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Kang Haggerty’s Henry Donner recognized as Senior Statesman for Construction Law in 2018 Chambers USA Rankings

May 8, 2018 | Kang Haggerty LLC

Kang Haggerty LLC, a boutique business litigation firm with offices in Philadelphia, PA and Cherry Hill, NJ, congratulates Henry Donner, Of Counsel, for once again being selected among the top ranked construction lawyers in Pennsylvania in the 2018 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business.

One of only two Senior Statesmen named for the practice area in Pennsylvania, Chambers calls Donner, “A veteran construction lawyer who is called upon for his deep knowledge and keen insights in contract negotiations, design error issues and labor and employment matters.”

Tianna Kalogerakis Joins Kang Haggerty LLC

May 3, 2018 | Kang Haggerty LLC

Philadelphia, PA (May 3, 2018): Kang Haggerty LLC, a business litigation boutique with offices in Philadelphia, PA and Cherry Hill, NJ, is pleased to announce that Tianna K. Kalogerakis has joined the firm as an associate.
Tianna received her J.D. from the Temple University Beasley School of Law in Philadelphia, where she also earned a certificate in trial advocacy. She graduated with a B.S. from the University of Florida. Prior to joining Kang Haggerty, Tianna served as a judicial law clerk in both the Superior Court of Pennsylvania and the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas (to the Honorable Lillian Harris Ransom).

A native of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Tianna concentrates her practice on commercial litigation and business disputes such as breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, and business torts. She is admitted to the practice of law in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

Kovalsky Appointed to Federal Court Committee and State Civil Litigation Section Liaison Roles

January 18, 2018 | Kang Haggerty LLC

Kang Haggerty Associate Kandis Kovalsky was recently appointed to two Young Lawyer Division (YLD) leadership positions within the Pennsylvania Bar Association (PBA) and the Philadelphia Bar Association. She will serve as the liaison between the Federal Courts Committee and the YLD of the Philadelphia Bar, and as liaison between the YLD and State Civil Litigation sections of the PBA.
In her capacity as liaison to these committees, Kovalsky will attend governing counsels, participate in events, and interact with leadership of these committees within the statewide and city bar associations. She is expected to serve in an important two-way communications role in keeping young lawyers informed of important work in the Federal Courts and statewide civil litigation issues, and providing the committee with insight as to concerns of young attorneys in Philadelphia and Pennsylvania.

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Kandis Kovalsky Joins Kang Haggerty

December 4, 2017 | Kang Haggerty LLC

Philadelphia, PA (December 4, 2017): Kang Haggerty LLC, a business litigation boutique with offices in Philadelphia, PA and Cherry Hill, NJ, is pleased to announce that Kandis L. Kovalsky has joined the firm as an associate.

Kandis earned her J.D. from the Washington University in St. Louis School of Law. She graduated with a B.A. from the University of Delaware. Prior to joining Kang Haggerty, she was an associate at Weir & Partners in Philadelphia.

A native of Newtown Square, PA, Kandis is an accomplished business lawyer representing both corporate and individual clients in a broad range of complex commercial litigation matters. She is admitted to the practice of law in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

Gregory H. Mathews Named to 2018 Best Lawyers in America List

August 31, 2017 | Kang Haggerty LLC

Gregory H. Mathews, Esquire Kang Haggerty LLC is pleased to announce that Gregory H. Mathews, Of Counsel, has been selected for inclusion in the 2018 edition of The Best Lawyers in America one of the most respected peer-review publications in the profession.

Mathews is named to the list for his distinguished contributions to the practice area of commercial litigation. Commercial litigation involves any type of dispute that can arise in the business context, including breach of contract cases, SEC and NASD claims, class actions, business torts, civil RICO claims, breach of fiduciary duty allegations, and shareholder issues. Successful commercial litigators, such as Mathews, are able to assess the merits of a dispute and scale either a prosecution or defense that fits the legal and business needs of their clients.

Best Lawyers was founded in 1983 and is published in 70 countries and all 50 states. Its methodology employs a sophisticated, conscientious, rational, and transparent survey process designed to elicit meaningful and substantive evaluations of the quality of legal services. The 24th edition of The Best Lawyers in America highlights the top 5% of practicing attorneys in the United States, based on more than 7.4 million evaluations, recognizing attorneys in 140 practice areas.

Henry Donner Named to 2018 Best Lawyers in America List

August 17, 2017 | Kang Haggerty LLC

Donner-272x300 Kang Haggerty LLC is pleased to announce that Henry Donner, Of Counsel, has been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2018, one of the most respected peer-review publications in the profession.

Donner is once again named to the list for his well-regarded construction law practice.

Best Lawyers was founded in 1983 and is published in 70 countries and all 50 states. Its methodology employs a sophisticated, conscientious, rational, and transparent survey process designed to elicit meaningful and substantive evaluations of the quality of legal services. The 24th edition of The Best Lawyers in America highlights the top 5% of practicing attorneys in the United States, based on more than 7.4 million evaluations, recognizing attorneys in 140 practice areas.

Kang Haggerty’s Henry Donner Recognized in Chambers USA 2017 Rankings

June 5, 2017 | Kang Haggerty LLC

Kang Haggerty LLC, a boutique business litigation firm with offices in Philadelphia, PA and Cherry Hill, NJ, congratulates Henry Donner, Of Counsel, on being selected as a notable practitioner for construction law in the 2017 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business.

According to Chambers: “The ‘outstanding’ Henry Donner is a highly experienced attorney who comes recommended for his work on behalf of architects, developers, contractors and engineers. He provides assured counsel in cost disputes and design error cases.”

Chambers notes that with Donner’s prior firm, his construction law team was known for “offering expertise on all aspects of the construction development process, including contract negotiations and litigation. Possesses extensive experience representing a broad client base, consisting of managers, contractors and design professionals.”

Jacklyn Fetbroyt Named to 2017 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers’ Rising Star List

May 12, 2017 | Kang Haggerty LLC

Kang Haggerty member Jacklyn Fetbroyt has been selected for inclusion in the 2017 Super Lawyers’ Rising Star list for Pennsylvania in the practice areas of Business and Corporate law. This is the sixth time Jackie has received this accolade.

Published by Thomson Reuters, Super Lawyers is a ranking of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Rising Stars is a list of the top up-and-coming attorneys in a state – either 40 years old or younger, or who has been practicing for 10 years or less.

Published annually, the selection process uses a patented process of peer nominations, independent research and peer evaluations in determining the list. No more than 2.5% of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team for the Super Lawyers’ Rising Star list. A description of the selection methodology can be found at http://www.superlawyers.com/about/selection_process.html.

Construction Law Attorney Henry J. Donner Joins Kang Haggerty

April 3, 2017 | Kang Haggerty LLC

Philadelphia, PA (April 3, 2017): Henry J. Donner, an accomplished construction law practitioner and formerly name shareholder at Jacoby Donner, has joined Kang Haggerty LLC (KH), a business litigation boutique with offices in Philadelphia, PA and Cherry Hill, NJ.

“While it is a bittersweet moment for me to see the dissolution of Jacoby Donner, it is with great excitement that I join a vibrant business litigation and transaction law firm in Philadelphia where my practice and clients can continue to thrive,” said Donner, who will be Of Counsel at Kang Haggerty.

Donner’s experience over nearly 40 years of practice includes counseling and representing those in the construction industry: real estate developers, condominium associations, contractors, subcontractors, architects/engineers, and construction contractor associations. His practice also includes real estate, estate planning & administration, multi-employer ERISA plans, and labor law.

Jason Guss and David Scott Join Kang Haggerty

December 7, 2016 | Kang Haggerty LLC

Philadelphia, PA (December 6, 2016): Kang Haggerty LLC, a business litigation boutique with offices in Philadelphia, PA and Cherry Hill, NJ is pleased to announce the addition of associates Jason Guss and David Scott.

Jason Guss concentrates his practice on a wide range of business transactional matters including entity formation, drafting internal documents, drafting business agreements, real estate transactions and tax issues. He earned his J.D. from the Rutgers University School of Law – Camden in 2014 after graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree from Pennsylvania State University. Jason gained valuable experience working as a judicial extern at the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and as a legal intern at Rutgers’ Civil Practice Clinic. Prior to joining Kang Haggerty, Jason worked for a national public accounting firm where he focused on tax consulting, tax compliance, and due diligence for mergers and acquisitions. He is admitted to the practice of law in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

David Scott focuses on business litigation matters that include partnership disputes, contact disputes, civil RICO, and breach of fiduciary duty. He also devotes significant aspects of his practice to securities litigation, class action cases, and creditor’s rights. He earned his J.D. from the Wake Forest University School of Law, where he was a member of the Wake Forest Journal of Law and Policy. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from Pennsylvania State University. While in law school, David gained experience in the Delaware County District Attorney’s Office and as a law clerk for Senior Judge Michael F. X. Coll on the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas. He is admitted to the practice of law in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.