Atty. Charles Bennett Calkins
Charles B. Calkins devotes a substantial portion of his practice to representing corporations, partnerships, limited partnerships, and limited liability corporations.
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Charles Bennett Calkins is an Of Counsel based in York, Pennsylvania, practicing at CGA Law Firm. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on employment, business, real estate, creditor rights, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania U.S. District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania U.S. Supreme Court (1982). Educated at George Mason University School of Law (J.D., 1981) and Wilkes College (B.S., 1977). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of York County, Pennsylvania and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in York, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Charles B. Calkins devotes a substantial portion of his practice to representing corporations, partnerships, limited partnerships, and limited liability corporations
- He handles matters involving asset purchases, stock transfers, PA Liquor Control Board matters, probate and estate planning matters, and the buying and selling of commercial and residential real estate
- Charlie also represents clients regarding personal injury matters
- For thirty years, Charlie represented insurance companies defending their insureds from claims by accident victims
- His experience in defending these types of claims has assisted him in developing a substantial personal injury practice, representing clients who have sustained injuries stemming from motor vehicle accidents, slip and falls, dog bite cases, and premises liability cases
- His clients are by referral only
- His prior experience representing insurance companies makes him a well-versed adversary to insurance defense attorneys and claims adjusters due to his extensive prior experience
- Attorney Charlie Calkins represents a number of corporations, social clubs, and restaurants, including: Garrod Hydraulics, Inc
- Delta Packaging
- Wecker’s Flooring
- Ken Weaver Meats, Inc
- Clinton Industries, Inc
- The Pub and Restaurant in Gettysburg, PA
- The Roosevelt Tavern
- McCleary’s Irish Pub & Hotel, Inc
- Materials Recovery Technologies, Inc
- Gentzler & Smith Associates, Inc
- Nello Tire
- King and Associates Physical Therapy, Inc
- Big Jim’s Seafood House
- Range End Country Club, Inc
- the York County Restaurant and Tavern Association
- The Railroad House
- and Engles and Fahs, Inc. Charlie is a graduate of Wyoming Seminary College Preparatory School
- He received his undergraduate degree from Wilkes University and his Juris Doctorate from George Mason University School of Law
- He is a member of the PA and York County Bar Associations and is admitted to the U.S
- Middle and Eastern District Courts and the United States Supreme Court
- For thirty years, Attorney Calkins played a key role in two major fundraisers for the York County Special Olympics
- He has been serving on the Advisory Board for the York Citadel of the Salvation Army for twenty-five years and is currently serving his twelfth year as its Chairman
- Charlie also served as Chairman of the York Adams Mental Health & Mental Retardation Drug and Alcohol Advisory Board for fifteen years
- He is a member of the York Masonic Lodge #266 and a past President and current Trustee of The York County Shrine Club
Practice Areas Explained
Charles Bennett Calkins's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Charles Bennett Calkins handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Charles Bennett Calkins is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Charles Bennett Calkins is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Charles Bennett Calkins is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Charles Bennett Calkins is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Charles Bennett Calkins is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania
Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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