Atty. Dawson R. Muth
Dawson “Rich” Muth concentrates his practice in criminal defense, civil litigation and personal injury. Prior to joining Lamb McErlane Rich was a named partner at Goldberg & Muth for 16 years.
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Dawson R. Muth is a Partner based in West Chester, Pennsylvania, practicing at Lamb McErlane PC. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1996), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania (1997), and U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit (2000). Educated at Widener University School of Law (J.D., 1996) and University of Delaware (B.S. Criminal, 1981). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in West Chester, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Dawson “Rich” Muth concentrates his practice in criminal defense, civil litigation and personal injury
- Prior to joining Lamb McErlane Rich was a named partner at Goldberg & Muth for 16 years
- During that time Rich has secured multiple settlements and verdicts in excess of one million dollars for clients seriously injured in a variety of accidents
- Rich obtained a verdict of 6.8 million dollars in a dram shop action, the highest such verdict in Chester County, PA
- Rich served as the elected District Judge for the Borough of West Chester for ten years and was the first District Judge appointed by the PA Supreme Court to the Court of Judicial Discipline
- On that court Rich heard cases involving charges of misconduct filed against Judges of all levels in Pennsylvania
- As a former District Judge Rich has a unique perspective of gaining the best results for his clients in civil court, as well as criminal court
- AWARDS/RECOGNITION: • Named Top 100 Trial Lawyer • Top Rated Avvo Attorney • Main Line Today Top Lawyer 2017, 2018 & 2019 COMMUNITY SERVICE & AFFILIATIONS: • Pennsylvania Bar Association • Chester County Bar Association • Pennsylvania Association for Justice • Solicitor to the Sheriff of Chester County • The Hon. John E. Stively, Jr., American Inns of Court • Phi Delta Phi, Harrington Inn, past member • American Judicature Society, past member • Phi Kappa Phi, National Honor Society, past member • President, Special Court Judge’s Association of Chester County, 1996-1997 • Vice-President, Special Court Judge’s Association of Chester County, 1994-1996 • Special Court Judges Association of Pennsylvania-retired member • Widener University School of Law Alumni Association, Board of Directors 2000-2002 • Chester County Mental Health/Mental Retardation, Board of Directors 1997-1998 • Police Athletic League of Greater West Chester- Member of the Board of Directors 1997-2003 • Council on Addictive Diseases D.U.I
- Advisory Board, 1989-1992 • Board of Directors- Goodfellowship Ambulance Club- 2004-2006 • Past President, Chester County Constable’s Association • Past Trustee, 38 year member of 1st West Chester Fire Company • Westside Little League- Coach 2004-2011 • Westside Little League- Division Director 2006-2008 • West Chester Jaycees, Past Member • Board Member- Garo Yepremian Foundation for Brain Tumor Research 2004-2013 • Board Member- Board of Visitors for the Division of Orthopedics at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia 2013-2015 • Board of Overseers- Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Foundation 2013-2015
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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 West Chester 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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