Joshua Upin

Joshua Upin

5.0
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 15 years

Litigation Lawyer at Philadelphia, PA
Practice Areas: Litigation, Real Estate, Contracts & Agreements ... +2 more

1635 Market St., 7th Floor, Philadelphia, PA

About Joshua

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Litigation 50%

Business & Commercial Litigation (Defense) Contract Disputes (Plaintiff & Defense). Tortious Interference with Business Relations, Trade Secret, and Property Rights Disputes.

18 years | 25 cases

50%
Contracts and Agreements 15%

Commercial & Residential Leasing, Media Licensing & Rights Management, Recording Contracts, Corporate By-Laws, LLC Operating Agreements, Partnership Agreements, Corporate By-Laws & Associational Document Preparation

18 years | 20 cases

15%
Real Estate 15%

Residential & Commercial Purchases, Sales, and Leasing. Zoning.

18 years

15%
Business 10%

Corporate Agreements and Disputes. Entity Selection, Incorporation, and Venture Financing (inc. Debt & Equity Finance). Agency, Branding, and IT concerns.

18 years

10%
Corporate and Incorporation 10%

Entity Selection and Formation. Governance & Compliance. Venture Financing, Tax, and Insurance. Business Identity, Branding, and IT Concerns.

18 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 275-300 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 15 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2010

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Spector Gadon & Rosen, PC

1635 Market St., 7th Floor, Philadelphia, PA, 19103

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Joshua Upin's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Posted by Dan | September 05, 2011 | Commercial

Splendid

Josh examined a lease for a commercial property for us and helped us extensively revise it. He was extremely helpful, and did everything within a few days on almost no notice. He was very thorough in his explanations and helped us understand exactly why particular changes were being made. We'll be ...using him in the future for this type of work, as well as having him represent us at a zoning hearing.

Posted by Paula | July 17, 2011 | Business

Josh Upin

I used Joshua Upin to help me read and interpret a lease for a business move. It's not a big case, but time was critical. Josh was quick and thorough. He explained everything to me in a clear and concise manner so that I was able to understand the small details often overlooked. He made me comfor...table, and was very honest.

Posted by Jessica | June 08, 2011 | Real Estate

Josh provided excellent service, but even better, extraordinary peace of mind.

My husband and I selected Joshua Upin as our real estate attorney for the attorney review process on the purchase of our new home. From our initial phone call through settlement, Josh was involved, responsive and shared his excellent knowledge freely. We had extraordinary peace of mind knowing he was... in our corner, ensuring our best interests. I went into this process intimidated as this was my first home purchase, and did not know what to expect. Josh has a wonderful way of explaining things in layman's terms. He immediately made me feel at ease with the process and explained what I should expect and what his role would be. He eased my worries completely. Josh negotiated the terms of our contract (estate sale) with all involved parties professionally and efficiently. He provided me with updates, when necessary, otherwise he spared me any unnecessary back and forth, which I greatly appreciated. After a very successful attorney review period, Josh remained involved reviewing additional documents as they came through, such as the survey, and ensuring we had every thing we needed for a flawless closing. Throughout the entire process I felt comfortable knowing that Josh was only a phone call away, and that he was continuously monitoring everything. He patiently listened to my questions/concerns and explained things in that wonderful way of his. In fact, Josh completely flipped my misconception of attorneys on its heels. Not only is he a highly skilled and knowledgeable attorney, but he is also patient, attentive and an excellent communicator. I highly recommend Joshua Upin.

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Joshua Upin's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Handley

Business lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Very knowledgeable and honest attorney. Always looking out for the client's best interest."

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Brian Collins

Litigation lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Josh's diverse background and keen legal mind make him a formidable litigator. I highly recommend him."

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Daniel Yaghoubzadeh

Business lawyer | Nov 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Thomas Spadea

Litigation lawyer | Sep 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Josh is a highly skilled, intelligent and creative lawyer. He has an excellent perspective on client issues and is a valuable member of the bar. He has tremendous integrity and always puts his clients needs at the forefront of his solutions. I recommend him without reservations."

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Jubin Niamehr

Business lawyer | Sep 26

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Julie Spitkovsky

Litigation lawyer | Jun 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Austin Freundlich

Litigation lawyer | Jun 05

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Josh was professional and worked diligently with me to secure the best outcome for both our clients. I would strongly recommend his services."

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Nate Kelly

Real estate lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Joshua is as smart as it gets - but combined with his focus on client results, you get an excellent attorney."

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Evan Hughes

Litigation lawyer | Apr 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Excellent attorney!"

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Howard Scher

General practice lawyer | Aug 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is a very skilled lawyer who has garnered experience in a short period of time in a variety of sophisticated areas. His most significant characteristic, however, is his enterprise. He is a tenacious advocate."

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Harry Garner

General practice lawyer | May 13

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Honors

2004

President's Scholar, Temple University

2003

Gianni Caproni Art Prize - Photography, Temple University

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Member, Board of Directors, Northern Liberties Neighbors Association

2010 - Present

Principal Attorney, The King's Serjeants LLC

2010 - Present

Board of Trustees/General Counsel, NL Arts

2008 - 2009

Associate, Dewey & LeBoeuf

2006 - 2006

Legal & Compliance Analyst, Goldman Sachs

2000 - 2002

Managing Partner, MPM London

Associations

2010 - Present

Pennsylvania Bar Association

2010 - Present

American Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

88 Ways LLC v. Augustin et al.

Judgment for plaintiff client

Benjamin Franklin House v. Craxton

Judgment for Defendant. All claims dismissed

Tengood v. City of Philadelphia

Pending

Thude v. Lassiter

Settled

Tengood v. City of Philadelphia et al.

Tried to Jury Verdict

University of Pennsylvania v. Ronnie C. Casanova

Debt discharged

Liberties Parcel, Inc v. Exit Skate Shop

Judgment for Plaintiff

Liberties Parcel, Inc. v. Philadelphia Film Market

Judgment for Plaintiff

Liberties Parcel Inc. v. One Girl Revolution

Judgment Obtained for Plaintiff

Snow et al v. Harry's Smoke Shop et al

Settled at 1.5% of Plaintiff's original demand for relief

Yanessa v. Ambler Savings Bank

Pending

Ashare & Weiss v. Vildbaum

Executed Judgment on behalf of client as against Defendant Developer

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Education

2008

University of Southern California Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2006

London School of Economics and Political Science

LL.B - Bachelor of Laws

2004

Temple University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2011

Philadelphia Daily News Joshua Upin Quoted in Phila. Daily News

2005

London School of Economics Student Law Review Lawyering in the Wake of Sarbanes Oxley

Languages

English

Italian

Activity

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