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John Versace Rafferty
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Biography
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.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Contracts and Agreements
50%
10 years | 30 cases
Personal Injury
50%
10 years | 20 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 300-395 per hour
Contingency
28%-34%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Pennsylvania for 12 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 2013
No misconduct found
Location
Gawthrop Greenwood, PC
17 E Gay Street, Suite 100, West Chester, PA, 19380-3144
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Practice Areas
Lawsuits & Disputes (15)
Criminal Defense (3)
Car Accidents (2)
Employment & Labor (2)
Litigation (2)
Speeding & Traffic Ticket (2)
Wrongful Termination (2)
Business (1)
Construction & Development (1)
Contracts & Agreements (1)
Expungement (1)
Insurance (1)
Landlord & Tenant (1)
Mediation (1)
Personal Injury (1)
Social Security (1)
Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Expungement
Posted by Chris | October 17, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Expungement
Fantastic Experience
I hired John to help me with a felony and 2 related misdemeanors for which I’d been charged. I happened to find him at a firm with whom my mom had used 25 years prior. From the first time we spoke, I knew he was a guy who actually cared and wasn’t just looking for another client, which was a total 18...
John Versace Rafferty's Lawyer Endorsements
"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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Experience
Honors
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Top Lawyer, Main Line Today Magazine
2020
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
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
Work Experience
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
Associations
2014 - Present
Chester County Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
Hispanic Bar Association of PennsylvaniaMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Insurer Denied Claim
Two months after receiving my letter, the insurance company reversed their decision and covered her surgery.
Employment Discrimination
Client was offered a promotion by the federal agency.
Tax Assessment
Client recovered all of the back taxes he was owed under the law.
Unemployment Compensation
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.
Education
2012
Villanova University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2005
Boston College
B.A. in Philosophy
Speaking Engagements
2018
Rossdale Online CLE Seminar
Mastering Bitcoin, Blockchain & Digital Currency Law
2018
Jenkin's Law Library
Blockchain & Cryptocurrency - What Lawyers Can't Afford to Ignore
2017
Lockhaven University Law Enforcement Forensic Investigation Training
How to Create More Effective Crime Scene Photography
Publications
2018
The Legal Intelligencer
Litigating Cryptocurrency: Is Bitcoin’s Future Doomed?
2011
Encyclopedia for Transnational Crime & Justice (SAGE)
“NGO” Encyclopedia entry (2011)
2009
Human Trafficking at the Crossroads (Bahrain)
The Manama Declaration on Human Trafficking at the Crossroads. (co-author)
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can I successfully contest my fathers will based on the situation stated below??
25 Mar 2021
Q&A
Can I sue my parents for child abuse both mentally and physically?
07 Mar 2021
Q&A
I need a divorce but am afraid my spouse will run up CC bills or cash in retirement funds. How do I proceed and protect myself
06 Feb 2021