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also known as Greg Pagano
Gregory J. Pagano was born and raised in Philadelphia. He graduated from law school in 1993 with a joint degree – a Juris Doctorate and a Masters Degree in Business and Finance.
He worked for two years as a law clerk to the late Honorable Anthony J. DeFino, Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia, Criminal Division, Major Trials Division. As a law clerk he observed some of the best attorneys in the country litigate criminal cases, extensively researched a multitude of criminal issues and drafted opinions for the Judge.
In 1995 he started his own practice focusing on criminal defense and personal injury work. Over the years Mr. Pagano has litigated thousands of cases. Most of his practice over the years has focused on criminal defense work. However, he has also been involved in the litigation of a multitude of serious and complex civil cases. He has recovered millions of dollars in civil settlements for his clients injured or killed in accidents and in civil rights violations. He has represented people from all walks of life including judges, doctors, surgeons, attorneys, police officers, priests, accountants, realtors and mortgage brokers, athletes, musicians, business owners, union leaders, children, students and the homeless.
Mr. Pagano has built his practice on time honored principles – hard work and dedication – fighting tirelessly for his clients and providing them with the best possible results, service and advice before, during and after litigation. Mr. Pagano has represented clients all over Pennsylvania and throughout the United States; New York, Ohio, Maryland, Iowa, West Virginia, New Jersey, Delaware and Florida. Mr. Pagano has been lead trial counsel in cases of all type. He has been involved in some of the most notorious and complex federal trials in Philadelphia’s history; capital homicides, RICO, organized crime and racketeering cases, white collar cases, drug distribution, drug smuggling and drug transportation cases, rape, robbery and assault cases, fraud, theft, political corruption and embezzlement cases and bus, truck and car accident cases.
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State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
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Posted by Lisa M | December 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
HIRED! Hands Down!
Mr. Pagano (Greg), is an OUTSTANDING, UPSTANDING and DETERMINED attorney. His representation in my opinion - upfront, not sugar-coated, and carried out with shear determination! He has represented by son and NEVER let us down. He represented my son in a case where the attorney originally hired misre...
Posted by YE | November 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
NOT GUILTY - Murder Case
My son was charged with murder. The case was difficult. There was DNA evidence and cell phone evidence. After almost 2 and a half years Mr. Pagano brought my son home to me. He and his staff worked very hard for our family. He is an excellent attorney.
Posted by anonymous | November 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
I Would Certainly recommend
Mr. Pagano is an excellent lawyer, I had a very difficult case which I thought was impossible to win; he was an amazing attorney, he helped in gathering character witnesses, he went through the court process step by step with his legal team and fortunately I was found not guilty. I would highly recom...
Posted by Mike | August 31, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
If you want to win, Hire Greg Pagano. He will have your back and fight for you like no one else would or could.
Mr. Pagano was an excellent attorney who walked me through and prepared me for my case. Thankfully I was found not guilty, but it wouldn't have been so without the excellent litigation skills of Mr. Pagano. As a Registered Nurse and Veteran, Mr. Pagano took care of me as if I were family. He paid per...
Posted by Mike irvin | May 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Greg pagano is the best in philly
Greg is very good at what he does which is practicing law. His team is very professional and caring for ensuring and working on your cases and being very communicating with you through all the process. He does care for your well being and not just a paycheck. He will fight his hardest to get you y...
"I endorse this lawyer. I've known Greg since law school. He's been a success since the beginning. We've consulted on many cases together. He's well known as the preeminent criminal trial attorney. If I were you, I'd hire him before somebody else does!"
"Greg is the most conscientious, prepared and passionate attorney you will ever have the good fortune to retain. Do not hesitate to put your serious case in his hands."
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1995 - Present
Partner, Gregory J. Pagano, P.C.
1993 - 1995
Law Clerk, Honorable Anthony J. DeFino, Major Trials Division, Philadelphia Court Of Common Pleas, Criminal Division
2012 - Present
National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana LawsMember
1994 - Present
Lead CounselMember
1993
JD - Juris Doctor
1993
MBA - Master of Business Administration
1990
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2017
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