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

54 Client Reviews

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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 Kamerin | February 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Accolades

I would like to take a few moments to express my deepest appreciation and gratitude for everything this law office has done for me. While paying keen attention to detail they have been diligent in recovering all information related to the case. I would like to thank Erica for her great personality a...nd attentiveness when visiting the office; Mike and Dan for their relentless efforts to ensure no rock went unturned and extreme transparency when I would call in for status updates; and a special thanks to Mr. van der Veen for his wealth of knowledge and drive to make sure I received the justice due for my injuries. Mr. van der Veen's personal attention and concern for my well being has been the focal point from the time I walked into the office. This effort will be something I will remember for life and will be sure to send referrals to the office in the future.

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Posted by anonymous | February 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

AWESOME!

My lawyer did a awesome job getting me a settlement. The defendant's were trying to fight the case and Van der Veen's team didn't back down. Thanks So Much Guys! Nessa is a great paralegal as well, great personality and understanding.

Posted by Joshlyn | February 01, 2019 | Hired Attorney

My services

My lawyer Dan Devlin handles my case well, he kept in touch and made everything went well

Posted by David | February 01, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Very pleased

Mr Nelson was great very helpful I had two cases this law firm and won them both thanks again to the whole team

Posted by Robert | January 30, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

The Best Attorneys in town hands down.

I've had the opportunity to retain this firm for my 2018 accident. The steps that were taken from start to finish were second to non. I want to say thanks to Earl Malikah and Mark in the PIP department. Nelson I want to give you a special shout out for being on top of my case. Thank you MTVLaw once ...again. V is for VICTORY

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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

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2024

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2023

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2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

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2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017