 181044354
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(855) 631-3664
Mobile
105-111 N. Broad Street, Suite 1, Doylestown, PA, 18901
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Masonic Building, Suite 310, 4 South 2nd Street, Pottsville, PA, 17901
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Timothy Patrick Brennan's Reviews
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Posted by Lynn | March 4, 2022 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Best Lawyer
If you need a lawyer whose primary concern is your well being in a WC injury, Brennan Law Office is the attorney you need to hire
Posted by anonymous | December 13, 2021 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
True Professionalism and Expertise
I am so thankful I contacted Mr. Brennan for a consultation! He was compassionate, knowledgeable, and took time to explain my options. He thoroughly answered all of my questions and we discussed next steps. He responded to my inquiry very quickly and followed up after we spoke. I feel much more at ...
Posted by Tracy | November 18, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
My case was difficult
I presented my case to Mr. Brennan he took my case and it was a difficult one. I appreciate that fact that he was honest with me and it was a possible I may not win and I trusted his judgment. We won the case, and I stand by him. I would definitely recommend him. Forever grateful ! ...
Posted by Samantha | August 14, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great lawyer
So grateful for everything Tim and his associates have done for me! It was my first, and hopefully my last, time going to court for a traffic violation and I had no idea what to expect or what course of action was best for me. Tim and his associates were very helpful in addressing all of my questions...
Posted by Richard | May 19, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great Attorney, Fought for Me.
Can't say enough about Tim and the help he provided me. I was injured at work, and I didn't know what my rights were or what I should do. Tim thoroughly explained the law to me, what my rights were and the best way to protect myself. He helped me through a difficult time and I was very happy with how...
Timothy Patrick Brennan's Lawyer Endorsements
"Super intelligent and highly personable. I really like Tim as a person and as a lawyer (a rare combination!). I rely upon him for advice and guidance and send him clients because I trust him and know he will do a great job."
"I have known Tim for over 10 years. He is an intelligent and skilled lawyer, a relentless advocate, and perhaps most importantly, a great person and dear friend."
"I have known Mr. Brennan for many years, being a fellow attorney in the workers' compensation community. I have seen his knowledge, skill and professionalism that he devotes to each and every case. I would completely endorse Mr. Brennan."
"Timothy is a phenomenal attorney. He puts a tremendous amount of care and attention to detail in every case of his. I frequently refer workers' compensation cases to his office since he does an outstanding job for his clients."
"I've worked with Tim on a number of matters. He always does an excellent job for his clients and gets great results. Very responsive."
"Tim is an experienced and dedicated attorney who works around the clock and truly fights for his client's best interests. I would, without hesitation, refer family and friends to him for help."
"Tim is a skilled attorney who cares about his clients and the law."
Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington
Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 13
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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"From reading Mr. Brennan's comments and answers on Avvo, it is clear that he is a knowledgeable and analytic attorney. If you are in eastern PA and in need of an attorney, you can't go wrong with Attorney Brennan."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2016
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2016
Nation's Top One Percent Award, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2015
Nation's Top One Percent Award, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2015
Rising Star, SuperLawers
2014
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2013
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2012
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2010
2010 Labor Partner of the Year Award, AFL-CIO Lehigh Valley Labor Counsel
2003
2003 Widener Law Journal Outstanding Student Article Award, Widener Law Journal
2003
Cum Laude, Widener University School of Law
2002
Dean Anthony J. Santoro Leadership Scholar, Widender University School of Law
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Hearing Committee Member, The Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pensylvania
2012 - Present
Owner, Brennan Law Offices
2008 - Present
Adjunct Professor, Northampton County Community College
2008 - Present
Solicitor, Northampton County Controller's Office
2008 - 2012
Attorney, Croslis & Brennan Law Offices
2005 - 2008
Assistant Solicitor, City of Bethlehem
2004 - 2005
Attorney, Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman & Goggin
2003 - 2004
Legislative Assistant, Pennsylvania General Assembly
2002 - 2003
Certified Legal Intern, Governor's Office of General Counsel, Pennsylvania Department of Trasnportation
Associations
2013 - Present
Northampton County Foreclosure DivergencePro Bono counsel
2010 - Present
Bethlehem Mounted PolicePro Bono counsel
2008 - Present
Friends of St. Kieran’sPro bono counsel
2007 - Present
American College of Equine AttorneysMember
2007 - Present
Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil WarMember
2007 - Present
Project Children Charity AlbumOrganizer
2006 - Present
Finnegan’s Wake, Heckshersville Irish Festival, ActorActor
2005 - Present
Northampton County Bar AssociationMember
2004 - Present
Equestrian Aid FoundationVolunteer
2002 - Present
Thoreau Sauntering SocietyMember
2002 - Present
Delta Theta Phi Law FraternityMember
1996 - Present
Saint Clair Fish and GameMember
1996 - Present
Ancient Order of HiberniansMember
1996 - 1998
Schuylkill County Women in CrisisVolunteer
Sample of Legal Cases
US Bank N.A. v. Finkel, 2017 Pa. Super. LEXIS 371 (Pa. Super. 2017)
Successful appeal
In re Nominating Papers of Brendan Boyle, 91 A.3d 260 (Pa. Commw. 2014)
Successful defense
In re Nomination Petition of Horton, 165 MD 2010 (Pa. Commw. 2010)
Successful defense.
Gordon v. WCAB (Showcase Publications), 5 CD 2010 (Pa. Commw. 2010)
F & L Leasing, Inc. v. Plaxico Burress, No. 2006-1740 (Lebanon County C.C.P. 2009)
Successful defense
Hill v. City of Bethlehem, 909 A.2d 439 (Pa. Commw. 2006)
Successful defense
Donald J. Trump for President v. Sec'y Pa., 2020 U.S. App. LEXIS 37346 (3d Cir. 2020)
Successful defense
Education
2003
Widener University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2000
Ursinus College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
N/A
Trinity College, Dublin
N/A
Charles University, Prague
Speaking Engagements
2012
2012 Athletes & Agents Conference
Contract Law, Sports Law
2010
Pennsylvania Bar Institute, 2nd Annual Equine Law
Equine Law, Damages, Consumer Protections and Strict Liability
2010
BBC World News, 2010 United States General Election Coverage
American Politics
2009
Pennsylvania Bar Institute, 1st Annual Equine Law
Equine Law and Damages
2009
Business Matter, WFMZ Channel 69, Why Americans Don't Care
American Politics
2007
Pennsylvania Bar Institute, 4th Annual Animal Law Seminar (with Governor Rendell)
Equine Law
2007
Dickinson School of Law, Guest Lecturer
Equine Law, Insurance, Transportation, Securities and Antitrust, Tort Law
2003
Nativity B.V.M. High School, Terrorism and the Constitution, Guest Speaker
Constitutional Law
Publications
2010
2nd Annual Equine Law Seminar
Pennsylvania Bar Institute
2009
1st Annual Equine Law Seminar
Pennsylvania Bar Institute
2007
4th Annual Animal Law Seminar
Pennsylvania Bar Institute
2003
Widener Law Journal
Cleaning Out the Augean Stables: Pennsylvania's Most Recent Redistricting
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Top Contributor
Timothy earned significant contribution points in 2014.
Legal Answers
Q&A
How do I find a workman’s comp claim number from 2015 ?
21 Dec 2025
Q&A
Could I sue my employer for negligence in my work related injury?
29 Oct 2025
Q&A
Can my employer give me safety point write up for reporting an injury 2 hrs after the incident if I wasn't aware I had the injur
16 Aug 2025