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John F. Cordisco
- Trevose, PA
- Licensed for 34 years
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About John
Mr. Cordisco is the Founder and Chairman of Have A Heart, a non-profit foundation benefitting special needs children, which has been responsible for building two special needs parks/playgrounds, one in Newtown and one in Doylestown. He created a special needs camp and provides financial assistance for families whose children attend summer camps. He has been involved with numerous philanthropic projects through his partnership with Food for the Poor, a non-profit organization based in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, including the building 20 houses and providing a fresh water supply to Bord de Mer, Haiti, the construction of dormitories for a special needs orphanage in Guatemala, and the construction of school in Nicaragua which provides bathing and feeding for pre-school and early elementary school students.
Mr. Cordisco is a sponsor of scholarships for students at Bristol Junior/Senior High School, and has served as on the board of numerous organizations, including the Bucks County Charitable Board of Trustees, the Bucks County Intermediate Unit, the Lower Bucks County Vocational Technical School, and the Bristol Borough Board of Education, where he also served as a past President. He has served as benefactor to provide funds for expansion of the Anglo-Russian Library in St. Petersburg, Russia, as well as to the Legacy of Life Foundation, which benefits the women in crisis center. Currently, Mr. Cordisco serves as a member of the Board of Trustees for Conwell Eagan Catholic High School, a committee member and sponsor of St. Ann Catholic Church’s Thanksgiving Food Drive for needy families in Bristol, PA, and a member of the Bristol Lion’s Club.
Practice areas
- Personal injury: 40%
35 years
- Car accident: 30%
35 years
- Motorcycle accident: 30%
35 years
Languages spoken
English
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Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| PA | Active | 1987 | 01/10/2022 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
|---|---|---|
| Top One Percent | National Association of Distinguished Counsel | 2016 |
| Client's Choice | Avvo | 2016 |
| Superb Rating | Avvo | 2016 |
| Top One Percent | National Association of Distinguished Counsel | 2015 |
| Peer Review Rated | LexisNexis | 2015 |
| Man of the Year | Bristol Burough | 2015 |
| Top 100 Trial Lawyers | National Trial Lawyers Association | 2011 |
| Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2008 |
| Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2007 |
| VFW Legislative Award | VFW | 1982 |
| Outstanding Service to Educaiton | Pennsylvania School Board | 1980 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Founding Partner | Cordisco & Saile LLC | 2016 - Present |
| Partner | Cordisco Law LLC | 2014 - Present |
| Shareholder | Stark & Stark, A Professional Corporation | 2008 - 2014 |
| Owner | Cordisco & Bradway | 1990 - 2008 |
| Attorney | Fairall and Salerno | 1987 - 1990 |
| Member | Pennsylvania House Of Representatives | 1980 - 1986 |
| Steelworker | National Can Company | 1974 - 1976 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| National Trial Lawyers Association | Women's Rights Steering Committee | 2016 - Present |
| Disciplinary Board Supreme Court of Pennsylvania | Member | 2014 - Present |
| Bucks County Community College Authority | Member | 2005 - Present |
| Pennsylvania Bar Association | N/A | |
| Bucks County Bar Association | N/A |
| American Trial Lawyers Association | N/A | |
| Pennsylvania Association For Justice | N/A | |
| Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association | N/A | |
| Disciplinary Board Supreme Court of Pennsylvania | Hearing Officer | 2012 - 2014 |
| Bucks County Charitable Foundation | Board Member | 2008 - 2008 |
| Have a Heart Foundation | Founder, Chair | 2002 - 2014 |
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives | Member | 1981 - 1986 |
| House Committee on Veterans Healthcare | Chair | 1981 - 1986 |
| Bristol Borough School Board | Member & President | 1977 - 1980 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Article | Do You Drive a Company Vehicle? What you Need to Know. | 2016 |
| Article | Importance of Protecting Older Americans | 2016 |
| Published Book | Don't Crash Again! A Car Accident Victim's Guide to Maximizing Recovery | 2015 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Temple University | JD - Juris Doctor | 1986 |
| Rider University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1977 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| PSEA | Uninsured Motorists | 2013 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Injured Armored Car Crash Victim Recovers $2,470,000 | Settlement of $2,470,000 |
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Posted by John Paul
January 9, 2020
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October 27, 2019
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October 3, 2019
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Posted by John
August 26, 2019
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Posted by Richard
May 1, 2019
Words cannot express how tremendously grateful I am to Mr. Cordisco and Meryl Shoneman, paralegal, for their sincere compassion
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Posted by CarolAnn
September 24, 2018
Professional no nonsense approach
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Posted by Vince Keenan
August 28, 2018
Caring and Professional
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Posted by Debbie
August 24, 2018
Experienced and professional
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Posted by Danielle
August 10, 2018
Reliable, Caring, Professional Service
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Posted by Mike and Amy
June 12, 2018
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(19)
Francis Dillon, Litigation Attorney on May 23, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer. I have known John for years. we have worked together many times.
Christopher Gallagher, Personal injury Attorney on May 22, 2016
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Without any reservation or hesitation, I endorse John. He is a, conscientious, talented and well respected advocate.
Francis Dillon, Litigation Attorney on May 23, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer. I have known John for years. we have worked together many times.
Christopher Gallagher, Personal injury Attorney on May 22, 2016
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Without any reservation or hesitation, I endorse John. He is a, conscientious, talented and well respected advocate.
Stephen Corr, Personal injury Attorney on May 17, 2016
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John does a great job handling his cases and always looks out for the best interests of his clients. I endorse John.
Gary Falkowitz, Personal injury Attorney on May 17, 2016
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John is a well respected and very intelligent attorney within our industry. I highly endorse John as an advocate for those individuals who have been injured due to the fault of another. John's reputation precedes him. He is recognized as a phenomenal attorney who will do what is necessary to get justice for his clients.
Michael Kuldiner, Personal injury Attorney on May 17, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer. John Cordisco is an excellent advocate who cares for his clients. He is a great leader in the community and a well respected attorney.
Larry Haft, Class action Attorney on May 16, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer.
Richardson Eagen, Personal injury Attorney on May 16, 2016
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I endorse John based upon his experience, intelligence and dedication.
Michael Savona, Personal injury Attorney on May 16, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
John is a diligent and experienced personal injury attorney who works tirelessly for his clients. His knowledge of personal injury law and his reputation as a skilled negotiator are only a few of the many talents John brings to work for his clients. He is a trusted advocate and I would recommend him unreservedly.
William Benz, Personal injury Attorney on May 16, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
John is a an excellent advocate who has proven skills which result in great results for his clients.
Ronald Smolow, Personal injury Attorney on Jan 23, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I've known John for years. He's a tremendously talented lawyer: brilliant, articulate, dedicated. A Top Notch advocate!
Paul Lang, Personal injury Attorney on Jan 15, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
John Cordisco is a friend and a great attorney. He is a true advocate -- smart, aggressive, and strong of heart. I admire him tremendously.
Barbara Lyons, Arbitration Attorney on Jan 15, 2015
Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer. I am a neutral attorney and have served on arbitration panels with John and he has presented cases to me for resolution through the mediation process. John is an exceptional attorney - skilled, proficient and always effective.
Henry Van Blunk, Personal injury Attorney on Jan 8, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
John is a truly amazing lawyer. He is a passionate and tireless advocate for his clients. You want John in your corner.
Brian McGuffin, Personal injury Attorney on Jan 5, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I have known John personally and professionally for 30 years. He is a highly regarded Personal Injury lawyer having been responsible for numerous high value cases throughout South Eastern Pennsylvania. John is very knowledgeable and takes his responsibility to his client seriously. He makes every effort to obtain favorable results and has built an outstanding reputation as a result.
Demetri Braynin, Personal injury Attorney on Nov 17, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
John is an extremely knowledgeable Personal Injury attorney. He is not only diligent in his representation of clients, but is extremely aggressive in recovering on their behalf. John is an excellent litigator. I highly endorse this lawyer.
Sean Cleary, Personal injury Attorney on Sep 29, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community.
Michael Saile, Personal injury Attorney on May 15, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I have now come to know John for several years now. As a fellow personal injury lawyer, I trust his legal expertise and experience so much that I have partnered with him in representing several severely injured individuals. John has a community reputation of being an honest, trustworthy, and dedicated lawyer. His service to his clients is impeccable. With John on your side your case will likely be a huge success. Highly recommended!
Charles Herring, Litigation Attorney on May 13, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
Paula Robinson, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 16, 2014
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I highly endorse this lawyer. John is a superb lawyer, who has a vast amount of experience and understanding of not only highly effective trial tactics, but of the medical piece that is necessary to win big awards and/or settlements! John also excels at medical malpractice! I would refer my family and friends to John without hesitation!!
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