Atty. Walter Weir
Walter Weir, Jr., Esquire is the founder and named partner at Weir LLP (formerly Weir & Partners LLP) and has more than 44 years of experience as a preeminent advocate in business, banking and commercial law. His client list includes most major financial institutions in the Philadelphia region.
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About Walter Weir at a glance
Walter Weir is a Managing Partner based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, practicing at Weir LLP. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, business, real estate, and bankruptcy. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1976), District of Columbia (1977), and New Jersey U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania U.S. District Court, Middle Distric (1982). Educated at Temple University Beasley School of Law (J.D., 1976) and Temple University (B.A., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American Bar Association Pennsylvania Bar Association New Jersey Bar Association Philadelphia Bar Association. Serands clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Walter Weir, Jr., Esquire is the founder and named partner at Weir LLP (formerly Weir & Partners LLP) and has more than 44 years of experience as a preeminent advocate in business, banking and commercial law
- His client list includes most major financial institutions in the Philadelphia region
- Mr. Weir has been trial counsel in state and federal courts in Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Florida and the District of Columbia
- Among his many notable victories is his representation of CoreStates Bank as trial counsel in which a Philadelphia Jury awarded the plaintiff $352.8 million in direct, consequential and punitive damages, which was reversed on appeal by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court with judgment being entered in CoreStates’ favor dismissing all of plaintiff’s claims
- Mr. Weir has successfully argued cases before the Pennsylvania Superior Court, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, the Connecticut Supreme Court, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
- Mr. Weir has nine bar admissions including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and the District of Columbia, four federal district courts, the United States Circuit Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court
- Mr. Weir is widely recognized by his peers for unparalleled excellence as an advisor and advocate
- He is the recipient of the Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association Trial Advocacy Award, and named among the top five percent of “Super Lawyers” in Pennsylvania every year since 2004
- He holds an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell and has consistently maintained a listing in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers since 1999
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Walter Weir's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Walter Weir handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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.
Walter Weir is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Pennsylvania →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Walter Weir is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Walter Weir is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Walter Weir is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Pennsylvania →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Walter Weir is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy 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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