Atty. Gene Locks
Gene Locks is a lawyer practicing mesothelioma, asbestos, products liability and 3 other areas of law. Gene received a B.A. degree from Princeton University in 1959, and has been licensed for 63 years.
Asbestos & More Attorney · Serving Philadelphia, PA · 63+ Years Experience
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About Gene Locks at a Glance
Gene Locks is a Founding Partner based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, practicing at Locks Law Firm. They have 63+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1963. Their practice focuses on business, product liability, and environmental. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1963), District of Columbia (1975), New Jersey U.S. Court of Appeals Third Circuit, U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia, (1983), and New York (1994). Educated at Columbia Law School (J.D., 1962) and Princeton University (B.A., 1959). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Philadelphia, New Jersey State and American Bar Associations Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association The Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serves clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Gene Locks
- Gene Locks is a lawyer practicing mesothelioma, asbestos, products liability and 3 other areas of law
- Gene received a B.A. degree from Princeton University in 1959, and has been licensed for 63 years
- Gene practices at Locks Law Firm in Philadelphia, PA and 2 others locations
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Gene Locks's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gene Locks handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Philadelphia.
Business & Corporate Law in Philadelphia
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Product Liability in Philadelphia
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Environmental Law in Philadelphia
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Philadelphia
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 Philadelphia 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 venue, 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.
Philadelphia Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Philadelphia-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Philadelphia Choose Gene Locks
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Gene Locks's practice in the field of business, product liability, and environmental.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Gene Locks brings 63+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Pennsylvania, District of Columbia, and New Jersey U.S. Court of Appeals Third Circuit, U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia, , Gene Locks can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, product liability, and environmental, Gene Locks can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Philadelphia
A Philadelphia-based practice means Gene Locks attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Gene Locks Handles in Philadelphia
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