Christopher J. Amentas is a 2001 graduate of Villanova University Law School, where he was on the writing staff of the Environmental Law Journal and the Chairperson of the Community Service Committee for the American Bar Association, Villanova Chapter. He is a 1997 graduate of Boston College, where he majored in English.
Before joining Powell Trachtman in 2007, Mr. Amentas worked in two law firms where he was responsible for a variety of commercial, personal injury and insurance litigation matters, including a national law firm where he focused on all phases of insurance coverage, products liability, and premises liability matters from inception through trial.
At Powell Trachtman Mr. Amentas focuses his practice on construction-related matters including defending the interests of contractors, construction managers, architects and engineers against tort, contract, and professional liability claims.
Mr. Recently, Mr. Amentas was enrolled in the 2008 First Judicial District Roll of Honor in recognition of his exemplary pro bono work.
Mr. Amentas is also an elected Supervisor of East Fallowfield Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania. As a Supervisor, Mr. Amentas, along with four other supervisors, is responsible for general Township governance.
Mr. Amentas is licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and the Eastern and Middle Districts of Pennsylvania.
Successful representation of design professional in historic building damage claim - read more
Successful resolution of claim by business buyer against business seller - read more
Successful defense of employee's pregnancy discrimination and family leave act claims - read more
Successful settlement of action against architect in multi-phase condominium project - read more
Defense verdict for accounting firm in "deepening insolvency" case - read more
Successful resolution of shareholder buy/sell claim - read more
Examples of "preventive law" advice provided to clients - read more
Representation of numerous companies in structuring reductions in force - read more
Defense verdict in whistleblower/wrongful termination claim - read more
Creative estate tax planning for the owner of a Subchapter S Corporation - read more
Defense verdict in favor of lift manufacturer - read more
$37 million verdict in contractor/municipality dispute - read more
Successful defense of computer hardware manufacturer - read more
Acquisition, financing and development of manufacturing facility - read more
Representation of manufacturing entity in asset-based lending transaction - read more
Successful resolution of sexual harassment claim - read more
Successful defense of electrical product manufacturer - read more
Successful resolution of quadriplegia personal injury claim against college - read more
Updating estate planning documents reveals major flaws - read more
Negotiation of a multi-million dollar statewide strategic sourcing contract - read more
Successful settlement in favor of architect on highway design claim - read more
Successful resolution of gender and race discrimination claim - read more
Six-figure settlement for manufacturing firm against consultants - read more
Representation of retail distributor in acquisition of store locations - read more
Representation of company in the negotiation and drafting of executive employment agreements - read more
Successful resolution of multi-million dollar hotel water intrusion/mold growth claim - read more
Acquisition of industrial property requiring environmental remediation - read more
Successful defense in architectural malpractice claim involving medical facility - read more
Creation of ESOP as part of founder's succession plan - read more
Successful negotiation with the IRS to eliminate mounting interest and penalties for estate heirs - read more
Successful enforcement of covenant not to compete - read more
Negotiation and finalization of software transfer transaction - read more
Successful resolution of claim against architectural firm involving design of concert hall - read more
Successful defense of unfair competition action - read more
Successful resolution of a deficient design claim for a designer and construction manager of a warehouse distribution facility - read more
Successful settlement of architectural malpractice claim in roof collapse case - read more
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