Michael Thomas van der Veen

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Michael Thomas van der Veen

also known as Michael T. van der Veen

4.8
54 reviews
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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 34 years

Animal and dog bites Lawyer at Philadelphia, PA
Practice Areas: Animal & Dog Bites, White Collar Crime, Car Accidents ... +17 more

1219 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

20

Practice Areas

Animal and Dog Bites 5%

5%
Animal Law 5%

5%
Business 5%

5%
Car Accident 5%

5%
Civil Rights 5%

5%
Contracts and Agreements 5%

5%
Criminal Defense 5%

5%
DUI and DWI 5%

5%
Defective and Dangerous Products 5%

5%
Health Care 5%

5%
Identity Theft 5%

5%
Internet 5%

5%
Lawsuits and Disputes 5%

5%
Litigation 5%

5%
Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect 5%

5%
Other 5%

5%
Personal Injury 5%

5%
Transportation 5%

5%
Violent Crime 5%

5%
White Collar Crime 5%

5%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2019 2017
Silver Client Champion

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 34 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1991

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

van der Veen, Hartshorn,

1219 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19107

mtvlaw.com

Online Presence

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Michael Thomas van der Veen's Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Kendall cuffie | July 24, 2019 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Car accident

My attorney did his job perfectly stayed in contact wit me an kept me updated on everything tht was happening wit my case

Posted by Ellenora | May 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Review

Mr Van Der Veen was very helpful to assist me with my case. Someone from his office was in constant contact to give me updates regarding my case and kept me informed on the steps being taken to resolve the case.

Posted by Angelica R | November 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Attorney & Law Firm

Although I did not deal with Michael directly for my case. There was some confusion when I had an attorney from the law firm dealing with my case and he left without me being notified. With that being said Richard Coble was sent to the other hearings I had. I was satisfied with how he helped me, and ...how he communicated with me thoroughly. He went above and beyond to explain everything with me and still follows up to make sure everything is working out fine. If I have any confusion about the outcome of my case I know I can always contact him. He is nice, professional, and handles things that need to get done. I enjoyed my experience with the entire firm and everyone I spoke with there. Very professional and friendly.

Posted by Alliyah | February 01, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Review

My lawyer was not clear on information there was misrepresentation and confusion. Over all everything else was fine .

Posted by anonymous | February 12, 2021 | Ethics & Professional Responsibility

Complete lack of integrity. Beware...

Complete lack of integrity. Beware...Micheal lies more than he tells the truth. His morals and values are lacking integrity and jud

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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."

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Daniel Kron

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Chris Duerr

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mike is a great attorney and highly recomended"

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Michael Mullen

Litigation lawyer | Jan 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Todd Mosser

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Steve Jarmon

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Lidia Alperovich

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 01

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"My mentor, best litigator, great jurist"

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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."

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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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Michael Mullen

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Michael DiCindio

Litigation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2012

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2011

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2010

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2009

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2008

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2007

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2006

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2005

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N/A

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1900 - Present

Member, van der Veen, Hartshorn & Levin

Associations

1995 - Present

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Attorney Member

Education

1995

Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

1988

Quinnipiac University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1988

University of Bridgeport

JD

1985

Ohio Wesleyan University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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