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Thomas J. Wagner

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Avvo Rating8.7
  • Downingtown, PA
  • Licensed for 39 years
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About Thomas

I am a lifelong Chester County resident.  I have been practicing law here for 32 years.  This includes 9 years as an Assistant District Attorney in Chester County.  My goal is always to obtain the best result for my clients, taking into account their actual needs.  Sometimes this means settling a case by means of a plea bargain or settlement of a civil case.  Sometimes it requires litigation.  Whatever decision my client makes, I make sure that he or she is fully informed to the best of my ability of the costs and benefits of each available option so he or she can make good decisions about whether to litigate or settle a case.

My practice ares include Criminal law, Estate planning and administration, Auto injury cases, Federal tax law and Appellate law.

One of my areas of pratice is appellate law which gives me the opportunity to work with and for other attorneys, helping them win the appeals of their cases and to present the best possible arguments to the appellate courts.

I am admitted to the courts of Pennsylvania, The Third Circuit Court of Appeals, the United States Tax Court and the United States Supreme Court.

Practice areas

OtherEstate planningAppealsProbateCriminal defense
  1. Criminal defense: 40%

    40 years

  2. Probate: 15%

    40 years

  3. Appeals: 15%

    38 years

  4. Estate planning: 15%

    40 years

  1. Tax: 10%

    23 years

  2. Personal injury: 5%

    40 years

Languages spoken

English

Contact

356 E. Lancaster Ave
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Thomas J. Wagner

356 E. Lancaster Ave
Downingtown, PA, 19335

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
PAActive198101/02/2021
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
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Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
OwnerThomas J. Wagner, Attorney at Law1995 - Present
AssociateWade Wade & Wade1992 - 1995
Assistant District AttorneyChester County District Attorney's Office1983 - 1992
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Chester County Bar AssociationMemberN/A
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Villanova University School of LawLL.M - Master of Laws1998
University of Tulsa College of LawJD - Juris Doctor1981
Franklin and Marshall CollegeBA - Bachelor of Arts1978

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Attorney Wagner was a big help with tax questions on Avvo

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I had questions regarding earned income from online surveys - attorney Wagner answered promptly and comprehensively, identifying various compensation and earned income categories, IRA forms to submit, and clarifying Roth IRA rules. It was a real help to receive the information I needed from attorney Wagner.

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Being a Vietnam combat veteran you really don't take advice/informative information from those in the field neither side representing of the law. That goes to just about most combat veterans. Esquire Thomas J. Wagner was presented with a question by me concerning police officials running your license plate with out probable cause while traveling on a highway breaking no traffic violations. Esquire Wagner was straight to the point, to my demise, that it was legal and the Fourth Amendment to the Constitution was not compromised. That's how it should be with attorneys do not fudge/judge tell it like it is.

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Hovanes Margarian, Appeals Attorney on Jul 7, 2014
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David Pittman, Appeals Attorney on Jun 8, 2014
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Eid Qaqish, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 4, 2014
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I endorse Attorney Wagner. He is highly knowledgeable and provides thoughtful responses to legal questions.

Giacomo Behar, Tax Attorney on Apr 29, 2014
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I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A top-notch attorney, highly respected in the legal community.

John O'Brien, Appeals Attorney on Apr 16, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community.

Jonathan Stewart, Personal injury Attorney on Mar 10, 2014
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Steven Zelinger, Probate Attorney on Dec 16, 2013
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John Phillips

Lawyers who serve the avvo community as much as Mr. Wagner are few and far between. It takes passion, concern and dedication to devote so much time. You have my endorsement and kudos.

Rixon Rafter, Appeals Attorney on Dec 4, 2013
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Attorney Wagner's responses on Avvo reveal him as the kind of attorney who sees the underlying issue, cuts right to the core, and answers in unassailable but understandable prose. I don't have to read his response to know I could take it to the bank. I endorse Attorney Wagner.

Steve Jarmon, Appeals Attorney on Oct 28, 2013
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Christian Lassen, Personal injury Attorney on Nov 13, 2011
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Cost

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  • Hourly Rates$125-$125/hour
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    • Contingency A contingency fee is the percent of the final award a lawyer will receive as compensation. For some of these cases, lawyers will only be paid if there is a successful outcome.20%-34%
    PAYMENT METHODS

    Cash, Check