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Michael Thomas van der Veen

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  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Licensed for 30 years
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About Michael

Attorney Michael T. van der Veen concentrates his practice in personal injury, criminal defense and commercial litigation. He is driven to stand up for the injured and the innocent – a drive that has fueled his formidable reputation, as well as his extraordinary results. Mr. van der Veen’s record of success in both civil and criminal courts includes acquittals in high-profile criminal cases and numerous seven-figure and eight-figure awards for victims. He has saved numerous corporations from unfair and oppressive government regulation. He has won out-right victories for small companies and their owners, who were embroiled in complex corporate litigation.

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Practice areas

BusinessDUI and DWICriminal defensePersonal injury
  1. Personal injury: 70%

  2. Criminal defense: 15%

  3. DUI and DWI: 10%

  4. Business: 5%

Languages spoken

English

Contact

van der Veen, Hartshorn,

1219 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA, 19107

      Resume

      License
      StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
      NJActive199609/12/2021
      PAActive199511/08/2021
      ILActive And Authorized To Practice Law199110/05/2021
      We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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      Awards
      Award nameGrantorDate granted
      Super LawyerSuperLawyers2017
      Peer Review RatedMartindale-Hubbell2017
      Super LawyerSuperLawyers2016
      Super LawyerSuperLawyers2015
      Super LawyerSuperLawyers2014
      Super LawyerSuperLawyers2013
      Super LawyerSuperLawyers2012
      Super LawyerSuperLawyers2011
      Super LawyerSuperLawyers2010
      Super LawyerSuperLawyers2009
      Super LawyerSuperLawyers2008
      Super LawyerSuperLawyers2007
      Super LawyerSuperLawyers2006
      Super LawyerSuperLawyers2005
      Associations
      Association namePosition nameDuration
      Pennsylvania Bar AssociationAttorney Member1995 - Present
      Education
      School nameDegreeGraduated
      Temple University - James E. Beasley School of LawLL.M - Master of Laws1995
      Quinnipiac University School of LawJD - Juris Doctor1988
      Ohio Wesleyan UniversityBA - Bachelor of Arts1985

      Reviews

      (45)4.5 stars
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      4 Star
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      3 Star
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      Excellent Attorney

      5.0 stars

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      We would hire this attorney no matter what the cost. Attorney VanderVeen was very professional with integrity and the courage to state the truth. One of the few GREAT Attorneys left!!
      This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
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      Best lawyer ever!

      5.0 stars

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      Thank you for representing our president and defending the constitution. We need more people like you in this world!!
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      So entertaining, so epic

      5.0 stars

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      Watching you defend Trump was epic. Remember what happened when you basically screamed “I have no idea how the senate works!” (Laughter). Let us all know how it works when you try to get 300 witnesses, including Nancy Pelosi, deposed in your office in philly-delphia! “It’s how the law works”. No one told you a senate impeachment trial isn’t a criminal trial, and that the rules were different? There is good news! Professor Raskin will school you again if you enroll and pay tuition
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      5.0 stars

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      I strongly recommend this office everyone I have came in contact with was always very polite kind Whenever I called and couldn’t get through I always received a call back never had to called back because someone failed to get back to me The handled my case very well and always let me know they have my best interest at heart. I truly like them very much
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      Michael Thomas van der Veen a great Lawyar

      5.0 stars

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      He work hard till I got what I deserve he was patient and he understood me I’m happy that I pick him as my lawyer thank u very much
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      Client

      5.0 stars

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      Everything was handle great and I will definitely refer them and make sure whoever needs help with there case.
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      Car accident

      5.0 stars

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      Very satisfied with the service received. I recommend Michael Thomas van der veen for all car accidents.
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      5.0 stars

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      Brian and his staff were very professional. They worked hard for my case. They kept in touch with me whatever was got on. I would highly recommend their law firm
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      Amazing job

      5.0 stars

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      I’m Very pleased with how well and smooth everything went working with Mike Van der Veen. I didn’t have to worry about a thing. They handled everything and handled it well.
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      Excellent staff

      5.0 stars

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      they came to my house and took my incident report was very friendly and caring and had me acheck in less than a year th they're awesome friendly and caring
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      Lawyer Joshua Benjamin

      Joshua Benjamin, Personal injury Attorney on Jan 20, 2018
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      Michael is an astounding attorney who will fight for his clients. I had the pleasure of working under Mike before law school and his work ethic inspired me to open my own firm after law school. Would highly recommend him to anyone in need.

      Lawyer Daniel L. Kron

      Daniel Kron, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 19, 2017
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      Simply said, Michael is an outstanding criminal attorney. Highly recommended!

      Lawyer Joshua Benjamin

      Joshua Benjamin, Personal injury Attorney on Jan 20, 2018
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      Michael is an astounding attorney who will fight for his clients. I had the pleasure of working under Mike before law school and his work ethic inspired me to open my own firm after law school. Would highly recommend him to anyone in need.

      Lawyer Daniel L. Kron

      Daniel Kron, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 19, 2017
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      Simply said, Michael is an outstanding criminal attorney. Highly recommended!

      Lawyer Chris Duerr

      Chris Duerr, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 15, 2016
      Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

      Mike is a great attorney and highly recomended

      Lawyer Michael Andrew Mullen

      Michael Mullen, Litigation Attorney on Jan 8, 2016
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      Michael is top-notch! A++. Fantastic lawyer!!

      Lawyer Todd Michael Mosser

      Todd Mosser, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 27, 2014
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Lawyer Steve Edward Jarmon Jr.

      Steve Jarmon, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 15, 2013
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Lawyer Lidia L. Alperovich

      Lidia Alperovich, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 1, 2013
      Relationship: Worked for lawyer

      My mentor, best litigator, great jurist

      Lawyer David B. Kline

      David Kline, Litigation Attorney on Jan 10, 2013
      Relationship: Worked together on matter

      I endorse this lawyer. Mike is the whole package, the ultra rare breed of a true PI trial lawyer and a true courtroom criminal defense lawyer. There is only one other lawyer I know in the last 22 years who is superb, like Mike, in both areas. Mike is equally skilled at defending someone in a homicide case or representing a catastrophically injured person with inadequate apparent liability coverage, the so called coverage tragedy. I had a co-plaintiff with him once. He had incredibly creative theories on the case that caused him to recover every possible penny for his client. I rode his coattails, and learned much from him as he triumphed over the 12 defense attorneys in the case.

      Lawyer Lee M Perlman

      Lee Perlman, Personal injury Attorney on Jun 14, 2011
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      Michael's clients have shared with me his level of detail and solid results, he is a hard working lawyer that you want on your side!

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