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I provide my clients cost-effective and aggressive litigation strategies. I am available and reachable and open to questions, because I understand how complex and frustrating the legal system can be at times.
I will go out of my way to answer your question, or find someone who can.
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17 E Gay Street, Suite 100, West Chester, PA, 19380-3144
34 Client Reviews
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Posted by Richard | July 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Very Successful Support
We engaged John to assist us in addressing some legal issues for a family member. He was very efficient and effective in his interactions with the court and achieved the goals that we had identified. John was also very good in his communications and kept us updated throughout the process - thanks!
Posted by Ryan | July 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents
Auto accident. I was injured by an under insured motorists.
It was a pleasure to work with John Rafferty on my auto accident issues. John always was willing to explain anything I didn’t understand or needed clarification with. He worked on my case over a year and a half with two different insurance companies. John ensured communication between us was always a...
Posted by Rob | May 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Social Security
A truly special person
My wife and I hired John to represent our son during our SSA case. Throughout the process, John was honest, transparent, and took the time to get to know us and our son. The time he spent with us exceeded our expectations. While the result did not return in our favor, we left inspired that there are ...
Posted by David | December 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Thank you John
Mr. Rafferty made the process simple and time effective. He has previously helped my family and his assistance is always much appreciated.
Posted by Walter | December 12, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Traffic Citation - Excellent Work
John represented me on a traffic citation. He responded quickly to emails and was very informative about process. Each step was explained in layperson terms and he double checked to make sure I understood. John laid out a perfect resolution, a probable outcome and a worst case scenario to prepare ...
"John is a passionate and determined attorney who refused to rest until he knows he’s explored every possible option for his clients. His outside of the box, innovative thinking affords his clients the best results."
"John is a passionate, intelligent, and creative litigator. John and I were prosecutors together for many years. I witnessed, firsthand, the fire that John not only brings to the courtroom, but also the compassion he has for those he is fighting for. If you have litigation needs, I give John my highest recommendation."
"John and I collaborated on a legal matter. From the start I was impressed by the time and attention John devoted to analyzing the facts of the case and researching the relevant law. After the lawsuit was filed John zealously represented his clients and would not settle the case until they were fairly and justly compensated for their loss I recommend John Rafferty without reservation."
"I endorse this lawyer. I know John to be an honest, respected member of the bar, and zealous advocate for his clients."
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2022
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2020
Top Lawyer, Main Line Today Magazine
2020
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2020
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2019
Top Lawyer, Main Line Today Magazine
2018
Top Lawyer, Main Line Today Magazine
2012
Pro-Bono Award, SuperLawyers
2012
Fulbright Fellowship, United States Department of State
2009
Public Interest Scholarship (Full tuition), Villanova Law School
2017 - Present
Professor of Criminal Justice Policy, Cabrini University
2017 - Present
Associate, Gawthrop Greenwood, PC
2014 - 2017
Assistant District Attorney, Chester County District Attorney's Office
2013 - 2014
Independence Fellow, Friends of Farmworkers (NGO)
2012 - 2013
Fulbright Fellow to Ecuador, United States Department Of State
2011 - 2011
Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Elizabeth T Hey, United States District Court, EDPA
2011 - 2011
Anti-Human Trafficking Team in Quito, Ecuador, United Nations
2011 - 2011
Litigation Attorney, Department Of Homeland Security Ice
2005 - 2009
Lieutenant, (Legal Officer & Anti-Submarine Warfare Officer), United States Navy
2014 - Present
Chester County Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
Hispanic Bar Association of PennsylvaniaMember
Two months after receiving my letter, the insurance company reversed their decision and covered her surgery.
Client was offered a promotion by the federal agency.
Client recovered all of the back taxes he was owed under the law.
The hearing officer agreed with my legal analysis and concluded that my client did not engage in willful misconduct; thereby making him eligible for unemployment compensation.
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JD - Juris Doctor
2005
B.A. in Philosophy
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