Michael J. Brooks

Michael J. Brooks

4.9
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 31 years

Business Lawyer at Doylestown, PA
Practice Areas: Business, Intellectual Property, Real Estate ... +6 more

252 West Swamp Road, Suite 13, Doylestown, PA

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

9

Practice Areas

Business 15%

31 years

15%
Real Estate 15%

31 years

15%
Entertainment 5%

28 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 280-375 per hour

Contingency

33%-40%

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 31 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1995

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 31 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1994

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices Michael J. Brooks

252 West Swamp Road, Suite 13, Doylestown, PA, 18901

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Michael J. Brooks's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by anonymous | January 30, 2018

Property ownership

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.

Posted by Amber Kreuter | September 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Business

Wonderful Experience!

I was searching for professional advice on a business contract that I am about to sign. He went above and beyond my expectations in every way. As a business owner, I was pleasantly surprised from the very start when he contacted me on a holiday - Labor Day. When you own a business, there simply ar...e no holidays, and I was impressed that he understood this. He examined the document I sent and pointed out things that weren't obvious to me until he explained them. This is exactly what I was looking for - someone to point out things that I would not have noticed as a lay person. At the same time, he also addressed items in the contract that I was concerned about and he explained all of my options. I felt like he was very knowledgeable and had a lot of experience in business and real estate law. Again, this is exactly what I was looking for when I searched for an attorney. When I've looked for an attorney in the past, there were hidden costs and ultimately, I paid a lot more for the services rendered than I was originally quoted. That was not the case here at all. On the contrary, he actually provided more assistance than I could have imagined for a price that worked for me. I hope to not need an attorney in the future, but that's unrealistic, so I am sure I will be contacting Michael in the future.

Posted by anonymous | August 27, 2015 | Contracts & Agreements

Great insight and advice!

Mr. Brooks was quick to return my call, and very patient as I told him about my legal situation. He was knowledgeable about contract law, and his advice to me was thorough as he explained the various approaches that could be taken on my end should I decide to pursue defending myself. He was easy t...o talk to, and he did not hesitate to mention that I could call him anytime with additional questions I may have. I would like to meet him in person someday, and would absolutely consider him as legal counsel in the future!

Posted by Meghan | October 29, 2014 | Business

Owner, Doylestown Flowers and Gifts

Mr. Brooks provided me with sound legal advice and clear, conscientious representation. He is very knowledgeable and I felt extremely confident in his ability to defend me and my business. I would certainly recommend Michael Brooks to anyone who is in need of legal counsel. Mr. Brooks has a genuin...e, caring manner which immediately put me at ease. I knew I could call him at any time with questions or concerns. I cannot say enough about his handling of my legal issue and our win in court.

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.... I highly recommend Mr. Brooks. ;-)

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Michael J. Brooks's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jonathan Russell

Unknown lawyer | May 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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David Latanision

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John O'Brien

Business lawyer | Aug 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Jan 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly regarded."

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Ethan O'Shea

Litigation lawyer | Nov 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Herbert McDuffy

Business lawyer | Nov 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Jonathan Russell

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

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

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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

Languages

English

Activity

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