$ 125-125 per hour
Thomas J. Wagner
About Thomas
Biography
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
6
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
40%
45 years
Appeals
15%
43 years
Estate Planning
15%
45 years
Probate
15%
45 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
20%-34%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in Pennsylvania for 44 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1981
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Location
Thomas J. Wagner
356 E. Lancaster Ave, Downingtown, PA, 19335
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Posted by jjklavins | December 28, 2014 | Tax
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Experience
Work Experience
1995 - Present
Owner, Thomas J. Wagner, Attorney at Law
1992 - 1995
Associate, Wade Wade & Wade
1983 - 1992
Assistant District Attorney, Chester County District Attorney's Office
Associations
Chester County Bar Association
Member
Education
1998
Villanova University School of Law
LL.M - Master of Laws
1981
University of Tulsa College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1978
Franklin and Marshall College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
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Q&A
What does it mean when a jail gives you 2-12 months? And how do I know for sure if the release date is after the first 2 months
21 Feb 2017
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Can I write a letter to our district attorney to support my husband?
03 Jan 2017
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What steps must I take? My uncle is in hospital with cancer and wants me to be heir to his property but has no will.
09 Dec 2016