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Michael J. Hook




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Michael J. Hook graduated magna cum laude from the University of Arizona College of Law in 2004 and was elected to the Order of the Coif, the law school's highest honor. During his second year of law school, Mr. Hook was selected as a Legal Writing Fellow. He also completed a Judicial Clerking Internship with the Hon. John M. Roll, Chief Judge of the Federal District Court for the District of Arizona. During his second and third year of law school, Mr. Hook was selected to teach law student review courses in Contracts, Torts, Criminal Procedure, Constitutional Law, and Property.

Prior to attending law school, Mr. Hook graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature from West Chester University of Pennsylvania in 1997. He then worked for Siemens Medical Solutions as a business and information technology consultant for several years.

Upon graduation from law school, Mr. Hook became associated with a large Arizona law firm, where he worked on complex litigation matters focusing on product liability cases in federal and state courts in and around Arizona. Mr. Hook left Arizona to return to Pennsylvania in late 2006 and was admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar in 2007 and the New Jersey Bar in 2008.

Mr. Hook focuses his practice on the litigation of commercial disputes. He is licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Arizona.

Successful resolution of shareholder buy/sell claim - read more

Acquisition of industrial property requiring environmental remediation - read more

Successful resolution of multi-million dollar hotel water intrusion/mold growth claim - read more

Defense verdict for accounting firm in "deepening insolvency" case - read more

Successful enforcement of covenant not to compete - read more

Representation of numerous companies in structuring reductions in force - read more

Successful resolution of a deficient design claim for a designer and construction manager of a warehouse distribution facility - read more

Successful resolution of quadriplegia personal injury claim against college - read more

Successful resolution of gender and race discrimination claim - read more

Successful settlement in favor of architect on highway design claim - read more

Negotiation of a multi-million dollar statewide strategic sourcing contract - read more

Acquisition, financing and development of manufacturing facility - read more

Successful resolution of sexual harassment claim - read more

Defense verdict in whistleblower/wrongful termination claim - read more

Creation of ESOP as part of founder's succession plan - read more

Successful settlement of architectural malpractice claim in roof collapse case - read more

Successful negotiation with the IRS to eliminate mounting interest and penalties for estate heirs - read more

Successful resolution of claim by business buyer against business seller - read more

Creative estate tax planning for the owner of a Subchapter S Corporation - read more

Representation of manufacturing entity in asset-based lending transaction - read more

Successful defense of electrical product manufacturer - read more

Defense verdict in favor of lift manufacturer - read more

Representation of retail distributor in acquisition of store locations - read more

Successful defense of computer hardware manufacturer - read more

Successful defense of unfair competition action - read more

Successful settlement of action against architect in multi-phase condominium project - read more

Six-figure settlement for manufacturing firm against consultants - read more

Successful representation of design professional in historic building damage claim - read more

Successful resolution of claim against architectural firm involving design of concert hall - read more

Representation of company in the negotiation and drafting of executive employment agreements - read more

Successful defense in architectural malpractice claim involving medical facility - read more

Updating estate planning documents reveals major flaws - read more

Successful defense of employee's pregnancy discrimination and family leave act claims - read more

Negotiation and finalization of software transfer transaction - read more

$37 million verdict in contractor/municipality dispute - read more

Examples of "preventive law" advice provided to clients - read more

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Powell, Trachtman, Logan, Carrle & Lombardo, P.C. represents businesses and individuals throughout much of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. For example, the firm serves clients in Philadelphia and its greater metropolitan area which includes its surrounding four counties and their county seats of Media, West Chester, Doylestown, and Norristown. The firm’s practice spreads westward across the state including Lancaster and the state capitol, Harrisburg (and its surrounding counties). The firm is also active in the Lehigh Valley region, particularly in Allentown, Easton and Bethlehem. Further north, the firm regularly represents clients in Wilkes-Barre and Scranton and the surrounding region. In New Jersey, the firm represents clients to the east of Philadelphia in Camden and Cherry Hill, and then further into the state running south to Atlantic City and north through Trenton. The firm regularly handles matters in Delaware, particularly in Wilmington. The firm also represents a number of clients with broad geographic practices, including those not only in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware but in New York and Maryland.