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  • Doylestown, PA
  • Licensed for 24 years
  • Free consultation
Michael J. Brooks
Michael J. Brooks
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About Michael

      Successful business ventures require perspective, from all vantage points.  We offer you a clear view of  the surrounding business landscape from the legal vantage point.  This outlook provides insight into legal strategies for: business formation, drafting contracts, the hiring process, and protection of intellectual property.  That amounts to more than  just sound legal counsel; it gives our business clients perspective from the legal vantage point.

Practice areas

OtherDivorce and separationIntellectual propertyBusinessReal estate
  1. Real estate: 15%

    24 years

  2. Business: 15%

    24 years

  3. Intellectual property: 15%

    22 years

  4. Divorce and separation: 10%

    24 years

  1. Personal injury: 10%

    24 years

  2. Estate planning: 10%

    24 years

  3. Employment and labor: 10%

    24 years

  4. Landlord or tenant: 10%

    24 years

  5. Entertainment: 5%

    21 years

Languages spoken

English

Photos and videos

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Contact

252 West Swamp Road
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Law Offices Michael J. Brooks

252 West Swamp Road
Suite 13
Doylestown, PA, 18901

Office (215) 230-3761

Website

http://www.law-brooks.com/business-formation

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
PAActive199510/27/2019
NJActive199404/11/2019
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers567
Legal guides3
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Peer Review RatedMartindale-Hubbell2019
Top Attorney 2016Suburban Life Magazine2016
Awesome Attorney 2015SuburbanLife Magazine2015
Awesome Attorneys Sports & EntertainmentPhiladelphia Life2015
Top Attorneys Business Intellectual Property Sports LawSuburban Life Magazine2015
Best in Bucks CountyBucks Happening Magazine2014
Awesome Attorneys 2014SuburbanLife Magazine2014
Top AttorneysSuburbanLife Magazine Montgomery County2014
Awesome Attorneys 2013SuburbanLife Magazine2013
Awesome Attorneys Sports & EntertainmentPhiladelphia Life2013
Awesome Attorneys 2012SuburbanLife Magazine2012
Awesome Attorneys 2011SuburbanLife Magazine2011
Awesome Attorneys 2010SuburbanLife Magazine2010
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
AttorneyLaw Offices Michael J. Brooks1994 - Present
Legal ClerkshipBlair Cornwell & Minnich1993 - 1993
Prosecutor's Office ClerkshipThird Appellate District of Ohio1992 - 1994
Judicial Clerkship, Judge Thomas Shebell, Jr.New Jersey Superior Court, Appellate Division1992 - 1992
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Pennsylvania Bar AssociationN/A2008 - Present
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Bucks Happening MagazineThe Lawyer Behind the Lens: Michael J Brooks Equire2015
Suburban Life MagazineBrief Encounters2013
Suburban LifeGrowth Catalyst2010
The Journal of Pharmacy & LawOsborn v. Irwin Memorial Blood Bank: Blood Banking Industry Liability1994
The Journal of Pharmacy & LawRU 486: The Politics of Science and Abortion; 2 OHIO N.U.J. PHARMACY & L. 261 (1994)1994
The Journal of Pharmacy & LawCASE BRIEF: OSBORN V. IRWIN MEMORIAL BLOOD BANK: 1 BLOOD BANKING INDUSTRY LIABILITY - PROFESSIONAL STANDARD OF CUSTOM AND PRACTICE OR REASONABLE MAN STANDARD OF CARE1992
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Ohio Northern University - Claude W. Pettit College of LawJD - Juris Doctor1994
Rutgers UniversityBA - Bachelor of Arts1991
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Elder Resource SeminarEstate Planning2007
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
McCarthy v. Riddell 2260 EDA 2015Order Vacated and Remanded
Graphic Styles v. Raja Fashions Bespoke TailorsCourt granted request for entry of default judgment in the amount of $300,000.
Ackourey v. Noblehouse Custom Tailors, 2013 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 163535Plaintiff's Motion to Vacate Order Dismissing Case is hereby GRANTED.
FullCircle Intermedia, LLC v. Foster, Bucks County C.C.P. 2013-05811Attorney Brooks obtained emergency injunction naming new managing member of LLC and having all files and financials turned over to new management.
Byrnes v. Klingerman, Bucks County C.C.P. 2008-11305Verdict in favor of Plaintiff
Caring People, LLC v. Paletz, Bucks County C.C.P. 2007-04543A non-jury trial verdict entered in favor of Attorney Brooks' client in the amount of $10,000.00 in contract damages and $4,173.50 in attorney fees and costs.
Graham v. Bond et al., Bucks County C.C.P. 2004-0765Bucks Common Pleas Court granted the motion for partial summary judgment which resulted in a confidential settlement. The Memorandum Opinion is reported in the Bucks County Law Reporter
Reeves v. Jenderko, 866 A.2d 1115Superior Court: Reversal of the trial court's grant of summary judgment.
Parcell v. Sohum, Inc. 832 A.2d 551; 2003 Pa. Super. LEXIS 3592Reversed and Remanded
Souderton Area School District v. Souderton Charter School Collaborative,Commonwealth Court affirmed the Charter School Appeal Board's Decision granting the Charter

Reviews

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5 Star
93%
4 Star
7%
3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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Review Michael Brooks

Property ownership

Posted by anonymousTue Jan 30 2018

Michael answered when I called. He was very clear on what he could advise on and what should be handled by another entity. It made easier for me to up a plan to approach my project.
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Excellent Attorney

Posted by Noel DrowerFri Sep 29 2017

I contacted, consulted and was very pleased to have hired Michael Brooks. He answered ll my questions and was very patient during an emotional time. He kept me informed of the process and answered questions I had along the way. I highly recommend Michael Brooks.
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Attorney endorsements

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Jonathan Russell, Car accident Attorney on May 12, 2017
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Michael is tenacious, hard working and very creative in his approach to solving problems for his clients. He understands the big picture and is resourceful in his approach to obtaining favorable resolutions to legal disputes.

David Latanision, Litigation Attorney on Sep 15, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.

John O'Brien, Personal injury Attorney on Aug 25, 2014
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An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible.

Christian Lassen, Life insurance Attorney on Jan 27, 2012
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Top-notch attorney. Highly regarded.

Ethan O'Shea, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 12, 2010
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I endorse this lawyer.

Herbert McDuffy, Litigation Attorney on Nov 12, 2010
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I endorse this lawyer. He is honest, ethical, hardworking and thorough. He knows case law and civil procedure and consistently gets excellent outcomes for his clients.

Cost

RATES
  • Hourly Rates$280-$280/hour
  • Free Consultation Some lawyers offer a free consultation to help determine whether their services are right for your legal needs60 minutes
OTHER BILLING TYPES
  • Contingency A contingency fee is the percent of the final award a lawyer will receive as compensation. For some of these cases, lawyers will only be paid if there is a successful outcome.33%-40%
PAYMENT METHODS

Cash, Check, Credit Card

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