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Thomas J. Wagner

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Avvo Rating8.7
  • Downingtown, PA
  • Licensed for 40 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.

Languages spoken

English

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Thomas J. Wagner

356 E. Lancaster Ave
Downingtown, PA, 19335

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      License
      StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
      PAActive198101/10/2022
      We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
      Avvo Contributions
      Legal answers3764
      Legal guides1
      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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      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.

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      Giacomo Behar, Tax Attorney on Apr 29, 2014
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      John O'Brien, Appeals Attorney on Apr 16, 2014
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      Rixon Rafter, Appeals Attorney on Dec 4, 2013
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      • Hourly Rates $125-$125/hour
      OTHER BILLING TYPES
      • 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%
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