Atty. Janet M. Dery

Atty. Janet M. Dery

Janet is a Partner in the firm’s Fort Washington office. Her practice’s primary focus is on commercial lending, business law, and real estate.

Plymouth Meeting Plymouth Meeting 24 yrs experience 24 year
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About Janet M. Dery at a glance

Janet M. Dery is a Partner based in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania, practicing at Starfield & Smith, P.C.. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on contracts, business, real estate, and m&a. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (2002), New Jersey (2002), and Maryland (2013). Educated at Widener University School of Law (J.D., 2000) and State University of New York College at Oneonta (B.A., 1996). Active member of MEMBERSHIPS: • National Association of Government Guaranteed Lenders • National Association of Development Companies • American Bar Association • Pennsylvania Bar Association. Serands clients in Plymouth Meeting, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Janet is a Partner in the firm’s Fort Washington office
  • Her practice’s primary focus is on commercial lending, business law, and real estate
  • Representing bank and non-bank lenders in hundreds of commercial lending transactions nationwide, she has extensive experience as closing counsel for various financial transactions, many of which involve government assisted programs and multi-jurisdictional issues and collateral
  • In such role, she uses her knowledge of finance and a proactive approach to assist the lenders with eligibility determinations, due diligence collection, preparation and negotiation of loan documents, and closing of the loan transactions
  • Janet is an approved closing attorney for certified development companies which facilitate U.S
  • Small Business Administration loan programs
  • In such representation, she assists borrowers and third party lenders in understanding all the complexities in the requirements and funding process under the SBA 504 loan program
  • She also works closely with local SBA District Counsel to insure the eligibility of the loan submissions for inclusion in the applicable monthly debenture fundings
  • Janet’s practice also includes review of already-closed government guaranteed loan packages to insure compliance with program requirements
  • Additionally, Janet presents training webinars on government guaranteed lending issues for various organizations
  • Finally, in her business law practice, Janet advises on corporate governance and assists clients with the various aspects of their business
  • These aspects include entity formations, licensing, sales, mergers, and real property acquisitions

ADMISSIONS

• Pennsylvania • New Jersey • Maryland HONORS/AWARDS: • Selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers- Pennsylvania Rising Stars in 2007-2012 (Banking, Real Estate, Business/Corporate)

Practice Areas Explained

Janet M. Dery's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Janet M. Dery handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Contracts

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Real Estate Law

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

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Janet M. Dery is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a 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 Plymouth Meeting 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 Janet M. Dery

Where is Janet M. Dery's law office located?
Janet M. Dery's law practice is located in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania. The firm is Starfield & Smith, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Janet M. Dery handle?
Janet M. Dery focuses on contracts, business, real estate, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has Janet M. Dery practiced law?
Janet M. Dery has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did Janet M. Dery go to law school?
Janet M. Dery earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (B.A., 1996).
How can I contact Janet M. Dery for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Widener University School of Law
- 2000
B.A.
State University of New York College at Oneonta
- 1996

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 2002
New Jersey
Admitted: 2002
Maryland
Admitted: 2013

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