Atty. J. Earl Epstein

Atty. J. Earl Epstein

J. Earl Epstein is a lawyer practicing taxation law, corporate law, real estate law and 5 other areas of law.

Philadelphia Philadelphia 66 yrs experience 66 year
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Profile Summary

About J. Earl Epstein at a glance

J. Earl Epstein is a Member based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, practicing at Epstein, Shapiro & Epstein, P.C.. They have 66+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1960. Their practice focuses on probate, wrongful death, personal injury, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1960), U.S. Supreme Court (1963), U.S. Tax Court (1965), and U.S. Claims Court (1966). Educated at University of Pennsylvania (LL.B., 1959) and Pennsylvania State University (B.S., 1956). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • J. Earl Epstein is a lawyer practicing taxation law, corporate law, real estate law and 5 other areas of law
  • J. received a B.S. in B.A. degree from Pennsylvania State University in 1956, and has been licensed for 66 years
  • J. practices at Epstein, Shapiro & Epstein, P.C. in Philadelphia, PA

Practice Areas Explained

J. Earl Epstein's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases J. Earl Epstein handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Probate

J. Earl Epstein is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Wrongful Death

J. Earl Epstein is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Personal Injury

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.

J. Earl Epstein is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Business & Corporate Law

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

J. Earl Epstein is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

J. Earl Epstein is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate 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 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 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 J. Earl Epstein

Where is J. Earl Epstein's law office located?
J. Earl Epstein's law practice is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The firm is Epstein, Shapiro & Epstein, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does J. Earl Epstein handle?
J. Earl Epstein focuses on probate, wrongful death, personal injury, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has J. Earl Epstein practiced law?
J. Earl Epstein has 66+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1960.
Where did J. Earl Epstein go to law school?
J. Earl Epstein earned their education at (LL.B., 1959); (B.S., 1956).
How can I contact J. Earl Epstein for a consultation?
You can contact J. Earl Epstein directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has J. Earl Epstein received?
J. Earl Epstein's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B.
University of Pennsylvania
- 1959
B.S.
Pennsylvania State University
- 1956

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1960
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1963
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1965
U.S. Claims Court
Admitted: 1966

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