Villari Law

Villari, Brandes & Giannone Attorneys Named Pennsylvania Super Lawyers

ipdesign — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 20:35:53 +0000

Conshohocken, PA – Villari, Brandes & Giannone announced that firm principals Peter Villari and Paul Brandes have been named to 2011 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers by Law & Politics. Five percent of the lawyers in the state receive this honor each year.

Peter Villari is an equity partner and senior trial counsel at the Firm. He graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree from LaSalle College in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, before earning his law degree from Dickinson School of Law in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. It’s the 6th year Mr. Villari has been honored as a Super Lawyer.

Paul Brandes is an equity partner at the Firm and leads the firm’s litigation department. He received his college degree in 1985 from Clark University in Worcester, Massachusetts. After graduation, he worked for two years for the Council on Economic Priorities, a public interest research organization in New York City. He has co-authored two books on nuclear arms control, Security without Star Wars and Banning Nuclear Tests. It’s the 6th time Mr. Brandes has been honored as a Super Lawyer.

The selections for this list are made by the research team at Super Lawyers, a service of Thomson Reuters Legal Division. Each year, the team undertakes a rigorous selection process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, independent evaluation of candidates and a peer review of candidates by practice area.

The list is published annually in the June issue of Philadelphia Magazine and Pennsylvania Super Lawyers. A full listing of honorees is available at www.superlawyers.com.

About Villari, Brandes & Giannone

Villari, Brandes & Giannone delivers affordable justice for those who have suffered a serious injury, need legal assistance with their business or guidance on other legal matters. Their team of experienced lawyers and proven litigators serve thousands of clients throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Delaware, Maryland and Washington D.C.

Peter Villari and Paul Brandes Named Pennsylvania Super Lawyers for 2010

ipdesign — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 22:18:11 +0000

Villari, Brandes & Giannone P.C., a leading law firm concentrating in the representation of victims of catastrophic personal injuries, announced today that Peter M. Villari and Paul D. Brandes have been named Pennsylvania “Super Lawyers” by American Lawyer Media and Philadelphia Magazine.
Read More…

In the Community

ipdesign — Fri, 06 May 2011 14:52:17 +0000

At Villari, Brandes & Giannone our commitment to the community is as strong as our commitment to our clients. Throughout the years, we have put a strong emphasis on volunteer and charitable efforts. The firm proudly contributes to a great deal of charitable organizations, including: The American Cancer Society, Make A Wish Foundation, The Philadelphia Bar Foundation, Simon’s Fund, The Homeless Advocacy Project, children’s community sports leagues, The Parkinson’s Council and The Academy In Manayunk.

Make-A-Wish Foundation

ipdesign — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 20:50:29 +0000

Since 1980, the Make-A-Wish Foundation has given hope, strength and joy to children with life-threatening medical conditions. The organization grants a child’s wish in the U.S. every 40 minutes. As the foundation continues to mature, its mission will remain steadfast. Wish children of the past, present and future will have an opportunity to share the power of a wish.

Make-A-Wish Foundation Official Website: http://www.wish.org/

American Cancer Society

ipdesign — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 12:51:35 +0000

The American Cancer Society (ACS) saves lives and creates a world with less cancer and more birthdays by helping people stay well, helping people get well, by finding cures, and by fighting back. It is a nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem. ACS consists of 13 chartered divisions and more than 3,400 local offices. Thanks to the society 11 million cancer survivors and countless others who have avoided the disease will celebrate a birthday this year.

American Cancer Society Official Website: http://www.cancer.org/

Philadelphia Bar Foundation

ipdesign — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 20:49:37 +0000

The Philadelphia Bar Foundation is dedicated to promoting access to justice for all people in the community, particularly those struggling with poverty, abuse and discrimination. They accomplish this mission by providing grants and technical assistance in support of quality legal services, addressing unmet legal needs and providing education on matters in the public interest.

Philadelphia Bar Foundation Official Website: http://www.philabarfoundation.org/

Simon’s Fund

ipdesign — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 14:48:57 +0000

Simon’s Fund is an organization dedicated to saving children’s lives by raising awareness about heart conditions that lead to sudden cardiac arrest and death. Their goals include providing free heart screenings to students throughout the Philadelphia region, education parents, pediatricians, school faculty, and other child service professionals about the warning signs of the conditions that lead to sudden cardiac arrest, and promoting the research of sudden cardiac arrest in children by providing scholarships for medical fellows at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP).

Simon’s Fund Official Website: http://simonsfund.org/

The Homeless Advocacy Project

ipdesign — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 22:31:35 +0000

The Homeless Advocacy Project (HAP) exists to meet the legal and advocacy needs of homeless individuals and families in Philadelphia. With a legal staff of ten and a corps of 300 volunteer lawyers, paralegals, and law students, HAP engages in direct outreach to homeless individuals in need of legal services. In the last decade, the number of homeless families and individuals in Philadelphia has continued to increase while the availability of affordable housing, as well as free legal aid and other services to the poor, has decreased. HAP’s unique outreach program is vital to a population whose legal needs would otherwise be unmet. HAP collaborates with shelter providers, homeless advocates, community service providers and the legal community.

The Homeless Advocacy Project’s Official Website: http://www.homelessadvocacyproject.org/

Parkinson’s Council

ipdesign — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 12:32:38 +0000

The Parkinson’s Council is an affiliated chapter of the National Parkinson Foundation serving the greater Delaware Valley. Its mission is to help find the cause and cure for Parkinson’s Disease by providing financial support of research; educating patients and their caregivers, health care professionals and the general public about Parkinson’s and, to improve the quality of life for patients and their families.

Parkinson’s Council Official Website: http://www.theparkinsoncouncil.org/

WRA Field hockey

ipdesign — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 17:45:54 +0000

Whitpain Recreation Association (WRA) is a volunteer run organization that offers baseball/softball, basketball, soccer, and field hockey for the children of the Whitpain community. The Whitpain Recreation Association Field Hockey Program has been teaching the fundamentals of Field Hockey since 1994. The children that participate in the program are coached with the philosophy, “to teach the game of field hockey in a fun environment and to work on child development in sportsmanship, fair play, teamwork and competition.”

WRA General Website: http://www.wrasports.org/

WRA Field Hockey Website: http://www.wrasports.org/Field_Hockey/19/