Karl L. Prior

We were pleased with Karl’s responsiveness and know how. He was a great help in negotiating a settlement.

Mr. Prior got me through some of my darkest days. He helped me navigate an intimidating landscape with which I was unfamiliar and frightened. I learned a lot from working with him. I always knew I had his full attention – he never once “took another call” or text or did anything that didn’t have to do with my case when I was with him. The entire firm was like that and everyone was helpful, responsive and kind through my entire ordeal. Mr. Prior is a fierce adversary and I was always glad he was on MY side. I have the greatest respect for Mr. Prior and his firm and highly recommend them.

Karl Prior is an outstanding attorney, not only for his superb technical abilities, but also for his determination, focus and singular attention to the task as hand. He is extremely knowledgeable in estate law and was stellar in his handling of my case. Although I was apprehensive, his calm yet strong demeanor kept me grounded throughout the process. I highly recommend Karl Prior and am honored to have worked with him. I consider him not only the ultimate professional, but also a deeply sensitive, kind and honest human being.

I have asked Karl to be counsel in about 5 of my cases. He is extraordinarily knowledgeable and easy to work with. When I say that Karl is easy to work with, I don't mean that his point of view is uncertain or variable but rather that he knows so well what he is or would be doing, that he is very helpful to the case. I hardly take estate or trust cases anywhere else.

Karl Prior took an active interest in my husband, his client: my husband was not just his client who came to him during one of the greatest threats and stresses of our life, Karl treated my husband with dignity, kindness and actually like a son to a father. Based on our experience, Karl took an interest in the well-being and mental well-being of my husband, of me and of our case. His interest in us made us feel like he was a family member and not just an attorney we hired. Karl's treatment of my husband's well-being was so intensely personal. During one of our visits, Karl removed his own jacket and lovingly placed it around my husband's shivering shoulders. He always offered discriminating and meticulous advice, such as the time he reminded my husband that, "these people are not your friends and don't let their words fool you." He affectionately referred to my husband as "My Boy"; even to this day, many years later, he still refers to him as "My Boy". In Court, Karl displayed his brilliance, his precision and meticulous strategy: while questioning the individual under oath, Karl's approach was micro in detail, however, his strategy was macro in perspective. His questions, and the details he obtained, were like building blocks adding up to a total picture. In reading the court transcripts of our case, I saw this disciplined approach repeatedly as he questioned each witness. The strategy was brilliant and noticably different from the opposing attorneys. At first glance, the questions appeared to be merely questions to elicit responses, but in reality, they elicited details important to the case. Karl was always able to see the big picture from the beginning and his strategy was to make sure all the details established the fullest, clearest picture without question. Throughout our three year ordeal, Karl never lost sight of the big picture: he always believed we would win our multi-layered case with so many tiers and issues; he was the voice of calm and hope for us. Lastly, because this fight for our lives was exceedingly expensive, Karl was very compassionate. Unlike other attorneys who nickeled and dimed us for every little thing, Karl gave us periodic discounts. He did not have to give them to us and we never asked for them, but he kindly offered them. Karl is a brilliant, meticulous, disciplined precisionist with a kind, compassionate heart. This is a rare quality in a lawyer. He is a mensch. Using the words of my husband, "he is the best attorney I ever met." I concur.

I have dealt with Mr. Prior on several matters and have been very satisfied, both in my dealing with him and the outcomes.

Hired Karl to settle a simple estate matter. He displayed little interest in my case and strung it out for 2+ years . Didn’t communicate or return emails or calls. Changed lawyers and it settled in several months. His approach lacked a fiduciary approach with a client and I would never recommend him or his firm. Considered an ethics case with PA bar but never pursued.

Karl Prior is disrespectful and very rude. You go to him to talk about legal issues and he talks about himself. He consistently put me down. I can not recommend him. I spent a lot of money and felt he cared more about talking about himself then my situation

I retained Karl Prior to represent me in an estate matter. I was very unhappy with his services. He did not call me back and was rude to me on the telephone. I do not recommend his services.