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At van der Veen, Hartshorn and Levin, you'll find Philadelphia's most formidable legal minds, where vast experience meets a fierce passion for justice. With Mr. van der Veen's team, expect more than just legal prowess; anticipate personalized, prioritized representation. For personal injury or criminal cases, we are unmatched. Connect with our attorneys through Attorney Profile Videos and deepen your understanding with our Firm FAQ Videos. Your victory is the measure of our success.
Passion and Dedication Working for You 7 Days a Week
Mr. van der Veen considers it his life’s work to be the voice of injured accident victims and an advocate for the accused. With a tremendous track record of success, he is one of the premier Philadelphia personal injury attorneys you can trust to fight for you. And win. As an aggressive criminal defense attorney, he works tirelessly against the most sensitive and serious criminal charges. No case is too big or too small, and every case is as important to us as it is to you. We are by your side every step of the way. Powerful representation and legal acumen are what the firm is known for throughout the state of Pennsylvania.
Our attorneys are licensed to practice in both State and Federal Courts in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Illinois. As the firm’s founder, attorney van der Veen has consistently been recognized in Pennsylvania Super Lawyers, and the attorneys on the team are also highly lauded and have had numerous accolades bestowed on them throughout their careers. van der Veen, Hartshorn and Levin are frequently mentioned in print and television media, highlighting our wins and successes in high-profile criminal cases and historic verdicts in personal injury trials. Additionally, each attorney in the firm is committed to the broader community and deeply engaged in meaningful charitable and community causes.
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Michael T. van der Veen Founder -
Brian Hartshorn Partner -
Nelson Levin Partner -
Timothy E. Possenti Partner -
Freddy M. Godoy Partner -
Bruce L. Castor Jr. Attorney -
Abigail Gustafson Attorney -
Steve Bryson Attorney -
Kaitlin McCaffrey Attorney -
David C. Devine Attorney -
Adam Leasure Attorney -
Mark J. Metzler Attorney -
Jerry D. Rassias Associate -
Thomas F. Crawford Of Counsel -
Carl M. Ippolito Of Counsel
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$31.5 Million Motorcycle Accident
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Charges Dropped Embezzlement
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Not Guilty Aggravated Assault
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$11 Million Police Shooting Victims
in their own words
Clients share their experiences and results firsthand
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"He represented me in multiple criminal cases, and I had a lengthy criminal record. He never judged me, and treated me like anybody else, he never looked at me different. He's a real good guy, professional, very honest. When I say I never went to another attorney...he's the best." -Tiffany
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"I love that I have Mike on my side, whenever I question what am I supposed to do? I used to call my dad and after my dad passed, even for things that aren’t always law related, I know I could still call Mike, and I love that about him. He’s just amazing, and I know that if I send somebody here that they’re going to be represented a hundred percent." -Jamie
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"He gives you the impression there’s a person you can count on, a person that you can rely on in terms of having some representation. He kept me informed, he kept me up to date with everything that was going on throughout the process. What doctor, what appointments, who I have to see…I was always very well informed." -Sam
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"this law firm has afforded low income people of Philadelphia a relationship with an attorney that they can come and meet. To have a the intuition to give a damn about the little people, and then give them that same kind of respect and consideration is unmatched." -Melvin
the complete coverage advantage
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Full-Spectrum
LawFrom criminal defense to personal injury and beyond, clients gain seamless, strategic support from a full-service law firm built to handle every legal challenge under one roof.
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Values-Driven
PracticeFrom pro bono advocacy to charitable and community involvement, our attorneys are deeply invested in the people and causes they serve, because real justice includes giving back.
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Human-Centered
AdvocacyWe stand as the voice of the injured and a strong advocate for the accused. We don’t just see a case, we see the people and futures at stake, and we fight accordingly.
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High-Caliber
ResultsOur attorneys are nationally recognized, featured in major media, and trusted with the complex, high-stakes cases, because when the outcome matters most, experience matters more.