Atty. Michael J. Torchia

Atty. Michael J. Torchia

Michael J. Torchia is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, labor and employment, commercial real estate and 1 other area of law.

Huntingdon Valley Huntingdon Valley 35 yrs experience 35 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael J. Torchia at a glance

Michael J. Torchia is a Member based in Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania, practicing at Semanoff Ormsby Greenberg & Torchia, LLC. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on employment, business, real estate, commercial re, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1991), New Jersey (1991), U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvani (1991), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit (1993). Educated at Rutgers University Law School, Camden (J.D., 1991) and University of Hartford (B.Mus.Ed. Trenton, 1983). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American Bar Association Pennsylvania Bar Association Philadelphia Bar Association Montgomery County Bar Association Bucks County Bar Association. Serands clients in Huntingdon Valley, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael J. Torchia is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, labor and employment, commercial real estate and 1 other area of law
  • Michael received a B.Mus.Ed. degree from University of Hartford in 1983, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • Michael practices at Semanoff Ormsby Greenberg & Torchia, LLC in Huntingdon Valley, PA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael J. Torchia's Areas of Practice

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

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.

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Real Estate Law

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

Michael J. Torchia is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Commercial Real Estate

Michael J. Torchia is one of 16,000 commercial re attorneys indexed nationally. Browse commercial re attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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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 Huntingdon Valley 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 Michael J. Torchia

Where is Michael J. Torchia's law office located?
Michael J. Torchia's law practice is located in Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania. The firm is Semanoff Ormsby Greenberg & Torchia, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael J. Torchia handle?
Michael J. Torchia focuses on employment, business, real estate, commercial re, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has Michael J. Torchia practiced law?
Michael J. Torchia has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Michael J. Torchia go to law school?
Michael J. Torchia earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.Mus.Ed. Trenton, 1983).
How can I contact Michael J. Torchia for a consultation?
You can contact Michael J. Torchia 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 Michael J. Torchia received?
Michael J. Torchia's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Rutgers University Law School, Camden
- 1991
B.Mus.Ed. Trenton
University of Hartford
- 1983

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1991
New Jersey
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvani
Admitted: 1991
U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Admitted: 1993
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1995
U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1996
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1998
U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
Admitted: 2004
Indiana
Admitted: 2008

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