Atty. Deirdre A. Agnew
Born in Philadelphia and raised in Chester County, Deirdre Agnew graduated cum laude from Dickinson College in 1988 with degrees in History and English. After earning her law degree cum laude from Widener University School of Law in 1991, she served as law clerk to the Honorable Charles B.
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Deirdre A. Agnew is a Member based in West Chester, Pennsylvania, practicing at The Law Offices of Deirdre A. Agnew. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on trusts, personal injury, family law, real estate, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1991), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania (1993), and U.S. Supreme Court (2010). Educated at Widener University School of Law J.D. cum laude Widener University School of Law J.D. 1991 Phi Delta Phi (—) and Dickinson College B.A. 1988 Delta Nu Sorority Dickinson College B.A. cum laude National Legal Honor Society (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in West Chester, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Born in Philadelphia and raised in Chester County, Deirdre Agnew graduated cum laude from Dickinson College in 1988 with degrees in History and English
- After earning her law degree cum laude from Widener University School of Law in 1991, she served as law clerk to the Honorable Charles B. Smith, Common Pleas Court, Chester County until 1992
- From 1992 until 1994, Deirdre was law clerk to the Honorable U.S
- Magistrate Judge Charles B. Smith
- She joined the Fireman's Fund Insurance Company as associate counsel in 1994, a position she retained until 1996
- Deirdre founded the Law Offices of Deirdre A. Agnew in December 1996
- Notable cases Family Reunited- In 2011, Deirdre helped reunite a Mexican couple with their U.S.-born daughters after the parents were deported to Mexico and Chester County Children Youth and Families sought to terminate their parental rights
- Since the parents could not travel to the United States to testify, Deirdre arranged for them to appear in court via Skype™ (online conferencing)
- The case was widely covered by the media as the first use of such technology for testimony in U.S. courts
- In July 2011 the parents were awarded custody of their daughters
- The children were brought to Mexico where they were reunited with their parents
- BROWN v
- MUHLENBERG TOWNSHIP, Kim BROWN
- David Brown, H/W, Appellants, v
- MUHLENBERG TOWNSHIP - Deirdre brought suit on behalf of the dog owners against a Muhlenberg Township police officer who shot and killed a family dog in an unprovoked incident
- This was the first appellate level case in Pennsylvania that ever recognized intentional infliction of emotional distress for the death of a pet
- The court also recognized a civil rights case against the officer under the 4th Amendment for seizure of property
- Memberships Chester County Bar Association Pennsylvania Bar Association Doris Jonas Freed American Inn of Court, Master
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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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Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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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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