Atty. Katherine E. LaDow

Atty. Katherine E. LaDow

Katherine (Katie) is an associate in the litigation department. She concentrates her practice in the areas of state and federal civil litigation, municipal litigation, government liability & civil rights defense, family law, personal injury and workers compensation.

West Chester West Chester 11 yrs experience 11 year
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About Katherine E. LaDow at a glance

Katherine E. LaDow is an Associate based in West Chester, Pennsylvania, practicing at Lamb McErlane PC. They have 11+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2015. Their practice focuses on family law, zoning, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania New Jersey U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania U.S. District C (2015). Educated at Temple University – James E. Beasley School of Law J,D, (—) and University of Delaware (—). Serands clients in West Chester, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Katherine (Katie) is an associate in the litigation department
  • She concentrates her practice in the areas of state and federal civil litigation, municipal litigation, government liability & civil rights defense, family law, personal injury and workers compensation
  • She represents individuals, small and large businesses and municipalities in a wide array of employment and tort-based disputes
  • Katie has experience in handling all aspects of civil litigation, including trial preparation, motion practice, deposing fact witnesses, consulting with expert witnesses, propounding and responding to discovery, reviewing documents for privileged and confidential information and conducting settlement negotiations
  • Prior to joining Lamb McErlane, Katie served as a summer law clerk at Lamb McErlane and as a law clerk with the Honorable Ann Marie Wheatcraft, Chester County Court of Common Pleas
  • While attending Temple University Beasley School of Law, Katie was appointed as a Teaching Assistant for the school’s Legal Research and Writing Program and for a first year Contracts course
  • AWARDS & RECOGNITION: • Named a 2020 Rising Star by Pennsylvania Super Lawyers • Named a Suburban Life Philadelphia Top Attorney • Named a Main Line Today Top Lawyer COMMUNITY SERVICE & AFFILIATIONS: • Member, Chester County Bar Association • Member, Pennsylvania Bar Association • Member, New Jersey Bar Association • Executive Committee Member, Willowdale Steeplechase • Member, Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry, Emerging Leaders Committee • Grants Allocation Committee, Chester County Fund for Woman and Girls, [former]

Practice Areas Explained

Katherine E. LaDow's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Katherine E. LaDow handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Family Law

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Land Use & Zoning

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Civil Litigation

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Civil Rights

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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 Katherine E. LaDow

Where is Katherine E. LaDow's law office located?
Katherine E. LaDow's law practice is located in West Chester, Pennsylvania. The firm is Lamb McErlane PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Katherine E. LaDow handle?
Katherine E. LaDow focuses on family law, zoning, litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has Katherine E. LaDow practiced law?
Katherine E. LaDow has 11+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2015.
Where did Katherine E. LaDow go to law school?
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Education

Temple University – James E. Beasley School of Law J,D,
- In Progress
University of Delaware
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania New Jersey U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania U.S. District C
Admitted: 2015

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