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Michael J. Brooks
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Biography
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
9
Practice Areas
Business
15%
31 years
Intellectual Property
15%
29 years
Real Estate
15%
31 years
Divorce and Separation
10%
31 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 280-375 per hour
Contingency
33%-40%
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Pennsylvania for 31 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Jersey for 31 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices Michael J. Brooks
252 West Swamp Road, Suite 13, Doylestown, PA, 18901
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Posted by Janine | April 18, 2013 | Consumer Protection
Michael Brooks Saves the Day
Mr. Brooks immediately took on my case and came back with successful results in less than twenty-four hours. I was in a big dispute with a highly reputable dealership and was being mistreated. Mr. Brooks was upfront and explained to me my rights and instantly helped me. He was also easily attainable....
Posted by Cindy | September 21, 2011 | Insurance
An Exceptional Attorney
Mr. Brooks represented me in an insurance matter. I found him to be very extremely knowledgeable, articulate and professional. His communications with me were clear and timely. Michael's demeanor in court was calm, sincere, and honest. The court decision was positive. His expertise and outstanding ...
Posted by anonymous | November 15, 2010 | Education
Ace!
Mr. Brooks has represented my school for 12 years. He is an ace lawyer with great skill and integrity - a rare combination.
Michael J. Brooks's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly regarded."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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."
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Personal injury lawyer
Experience
Honors
2021
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Top Attorney 2016, Suburban Life Magazine
2015
Awesome Attorney 2015, SuburbanLife Magazine
2015
Awesome Attorneys Sports & Entertainment, Philadelphia Life
2015
Top Attorneys Business Intellectual Property Sports Law, Suburban Life Magazine
2014
Best in Bucks County, Bucks Happening Magazine
2014
Awesome Attorneys 2014, SuburbanLife Magazine
2014
Top Attorneys, SuburbanLife Magazine Montgomery County
2013
Awesome Attorneys 2013, SuburbanLife Magazine
2013
Awesome Attorneys Sports & Entertainment, Philadelphia Life
2012
Awesome Attorneys 2012, SuburbanLife Magazine
2011
Awesome Attorneys 2011, SuburbanLife Magazine
2010
Awesome Attorneys 2010, SuburbanLife Magazine
Work Experience
1994 - Present
Attorney, Law Offices Michael J. Brooks
1993 - 1993
Legal Clerkship, Blair Cornwell & Minnich
1992 - 1994
Prosecutor's Office Clerkship, Third Appellate District of Ohio
1992 - 1992
Judicial Clerkship, Judge Thomas Shebell, Jr., New Jersey Superior Court, Appellate Division
Associations
2008 - Present
Pennsylvania Bar Association
Sample of Legal Cases
McCarthy v. Riddell 2260 EDA 2015
Order Vacated and Remanded
Graphic Styles v. Raja Fashions Bespoke Tailors
Court granted request for entry of default judgment in the amount of $300,000.
Ackourey v. Noblehouse Custom Tailors, 2013 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 163535
Plaintiff's Motion to Vacate Order Dismissing Case is hereby GRANTED.
FullCircle Intermedia, LLC v. Foster, Bucks County C.C.P. 2013-05811
Attorney 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. 2008-11305
Verdict in favor of Plaintiff
Caring People, LLC v. Paletz, Bucks County C.C.P. 2007-04543
A 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. 2004-0765
Bucks 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 1115
Superior Court: Reversal of the trial court's grant of summary judgment.
Parcell v. Sohum, Inc. 832 A.2d 551; 2003 Pa. Super. LEXIS 3592
Reversed and Remanded
Souderton Area School District v. Souderton Charter School Collaborative,
Commonwealth Court affirmed the Charter School Appeal Board's Decision granting the Charter
Education
1994
Ohio Northern University - Claude W. Pettit College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1991
Rutgers University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2007
Elder Resource Seminar
Estate Planning
Publications
2015
Bucks Happening Magazine
The Lawyer Behind the Lens: Michael J Brooks Equire
2013
Suburban Life Magazine
Brief Encounters
2010
Suburban Life
Growth Catalyst
1994
The Journal of Pharmacy & Law
Osborn v. Irwin Memorial Blood Bank: Blood Banking Industry Liability
1994
The Journal of Pharmacy & Law
RU 486: The Politics of Science and Abortion; 2 OHIO N.U.J. PHARMACY & L. 261 (1994)
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
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Q&A
How do I add my brother to my established llc?
23 Jun 2025
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Can we avoid Transfer tax by doing 2 deeds in one day ?
17 Jun 2025
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How can a get a legal agreement created between my brother and I before we move in to the new house i purchased?
09 May 2025