Atty. Gerald S. Berkowitz

Atty. Gerald S. Berkowitz

Gerald S. Berkowitz holds degrees from the University of Pennsylvania, B.A. 1975; Boston University Graduate School of Business, M.B.A. 1977 (Beta Gamma Sigma); and Villanova University School of Law, J.D. 1983.

West Chester West Chester 43 yrs experience 43 year
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About Gerald S. Berkowitz at a glance

Gerald S. Berkowitz is a Partner based in West Chester, Pennsylvania. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on contracts, employment, business, breach of contract, and class action. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1983), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania (1983), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit (1983). Educated at Villanova Law School (J.D., 1983) and University of Pennsylvania (B.A. Boston, 1975). Active member of Chester County, Pennsylvania. Serands clients in West Chester, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Gerald S. Berkowitz holds degrees from the University of Pennsylvania, B.A. 1975
  • Boston University Graduate School of Business, M.B.A. 1977 (Beta Gamma Sigma)
  • and Villanova University School of Law, J.D. 1983
  • He is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania, and is a member of the bar of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, and has been admitted and appeared pro hac vice in numerous other federal courts
  • Jerry Berkowitz has litigated hundreds of cases from simple contract actions to complex ERISA class actions
  • Jerry Berkowitz is also experienced in commercial transactions, leveraged transactions and financing, contract negotiation, employment law, trade secret theft and protections, Family and Medical Leave Act
  • Uniform Commercial Code
  • Fair Labor Standards Act, Wrongful Discharge
  • Pennsylvania Wage Payment and Collection Act, Insurance Coverage, Defamation, Americans with Disabilities Act, Executive Employment and Severance, OSHA, Federal Securities Fraud, Copyright, Lanham Act
  • Fraud, Banking, Tortious Interference, Product Liability, Administrative Claims, AAA Arbitration – among other things
  • Berkowitz was approved as class counsel for six hundred employees of Koh-I-Nor, Inc. in the case of Clauser et al.v
  • Newell Rubbermaid, Inc. et al., 2000 WL 1053395 (E.D.Pa) which was successfully resolved for the employees
  • Jerry Berkowitz holds a Black Belt in Krav Maga and he can fight for you too
  • Beta Gamma Sigma

Practice Areas Explained

Gerald S. Berkowitz's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gerald S. Berkowitz handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Contracts

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Gerald S. Berkowitz is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Breach of Contract

Gerald S. Berkowitz is one of 5,938 breach of contract attorneys indexed nationally. Browse breach of contract attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Class Action

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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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Gerald S. Berkowitz

Where is Gerald S. Berkowitz's law office located?
Gerald S. Berkowitz's law practice is located in West Chester, Pennsylvania. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gerald S. Berkowitz handle?
Gerald S. Berkowitz focuses on contracts, employment, business, breach of contract, class action. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has Gerald S. Berkowitz practiced law?
Gerald S. Berkowitz has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Gerald S. Berkowitz go to law school?
Gerald S. Berkowitz earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.A. Boston, 1975).
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Education

J.D.
Villanova Law School
- 1983
B.A. Boston
University of Pennsylvania
- 1975

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1983
U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Admitted: 1983

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