Atty. Joseph D. Kerwin

Atty. Joseph D. Kerwin

Joseph D. Kerwin is a lawyer practicing finance law, administrative law, adoption law and 24 other areas of law.

Elizabethville Elizabethville 38 yrs experience 38 year
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Profile Summary

About Joseph D. Kerwin at a glance

Joseph D. Kerwin is a Member based in Elizabethville, Pennsylvania, practicing at Kerwin & Kerwin. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on residential, probate, personal injury, estate planning, and employment. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1988). Educated at Dickinson School of Law (J.D., 1988) and Pennsylvania State University (B.A., 1985). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Dauphin County Bar and Pennsylvania Bar Associations. Serands clients in Elizabethville, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Joseph D. Kerwin is a lawyer practicing finance law, administrative law, adoption law and 24 other areas of law
  • Joseph received a B.A. degree from Pennsylvania State University in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • Joseph practices at Kerwin & Kerwin in Elizabethville, PA and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

Joseph D. Kerwin's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joseph D. Kerwin handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Residential Real Estate

Joseph D. Kerwin is one of 9,343 residential attorneys indexed nationally. Browse residential attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Probate

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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.

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Joseph D. Kerwin is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Employment Law

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

Joseph D. Kerwin is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment 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 Elizabethville 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 Joseph D. Kerwin

Where is Joseph D. Kerwin's law office located?
Joseph D. Kerwin's law practice is located in Elizabethville, Pennsylvania. The firm is Kerwin & Kerwin. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joseph D. Kerwin handle?
Joseph D. Kerwin focuses on residential, probate, personal injury, estate planning, employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has Joseph D. Kerwin practiced law?
Joseph D. Kerwin has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Joseph D. Kerwin go to law school?
Joseph D. Kerwin earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.A., 1985).
How can I contact Joseph D. Kerwin for a consultation?
You can contact Joseph D. Kerwin 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 Joseph D. Kerwin received?
Joseph D. Kerwin's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Dickinson School of Law
- 1988
B.A.
Pennsylvania State University
- 1985

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1988

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