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.

Practice Areas

Animal and Dog Bites 5%

Animal Law 5%

Business 5%

Car Accident 5%

Civil Rights 5%

Contracts and Agreements 5%

Criminal Defense 5%

DUI and DWI 5%

Defective and Dangerous Products 5%

Health Care 5%

Identity Theft 5%

Internet 5%

Lawsuits and Disputes 5%

Litigation 5%

Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect 5%

Other 5%

Personal Injury 5%

Transportation 5%

Violent Crime 5%

White Collar Crime 5%

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Awards

2019 2017

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This attorney has received at least 3 client reviews, and has an average score of 4.0 or higher.

Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 29 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1996

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 30 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1995

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 35 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1991

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

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Location

van der Veen, Hartshorn,

(215) 546-5829

Fax

1219 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19107

mtvlaw.com

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4.8 /5.0

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Practice Areas

Lawsuits & Disputes (18) Personal Injury (5) Litigation (3) Car Accidents (2) Ethics & Professional Responsibility (2) Constitutional (1) Criminal Defense (1) Election Campaigns & Political Law (1) Insurance (1)

What Clients Mention

Case Results (16) Advocacy (9) Professionalism (9) Character & Conduct (7) Recommendation (6) Communication Style (5) Trustworthiness (5) Responsiveness (4) Cost of Services (2) Practice Area Knowledge (2) Staff & Support (2) Compassion (1) General Knowledge (1)

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Posted by Keyla | July 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Gracias por su ayuda

Yo tenido un placer en estar en la officina y los empleados son amables y el trabajo q hacen son maravilloso

Posted by Thi | July 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Preview

I am in this office twice for two different cases and Mr. O’Neill helps me out of these problems. Very satisfying. Highly recommend.

Posted by anonymous | June 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Auto Accident

I used this Law Firm twice and Fran was on both cases and did an excellent job. I highly recommend this firm, very professional, courteous, and fair.

Posted by Nichole | June 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Good lawyers

The lawyers and people were very nice. They answered all my questions. Told me everything i had to do and how long ill be waiting. I would recommend these lawyers to mt family and friends.

Posted by Bernard | June 03, 2019 | Hired Attorney

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Lawyers were very descriptive of events taking place . Helpful to any questions or procedures i needed help with or performed & whenever i called they either immediately returned the call or helped me out.

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Michael Thomas van der Veen's Lawyer Endorsements

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Joshua Benjamin

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 20

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."

Daniel Kron

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

Chris Duerr

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mike is a great attorney and highly recomended"

Michael Mullen

Litigation lawyer | Jan 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

Todd Mosser

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Steve Jarmon

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Lidia Alperovich

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 01

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"My mentor, best litigator, great jurist"

David Kline

Litigation lawyer | Jan 10

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."

Lee Perlman

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 14

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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Experience

Rating: 10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

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2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

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2020

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2019

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2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017