Michael D. Raffaele

Michael D. Raffaele

5.0
Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 24 years

Education Lawyer at Bryn Mawr, PA
Practice Areas: Education, Discrimination, Juvenile, Criminal Defense

1230 County Line Road, Bryn Mawr, PA

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 22 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2003

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 23 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2002

Inactive

No misconduct found

Licensed in Virginia for 24 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2001

Associate

No misconduct found

Location

Raffaele & Associates, LLC

1230 County Line Road, Bryn Mawr, PA, 19010

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Michael D. Raffaele's Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | August 26, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Education

No ego here. Just a really good lawyer to have as part of your team.

Michael was an indispensable asset in our journey dealing with the school district, police, and district attorney. His composure and understanding of just what emotions we were going through was invaluable in helping us express our thoughts and evolve our understanding. At the same time, Michael gu...ided us through the legal and education process in a focused, best outcomes approach. His explanations of the legal and educational situations and advice on continually evolving tactics was invaluable when coupled with his "we are a team" demeanor. Thank you Mike for working with us through this tough time. In the end, our child is in a far better place than he has been in a long time in part due to Michael's guidance and negotiating acumen.

Posted by anonymous | March 11, 2015

Honesty, Toughness, Professionalism, Scholastic and level headed

Mr. Raffaele is an excellent attorney. He gets the job done! He knows how to reach agreeable terms that are a win-win for all parties involved. Mr. Raffaele is gentle but hard nosed when appropriate! He is a man of integrity who completed every assignment in a timely fashion. I highly recommend ...Mr. Raffaele to meet your legal needs. Do not hesitate, pick up the phone and dial his office! You will not be disappointed!

Posted by I.W. | March 02, 2015 | Business

Incredibly trustworthy, responsible and thorough

My nonprofit organization had the pleasure of working with Michael, and were very pleased with Michael's thoroughness and sense of responsibility. Highly recommended.

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Michael D. Raffaele's Lawyer Endorsements

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Scott Pollins

Education lawyer | Jan 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael is committed to obtaining the best possible result for his clients. He is compassionate, sharp and effective. Clients are well served hiring Michael."

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Dave Frankel

Juvenile law lawyer | Dec 30

Relationship: Co-worker

"To simply "endorse" Michael isn't enough. I have to praise him. As a lawyer, he is both thorough and thoughtful. As a person, he is and considerate and kind and he brings that into his practice. Michael's clients get the best of everything."

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Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

Honors

2021

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2019 - Present

Member, Raffaele & Associates, LLC

2018 - 2019

Member, Kershenbaum & Raffaele, LLC

2014 - 2018

Managing Attorney, Frankel & Kershenbaum, LLC

2012 - 2014

Associate General Counsel, Nemours Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children

2006 - 2012

Research & Writing Attorney, Federal Community Defender Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

2003 - 2006

Associate, Pepper Hamilton, LLP

2001 - 2003

Associate, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld, LLP

Associations

2015 - Present

Delaware County Bar Association

Member

2014 - Present

Montgomery Bar Association

Member

2003 - Present

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Member

2002 - Present

District of Columbia Bar

Member

2001 - Present

Virginia State Bar

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

G.S. v. Rose Tree Media School District

Plaintiff prevailed in both the District Court and Circuit Court.

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Education

2001

University of Pennsylvania Law School

Juris Doctor

1998

Cornell University

Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

Discipline, Disabilities, School to Prison, Disproportionality

The Rights of Disciplined Students With (and Without) Disabilities

2011

PBI Criminal Law Symposium

Federal Criminal Law

2009

PBI Criminal Law Symposium

Federal Criminal Law

2008

Sentencing Workshop for Federal Defenders

Federal Criminal Sentencing

Languages

English

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