Jonathan H. Stanwood

Jonathan H. Stanwood

5.0
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 34 years

Real estate Lawyer at Philadelphia, PA
Practice Areas: Real Estate, Probate, Criminal Defense ... +2 more

1 Penn Center, Suite 1560, 1617 J.F.K. Blvd, Philadelphia, PA

About Jonathan

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Real Estate 35%

25 years

35%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 34 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1991

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Location

Jonathan H. Stanwood, L.L.C.

1 Penn Center, Suite 1560, 1617 J.F.K. Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, 19103

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Jonathan H. Stanwood's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

52 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 16 reviews | Professionalism

Posted by Samuel | January 26, 2026 | Real Estate

An Attorney Who Actually Cares

Jonathan Stanwood is an exceptional real estate attorney. From the very first conversation, he was extremely kind, honest, and generous with his time. He went above and beyond to help me understand the process and my options, and never once made me feel rushed or pressured. What really sets Jonath...an apart is that you can tell he genuinely cares about helping his clients, not just billing hours. He gave thoughtful, practical guidance and was very transparent about risks and next steps, which I truly appreciated. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Jonathan to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, trustworthy real estate attorney. Working with him was a great experience.

Posted by Alexander | August 18, 2022 | Hired Attorney

Business Owner

Jonathan Stanwood is an excellent attorney who has helped me with legal matters on a number of occasions this last decade. He has been practicing law for over two decades and his experience shows when talking to him about legal matters. Not only is he well versed in the law, but he also has a strong ...backbone made of integrity and honesty. I can always count on him to make sound recommendations or steer me in the right direction while always exercising good judgement. Stanwood is definitely worth reaching out to when legal advice or services are needed.

Posted by Milagros | June 07, 2022 | Hired Attorney

Exceptional

I received prompt attention and excellent quality service. Communication and quality of actions taken were timely and promptly in which, I was a definite relief to have them help me with my personal legal matter.

Posted by Fabian | January 11, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

The Best Attorney in Town

Johnathan knows his stuff. He answered all my questions and explained the process with detailed examples in a way that made me feel confident in his abilities as a lawyer. Watching him in the courtroom showed me I made the right choice. I highly recommend him to represent you for any legal represen...tation.

Posted by JohnZ | April 19, 2021 | Real Estate

EXCELLENT ATTORNEY & FINE GENTLEMAN

I was in need of EXPERT real estate legal advice and a personal friend, who is also an attorney, recommended Mr. Stanwood. I could not have asked for a finer recommendation since they don’t come any finer than Mr. Stanwood, he is the best. I made application for a reverse mortgage, which would ...enable me, since I own my home outright to pull out some of the massive equity in my home and enable me to apply those funds toward my retirement. The mortgage lender following FHA and HUD guidelines assigned the next appraiser and that’s where my problem began. The appraiser was extremely unprofessional, arrogant, rude and held his appraiser’s license less than one year, a true novice. When he finally showed up at my home after many rescheduled appointments, he ran through my home in less than five minutes, taking a lot of digital photos. He never spoke with me, did not perform his due diligence and had no clue or idea of what he was looking at. Within the previous year I had invested $70,000 in remodeling improvements in my home; these were in addition to state of the art enhancements already in my home making my home’s condition “brand new”” and exactly comparable to homes in my neighborhood which had sold at the top end of the market. When the mortgage lender received the appraisal from this appraiser they advised me he had mistakenly undervalued my home by 20% or $70,000 and which would deprive me of approximately $30,000 in mortgage proceeds. Both the mortgage lender and myself attempted to speak with this appraiser to have him re-examine his appraisal and correct his inaccuracies. His rude, arrogant and dismissive attitude made it difficult to impossible to deal with him and achieve the results that would affect me positively. This is when I called Mr. Stanwood’s office in hopes of scheduling a consultation. A very pleasant lady interviewed me on the phone to determine my problem and legal requirements. She asked me to hold while she checked to see if Mr. Stanwood was available to pick me up and chat. The next thing, Mr. Stanwood picked up the phone and we introduced ourselves. As it turned out Mr. Starwood talked with me for more than an hour, understood the full scope of my predicament and advised me what to do to bring this matter to a satisfactory conclusion. I did not have to make an appointment for a consultation since he covered everything in our phone consultation and he did not charge me. I followed Mr. Starwood’s advice which brought my matter to a satisfactory conclusion. I’m a licensed real estate broker, I hold other real estate professional credentials and I’m also a successful builder. Mr. Starwood is a true gentleman, very understanding, easy to speak with and a professional real estate legal expert. If you are desirous of positive legal results call Mr. Stanwood; you will be very happy you did.

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Jonathan H. Stanwood's Lawyer Endorsements

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Samuel Ben-samuel

Real estate lawyer | Aug 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Jonathan is well experienced and very knowledgeable. He helped me out in a bankruptcy matter which delayed an action in ejection matter I had filed. He was friendly and took time to help my client throughout the process. I highly recommend him."

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Sean Mays

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Nov 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Glen Barry

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Mar 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Jonathan for over 5 years and he has always treated his clients with the utmost respect and attentiveness. Any client of mine who has the need for a bankruptcy or foreclosure lawyer I would highly recommend Jonathan."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Richard Vanderslice

Real estate lawyer | Dec 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Scott Waterman

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Oct 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is a great advocate."

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Coley Reynolds

Real estate lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have known Mr. Stanwood for over a decade. I have always known him to be a diligent, intelligent and hard working attorney whose client's always come first. His broad range of experience enables him to resolve cases to his client's best interests."

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Gregory Shields

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Attorney Stanwood without reservation for handling criminal defense matters in the Philadelphia area."

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Basil Beck

Child custody lawyer | Mar 02

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"John was on the opposite of a custody case I had in Philadelphia and I found him to be well prepared and and excellent advocate. I highly recommend him."

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Patrick Lomax

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He meets the highest professional and ethical standards."

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Michael Malloy

Real estate lawyer | Sep 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known and practiced law with Jonathan for over 15 years. He is the consummate lawyer. He combines his knowledge and passion for the law with a real concern for each individual client. I would highly recommend him for my friends , family and my own clients."

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Lawrence Rubin

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Sep 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jon has been an well-respected bankruptcy attorney for many years in the Delaware Valley. He is known as extremely knowledgeable and very trustworthy. I highly endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

Awesome Attorney, Suburban Life Magazine

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Principal, The Law Office of Jonathan H. Stanwood

2006 - 2008

Contract Attorney, Berger & Montague, LLP

1996 - 2005

Partner, Holber & Stanwood, PC

Associations

2014 - Present

Eastern District of Pennsylvania Bankruptcy Conference

Member

Philadelphia Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

When is a Judgment Lien not a Lien

Finding for defendant

Contractor Case

Judgment for Plaintiff

Sanctions Awarded

Award entered in favor of client

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Education

1991

Widener University School of Law

Juris Doctorate cum laude

1988

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2012

Bankruptcy - Hot Topics, Chapter 7, Chapter 13, etc.

Bankruptcy - Continuing Legal Education Course for Lawyers

Publications

Languages

French

Esperanto

English

Activity

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